If you are looking to save a bit of cash and do not mind staying on the outskirts of town then Quality Inn Boulder County  is the perfect fit. Directly adjacent to US 36, propped conveniently between Broomfield and Boulder, the comfortable suites are a response to the booming high-tech industry in the area.The rooms feature all the modern amenities, but maintain the quiet, relaxing staples of home. Downtown Boulder is only 10 minutes away, and the mountain views are exceptional.

What could be more ideal than a hotel tucked in a scenic mountain setting a mere two miles from Eldora Ski Resort, yet still only a short drive to Boulder's attractions? Completed in 1994, the charming hotel features large rooms with handmade log furniture and freestanding gas fireplaces. Original artwork created by local artists bedecks the walls and is available for purchase. The comfortable lobby with a towering fireplace, and the Jacuzzi overlooking Boulder Creek are the perfect spots to relax after a long day of skiing.

If you are tired of staying in the generic chain hotels and are searching for a place that truly reflects Colorado, consider the Niwot Inn. Located between Longmont and Boulder, the charming town of Niwot boasts a historic setting and a plethora of antique shops. Plus, it is very close to IBM and a number of other businesses in Boulder's northern sector. Each of the inn's rooms bears the name of a Colorado fourteener (peaks surpassing 14,000 ft.), and offer individual luxuries and the mountain comforts of a bed-and-breakfast. A 740 square foot conference room seats up to 50. Some rooms have fireplaces and jetted tubs. Please note that the restaurant has various unique designer guest rooms to suit your diverse needs.

Located along Middle Boulder Creek in the scenic Roosevelt National Forest, this retreat provides the best of both worlds. Mountain biking, fishing, hiking and horseback riding are all within 10 minutes from your cabin's front door, while Boulder is just 20 minutes away. The cabins are spartan, but efficient, and lack private phones. Pets are allowed for a fee. An on-site playground and kid's fishing pond make this a family friendly retreat.

Innkeeper Scott Bruntien makes sure guests have an authentic mountain experience when they visit this historic bed and breakfast just above Boulder. The hotel, built in 1897 as a bunkhouse for weary gold miners, has operated for over 100 years. Of course, renovations have transformed the rustic aura into a modern Mecca for romance, but the Old West flavor still remains. This is the ideal spot for a weekend escape and is the perfect place for visitors to Eldora Mountain Ski Resort.

Located in Louisville, between Boulder and Broomfield, and directly adjacent to Highway 36, this hotel features comfortable, spacious rooms at reasonable prices. Quality designer furniture and work desks fill the rooms in addition to refrigerators, microwaves, a two-line speakerphone, fax and modem ports, coffee makers and hair dryers. The hotel's 24-hour business center is perfect for the business traveler, and the vacationer will appreciate the easy access to the mountains. Irons, cribs, laundry services, audiovisual equipment available, cable television comprise of the hotel facilities. There is also one meeting facility.

Situated between Boulder and Lyons in an area of upstart technology companies, the motel is the perfect place for a weary business traveler to rejuvenate while keeping an eye on the budget. Despite its relatively low price it offers great amenities such as data ports and work stations making it ideal for working on the road. The hotel features 46 brand new, spacious rooms including suites and rooms with kitchenettes. A posh presidential suite is also available.

The perfect place for a business stay or a romantic getaway, this luxurious bed and breakfast offers serenity in the mountains above Boulder. The Inn has 12 guest rooms complete with fireplaces, stained glass windows and antique furniture. Some of the guest rooms include whirlpool tubs, balconies or private patios looking out to the mountainside. The Inn offers homemade desserts and afternoon tea in addition to the full breakfast each morning.

Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites will definitely give you a fresh perspective on what a budget hotel ought to be. With a host of facilities as well as clean rooms and amiable service to boast of, this place sure knows how to treat its customers luxuriously, without them having to pay too much. The Boulder Outlook also features some fantastic live blues music performances at their in-house Blues & Greens Restaurant. These can be enjoyed by both guests as well as outsiders. Call for additional information.

Situated in a residential neighborhood down the hill from the University of Colorado, this motel is a quiet spot that offers a handful of amenities suited to the business traveler. This is the ideal place for the traveler on a budget looking for a comfortable stay on the edge of town, but still close to Boulder's major attractions.