The Hotel Boulderado Historic Renovation is Underway
Hotel Boulderado's multi-phase project will touch nearly every corner of the hotel, combining thoughtful upgrades with the building’s storied charm. Guest rooms, public spaces, food and beverage outlets, and meeting rooms across both the historic and annex buildings are all receiving a comprehensive refresh, along with updates to the fitness center. Exterior enhancements such as new signage, lighting, and landscaping are also part of the plan.
This historic hotel has long served as a beloved community hub and hospitality destination. The building's rich history and vintage charm are central to this renovation, which seeks to honor its legacy while enhancing the guest experience for years to come.
The Historic Hotel Boulderado
Since 1909, Hotel Boulderado has offered Rocky Mountain elegance in the heart of downtown Boulder. Experience the charm of a true historic landmark with Victorian heritage and modern mountain style. Located one block away from the famous Pearl Street Mall, encounter luxurious accommodations, exquisite amenities and passionate community.
This historic property was the first luxury hotel built in Boulder. The name comes from a combination of Boulder and Colorado designed so guests would always remember where they had stayed. Thanks to being a part of Boulder’s rich culture, Hotel Boulderado is a City of Boulder landmark, members of Historic Hotels in America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The hotel opened the doors in true elegance and style with a Gala Ball on New Year’s Eve in 1908. The first guests were able to check into the hotel on New Year’s Day in 1909. Since then, the hotel has celebrated the date of the grand opening each year with a majestic New Year’s Eve celebration.
Designed by local architects William Redding & Son, the five-story brick building incorporates both Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival features. It follows a trend of open court hotels started by the Palace Hotel in San Francisco and carried over to Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel, built in 1892. In 2018, we won an award for Best Renovation Project from Colorado Meetings + Events due to the extensive updates completed in the lobby and mezzanine spaces.
Early guests included conservationist Enos Mills, actress Ethel Barrymore, actor Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., and evangelist Billy Sunday. Some who followed were Clarence Darrow, Helen Keller, Robert Frost, Benny Goodman, and Louis Armstrong, as well as a generous representation of today’s political figures, speakers, entertainers, and musicians. (source: https://www.boulderado.com/about/)
Team: Brinkman Construction, AJ Capital Partners, Cumming Group, and Cooper Carry.
