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Limelight Boulder

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with area shuttle service and bars

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Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Near University of Colorado Boulder and Folsom Field, 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Room (Flatiron Bunk)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Alumni)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible (Alumni)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (Boulder)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Aspen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Long's Iris Gardens and Foothills Community Park.
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1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611

What's nearby

  • Folsom Field - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pearl Street Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boulder Theater - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chautauqua Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sink - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ado's Kitchen and Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Waffle Lab Boulder - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The People's Republic Of University Ave. - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Limelight Boulder

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Folsom Field
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, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and free bicycle rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and access to a nearby health club
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
Room features
All 252 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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 business center
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 22.54 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 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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation 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.

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 20 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Limelight Boulder located?

This family-friendly Boulder hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Media Archaeology Lab and Folsom Field. University of Colorado Boulder is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Limelight Boulder Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, rooms and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Staff was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable, clean, good food and friendly service that went above and beyond to make us happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great experience all around! I will be staying here qgwin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here in early Sept. this is a fantastic new hotel! The staff was extreme friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean and the beds/pillows were super comfy! The view of the Flatirons from pool was an awesome bonus! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, new hotel. Our room was well thought out, and very comfortable. The staff are amazing. The views from our room were stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here on the first night they opened with my daughter. We were on a road trip and wanted to see Boulder. The hotel is beautiful, and they thought of every detail. It was walking distance to Pearl Street, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, easy parking in deck behind the hotel, even on game day. Room was very pleasant and had all that you needed. Be careful if you have mobility issues, you have to step over the side of a soaking tub for the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Dirty room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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