Limelight Boulder offers a refined blend of modern elegance and vibrant mountain charm, creating an exceptional retreat in the heart of the city. The sleek design and thoughtful attention to detail provide a seamless fusion of comfort and sophistication. Guests are enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the surrounding natural beauty. With its distinctive style and unparalleled service, Limelight Boulder promises an unforgettable experience for those seeking both relaxation and inspiration. Pets allowed with a fee Outdoor pool and hot tub 24/7 fitness center Game room
Limelight Boulder offers 24-hour fitness facilities, Arcade/game room, Bicycle rentals, Events allowed, Fitness equipment, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor hot tub, Outdoor pool, Meeting rooms, Refrigerator, Wedding services, Electric car charging station, Valet parking (surcharge), Accessible property, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Pets allowed with a fee, Area shuttle, Bathrobes, Shower, Cribs available (fees may apply), Iron/ironing board (on request), Slippers, Coffeemaker, Minibar, Television, Fitness facilities, Families welcome, Pets allowed, Wheelchair accessible, Changing facilities, Common area hot tub, Cycling, Deck, Foosball, Free use of nearby fitness center, Heated pool, Pool open year-round, Pool table, Shopping on site, Spa services on site, 24-hour business center, Audiovisual services available, Ballroom(s), Banquet facilities, Computer station, Conference center, Fax services available, Mail and shipping services, Après-ski, Bar/lounge, Breakfast available (surcharge), Coffee shop or cafe, Restaurant, Free WiFi, Garage parking (fees may apply), Heated driveway, Self parking (surcharge), Wheelchair-accessible parking available, American express, Cash not accepted, Dry cleaning/laundry services, Elevator/lift, Firepit, Luggage storage, MasterCard, Pool cabanas (surcharge), Pool sun loungers, Pool umbrellas, Porter/Bellman, Room service, Security guard, Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions, Smoke-free property, Visa, Accessible bathtub, Eco-friendly toiletries, Hair dryer, Lighted makeup/shaving mirror, Shower/tub combination, Toilet, Accessible bathroom, Air conditioning, Bathtub or shower, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Wheelchair accessible, Daily housekeeping.
Limelight Boulder is located at 1295 University Avenue, Boulder.
Limelight Boulder has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 364 guest reviews. It holds a 4-star Stars rating.
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Suite (Boulder)
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Campus, ADA)
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron)
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed (Campus)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Aspen, ADA)
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus)
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Campus, ADA)
2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron)
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight)
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Room (Flatiron Bunk)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Aspen)
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Limelight, ADA)
1 King Bed
Suite, Accessible (Alumni, ADA)
1 King Bed
Suite (Alumni)
Run of House




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Limelight Boulder offers a refined blend of modern elegance and vibrant mountain charm, creating an exceptional retreat in the heart of the city. The sleek design and thoughtful attention to detail provide a seamless fusion of comfort and sophistication. Guests are enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements the surrounding natural beauty. With its distinctive style and unparalleled service, Limelight Boulder promises an unforgettable experience for those seeking both relaxation and inspiration.
The Limelight Hotel Boulder consistently receives positive feedback for its exceptional hospitality, stylish design, and convenient location. Guests rave about the attentive staff, luxurious amenities, and vibrant atmosphere, particularly praising the thoughtfully curated details and easy access to local attractions. While some minor construction and staff training are ongoing, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive.
The Limelight helped make our wedding weekend absolutely unforgettable. We hosted our welcome party there and also had many guests stay at the hotel, and the experience exceeded every expectation. Our guests raved about the food, service, amenities, and overall atmosphere throughout the weekend. Several guests even told us they want to come back for a staycation. What stood out most was the incredible hospitality. From the welcome gift waiting in our room to wedding-night macarons and much-needed water refills, every detail made us feel genuinely cared for. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we could relax and enjoy one of the biggest weekends of our lives, and for that we are incredibly grateful. We couldn't have asked for better partners for our wedding weekend. We will absolutely be back and cannot recommend the Limelight highly enough. Carrie, Anjali, Annie and the whole team at the Limelight provided such a warm and sophisticated level of service.
This is a beautiful hotel perfectly situated in a fun vibrant area of Boulder. It feels really classy inside and super clean, on top of that their attention to decor and lighting really creates an unbeatable ambiance. Staff members in the hotel and in their restaurant have high standards and you could tell by the way they dress and talk, and how they all seem happy as they go about their work day. Rooms are nicely sized and well maintained, with daily service being professional and top notch. Definitely going back to this hotel again if I'm staycationing in Boulder. I was here for business this time, but in the near future I will book this hotel as a group rendezvous point for my Flatirons hiking getaways.
I really cannot say a bad thing about this place. It was run with precision and consistency. The staff was wonderful and helpful. We were very surprised that the restaurant on site was as good as it was as well both for dinner and for breakfast. We were only surprised because other hotels we have stayed at that have a restaurant, usually the restaurant is just okay, nothing special. This one was very nicely decorated and the food was really good. We loved the festive atmosphere of the lobby area and the outside areas with people just enjoying themselves having a drink, sitting by the fire in the evening, swimming in the pool. It was a very nice location. The room was wonderful. Our four children were nice and contributed to us having this nice evening for our anniversary celebration, so their money certainly did not go to waste! We will certainly go back there. I highly recommend.
