What’s included with your stay and what costs extra

A mandatory Destination Amenity Fee of $20 per night plus tax covers many on-site extras (rooftop pool/hot tub, cruiser bikes, game room, CU Rec day passes, shuttle, Therabody products). Standard inclusions: complimentary Wi‑Fi, 24/7 fitness center access, in‑town shuttle, and use of public hotel spaces; certain services (parking, pets, rollaways, breakfast, in‑room spa) incur extra charges.
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Check‑in, ID and age policy
Check‑in at Limelight Boulder begins at 3:00 PM and check‑out is at 11:00 AM. Guests arriving earlier or departing later may store luggage at the Front Desk; early check‑in and late check‑out are not guaranteed and may incur a fee.
The primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old and all guests must present a photo ID and a credit or debit card at check‑in. Cash is not accepted for payment at the property.
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check‑in / Check‑out | 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 years (primary guest) |
| ID and payment | Photo ID + credit/debit card required; no cash accepted |
What the Destination Amenity Fee includes
Limelight Boulder charges a mandatory Destination Amenity Fee (listed on the hotel site) that covers several recurring guest services and shared amenities.
The fee covers pool and hot tub access plus other bundled items—read the list below so you know what’s included vs. what you’ll still pay for separately.
- Heated outdoor rooftop pool and year‑round hot tub (pool deck hours typically 8:00 AM–10:00 PM; confirm at arrival)
- Cruiser bikes for on‑site use
- Access to hotel game room (pool tables, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, table games)
- CU Boulder Recreation Center day passes
- Therabody recovery products (loaner devices)
- Complimentary in‑town shuttle (within ~1 mile)
- Refillable water bottles and select in‑hotel guest experiences
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Destination Amenity Fee | $20 per night plus tax |

What’s included in your room
All rooms and suites include complimentary Wi‑Fi and standard in‑room amenities such as a coffee/tea station and in‑room dining delivery during Ajax Tavern hours. Room types at the property include Room (Flatiron Bunk), Room, 1 King Bed (Flatiron), Room, 2 Queen Beds (Flatiron), Room, 1 King Bed (Campus), Room, 2 Queen Beds (Campus), Suite (Alumni), Suite (Boulder), Suite, 1 Bedroom (Aspen), and Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Limelight).
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee (see Fees & extras). The hotel does not provide cribs/infant beds on site.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in every room
- In‑room coffee/refreshment area (varies by room)
- In‑room dining (to‑go delivery from Ajax Tavern during restaurant hours)
- No on‑site cribs; rollaway bed available for a fee
| Room feature | Included? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Included |
| Rollaway bed | Available for a fee (~$50 per night) |
| Crib/infant bed | Not available on site |

Dining and bar charges
Ajax Tavern is the hotel’s full‑service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Limelight Lounge is the lobby bar with cocktails and a bar menu. Meals and alcoholic beverages are not included in room rates unless you specifically book a package that lists them.
In‑room dining is available as to‑go delivery during Ajax Tavern operating hours. Breakfast can be added for an extra charge when offered by the restaurant or as a packaged rate.
- Ajax Tavern: breakfast, lunch, dinner (hours vary; reservations available via OpenTable)
- Limelight Lounge: cocktails and bar menu (typical hours 3:00 PM–10:00 PM)
- In‑room dining: to‑go delivery during Ajax Tavern service hours
- Children’s menus are available at Ajax Tavern
| Meal | Typical extra cost |
|---|---|
| Full breakfast (restaurant) | ~$15–$25 per adult (varies) |
| Children’s breakfast/lunch/dinner | ~$10–$20 (varies) |
| In‑room dining | Menu prices + service/delivery (varies) |

Fitness, recovery and in‑room spa options
The fitness center is open 24/7 and includes Peloton bikes, Woodway treadmills, a Tonal machine and free weights; access is included for guests. The hotel also provides complimentary CU Boulder Recreation Center day passes as part of the amenity package.
Limelight Boulder does not have a dedicated on‑site spa facility, but in‑room spa services (massages, facials, blow‑outs) are available through a partner (Soothe) and must be booked through the front desk or concierge. Therabody recovery products (loaner devices such as Theragun) are included with the amenity fee.
- 24/7 fitness center — included
- CU Rec day passes — included with amenity fee
- In‑room spa treatments via Soothe — extra, arranged through front desk
- Therabody products (loaners) — included
| Service | Included with stay? |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Included |
| Therabody loaner products | Included (Destination Amenity Fee) |
| In‑room massage/facial | Extra (book via front desk) |
Parking, pets and other fees
Parking at Limelight Boulder is managed in a garage run by the University of Colorado Boulder; guests must register their vehicle’s license plate at check‑in. Covered self‑parking and valet options are available for additional fees, and height restrictions apply.
The hotel is pet‑friendly; an in‑room pet bed and complimentary water bowl are provided, and a pet fee applies for stays of five nights or less. Rollaway beds and breakfast are charged separately.
- Covered self‑parking: fee (reported roughly $20–$27 per night with in/out privileges)
- Valet parking: fee (reported roughly $40–$42 per night with in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: about $75 per stay for stays of five nights or less (service animals exempt)
- Rollaway bed fee: about $50 per night (subject to availability)
- Destination Amenity Fee: $20 per night plus tax (mandatory)
| Item | Typical extra cost |
|---|---|
| Destination Amenity Fee | $20 per night plus tax |
| Self‑parking (covered) | ~$20–$27 per night (reported) |
| Valet parking | ~$40–$42 per night (reported) |
| Pet fee (≤5 nights) | ~$75 per stay (reported) |
| Rollaway bed | ~$50 per night (reported) |
Pools, rooftop and outdoor spaces
The heated outdoor rooftop pool and year‑round hot tub are included with the Destination Amenity Fee and offer views of the Flatirons and the CU Boulder campus. The pool deck hours are typically 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, but hours can change seasonally so confirm at arrival.
Outdoor firepits, a lawn/event area and a second‑floor Viewpoint Deck are part of the hotel’s public spaces; some outdoor event spaces may be reserved for private functions and could limit public access during events.
- Heated rooftop pool and hot tub — included via amenity fee
- Pool deck hours commonly 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (confirm on arrival)
- Outdoor firepits and lawn available as public spaces unless reserved
| Outdoor feature | Access |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool / hot tub | Included (Destination Amenity Fee) |
| Firepits | Included (subject to availability) |
| Viewpoint Deck / Lawn | May be used for events; access varies |


