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About the Project
The Limelight Boulder Hotel and Conference Center is a new hospitality destination located on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. This $164 million, 248,000 SF project brings modern design and convenience to the heart of Boulder. The hotel features 252 guest rooms, including 35 suites, and offers a comprehensive range of spaces for conferences, events and leisure stays.
The facility features a 15,000 SF main ballroom, a 3,500 SF junior ballroom and 5,500 SF of meeting rooms that support a variety of event needs. Amenities include a full-service restaurant, retail space, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and an event terrace that creates an active and welcoming environment for visitors and the surrounding community.
The project turned a vacant site into a new hub for the campus and the city. The work included roadway and utility improvements, as well as rebuilding a key bike and pedestrian path for safer access. The hotel resulted from close collaboration between the University, the City of Boulder and project partners. To further support the community, the city created a fund using hotel tax revenue to assist local nonprofits and civic groups in using the new conference facilities.
Limelight Boulder was built to meet LEED Gold standards and operates entirely on electricity. The design reduces energy use and supports Boulder’s climate goals.
