Check Into One of These Unique Boulder Hotels

The St Julien Hotel & Spa delivers luxurious accommodations, dining options, and gorgeous views during your stay. The 201 guest rooms include six two-room suites. All accommodations have oversized bathrooms featuring granite counters and slate flooring. There is complimentary wireless internet throughout, daily housekeeping plus turndown service, DirecTV entertainment (including NFL Ticket and HBO), a mini-bar fully stocked with local products, custom mattresses, Italian linens, lavish duvets, Signature Canyon Mint toiletries, laptop safes, umbrellas, hair dryers, slippers, and plush robes. Consider a room with a balcony or a suite with extra space. For convenience, St Julien offers complimentary shuttle service within two miles of the hotel. There is a business center with an ATM, copy machine, printers, and computers. You can also relax in the pool, hot tub, or fitness center. Book an appointment at the Spa at St Julien. Enjoy a modern setting with hand-crafted cocktails and martinis at T-Zero, where you will also find live music. On Saturdays, attend the Afternoon Tea. Jill’s Restaurant serves as a modern bistro with a full bar and outdoor patio. During the summer, there is also live entertainment on the Terrace, complete with mountain views. There are packages that include a daily breakfast credit, brewery visits, adventures, spa services, and more.

900 Walnut St, Boulder, CO, Phone: 720-406-9696

Boulder Adventure Lodge, or A-Lodge, provides a range of lodging options along with access to outdoor adventures right at your door. Lodging choices range from a youth hostel room to camping to traditional hotel rooms and suites to private cabins. Standard Queens include Pangea organic soap products, front porches, free parking, pet-friendly accommodations and those good for those with pet allergies, TVs, and free wireless. Standard Double Queens add full kitchens and dining areas. Or you can choose a room with a bar, and/or separate living room. Even the hostel has organic soaps, Wi-Fi, and a TV. Enjoy the new lobby at the lodge, which is in the original Wagon Wheel Lodge, a historic landmark. Here, you will find the front desk, two-story fireplace, and meeting room. Have a BBQ or just enjoy the shelter and views of the Creekside Pavilion for a break from the sun. Enjoy the hot tub and seasonal outdoor pool. From A-Lodge, access to Boulder Creek Trail and Fourmile Creek from the property. Visit the Slackline park to try a new type of adventure. Be sure to check the lodge’s programming for activities like yoga and group hikes or climbs. There is even free weekend shuttle service to Eldora for skiing. The hotel bar is also in the new lobby.

91 Fourmile Canyon Dr., Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-444-0882

Boulder Brook on Fall River is located in Estes Park, giving you instant access to all the natural attractions the park has to offer. This riverfront resort is adults-only, situated on the river, and has 19 suites. Accommodations have private two-person jetted tubs, warm fireplaces, riverfront decks, and vaulted ceilings. You can also opt for a room with a living room with its own separate bedroom and private riverfront deck or one with a full kitchen. Other room amenities include TVs with DVD players and cable, at least partial kitchens, daily housekeeping, wireless internet, long distance and local phone calls, stereo systems with iPhone adapters plus MP3 connectivity, irons, hair dryers, puzzles, magazines, and books. Some rooms also have ceiling fans. Relax in the hot tub or sit outside to watch the wildlife. You can also go fishing from the property. Take advantage of the BBQ facilities to have a delicious meal or just sit in the gazebo, which has heaters and lights. There are plenty of riverfront sitting areas as well as a giftshop. Borrow from the library of DVDs and CDs, playing cards, and board games. Or borrow ice chests, bath robes, and fishing poles. You can also get an in-room massage. During the summer, Boulder Brook also has a free downtown shuttle.

1900 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO, Phone: 970-586-0910

The Boulder Marriott sits along the Rocky Mountain foothills for amazing views. The property was fully renovated in 2018 so the 165 boutique-style guest rooms have the latest amenities. The new guest rooms have hardwood floors, new décor, phones, internet for a fee, HDTVs featuring Hulu and Netflix, numerous spots to charge devices, air conditioning, sitting/living areas, windows that open, pillowtop mattresses, tub/shower combinations, Thann bathroom amenities, hair dryers, lighted makeup mirrors, sofas, oversized chairs, safes, ergonomic chairs with desks, irons, and coffeemakers. You can also request bottled water for a fee or opt for a room with views, or suites with balconies. Get in a workout in the fitness center or use the swimming pool. There is also a jogging/fitness trail. Get your caffeine fix from the Starbucks in the lobby. There is also a convenience and sundry store and daily breakfast for a fee. Enjoy American cuisine at the Canyons Restaurant and Bar, which is open for every meal.

