Day 230 of 365 Days of Boulderado Photos ~ Columbine Room

It's getting to be that time of year when the conferences outnumber the weddings again. Here is our Columbine Room all ready for your next meeting!

Boulderado Events Center

If you're familiar with the Hotel Boulderado, you probably know that there are two wings of the building: the historic section, which is the original structure that was built and opened in 1909, and the north wing, the two additions that were constructed in the 1980s.

When the second addition was made to the north wing, Frank Day planned to also add a new function space along with the guest rooms. This in effect doubled the Boulderado's capacity to host events with our nearly 3,000 square feet of space in what is now known as the Events Center. The space is flexible both in size and purpose; a seminar, boardroom meeting, and class can simultaneously take place during the day and then be transformed into a wedding's cocktail reception by evening.Here's a picture from the Boulderado archives of the Event Center still under construction:
And the finished product:

The Driftwood Room

Once upon a time at the Hotel Boulderado, the 2nd floor, or Mezzanine, was occupied with hotel rooms like the rest of the building. By the 1970s, a typical room might look like this:

(Photo Credit: Daily Camera)

But beginning in the late 70s and continuing into the early 80s, management started removing hotel rooms from the Mezzanine to open up space for events and parties. Eventually all the hotel rooms on the second floor were converted into an array of offices, a catering kitchen, function spaces -- like the Driftwood Room. Room #201 was renovated to become what is now called Driftwood Room, a popular site for small meetings and receptions.

(Photo Credit: Alison M. Fleetwood, Jr. Photography)

You may remember that the Driftwood Room was the site where Marie Garcia and her husband spent three months designing, cutting, and installing the stained glass for the current canopy ceiling over the lobby. Just goes to show you that when you book an event at the Boulderado, you're not just renting a room -- you're sharing in the history of a Boulder landmark.

Booking Meetings at the Boulderado

It's Administrative Professionals Week, time to recognize the hard-working support staff to so many professionals, managers, and executives. As a special treat for those folks, the Hotel Boulderado is offering a limited-time promotion this week: book a meeting at the Boulderado for your boss, mention "CHOCOLATE" to your sales manager, and receive a complimentary Boulderado tin of delicious chocolates!

The Hotel Boulderado is also offering some special perks to meeting planners to increase the value and caliber of your next event. Book a meeting after March 15th, 2009 to be held before June 30th, 2009 and discover the best value for your meeting on the Front Range. Groups up to 20 may select one of the following, and groups with 20 or more may select two of the following:

• $10 per person off any 2009 Meeting Package (Packages include room rental)


• Afternoon Break Upgrade with the purchase of any 2009 Meeting Package (value up to $12 per person)


• Complimentary Upgrade to a Suite for 1 overnight guest


• Upgraded Gourmet Coffee Service with the purchase of any 2009 Meeting Package (valued at $5.50 per person)


• 25% off Meeting Room Rental

Contact our Sales Managers today by calling (303) 440-2880 or toll free at (866) 826-2887.