Situated in the heart of downtown Boulder, Colorado, the Hotel Boulderado has been offering Rocky Mountain elegance since 1909. This landmark historic hotel offers luxurious rooms and exquisite amenities only a block from the famous Pearl Street Mall, marrying Victorian heritage with modern mountain style.
As the very first luxury hotel that was ever built in Boulder, Hotel Boulderado holds a rather significant place in the history of the city. The name itself is an amalgamation of 'Boulder' and 'Colorado', therefore guests will definitely remember the stay. With designations such as City of Boulder landmark, member of Historic Hotels in America, and even on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel now represents a rich cultural tapestry in Boulder.
The five-story brick building of the hotel, designed by local architects William Redding & Son, is a mix of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival styles. This simulates the open court hotels that began with the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. In 2018, Hotel Boulderado received the Best Renovation Project from Colorado Meetings + Events due to the overall renovation executed on its lobby and mezzanine areas.
Among the many famous patrons of the hotel over the years are the following: conservationist Enos Mills, actress Ethel Barrymore, actor Douglas Fairbanks Sr, evangelist Billy Sunday, Clarence Darrow, Helen Keller, Robert Frost, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong. Today, it continues to attract political figures, speakers, entertainers, and musicians.
In-house restaurants and bars invite guests to dine and drinking to their hearts' content, while the very first Otis Elevator is still working and guests can even take a ride on it. History tours are also given free of charge, located on the 3rd floor in the historic section, where guided tours are available upon request at the front desk.
With 160 guest rooms in either modern mountain or historic Victorian styles, Hotel Boulderado offers the kind of welcoming, friendly, offbeat charm you can bank on in Boulder. For a taste of authentic Boulder, visit the Hotel Boulderado.
