The Hotel Boulderado has been a downtown Boulder landmark since it opened on New Year's Day, 1909. Back in 1905, when Boulder, a city of 8,000 was not growing quickly enough, the only way that city council members felt they could improve their lot was to provide the comfort of a first class hotel. Stock was advertised at $100 a share to raise the necessary funds. A spokesperson for the Commercial Association (forerunner to the Chamber of Commerce) said, We have invested our money in the enterprise because it represents Boulder's greatest need. We shall be glad of returns, but shall be infinitely gladder if we secure a hotel of such beauty of proportions and architectural design that it will stand as a monument to her permanency and pride in her enterprises. Let it be the Hotel Beautiful.. It was named for the words Boulder and Colorado so that no guest would forget where he had stayed. To provide its guests with every human comfort, all bedrooms were fitted with light fixtures that ran on both natural gas and electricity. Unseen men were busy 24 hours a day stoking the huge coal furnace to provide hot water and to keep the hotel evenly heated, and telephones were installed in most of the 75 rooms. Rooms varied in price from $1.00 to $2.50 per day. Famous guests included Helen Keller, Douglas Fairbanks, Ethel Barrymore, and Louis Armstrong. The hotel has come full circle from late Victorian luxury, through a shaky beginning in the teens, prosperity in the twenties, fall in the Depression, post-war modernization, deterioration, and finally, restoration to its original 20th century grandeur. Hotel literature from the 1920's stated that every guest may expect the best and get it.. The same holds true today. The hotel was designed by William Redding Son. It is a combination of Italian Renaissance style with Spanish Revival features. The four corner towers, paired tall narrow windows, and bracketed cornices are indicative of the Italianate style, while the iron railings on the large east side porches, arched fourth floor wind and curvilinear gables are all Spanish Revival features. As you enter the hotel from either Spruce or 13th Street, the hotel's foundation is clearly visible, made of large blocks of orange-red sandstone from the no-longer-active Colorado Red Sandstone Company of Fort Collins. The thousands of red bricks in the original historic building probably came from the Thompson Pressed Brickworks, which was located on land that is now part of the University of Colorado campus. The bricks were intricately laid in rows four deep for warmth and durability. Up until 1963, a brick portico covered the Spruce Street entrance. Two storefronts were located on either side of the entrance. The businesses occupying these spaces included a clothing store, barber shop, Western Union, and even the Chamber of Commerce. The west side space has been converted to a function room and the east side is now the popular Corner Bar. As you enter the hotel's main entrance on 13th Street, you will see the Emporium Gift Shop on your left. Early in the hotel's history this was the ladies' writing room and parlor, where ladies dressed in long gowns relaxed before dinner. On your right is Q's restaurant. This location has gone through several evolutions, from formal dining room to a casual 1950's coffee shop, complete with soda fountain and prime rib dinners for $1.75; to Winston's Seafood Restaurant in the 1980's and Teddy Roosevelt's Grille in the 1990's. As you enter the lobby, you will see the hotel's famous stained glass canopy ceiling. In 1906 when the Boulderado was still in the planning stages, San Francisco was hit by a massive earthquake. The Palace Hotel, which had set a precedent for leaded glass canopied hotel lobbies, including the inspiration for the design for the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, was completely destroyed. The hotel architects incorporated the Palace's leaded glass ceiling design on a smaller scale, importing their cathedral glass all the way from Italy. Unfortunately, a heavy snowfall on the roof in 1959 broke a skylight which fell and damaged a section of the ceiling. Regrettably, the entire canopy was removed and replaced with red, white, and blue Plexiglas. In 1977, a new ceiling was designed and installed to bring back the feel and warmth of the original. A $65,000 renovation of this ceiling was completed in 2004. Another famous feature is the original cantilevered cherrywood staircase, extending from the basement all the way to the fifth floor. The balcony overlooking the lobby is one of Boulder's most popular photography points and is the place where many couples have exchanged their wedding vows throughout the years. The entire mosaic tile floor you see in the entryway, lobby and dining room is original. The elevator in the lobby is the original Otis and requires one of our staff to manually operate the cab between guest floors. The hotel's original safe is still behind the Front Desk and some of the hotel's archived guest registers are on display by the 13th Street entrance. The water fountain to the left of the Front Desk dates back to the days when the Arapahoe Glacier supplied most of Boulder's water. In the hotel lobby's south entryway and on the first floor of the North Wing, you will find large glass cases displaying historical artifacts from the hotel and Boulder. Take a stroll up the staircase to the fifth floor to see the life-sized portrait of Honey Bee Lennartz, a Boulder teacher who frequently enjoyed lunch at the hotel in her later years. You will find framed newspaper articles, old menus, and historic photographs of the hotel and the Boulder area throughout the lobby and along the skywalk to the North Wing. Read the full history of the hotel, including the ghost stories in Legend of a Landmark, a History of the Hotel Boulderado, by Silvia Pettem, published by the Book Lode LLC and available in the Boulderado Emporium.. Download our History brochure in PDF.. Visit these sites for more information on local history and national historic preservation efforts: The National Trust for Historic Preservation www.nationaltrust.org www.historicboulder.org. Boulder History Museum www.boulderhistorymuseum.org. Boulder Carnegie Library www.boulder.lib.co.us/branch/carnegie.html. Hotel Boulderado Historian and Author of Several Local History Books ~ Silvia Pettem www.silviapettem.com

