Limelight Boulder

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Near University of Colorado Boulder and Pearl Street Mall, Limelight Boulder provides a rooftop terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$636
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Room (Flatiron Bunk)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite (Alumni)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible (Alumni)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Boulder)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Aspen)

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus)

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Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Boulder, Limelight Boulder is in the business district. Sawhill Ponds Trailhead and Eldorado Canyon State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fiske Planetarium and Sommer Bausch Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Dairy Center for the Arts and Long's Iris Gardens. Visit our Boulder travel guide
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1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a city with a mountain range in the background.
    University of Colorado Boulder
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A downtown area with large planters, a brick building, and a blue awning.
    Downtown Boulder Historic District
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A pedestrian street lined with pink and yellow tulips, benches, and trees.
    Pearl Street Mall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent university building surrounded by residential areas and dense greenery.
    Folsom Field
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fox Theater
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Northglenn & 112th Station
    28 min drive
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Half Fast Subs
    6 min walk
  • The Sink
    5 min walk
  • The Corner
    7 min walk
  • Gaia Masala Burger
    6 min walk
  • Mister Oso Boulder
    3 min walk

About this property

Limelight Boulder

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel in the business district
  • Close to University of Colorado Boulder and Pearl Street Mall, Limelight Boulder provides a rooftop terrace, a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and free bike hire
    • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and access to a nearby health club
    • Luggage storage, evening entertainment and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All 252 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 65-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 miles
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 27 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (26,000 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.57 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 27 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Limelight Boulder have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Limelight Boulder?

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Limelight Boulder on 5 Oct 2026 start from NZ$636, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Limelight Boulder pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Limelight Boulder?

Self-parking is available for USD 27 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 42 per night.

What time is check-in at Limelight Boulder?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Limelight Boulder?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Limelight Boulder located?

This family-friendly Boulder hotel is located in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of University of Colorado Boulder, Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall. Media Archaeology Lab and CU Heritage Center are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Limelight Boulder Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 386 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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i love this hotel. nice staff, clean and upscale for Boulder especially.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was so nice I almost felt bad leaving to spend a day in the mountains. With all the amenities and perks its basically a resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Brand new, picturesque and clean. Loved our stay. Very comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot. All was great and love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed for a girls trip where we wanted a great hotel, a pool with a good view, and hours to sit and chat. It was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, comfortable spot. Couldn’t be better located if visiting CU Boulder. Food was fantastic! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful day at this hotel. It was beautiful and clean. The staff was very friendly and the amenities are fabulous. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This has to be the best hotel experience I have ever had. Every single staff member was so helpful and so friendly. Strollers, bikes, massage therapy tools, all of this was included in the stay. Ajax was a great restaurant too. I don’t think I’d ever consider staying anywhere else in boulder and this is truly because of how welcoming the staff was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is one of my favorite hotels of all time! Fantastic amenities, great staff, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location near campus. Awesome hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved this hotel. The staff were so nice and helpful (especially Stacey at the front desk). They offer a driver to take you within 2 miles for trailhead access so we enjoyed a beautiful morning hike and evening seeing a show. The rooftop pool was a retreat in the heat and the beds were very comfortable. Very happy with this hotel - we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was beautiful. It was clean, quiet, had a great bar and restaurant, and it was walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a wonderful hotel! The staff and drivers were all wonderful, the rooftop pool was perfect, the bar was lovely, with live music one night. Can’t wait to come back and visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is fabulous and a very nice Boulder amenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay! Great location with easy walk to Pearl Street and College. Fantastic layout in main areas bringing good vibes. Clean rooms, good bed, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My favorite hotel! Great vibe, wonderful staff, awesome rooms and bathrooms, inviting atmosphere, incredible views and location…. I could go on! A gem of a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful service, amazing food and cocktails! Pool area was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Brand new, clean, great bar, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy parking, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great clean hotel nice bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our time at the Limelight! The hotel is beautiful, the staff were all friendly and helpful, and the pool is so nice. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I’ve travelled a lot and I have never felt so at home and comfortable at a hotel. The room layout was thoughtful, tons of storage built in with lots of open space still, which was so important for a longer stay. The amenities, staff, and general vibes made for a wonderful stay. It’s also our first trip with a new puppy, and their pet friendly add on’s made it so easy. And we felt like a local celebrity! We may plan a trip back to Boulder just to stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean spacious rooms centrally located adjacent to campus. Lovely stay, great restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location! Room, staff and onsite breakfast were all wonderful.
Beautiful room view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026