| upgraded rooms add sofabeds and 1 has a full kitchen. set in gardens with a lake, this straightforward hotel is a 5-minute walk from west lake, a mile from eaton park and 4 miles from boulder reservoir. simply furnished rooms have cable tv, free wi-fi and kitchenettes. there's a communal kitchen, a guest laundry, and a gazebo with bbq grills and a hot tub. continental breakfast is complimentary, as is access to a fitness club. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Denver International Airport 52 min
Flagstaff Mountain (28 min)
6,983 ft. Front Range peak with hiking trails & a summit road offering panoramas over Boulder. Bear Peak (42 min)
A rocky climb & an easier meadow path lead to the summit of this high peak with panoramic views. Gross Reservoir (59 min)
Built in 1954, this reservoir in a tranquil canyon offers picnic tables, seasonal camping & fishing. Green Mountain (34 min)
Mountain and hiking Eldorado Canyon State Park (33 min)
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions. NCAR Mesa Laboratory (20 min)
Architect I.M. Pei's pink-sandstone weather center & museum houses high-tech earth-science exhibits. Boulder Reservoir (8 min)
Peaceful manmade lake with a mountain backdrop, popular for kayaking, swimming & waterside hikes. Flatirons (19 min)
Landmark mountain with 5 flat, slablike peaks rising above forest, accessible for hiking & climbing. | 
