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Limelight Boulder

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

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Close to University of Colorado Boulder, 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

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

Room options

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Room (Flatiron Bunk) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Flatiron Bunk)

Highlights

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

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Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Suite (Alumni)

Highlights

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

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Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Suite, Accessible (Alumni)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Boulder)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Aspen)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611

What's nearby

  • University of Colorado Boulder - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Downtown Boulder Historic District - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folsom Field - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pearl Street Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪The People's Republic Of University Ave. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ado's Kitchen and Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mister Oso Boulder - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Limelight Boulder

Upscale family-friendly hotel near University of Colorado Boulder
A rooftop terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Limelight Boulder. 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
  • Meeting rooms, a billiards/pool table, and evening entertainment
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 tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 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 (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 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
  • 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

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?

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 5-minute walk of Media Archaeology Lab, CU Heritage Center, and Fox Theater. Boulder Creek and Central Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Limelight Boulder Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel; friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, bright spacious room. Lovely front desk and bellmen staff. Pet friendly! Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel. Size of one of the bigger chains, but boutique feel, modern and as a fall 2025, brand new. Very convenient to university.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
new and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice how hotel, but no enough value for the price charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited food and snack options, room service app did not work properly. No microwave in rooms or in common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Dirty room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really liked the location and parking at Limelight Boulder. We liked the health club and loved the pool and jacuzzi. Two things were terrible. The restaurant had food which was terrible. Everything was cold and it all tasted as if it was heated up. We really wanted to leave and send the food back but the waiter was no where to be found. Lastly, the rooms were comfortable but the shower was terrible. The shower head had the pressure of a gallon milk jug with holes and you couldn’t even stand under the water because the bath nozzle stuck way out in the tub. The desk claimed they were working to correct the issue.
Nice clean room with great views
View from our room was impressive
Terrible food and service at the restaurant. Would never, ever eat there again
Absolutely no pressure in the shower. Can’t get under the water because the tub faucet sticks out. Also, a poorly designed shower which doesn’t keep water from flower all over the bathroom. We used all the towels to dry the floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and room was fabulous. We loved the amenities and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C

The staff was so personable and kind and everything was clean from the lobby to our room. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location and is really nicely designed. The game day entertainment was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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