2660 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-440-8877

The Boulder Twin Lakes Inn delivers the feel of a modern country inn within the Twin Lakes/Gunbarrel neighborhood in northeast Boulder. There are 33 spacious non-smoking suites, all with private bathrooms, private phones that include free local calls, cable TVs, free Wi-Fi, work areas, and mini-kitchens that are fully-equipped with fridges, microwaves, in-room coffee service, and dishware. Three of the rooms feature a single queen bed, five have one king bed, and the remaining have two queen beds plus a sleeper sofa. One room also has a full kitchen. For guests who want more cooking space than their rooms offer, the inn has a central kitchen that guests can use, with cookware and two electric ranges. There are also guest laundry facilities and a year-round hot tub within an enclosed gazebo. Guests are welcome to use the inn’s computer and printer with high-speed internet. The inn’s property is right next to a park complete with open space, a pond, and a playground. The inn is also right next to a trail for jogging. Every day, guests can enjoy a complimentary newspaper as well as complimentary continental breakfast.

6485 Twin Lakes Road, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-530-2939

The Boulder University Inn is pet-friendly and has all the amenities guests could want. Guests can request rollaway beds or Pack N Plays or request a pet-friendly room for a small fee, which includes water bowls, a toy, and treats. Rooms have two queen beds or one king bed along with 38-inch flat-panel LCD TVs, coffeemakers with gourmet coffee, irons, full-size ironing boards, AM/FM alarm clock radios, voicemails with access from off-site, fridges, microwaves, and sensational spa products that have reduced waste. Choose the Deluxe Junior Suite for those amenities (with a king bed) plus a sleeper sofa. There is free parking as well as a seasonal pool for guests to get in a swim or splash around in. Other amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and luggage hold. There is also free high-speed wireless internet plus a guest computer, printer, copying, and fax. All stays include a complimentary continental breakfast with yogurt, pastries, cereal, fruit, bagels, oatmeal, and a range of drinks. Any time of the day, you can find hot tea and coffee in the lobby.

1632 Broadway, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-417-1700

Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast is in downtown Boulder, close to attractions and just a few miles from mountain trails with panoramic Continental Divide views and just a few hundred yards from the Boulder Creek Path. The main house dates back to the 1880s but the ten guest rooms have modern amenities. Each room is different with amenities like writing desks, fireplaces, sleeper sofas, bathtubs, skylights, and hardwood floors. Rooms have Kiss My Face soap and Shikai bath products along with individual air conditioning, organic cotton sheets, fresh filtered water, and phones with free local calls. There is high-speed internet throughout the property along with two guest computers with the ability to scan, print, fax, and copy. Explore the grounds to admire the fresh flower arrangements and gardens. Enjoy breakfast on the sun-porch while enjoying nature. Breakfast is organic and can meet guests’ dietary needs. At any time of the day, you will find a wide assortment of more than 30 loose-leaf organic tea and homemade shortbread cookies.

2151 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-442-3007

The Courtyard by Marriott Boulderr provides familiar amenities in a location just minutes from local attractions. The rooms and suites have luxury bedding, free high-speed wireless internet, sitting/living areas, balconies, and ergonomic workstations. Other amenities include irons, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, alarm clocks, sofas, two phones with voicemail, and 37-inch LCD TVs with cable/satellite and premium movie channels. Choose from a room with two queens or double beds or a king. There are also one-bedroom suites with a king bed or two doubles plus an extra TV and oversized chair. Use the free weights and cardio equipment in the hotel’s fitness center. Or swim some laps or just go for a dip in the indoor pool before letting your muscles relax in the whirlpool. Newspapers are available in the lobby and other amenities include valet dry-cleaning, a beauty shop, car rental, safe deposit boxes at the front desk, and on-site coin-operated laundry. You can also borrow playing cards and board games. Enjoy American food at The Bistro. Start off your day with Starbucks coffee or get a cocktail later in the evening.

4710 Pearl East Circle, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-440-4700

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder has upscale, comfortable furnishings and easy access to Boulder attractions. All accommodations are spacious two-room suites with living rooms, pullout sofa beds, one king or two queen beds in a separate bedroom, well-lit work desks, HDTVs, complimentary cable and in-room movies, complimentary Wi-Fi, laptop-sized safes, data ports, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Accessible rooms are also available with the same amenities plus accessibility features. Head up to the rooftop to take advantage of the views or the pool. Or get in your workout at the two-story fitness center. Other amenities include a business center, printing, family packages, ATMs, coin laundry, laundry/valet service, local area transportation, safety deposit boxes, and luggage hold. Enjoy a complimentary made-to-order breakfast every morning. In the evening, attend the complimentary reception to unwind. When the urge strikes, head to the hotel’s signature bar and restaurant. From the hotel, there is easy access to trails for hiking, biking, and longboarding. Feel free to order room service or visit the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry Market. Or head to Brickstones Kitchen and Bar for lunch, dinner, or a drink.

2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO, Phone: 303-443-2600