Absolutely the best hotel experience we have ever had. From the friendly staff, clean rooms, wonderful water temp and pressure, beautiful pool with towels on the loungers, wireless chargers at the pool, lemon water and cookies in the lobby, and plenty of relaxing lounge areas outside, this place has thought of everything. But what really made our stay top tier, was the ability to be driven anywhere within a few miles of the hotel. Coffee shop, Pearl Street, base of the mountain, all of them driven to in a clean Audi by the best valets. Then you want to take the Audi out for a drive up the mountain on your own ? Yep. You can do that too. Want to bike around the city ? They have them. And although their gym is a little small it's not a problem because you can ask for passes to use the 4 floor rec center on the CU campus to work out. It's only a 5 minute walk. Colorado has such a great public transportation system you can take the AB1 bus from the airport and it will drop you off directly outside the hotel. No Uber, no rental car that you won't need, just take the bus. We've been home for a week and still can't stop talking about what a fantastic hotel and stay we had. We didn't try the restaurant as there were so many spots in walking distance that we wanted to experience. Limelight if you need me to try out and review any of your other hotels, just say the word!
We had the best moms’ staycation at the Limelight Hotel Boulder. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. The hotel is beautifully designed — cozy, modern, and relaxing without feeling pretentious. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, the beds were amazing, and every little detail made it feel like a true getaway. We loved being able to walk to restaurants and shops, then come back to enjoy drinks and unwind in the hot tub. It was exactly what a group of busy moms needed: relaxing, fun, easy, and memorable. We’re already talking about making this an annual tradition. Highly recommend for a girls’ trip or staycation in Boulder!
I wish this place was around when I was in school! From the second you walk in to the beautiful bar to the amazing pool/hot tub and even the perfect size & style rooms this place is fantastic. Walking distance to everything, I have zero complaints other than I didn’t get to stay longer.
The Heart Centered Wellness event over Valentines weekend was fabulous. The meeting room spaces were transformed into welcoming, calming, healing promoting sanctuaries. Meditation, restorative yoga, red light therapy, sound healing baths and more were available in a speak easy format. The pool and jacuzzi deck added sunshine and water pleasure. John Wing Flower's voice and healing touch is an amazing, calming experience, encouraging openness, safety and release of tension and negativity while evoking acceptance and love. Stacy was a great host. She is attentive and knowledgeable, offering suggestions of nearby restaurants and calming walks within the bustling university environment. Estere's starry knowledge and intuition was insightful as we begin the year of the Fire Horse. And, her flower arrangements just made the space even more comforting. I look forward to the next opportunity to receive the healing and energy.
Great hotel, but you pay for what you get The staff is very friendly and helpful. A shout-out to Arthur from housekeeping, who showed me where to find the spare blanket, and Marcus at the front desk, who solved a Wi-Fi access problem with one question. A quibble: It would have been nice for front desk staff to wear name tags so that I could learn their names. Front desk staff also do not always give their names when picking up the phone, which makes it harder to appreciate them. The rooms have large windows and high ceilings. The bed is comfortable. The room is very well-equipped. It comes with a Lavazza espresso maker, and delightfully quiet Smeg fridge. The air conditioning is quiet and the controls are easy to use. The multi-level lighting is also convenient and easy to use. There's a lovely big screen TV, and I appreciated being able to use Chromecast. The hotel decor overall is very good. I particularly liked the artworks in the hallways. The breakfast in the Ajax restaurant was good but expensive. $30+ for orange juice, fruit & yogurt, and a pancake side. Not worth it. The next morning I went across the street and bought my breakfast at the Moxy's bar: $12 for a decent breakfast burrito. The "Destination Amenity Fee" is a rip-off, like all resort fees charged by already-expensive hotels. It pays for things that should be included in the price, like Wi-Fi access, a fitness center, and the outdoor pool and hot tub; and it covers things I do not need, like aluminum water bottles and discounts at neighborhood retailers. The one benefit that I used was borrowing a bicycle, which was very convenient. Bottom line: the Embassy Suites on Canyon Blvd is better value, and remains my favorite. A fantastic buffet breakfast is included there and the facilities are almost as good.
Fantastic new hotel. Definitely will be coming back for all of my regular business trips to Boulder. My room was quiet! That's my main requirement. I didn't even have to use earplugs. Even the HVAC was very quiet.
Clean, which is the most important thing for hotels. Easy to work with staff, Carlos and team with the Valet are wonderful and fun to talk to, complimentary valet, bikes, laundry room and gym were all wonderful. Pool looked very clean and gym was very well stocked. Didn’t have a car but the complimentary shuttle got me everywhere I needed, also many restaurants are a 5 min walk. Great view of the flatirons as well, and Ajax restaurant was wonderful.