Limelight Boulder

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Rooftop terrace
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611
  • Place, Downtown Boulder Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pearl Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Folsom Field
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Flatiron Bunk)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Alumni)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Accessible (Alumni)

  • 440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Boulder)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Aspen, ADA)

  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Aspen)

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight, ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 970 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

  • 970 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus, ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus, ADA)

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Boulder

Limelight Boulder places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 252 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Boulder Creek - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Downtown Boulder Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fox Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pearl Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Folsom Field - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northglenn & 112th Station - 28 min drive
  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sink - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Half Fast Subs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mister Oso Boulder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gaia Masala Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scrooge Maki - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Limelight Boulder

Built in 2025, the brand new Limelight Boulder offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a rooftop terrace. Parking is available for USD 20 per night (USD 40 per night for valet parking), and there's also a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 65-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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 center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (26,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2025
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.57 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Limelight Boulder?

This hotel is located in Boulder, a short 10-minute walk from Folsom Field and also 13 minutes on foot from Pearl Street Mall. You'll also find Fox Theater and Downtown Boulder Historic District less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Limelight Boulder?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Limelight Boulder on Jul 5, 2026 start from $277, 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 there parking available at Limelight Boulder?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 40 per night with in/out privileges and self parking is available for USD 20 per night with in/out privileges. An electric car charging station and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Limelight Boulder feature a casino at the property?

No, Limelight Boulder doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Limelight Boulder?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Limelight Boulder?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges.

Are there hot tubs at Limelight Boulder?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Limelight Boulder have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Limelight Boulder serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Limelight Boulder allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Limelight Boulder for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Limelight Boulder?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Limelight Boulder?

The closest major airport to Limelight Boulder is Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan), which is 13 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Limelight Boulder?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Limelight Boulder.

Limelight Boulder Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel with great service and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room, staff was friendly, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, really nice hotel. Would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Piper

Great location, room clean and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, lovely space and decor!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel, outstanding staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check-in cookies were delicious and every staff member was incredibly friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New, clean, stylish, and well planned hotel with great service plus perks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience- loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay. Was mom’s weekend so there were so many people staying at the hotel and hanging out at the bar. Could have been staffed a bit more to handle the influx of people but overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing below wonderful from the facility, to food, to location, and finally the staff. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and staff. Very thoughtful layout. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great view from room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taggart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views and location. Room very clean and quiet. Grab bars for getting in and out of shower/tub combo would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son's favorite place to stay in Boulder! The food was also excellent. We'll be sure to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful place, clean rooms, great location, great view, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and excellent room service. Convenient location for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk so nice, great original art, dog bed and bowls provided, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was well appointed. Cookies at check-in were delicious. Clean, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and the hotel was so nice this bed has been the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in in awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place - stylish and comfortable with welcoming and kind staff. Great location near everything. Special shoutout to Brian who helped us find something we mistakenly left in the room after we checked out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026