Limelight Boulder
4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near University of Colorado Boulder
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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Parking available
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
1295 University Ave, Boulder, CO, 81611
- University of Colorado BoulderPlace, University of Colorado Boulder1 min walk
- Folsom FieldPlace, Folsom Field8 min walk
- Pearl Street MallPlace, Pearl Street Mall11 min walk
- Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)Airport, Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan)17 min drive
Room options
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Room (Flatiron Bunk)
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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Suite (Alumni)
- 41 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Suite, Accessible (Alumni)
- 41 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)
- 29 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
- 33 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Suite (Boulder)
- 37 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Aspen)
- 59 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen)
- 59 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight)
- 90 sq m
- Sleeps 7
- 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)
- 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)
- 29 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus)
- 29 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus)
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
Boulder
In Boulder .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Media Archaeology Lab and a 5-minute walk from CU Heritage Center. Fox Theater and CU Museum of Natural History are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
- University of Colorado Boulder - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Fox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Downtown Boulder Historic District - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Folsom Field - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Pearl Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
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
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near University of Colorado Boulder
As a guest of Limelight Boulder, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 26000 square feet (2415 square meters) and includes a conference center. The family-friendly Limelight Boulder also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 1 miles, a shopping center shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.
This 4-star Boulder hotel is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 252 guestrooms or units
- 6 levels
- 2 bars or lounges
- Meeting rooms
- 26000 sq ft of conference space
- 2415 sq m of conference space
- Built in 2025
- Terrace on the roof
- Cabanas by the pool (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Charging station for electric cars
- Business center (24 hours)
- Conference center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Concierge
- Pool or billiards table
- Garden
- Television in lobby
- ATM
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
- Dining venue
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.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Free area shuttle
- Mini-fridge
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
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
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 65-inch smart TV with cable channels
Bedroom
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
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: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
- Only dogs are allowed
- Food and water bowls are available
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- Destination fee: USD 22.54 per accommodation, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- 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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.