Foot of the Mountain Motel

My DH and I have been staying at FotMM for over 12 years. We have traveled extensively and have stayed at luxuriously hotels, but we book here regularly for many reasons. The property is clean as are the rooms. We love the 1920 décor and we are glad that this is not updated. Who wants another boring modern motel?
We love Bridgette! She is the hostess with the mostess! While I have known this phrase, I really have never met a concierge who works this hard! She and her staff are friendly and helpful. I hope the new owners recognize how great she is for their motel and give her a big raise! I want to continue to see her for the next 12 years when we visit.
Another reason for our visit is that we can bring our two little dachshunds. It is such a bonus for us to travel with our complete family!
Thanks FotMM!
Generally, we find the rooms comfortable, clean and stocked well with towels. There are great fans for the summertime that help bring in that lovely mountain area at night – there is no air conditioning – so a good night’s sleep is possible. This motel attracts other courteous guests who do respect other guests and keep the noise to a minimum, thus we sleep with the windows open. What an idea!
You will enjoy a walk to the nearby park and a very nice mall shopping area (new in 2012ish) or Pearl Street is just a 30 min walk away.
Always keep these darling, red roofed cabins in your mind when you plan your next trip to Boulder!

Dog friendly does not mean the resident dog is friendly. Beware of the aggressive, lupus infected mutt. If the office lady isn’t responsible enough to manage and otherwise train her aggressive pet, she shouldn’t bring the animal into a «dog friendly» environment. Keep your pet away from the office.
My carefree 8yo Golden Retriever was minding her own business outside, when this mangy looking animal broke its leash and came running from within the office to attack her.
And what made the attack all the worse was that, no consolation or apology was given from the office lady. This tells me her dog has attacked other dogs before and she just doesn’t care.
On top of all this, the room I booked months out wasn’t even ready when I tried to check in at 3:15PM despite check out being 11AM. Add a short temper and rude tone to the office lady and this motel gets zero stars from me – that is if zero stars were an option.

Such a great place to stay. Downtown Boulder, and Pearl Street are a 10 minute walk away but the hotel is far enough that you don’t have to deal with all of the ruckus. I have recommended this to everyone from a nephew (in his mid 20s) to an aunt who is nearly 90!
The hotel staff was incredibly friendly, and managed to greet us every morning with an upbeat «Good Morning!» I’d rate higher if I could!

It is funky, the service is super friendly, and we were able to get by without a rental car because the location is great. Peaceful. breakfast is pretty decent continental style — lots of fruit.
Wine glasses, cutlery, blow dryers, irons available at front desk.
However, no air conditioning! No microwave! The land line phone was broken, and promptly fixed. The free wifi doesn’t work with apple products (and let me say, our party — five couples in for a wedding — are all senior it execs, and we couldn’t get it done. The gfi in the bathroom broke, and by this time I was tired of complaining, because we were very happy — albeit a little sweaty. Since late night food is just delivery from local restaurants, come prepared to find the places that deliver after 10.

Nice clean rooms. Great location next to trails and park. Stayed three nights and would stay there again on our next trip to Boulder.

My fiancé and I just checked out of the Foot of the Mountain hotel and I am already missing it!
A lovely, vintage motel nestled right at the bottom of the flat irons. Steps away from the Boulder Creek path and about a 15 minute walk from Pearl Street Mall. It’s a short drive to some awesome trailheads too!
The rooms are small but very cozy with huge bathrooms! It had exactly what we needed: a nice TV, cute retro mini fridge, a desk, storage area for suitcase, little sitting area, etc. There’s your own sitting area outside of the room but otherwise, you have use of the whole property! Lots of sitting areas throughout the entire property including a nice grassed area in the back with some gorgeous scenery and wildlife.
This motel was completely worth the price, I will absolutely come back when in the Boulder area!

We pulled up to the Foot of the Mountain Motel after a flight, and a LONG line at the car rental place, and TONS of traffic (it was also 100 degrees out). Not the best travel day.
When we pulled up I was scared — it was an old style motel (think Don Draper in the last season of Mad Men). We got out key and went into the room — NO AIR CONDITIONING. I was sure this would be the worst hotel ever. We left for the afternoon and came back in the evening. There was a nice breeze, we left our door open, positioned the fan and it was ok.
Boulder Creek runs right next to the motel (more like a river than a creek). It was beautiful and a step back in time. I told my husband we were ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping). The bed was comfortable, the staff was super nice, there was little breakfast out in the AM, there were adorable chairs /​tables placed around so you could sit outside.
In the end I fell in love with Foot of the Mountain Motel — it was far enough away from busy life and close enough at the same time.

Pricey for what you get… Small cabin with no facilities. The tv is on top of the fridge which are both to the left of the bed. You have to climb up steps to go to the bathroom and squeeze through a door that has a very narrow opening next to a huge water heater… This place is not recommended for anyone who is disabled. There are no rails or ramps to enter the cabins or restrooms. The front office has stairs
To enter as well. The breakfast is horrible! You have to go to the front office to que up between 7 and 10am. There is one coffee machine in the corner of the front desk where everyone is waiting… They offer granola bars, pastries, fruit, juice packs, and cinnamon rolls… We moved on to a much better place nearby for less money and stellar accommodations.

Beautiful old school motel! Super clean, super cozy, super homey! Only $ 99 a night? Who can beat that?!

The cabins are pretty small, but clean, rustic, and large enough for one person. It’s a mile or so from the Pearl Street Mall — a pleasant walk or a quick drive. My primary issue was with the utilities: the lights were constantly flickering and the hot water (which seems to be shared among all of the cabins) kept cutting out. They could also use more lighting in the cabins — even with every light on, it was very dark inside.
The breakfast is also pretty sparse: a cinnamon roll and orange juice, not the continental buffet style breakfast you’re probably envisioning.

