The Boulder Broker

Hotels
5.6 (173 reviews)
555 30th St , Boulder , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Reasonable price mentioned by at least one guest
Good location
Friendly / accommodating front desk staff
Some staff described as nice
Cons:
Restaurant not open / no breakfast
Amenities (pool, bar, game room) closed due to construction
Very dated rooms and furnishings
Mold and mildew in bathroom ceiling; tile needs recaulking
Had to change room due to clogged toilet
Overpriced (multiple mentions)
Unfriendly check-in employee reported
Lobby locked late at night making access inconvenient

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple mentions of mold/mildew on the bathroom ceiling, noticeable bathroom repairs, and caulking issues — cleanliness is below acceptable standards.
Service
8
Mixed reports: front desk staff described as really nice and accommodating in some reviews, though one report noted an unfriendly employee at check-in. Overall service is one of the stronger aspects.
Location
10
Location was explicitly called out as a positive in the reviews and no complaints about location were raised — treated as a strong positive factor.
Room Quality
4
Rooms described as very dated with outdated furnishings and poor layout; guests reported issues such as a clogged toilet and needing to change rooms.
Amenities
3
Many advertised amenities (pool, bar, game room) were closed due to construction and several reviews noted 'no amenities' or locked facilities — amenities are largely unavailable.
Value for Money
6.5
Mixed sentiment: one guest felt the hotel was fine for a reasonable price while others called it 'way overpriced.' Overall a slightly above-average score reflecting mixed perceptions.
Food and Beverage
3
Restaurant was not open and no breakfast was available according to multiple reviews — food & beverage offerings are poor or absent.
Overall Experience
5.8
Overall disappointment reported by several guests (one group left and went to another hotel) balanced by friendly staff comments; overall experience is slightly below average-to-moderate.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 16:25

Property Description

Prime Location and Amenities
Located in Boulder, near popular attractions like CU and Red Rocks Park, The Boulder Broker offers a seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, restaurant, and bar.

Comfortable Accommodation
Rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge, and free WiFi. Enjoy amenities like a desk, shower, toiletries, and cozy bed linens.

Recreational Activities
Guests can unwind with table tennis or explore nearby hiking and cycling spots. Ideal for leisure and adventure seekers alike.

To book your stay at The Boulder Broker for a relaxing and exciting getaway, visit our website or call our 24-hour front desk now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Sat, May 30, 2026 until Mon, Nov 30, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DEN

Location

Guest Reviews

5.6
Based on 173 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 3
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 3
Overall Experience: 5.8
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samuel c • couple • us
5
Pros:

I was disappointed in the appearance of the hotel I grew up in Boulder and this used to be an upscale hotel it is now very rundown. No longer has a restaurant for dinner. We used to love the Broker dinner restaurant.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • us
3
This hotel has clearly seen better days.
Pros:

Location was fine except for proximity to a freeway. It seems to have some history, which was interesting. The wifi worked. The bed was adequate though nothing to write home about. Front desk folks (the only staff we interacted with) were courteous and did the best they could with the little the hotel has to offer.

Cons:

This is a BARE BONES hotel. The only amenities are coffee in the former coffee bar, free wifi, and a pool next to the highway. No coffee in the room, no information sheet, no breakfast, no frills of any sort. (There were TV, microwave, barely adequate refrigerator, and hair dryer, but those aren't really frills). First room they offered us smelled like vomit and the second one merely smelled funky. Bad smells everywhere, in fact. They called it a "king room" but it had only one full-size bed. Bare, empty room in the hall where presumably an ice machine used to be. I could go on. . . definitely a "Shining" vibe. Might not have felt quite so bad if we hadn't paid almost $500 for two nights. In fairness, I did meet a couple of guests who liked the place fine; to each his own I guess. But buyer beware!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Reimer • couple • us
5
Pros:

Very expensive vs the quality.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Scott Wilber • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
6
Pros:

The hotel was fine for the reasonable price paid.

Cons:

The restaurant was not open.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • family_with_children • ph
5
Pros:

The location and orice

Cons:

The condition of the hotel, needs tlc
Had to change room due to clogged toilet actually

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • family_with_children • us
1
We left and went to another hotel.
Pros:

Literally nothing.

Cons:

The hotel was under construction so the bar, game room, pool etc were not open and this was not known before hand. It looked nothing like the pictures and the man at the front desk told me they pay for google reviews and pictures.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
4
Cons:

Very dated. Old. Way overpriced. No amenities.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • us
4
It's obvious owners/managers don't care how this place looks and aren't going to put any money into.
Pros:

Front desk staff were really nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Truly a disappointment from The Broker years ago. Very outdated furnishings that just aren't functional anymore ie: armoire with tv in it. Layout of the room is bad. All repairs done in bathroom were very noticeable. Tile needs recaulking. Mold and mildew on bathroom ceiling. They lock up the lobby from 11:00PM TO 7:00AM so you have to walk all around the outside of the building to get to your car.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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YOLINDA • solo_traveller • do
1
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • us
8
Nice staff.
Cons:

No breakfast available

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • extended_group • us
1
Frustration with the entire situation
Pros:

Building is old and run down ! Took a few attempts to find a suitable room. Greeted by a very unfriendly employee at check in. Clearly didn't like his job.

Cons:

The entire situation !!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • us
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • solo_traveller • us
4
It worked for what I needed.
Pros:

The location was great as I was attending event at Williams Village on CU's campus which was a short walk away. The staff was great, very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The decor is dated. The furniture and everything worked, just dated. It's kind of fun but I couldn't help but wonder how old that carpet was. Looking behind the nightstand, I could imagine a family of mice finding it quite comfortable.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

The staff was friendly!

Cons:

The third floor was horrible. As soon as you step off the elevator, you're met with a cloud of cigarette smoke and overflowing trash in the hallway. Once I entered the room, I was greeted with a piece of the wall on the ground and an outlet hanging out of the wall. The bathroom was dirty. There was hair in the bathtub, the toilet was not working, there were tiles missing from the walls, and the cabinets had holes in them!
The mattress was not a normal hotel mattress. It was old and yellow. The bed frame was weak, and the headboard was dirty. There were mirrors all over the room that were dirty or covered in paint. The AC was running but not pushing out cold air. The room was HOT!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
7
It wasn't home but was okay for a night.
Pros:

Price

Cons:

The bed wasn't comfortable.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
2
Nasty
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very old, super outdated

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee