The Best Lodging in Boulder

Our Local Expert Says:

Living up to their slogan, “The Cure for the Common Hotel,” The Boulder Outlook provides English classes for their non-English speaking staff, donates 2% of their profits to non-profits and charities, and is a pet-friendly hotel.

Description:

The Boulder Outlook is located across the street from the University of Colorado campus and a half-mile from Boulder Creek. The hotel's indoor recreation area brings a little bit of Boulder and the Foothills indoors with its 11-foot bouldering rock (with a smaller one for adventuresome youngsters), its chlorine-free indoor pool with a waterfall, and its flagstone spa tub. They also offer a fitness facility and dry saunas.

Located within the hotel is Blues & Greens, which is not your common hotel restaurant. Blues & Greens serves locally produced food that is sure to satisfy businesspeople to families traveling on a budget to those requiring special diet, including many vegetarian and vegan options.

Our Local Expert Says:

If the rolling hills aren't enough, kid's fishing pond and video games will keep youngsters well pleased. Large meeting rooms are available for business retreats. Those who wish for true rustic escape may reserve a separate cabin.

Description:

This charming, family-owned mountain hideaway, five minutes north of downtown Boulder, occupies a scenic spot along a quiet canyon and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The location between Boulder and Eldora Ski Resort makes it ideal for a business traveler on an extended stay, or a leisure traveler searching for panoramic accommodations. There are several types of lodging available on the property including motel rooms, kitchenettes, suites and camping at the adjacent campground. Campsite rentals include use of showers, streamside hot tubs, and the seasonal pool. Space is available for both tents and RVs.

Our Local Expert Says:

Dine-in as often as possible and never feel guilty! The home-cooked delicacies contain organic ingredients purchased from local markets, food wastes are composted on-site and even the washing machines are energy-efficient. The Briar rose exemplifies eco-responsible luxury.

Description:

Find your sanctuary in the heart of Boulder at the foot of the Flatiron mountains. Discover the brilliant subtlety of sencha green tea as our innkeepers enrich your stay with quiet attention and lively conversation. Green hotel. Private baths. WIFI internet. Welcome home to the Briar Rose.

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While most bed-and-breakfasts occupy old or historic structures, the Greenwood resides in a residential neighborhood in a relatively new suburban home. Despite its contemporary setting this inn is a traditional European bed-and-breakfast (meaning a shared bathroom) with two rooms decorated in a southwestern motif. One room offers a queen-size bed and the other has twin beds. Both have excellent views of the Flatirons and mountains.

Our Local Expert Says:

Each evening, relax in the Great Room with a glass of wine, surrounded by original artwork by Colorado artists, during The Bradley's complimentary wine and cheese hour.

Description:

Check into The Bradley Inn on your next visit to Boulder and slip into something more comfortable. The all-inclusive boutique Bradley Inn has 12 exquisite rooms, each with private bath and amenities such as fireplaces, spas, luxury linens, and balconies with mountain views. There is nothing else in Boulder that compares. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast each morning with homemade pastries, fresh-squeezed orange juice, quiche, fresh fruit and other treats. Each evening, relax in the stunning Great Room with a glass of wine, surrounded by original artwork by Colorado artists, during our complimentary wine and cheese hour. Wireless internet, a complete Business Center, Home Theatre, complimentary movies, and health club privileges are all-inclusive.

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Our Local Expert Says:

The hotel's best kept secret is Salsa Night, with the best salsa group this side of the rockies---Quemando!. A $10 cover charge gets you a free lesson and one free cocktail-just enough to relax without losing coordination!

Description:

Named for the combination of Boulder and Colorado, this exquisite Victorian hotel, built in 1909, treats guests to a lavish stay. Historic rooms bedecked in a posh style provide business and leisure travelers the ultimate in refined luxury and comfort. Mammoth VIP rooms come complete with separate living areas and extra Victorian elegance. For a true visual awe-treat definitely check out the stained glass ceiling in the mezzanine. The hotel is usually booked nightly, especially in the summer, so reservations should be made well in advance.

Description:

The St. Julien Hotel is located just one block from the Pearl Street Mall, and its terrace has one of the best views in Boulder, overlooking the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Julien's spa and fitness center features an indoor lap pool and restorative treatments. This hotel has 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space that can prove for business meetings or celebrations. The guestrooms feature minibars, safes, large soaking tubs in the bathrooms, complimentary weekday newspapers, and high-speed Internet access. Jill's Restaurant, located inside the hotel, serves light fare using regional organic products.