This was going to be a positive review until I got a call from my bank yesterday regarding what looked to them like suspicious charges from this business, Foot Of The Mountain Motel (where I had stayed from April 17 – 18).
I’ve stayed here before, over the years, and it’s generally always the same. The cabins aren’t bad inside but are tiny and cramped;
with original electric dating from the 1930s, which would be my only complaint IF their owner hadn’t wrongfully charged my credit card $ 100, 3 days AFTER I’d checked out.
I called to see if I could reach him and he picked up. I introduced myself and told him I just got a call from my bank about my credit card being used at his business after I left.
He stammered and stuttered. Then he told me: «It’s a charge for a pet» (I have no pet).
I told him he must be mistaken as I have no pets. He became irate and started yelling into the phone at me. Then, he tried saying it wasn’t for a pet but «a charge for my travel companion» (I traveled alone). Then his story changed yet again, and he said I left some trash in the room. The only trash was 2 pieces of paper in a trashcan. I told him frankly I wasn’t sure what he was trying to pull as my room was inspected by staff on duty, upon check-​out, before I was given a final statement receipt, by them. Everything was left as I found it, except for wet towels and the unmade bed. I was then given my receipt and went on my way. I told him I didn’t authorize any further use of my credit card after my departure. I let this man know I was reporting his use of my credit card to my bank, Visa, and quite possibly police. I did not authorize further use of my credit card, days after I’ve already left; as he admitted to overcharging my Visa credit card $ 100.
He started screaming at me. I hung up.
My bank refunded his fraudulent charge.

Perfect Stay. Close to Pearl Street shops and restaurants. Room was very clean, old world charm, but modern conveniences. A+ review.

5 words: Little House on the Prairie.
MY parents found this hotel online, which kind of gave me reason enough not to want to stay, but I was completely shocked. As much as I love Little House ln the Prairie, I didn’t really want to live in a log cabin. BUT I fell in love! It was amazing, these cabins are so cozy, they might be a little outdated but your in Colorado, you shouldn’t be indoors for so long. The location is great theres a path that leads to a grass field and then the river, Where you can go kayaking. It is Amazing!!!

They look like cabins but are really knotty pine type motel rooms. Nice affordable option in Boulder, close to university and pearl street. Nothing fancy, old décor, a bit dated and cramped, but clean and convenient.
The doors are a bit dated too… the old key system. Don’t think security is an issue but you’d think that door and lock replacements would be next on their agenda as they seem to be making gradual improvements.

Pretty good reasonably priced motel right across the street from Boulder Creek and Eben Fine Park. There is a Boulder B-​cycle bike station just across the creek in Settler’s Park, but there is no easy way to get to this motel on public transit — it’s probably not a great idea to stay here unless you have a car or are able to get around by bike. I like the pine walls. Room had a refrigerator but no microwave. Plenty of hot water for baths. Wifi is unreliable. Free breakfast is a joke.

Stellar spot to stay! My husband and I stayed here for almost 2 weeks while looking for a new home. The rooms are cozy and clean and the owners are awesome. There is also a beautiful park steps outside the door and miles of biking/​riding trails to boot. I would recommend this place over any other in a heart beat.

Adorable and cozy cabins just minutes from downtown Boulder. Score! Loved the rooms; comfy beds and comforters, cute little bathroom, nice and warm in November. The owner was wonderful and they put out some pastries and fruit every morning for breakfast. The drive here from Estes Park is breathtaking! Just take highway 7 south (stop in Allenspark for some fresh and free spring water straight from the source!), then take 72 south, and then 119 east. This hotel is on your right before you get to downtown bolder.

Don’t come here, it’s MINE.
Forget the other Boulder options, unless you’re traveling with fussy people. For the rugged solo traveler or general broke person, this is heaven.
Two blocks to all of the hiking you could ask for; the Creek is out front. Downtown is a long (but pleasant) walk, or a short bike ride. Lolita’s Market is the closest option for provisions, but it’s not too far and it has most things. You can walk to a few things on Broadway too.
The rooms are mind-​bogglingly dated but in excellent shape. Mattresses are quite firm. Old-​fashioned TVs. Basically, this is the motel my grandparents would own. One negative is that the rooms are pretty dark if you keep the curtains closed, which you probably will since they look out on the parking lot.
Individual space heaters in the rooms! This put me off at first, but it was fine.
Staff was exceedingly helpful. Coffee and snacks in the lobby in the morning.
Not only will I stay here again, but I will only consider staying somewhere else if I am traveling with higher-​class folks than myself.

The owners obviously take great pride and care of this property. My family and I stayed one night in the two-​room suite. It was lovely, I wish we could have stayed longer on the property.
The mattress WAS a bit hard, however that is much better than the mattresses of many a motel with that gross soft off-​center hole. I would definitely stay here again. The place is rustic and feels like it belongs in its surroundings, which are picturesque with a creek immediately behind the cabins, and the Boulder Creek Trail right outside. There is a playground walkable to the motel, and town is a super quick drive (our kids are young; 1, 3, and 5, so driving is preferred. Were it just my husband and I we would have walked to town.)
Ten times nicer than the neighboring Silver Saddle Motel.

So bad ass! I was visiting from Cali and was blown away by this hidden gem. Cabin in the woods, SO CLOSE to all the bars, surrounded by a creek and trees. The inside is super old school, somewhat gross, and small but come on, you’re in a cabin with hikes and nature and shit only steps away. Our room was only $ 80.