St Julien Hotel & Spa
Casually elegant urban resort. Think sophisticated but not stuffy — Boulder's outdoorsy ethos shows up in the Colorado-forward cocktails, the on-site garden supplying Jill's Restaurant, and the fact that 180 hiking trails start essentially out the back door.
Always request a Mountain View room — the Flatiron views are the real reason to stay here, and city-facing rooms don't deliver the same payoff.
Why It Matters
Locally owned Forbes Four-Star property that has held its AAA Four Diamond rating for over a decade. It's the only full-service luxury hotel in downtown Boulder, placing guests within walking distance of Pearl Street Mall and the University of Colorado campus while offering direct Flatiron views, a serious 10,000 sq ft spa, and live music several nights a week.
St Julien is Boulder's top-tier downtown hotel, sitting right at the edge of the Flatirons with views that make the Mountain View rooms genuinely worth the premium. Built in 2005, it has walnut floors, mahogany pillars, Spanish marble, and intricate metalwork throughout — it feels vaguely European, which was intentional. Locally owned and holding its Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond awards for 12+ consecutive years, it's the kind of place that earns repeat loyalists.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
1 Queen Walnut View
Corner room with wrap-around windows looking out over downtown Boulder. More city energy than mountain serenity, but the extra light from the wrap-around windows is a nice trade.
Queen2 Queen Beds Courtyard View
Quiet rooms facing the hotel's fountain, gazebo, and terrace gardens — an oasis-like view away from street noise. Accommodates up to four guests.
2 Queens2 Queen Beds Downtown View
Downtown-facing double queen room accommodating up to four guests. Good for families who prioritize space and don't need the mountain view.
2 Queens2 Queen St Julien Suite
Two-room suite with private patio and mountain views, configured for a small family or group. Separate living area and bedroom with the same suite-level finishes.
2 Queens2 Queens Downtown View with Balcony
Private balcony facing downtown Boulder with space for four. Warm Colorado palette throughout.
2 Queens2 Queens Mountain View
Space for up to four guests with Flatiron views. Same warm tones and stone accents. A practical option for families wanting the mountain-facing side of the building.
2 Queens2 Queens Mountain View with Balcony
Private balcony with Flatiron views and space for up to four guests. Warm Colorado-inspired palette throughout.
2 QueensExecutive St Julien Suite
Designed for families with young children or professionals needing more workspace. Features a four-poster king bed plus adjacent queen sofa sleeper. A solid work-and-play basecamp, though note the standard in-room desk setup has been flagged by frequent guests as not especially ergonomic.
King + Queen Sofa SleeperKing ADA Accessible Room
Fully ADA accessible room with adapted bathroom including accessible tub and toilet area. Same warm Colorado palette and downtown Boulder orientation.
KingKing Downtown View
City-facing king room with downtown Boulder views. Same quality finishes as mountain-view rooms — warm tones, grained wood, stone accents — just facing the street rather than the peaks.
KingKing Downtown View with Balcony
Private balcony for people-watching over downtown Boulder. Full four-star finishes throughout.
KingKing Mountain View
Panoramic Flatiron views without the balcony. Same warm chocolate, bronze, and white palette with grained wood and stone accents. Euro top mattress and Italian linens throughout.
KingKing Mountain View with Balcony
Private balcony facing Boulder's Flatiron range. Warm chocolate tones, rich bronzes, and snowy whites accented by grained wood and stone. Euro top mattress with Italian linens. Oversized bathroom with slate floors and granite counters.
KingKing St Julien Suite
Two-room suite with private patio, separate living room, and mountain views of both downtown Boulder and the Rockies. One of six two-room suites in the hotel.
KingKing Veranda
Standout room type: 400 sq ft of private outdoor veranda with panoramic Flatiron views. Space enough for an intimate meal or sunset cocktails outdoors. One of the hotel's most distinctive room options.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bike rentals available nearby. The concierge can arrange cycling lifestyle packages for guests.
Over 180 hiking trails accessible directly from the hotel's back side. Boulder Creek Path and Chautauqua Park trails are within easy reach on foot or by bike.
Weekly vegan buffet lunch at Jill's Restaurant, 11am–3pm. Reservable via OpenTable.
Weekly Sunday brunch on the outdoor terrace with Flatiron views, running 10am–3pm. Reservable via OpenTable.
Annual Grateful Dead-themed celebration at the hotel, noted on Instagram as a recurring seasonal tradition.
Daily happy hour Monday–Friday, 3–5pm. Discounted craft cocktails featuring local Colorado spirits.
Local musicians perform on the outdoor Terrace Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 6–9pm. Regular Thursday Jazz at the Julien series. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business center on property. Over 16,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space with six meeting rooms and three meeting suites.
Free high-speed WiFi in all guestrooms, the hotel lobby, and meeting spaces.
In-room dining available. Standard in-room dining menu available 7am–10pm; 24-hour service noted.
Babysitting services available for families.
Part of the 10,000 sq ft spa and fitness facility. Open daily 5am–10pm. Latest cardio and aerobic equipment.
Full concierge desk. Highly rated by repeat guests — particularly praised for restaurant recommendations and local activity arrangements.
Mini bars in every guest room.
Earning property for Preferred Hotels & Resorts' iPrefer loyalty program.
Four beautifully landscaped terrace and garden areas, including a fountain courtyard and the main terrace with Flatiron views. Open to guests and event attendees.
Valet parking available. Complimentary with the Valet & Views package. Note: there is also a public parking garage directly under the hotel (not affiliated) that charges hourly rates.
Steam room within the spa facility, accessible with hotel stay or spa service.
Whirlpool hot tub adjacent to the indoor pool. Accessible to hotel guests and confirmed spa service clients.
Two-lane infinity-style indoor pool approximately 50 feet long — long enough for lap swimming. Surrounded by spa facilities including a hot tub and outdoor terrace access.
Sauna within the spa facility, accessible with hotel stay or spa service.
On-site gift shop stocking spa products (Natura Bisse, Naturopathica, Oribe, Knesko, HydraFacial), gifts, and sundries. Products used in spa treatments are available for purchase.
Complimentary shuttle service within a 2-mile radius of the hotel.
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