Conference and Meeting Facility in Boulder, Colorado. The Hotel Boulderado's Conference and Banquet facilities provide over 8,000 square feet of space offering the technology of today in an atmosphere of Victorian elegance. We offer meeting spaces ranging from 300 to 2000 square feet. Our elegant surroundings, professional staff, and top notch intuitive support services all add up to a rewarding experience. Whether you are planning a small corporate retreat or a large national meeting, you will find the service at the Hotel Boulderado impeccable. The hotel can host meetings from 2 up to 300 guests. The facilities may be arranged in a variety of settings to accommodate your needs. The Boulderado also knows that hosting a successful meeting or conference is not achieved simply by the meeting room alone. Our Corporate Sales Managers work with you from start to finish. We will make sure that all your needs are met. Let us show you how our experienced meeting coordinators help make the planning very easy. We can also create distinctive alternatives to the typical business or social function. Contact us directly to find out how we can put together an unforgettable and luxurious setting for your next meeting or event. The Hotel Boulderado will make sure you get the attention that you deserve. View our meeting space specifications. See our catering choices. Conference Amenities Include. Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet. 24-Hour Business Center with Hardwired Internet. Customized Room Set-Up. Full Service Catering. Complimentary Notepads, Pens, Candy, and Iced Water. Assistance with Facsimile Transmission. Assistance with Photocopies and Transparency Copies

Only moments away from the many activities in and around Boulder, The Hotel Boulderado is centrally located downtown, one block from the city's famous Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall. When people think of hotels in Boulder, Colorado, they think of The Hotel Boulderado first. Our meticulously restored guestrooms and suites feature luxurious appointments including premium bedding and linens. Many of The Hotel Boulderado's 160 guestrooms and suites include magnificent views of Boulder and the Rocky Mountains. In addition, the hotel has an award-winning restaurant, two lounges and a unique gift shop. We have the perfect Boulder accommodations for business travelers, leisure guests or even family weekend getaways. Guest Services and Amenities Include. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 2 phone lines per room with guest voice messaging. Complimentary local calls, toll free and calling card access. Video account review and Express Check-out. Lodgenet on-demand movies and Nintendo games. Iron and ironing board in every room. Coffee makers in every room. Refrigerators in Suites and Boulderado King, Classic King, and Deluxe rooms. Turndown service in Suites and Classic King rooms. ADA compliant and accessible rooms. Complimentary health club passes to. Complimentary newspapers in the lobby Monday - Friday. 24 hour complimentary Business Center

100 Year Anniversary. Click for more images. Boulder's First Luxury Hotel As one of the first hotels, our location in the heart of downtown is perfect for all types of vacations. The hotel's name comes from the words. so no guest would forget where they had stayed. The hotel has become a National Register Landmark and is a member of the National Trust's Historic Hotels of. The Victorian elegance of the property will embrace you from the moment you step foot into our lobby. Our stained glass ceiling and cantilevered cherry wood staircase, elegantly furnished guestrooms, and comfortable antique furnished sitting areas will impress even the most discriminating traveler. The magnificent lobby foreshadows the luxurious decor of each of our 160 guestrooms and suites. Many of our rooms feature spectacular views of the foothills. All of them welcome you with comfortable surroundings and an array of modern conveniences. The in-house award-winning restaurant, gift shop, and lounges all ensure that you can accomplish any number of tasks just a few steps outside your guestroom door. Since we opened on New Year's Day in 1909 as. 's first luxury hotel, we have sought to provide the highest level of service to our guests. Hotel literature from the 1920's stated every guest may expect the best and get it. The same holds true today. Here is just a sample of what we have to offer. Finest Luxury Hotel in. 160 individually decorated Guestrooms. 8,000 sq feet of Meeting Space. Wedding reception facilities and services. Gourmet Dining in our celebrated Q's restaurant. Nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown. The finest Shops, Restaurants Lounges. Only steps away from historic Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall. Guestrooms Suites Many of the hotel's 160 individually decorated guestrooms and suites feature magnificent views of downtown and the Rocky Mountains. Click Here For More Information. Dining and Entertainment The downtown area has an incredible array of dining choices, from ethnic and healthy fare to hip, funky food hotspots, popular brewpubs, and elegant dining for that special occasion. Weddings The hotel offers a variety of beautiful wedding reception spaces, with superb food and friendly service. Let us show you how we make the planning a piece of cake!. Conferences We offer 8 different meeting spaces accommodating groups of 2 to 300. Let us show you how our experienced meeting coordinators help make the planning so easy! ©2008 Boulderado.com. Powered by Goozmo Systems. Printed on Recycled Data

 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set