Limelight Boulder

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Alumni)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Accessible (Alumni, ADA)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Boulder)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Aspen)

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight, ADA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Boulder

When you stay at Limelight Boulder in Boulder, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Colorado Boulder and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Media Archaeology Lab.

What's nearby

  • Boulder Creek - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Downtown Boulder Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fox Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pearl Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folsom Field - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Limelight Boulder

Limelight Boulder offers 252 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Boulder hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 252 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 65-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 1 miles.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Boulder? This hotel has 26000 square feet (2415 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Limelight Boulder has a restaurant on site.

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 20 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 40 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2025
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 50.0 per night
Cribs (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 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

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 transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Limelight Boulder Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, the staff was friendly, the food was excellent and the room was clean. I highly recommend Limelight. We will be returning soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and new
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not use it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Keyur

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Peyton

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dustin, Mansfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really cute boutique hotel with so many amenities including filtered water in the room, vintage fridge, streaming capabilities, and more. Will come back to enjoy the pool in the warmer months!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was spacious and clean. Staff was accommodating and courteous.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did not eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, helpful staff. Amazing rooms. Will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eldar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geetha

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

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Boulder

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025