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1909

Hotel Boulderado

Boulder, Colorado
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2115 13th Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302 Original Property Opened in 1909 Historic Hotels of America member since 1996
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Hotel Boulderado opened before admiring crowds on New Year’s Day, 1909, as Boulder’s first luxury hotel. It was immediately described by the local paper as “the pride of the city.” This landmark Boulder hotel, with its Italian Renaissance architectural elements, has been meticulously restored to its original grandeur. The original Otis elevator, which the hotel centers around, is still in operation, transporting guests not only to their rooms but also back in time. The Hotel Boulderado exudes true classic elegance, from the breathtaking stained-glass canopy above the lobby and cantilevered cherry wood staircase, to its carefully appointed Victorian furnishings.

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Discover

  • Discover the restored 1909 elegance of the first luxury hotel to welcome guests to Boulder's city center. Admire the stunning lobby, with its the five-story, cantilevered, cherrywood staircase. Marvel at the refurbished stained-glass canopy ceiling that soars over the lobby's open court design.
  • Enjoy view of the Rocky Mountains and downtown Boulder from all 160 hotel guestrooms and suites. Those spaces combine the hotel's historical charm with the convenience of modern amenities. Its spectacular Italian Renaissance architecture is among the best in the country today.
  • Choose from many onsite options for food and drink, or head to the downtown Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall a block away for even more choices.

Explore

  • Explore favorite areas of interest on a Boulder tour. There are history, brewery, culinary, walking, and pedal tours, and the Hotel Boulderado's concierge can help pick one. Or just stroll throughout Downtown Boulder's Historic District to enjoy its architectural diversity.
  • See the rich auto-racing heritage of the Cobra, Shelby Mustang, and Ford GT 40 cars at the Shelby American Collection. Admire some of the most important cars ever engineered, as well as memorabilia and tributes to the legendary Shelby American Team members.
  • Engage with the spectacular hands-on exhibits at the National Center for Atmospheric Research's Mesa Lab and "create" hurricanes, thunderstorms, and snowstorms.

Experience

  • Hike in the Flatirons, five triangular-shaped formations that are part of Boulder's foothills. They vary in steepness and height but all provide beautiful views, and an easy-to-strenuous experience depending on the trail chosen.
  • Catch a laser or "Liquid Sky" show at the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Enjoy lasers and abstract art coordinated with music in Fiske's 8K digital theater that features a 360-degree wraparound screen.
  • Learn about local history at the Museum of Boulder, which features objects of historical significance donated by Boulder families and interactive exhibits.

Taste

  • Eat at Spruce Farm & Fish, the hotel's fine restaurant, for fresh, interesting regional food, like Colorado striped-bass "fish 'n' chips" or bison bolognaise.
  • Enjoy a quick lunch, late-night snack or a seasonal cocktail at The Corner Bar; or a craft cocktail at License No. 1, the Hotel Boulderado's very own speakeasy.
  • Dine on a Southeastern Colorado staple, Pueblo green chilies, which locals put on almost everything. They are a bit hotter and meatier than Hatch chilies, a regional rival from New Mexico.
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Featured Offers

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AAA Member Rates

While this hotel typically offers the AAA Member Rate, availability is dependent on your exact dates of stay. Please also plan to present member ID at check-in to prove eligibility

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Senior Rates

Kindly present member ID at check-in for special discount.

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Best Available Rate

Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Best Available Rate with Breakfast

Breakfast includes 1 breakfast entrée and 1 non-alcoholic beverage. Valid 365 days out of the year. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Not valid for room service. Gratuity is not included

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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

The historic Hotel Boulderado is perfect for any event or meeting. This Boulder event venue offers 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, in addition to an outdoor courtyard. The recent renovation included 114 guestrooms and suites that are all wonderfully suited for entertaining large groups. Its meeting rooms are equipped with brand new state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment including 3,000-lumen projectors, retractable screens, and a new speaker system. Whether hosting a large awards ceremony or an intimate business meeting, the expert planners and culinary artists will help organize every detail.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

Celebrate the special day nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado. Hotel Boulderado offers 10,000 sq. ft. of event space to host all wedding-related events, any day of the week, including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, bridal showers, and more. Romantic ceremonies can be held on the grand staircase of the historic lobby under the stained glass canopy. Hotel Boulderado’s newly remodeled Event Center provides a memorable space for up to 240 of guests, while intimate historic rooms are perfect for smaller parties.

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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

The historic Hotel Boulderado is perfect for any event or meeting. This Boulder event venue offers 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, in addition to an outdoor courtyard. The recent renovation included 114 guestrooms and suites that are all wonderfully suited for entertaining large groups. Its meeting rooms are equipped with brand new state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment including 3,000-lumen projectors, retractable screens, and a new speaker system. Whether hosting a large awards ceremony or an intimate business meeting, the expert planners and culinary artists will help organize every detail.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

Celebrate the special day nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado. Hotel Boulderado offers 10,000 sq. ft. of event space to host all wedding-related events, any day of the week, including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, bridal showers, and more. Romantic ceremonies can be held on the grand staircase of the historic lobby under the stained glass canopy. Hotel Boulderado’s newly remodeled Event Center provides a memorable space for up to 240 of guests, while intimate historic rooms are perfect for smaller parties.

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