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LA QUINTA INN® & SUITES LOUISVILLE/BOULDER La Quinta’s new design features a sunny lobby, landscaped courtyard with gazebo, seasonal heated pool and spa, flexible meeting space, an on-site fitness center and a coin-operated guest laundry. Three spacious room choices; all feature coffeemakers, 25-inch TVs with premium movies and video games, oversized desks, voice mail messaging and data ports. Rooms with microwave and refrigerator, and deluxe two-room suites also available. Free First Light® breakfast and free local calls. 902 Dillon Rd., Louisville, U.S. Highway 36 at the Louisville/Superior exit. 303-664-0100 or 1-800-NU-ROOMS (687-6667).

LAZY L MOTEL Across from CU, the Lazy L features 53 rooms, seasonal outdoor heated pool, wheelchair accommodations, cable TV, AC, direct-dial phones and kitchenettes. 1000 28th St., 303-442-7525 or 1-800-525-1444.

OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT Denver-Boulder’s newest and finest luxury property, Omni Interlocken Resort caters to both business and leisure travelers. Offering 390 luxury guest rooms, the resort’s amenities include 13 suites, a 34,000-square-foot conference center with 10 meeting rooms including two ballrooms, conference rooms and board room. Guests can dine in comfort in one of the resort’s four restaurants including Meritage, a specialty restaurant showcasing one of the country’s finest chefs; the Tap Room and Terrace for cool drinks and sushi; the Lobby Bar for casual gatherings; 24-hour gourmet in-room dining; and the Fairways Restaurant at the golf clubhouse. Other amenities include a 27-hole championship golf course with clubhouse and pro shop, a luxury health club and spa, running, biking and hiking trails surrounding the property, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, and valet parking. StorageTek/Interlocken Loop, off U.S. Highway 36, Broomfield, 303-438-6600.

PEARL STREET INN This elegant bed and breakfast offers privacy and serenity in downtown Boulder. Within walking distance of Pearl Street Mall, the Inn is a small, century-old brick house with a modern two-story addition that houses eight guest rooms. Each room overlooks the garden courtyard and features a cathedral ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, private bath, telephone, television, antique furnishings and fresh flowers. The gourmet breakfast includes homemade baked goods, granola and oatmeal, and a house specialty such as potato-crust quiche, French toast, buttermilk-berry pancakes or shirred eggs. In-house catering available for business meetings, retreats, weddings and receptions. 1820 Pearl St., 303-444-5584.

QUALITY INN & SUITES, Just one mile from Interlocken Business Park and a mile from Flatirons Crossing Mall, the Quality Inn is close to shops, theaters and restaurants, mere minutes from downtown Boulder and less than a half-hour drive from downtown Denver and Coors Field. The Inn's 17 king suites, 39 standard rooms with either one king or two queens and four handicapped-accessible rooms feature refrigerators, microwaves, two-line speaker phones with a data port and voice mail, 25-inch TVs, and an in-room safe, coffemaker and hair dryer. Other amenities include free executive continental breakfast and cocktail hour, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, a fitness center, a complimentary newspaper and free local calls. 960 W. Dillon Rd., Louisville, 303-327-1215 or 1-800-228-5151.

RAMADA INN–University Area (formerly Holiday Inn) Just minutes from the Rocky Mountains and two blocks from CU, Ramada Inn offers exceptional accommodations to travelers visiting Boulder. Choose from one of 165 newly renovated guest rooms and enjoy the hospitality and service provided by a professional staff. The indoor atrium features an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room and game room. Oliver’s Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 800 28th St., 303-443-3322 or 1-800-542-0304.

REGAL HARVEST HOUSE HOTEL This 269-room hotel offers 16 acres of landscaped gardens featuring 15 tennis courts, two pools and spas, access to Boulder Creek Bike Path, and an exercise facility. With more than 18,000 square feet of flexible-function space, the Regal accommodates all manner of meetings and conferences. The Fancy Moose restaurant features Rocky Mountain specialities. 1345 28th St., 303-443-3850 or 1-800-545-6285.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT This all-suite hotel features a daily complimentary breakfast buffet, a hospitality hour with complimentary cocktails on weekday evenings, and a sports court. Each suite has a full-size, fully equipped kitchen and living area (most with fireplaces). 3030 Center Green Dr., 303-449-5545 or 1-800-331-3131.

SANDY POINT INN–Gunbarrel Modern facilities include a park, playground, quiet country neighborhood, handicap access, free use of health club and restaurant discounts. Each of 33 nonsmoking guest rooms contains a microwave and refrigerator, with a central kitchen and dining area available to all guests. Daily rates and packages. No pets. Complimentary breakfast buffet. 6485 Twin Lakes Rd., Gunbarrel, 303-530-2939 or 1-800-322-2939.

SILVER SADDLE MOTEL Located at the base of Flagstaff Mountain and the entrance to Boulder Canyon, just 10 blocks from Pearl Street Mall. Bordering Boulder Creek Path, the motel features 32 units including cabins with kitchens, a two-bedroom bungalow, 16 motel suites with microwaves and refrigerators, cable TV and free local calls. 90 W. Arapahoe Ave., 303-442-8022 or 1-800-525-9509.

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH/YMCA Offers comfortable and affordable lodging on 5,100 acres between Winter Park and Silver Creek ski areas. Downhill ski rentals on-site at Flanagan’s. Enjoy cross-country skiing on groomed trails, including a lighted trail for night skiing. Lessons, equipment rentals and refreshments available at the Nordic Center. Also offers snowshoe adventures, indoor pool and sauna, indoor roller skating, basketball and volleyball, and a climbing wall. Lodging includes cabins, vacation homes and lodge rooms, with dining in the snack bar or all-you-can-eat buffet-style dining room. P.O. Box 169, U.S. Highway 40, Winter Park, 303-443-4743 (ext. 4110 for reservations).

STONE MOUNTAIN LODGE On 45 scenic acres overlooking Apple Valley and just 16 miles north of Boulder, Stone Mountain Lodge offers mountain views, wildlife and easy access to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. A broad range of accommodations includes a two-bedroom cabin suite with a whirlpool bath and full kitchen, studio and one-bedroom cabins, motel rooms, and a small campground with hot showers. All units are nonsmoking and feature color cable TV, refrigerators and free local phone calls. Heated pool, fishing pond and hiking available on the property. Nearby locations offer hiking, biking, fishing, tubing and kayaking. The town of Lyons offers antiques shops, music festivals and restaurants. Two miles west of Lyons on U.S. Highway 36, 303-823-6091 or 1-800-282-5612.

SUPER 8 MOTEL Across from CU, Super 8 offers 71 rooms and 12 apartments with kitchenettes and cable TV with HBO. Kids under 12 stay free with parents. Nonsmoking rooms and fax machine available. 970 28th St., 303-443-7800 or 1-800-525-2149.

SYLVAN DALE GUEST RANCH Relax in comfortable country accommodations at this 3,000-acre working ranch 40 minutes north of Boulder. Wake to a hearty breakfast in the antique dining room, and enjoy horseback riding, fishing, tennis, a game room, swimming, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. On-site conference facilities. Jessup family owned and operated since 1946. 2939 N. County Road 31D, off U.S. Highway 34, seven miles west of Loveland, 1-877-667-3999.

UNIVERSITY INN ON BROADWAY, near the Hill between CU and Pearl Street Mall. Features 39 rooms with refrigerators, cable TV with free movie channels, a laundromat, seasonal outdoor pool, free continental breakfast and free HOP passes. 1632 Broadway, 303-442-3830 or 1-800-258-7917.