Boulder University Inn

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1632 Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80302
  • Place, Pearl Street Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulder Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Folsom Field
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Boulder

With a stay at Boulder University Inn, you'll be centrally located in Boulder, steps from Central Park and within a 10-minute walk of Pearl Street Mall. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fox Theater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from CU Heritage Center.

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boulder Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fox Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Folsom Field - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Colorado Boulder - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Northglenn & 112th Station - 28 min drive
  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dushanbe Teahouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rosetta Hall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪T/aco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The People's Republic Of University Ave. - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Boulder University Inn

Motel with free parking, steps from Central Park
Boulder University Inn offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 34-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Boulder motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 34-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - December 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Boulder University Inn
University Inn Boulder
University Hotel Boulder
University Inn
Boulder University
Boulder University Inn Motel
Boulder University Inn Boulder
Boulder University Inn Motel Boulder

Reviews

Boulder University Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Regular motel on outside, but the rooms have been nicely remodeled. Great location. On the boulder creek trail. Short walk to pearl street. Good price for this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Clean, well maintained, excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location, picked for its convenience and reasonable price. Staff was friendly. Let us check in early when room was ready. Overall will stay again if in Boulder
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montford

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to University Inn

Such a comfortable place and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay at Boulder University Inn

Great location, clean, efficient and the staff was great. Parking was excellent and they allowed us to use their refrigerator after we checked out. Would definitely recommend, it is not super fancy but clean, awesome location and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montford

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay in a pinch

Great location. Old motel, lots of homeless, carpets need to be replaced along w the bed. Overall clean nice staff and walking distance. Crazy to pay 220$ for this room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Looks a little worn from the outside but room was super clean and up-to-date. Quieter than expected but there were no students around being summer break.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
The location close to the university and the Pearl Street Mall is ideal and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Montford

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, The Dalles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for all things Pearle and CU.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and comfortable beds

Boulder University Inn is a fine, no-frills hotel. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The location was very convenient. I would definitely stay here again if I needed to be near downtown Boulder
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, LIBERTYVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY, ARLINGTON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boulder stay

The motel was great, the staff was great, close to downtown and activities. Room was a bit pricy at $300.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable room, good location, no amenities other than a nice but small pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Looks like an old school motel on the outside, but very nice inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice central spot in Boulder walkable to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025