The Bradley Inn

I LOVED this place. We were only staying one night, I wished could have stayed more. A convenient location and a beautiful building with a pretty view out of our window. The complementary happy hour and breakfast was a wonderful surprise and good quality! The people were wonderful and most importantly the room was large, clean and beautiful. I loved the big tub in our bathroom! If I make it back to Boulder I’m staying here again

I am excited to review The Bradley for my 300^th Unilocal Review!
We stayed here for a week and loved every minute of it.
This is not your typical doily-​ridden, old-​fashioned, musty B&B; it’s still lovely and cozy, but modern, too. They seemed to have thought of everything. And though it is certainly not cheap, you certainly get what you pay for.
The location is wonderful, right off of Pearl street just steps away from tons of adorable boutiques and any cuisine you could possibly want, but it is off the beaten path enough that it is always quiet and serene in the Bradley.
Breakfast changed slightly every day, but you can always count on:
–coffee & tea (kept hot until about 6 daily)
–quiche and/​or frittata (always one vegetarian option
–some sort of sweet cake/​muffins
–homemade granola and yogurt
–fresh fruit (we had berries, melons, grapefruits)
Other things we enjoyed at breakfast that changed daily:
–bacon cheddar stratta cups
–bagels and nova
–fresh baked bread and jam
–pancakes
–hard boiled eggs
–breakfast burritos
–oatmeal
–baked oatmeal crumble
AND if you don’t like or are allergic to whatever is for breakfast, just ask the kitchen to whip something up. They do smoothies and scrambled eggs or veggies upon request. If you are vegan or lactose intolerant, they have soy and almond milk available in the fridge.
Every day there was a daily happy hour at 5 p.m. They turn on the fireplace and people gather for:
–wine and beer and a selection of some of the following:
–cheese/​fruit
–hummus/​crackers
–charcuterie
–veggies
–guacamole/​chips
–spinach artichoke dip
Complimentary sodas are always available in the fridge. They used to have complimentary water bottles, but unfortunately they took those away. You can fill up your water bottle with the filtered tap in the dining room.
There’s also a fresh-​baked cookie of the day every single day that is left out all day for snacking! We had ginger snaps, chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, coconut macaroons, meringues, and more!
Most of the people (excepting one) who work in the kitchen are are the inn managers for the day are wonderful. Our favorite was definitely Annie. She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and well fed. She provided us with directions to what ended up being some of our favorite hikes of the week. Annie made conversation with us and made us feel like we were staying at a good friend’s house with how much she cared about our stay. She’s a winner!
It’s really nice that they give you a code to get in at any time day or night. This adds an important safety element as well as the feeling that you’re never ‘locked out’ as long as you remember the code.
We were pleased with housekeeping and how they refreshed our room every day. If you have a request for them, you should be very clear and specific. For example, one day I asked for extra towels and was given extra hand towels when I meant bath towels, but once I clarified, they were more than happy to oblige.
The great room has cozy couches, a gas fireplace (just ask them to light it whenever you want!), books, a good dvd selection, and puzzles. Almost every evening after collapsing from hiking, we watched a DVD in our room, which was a nice touch.
I understand that some rooms may have a mountain view, but ours did not (just a view of a parking lot and the dumpsters, actually!) If this is important to you, you should request it when you book. For us, we were doing so much hiking and outdoor sightseeing that we didn’t really need a room with a view. Naturally, an inn with a city setting cannot guarantee a view from every window. More important to me was being able to sink in to a big, wonderful, white, fluffy bed after those hikes.
As others said, parking is tight, but we always managed to find a spot.
The one aspect of The Bradley that isn’t completely awesome is the bathrooms. I’ve read that some rooms had big tubs and were a bit more luxurious. Our bathroom was really teeny and the tub/​shower stall could definitely use some updating, though it wasn’t too bad and was always clean.
Overall, I absolutely adore the Bradley and will definitely be back!

Beautiful inn, well appointed room, comfortable beds, lovely fireplace, balcony, and jet tub. Phenomenal breakfast– great selection and awesome granola. Nice happy hour and treats at all hours in the lobby. The staff was helpful in providing information about local events and hiking options near Boulder.

Staff was very friendly and courteous. Room was spacious and well maintained. We stayed in room 11 for a Valentine’s overnight. The jacuzzi tub in the bathroom was great. Breakfast the next morning was delicious with a nice variety of choices. Would recommend it for anyone busting Boulder.

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Bradley Inn on NYE. After a tough travel day and dragging our suitcases through the snow, Ellie opened the door to the warm and inviting lobby. She was so sweet. We rushed out to get some food and back in time for complimentary wine and cheese. Partied the night away and slept so good in their plush bed. Almost like floating on a cloud. We will stay here again for sure when visiting family in Boulder.

The girlfriend and I decided to come up to Boulder for date night and during our lodging search, we came across the Bradley. Oh, how glad I am we did instead of staying at just another chain hotel.
From the moment we stepped in the door, the staff was welcoming and genuinely pleasant. The interior is warm and charming with lots of wood, comfy furniture, and a lovely fireplace. They offer lots of little auxiliary perks like their wine and cheese hour as well as complimentary soda, water, and homemade baked goods. Our room (room 4) had a great walk out balcony with views of the mountains and a bed that I never wanted to leave. Except for breakfast.
The breakfast was fantastic. Egg casserole, quiche, fresh baked breads, parfaits, fresh fruit, etc. All. de. licious.
As others have stated, the proximity to Pearl is unbeatable, but the main selling points, for me at least, are outlined above. Wonderful staff, outstanding accommodations, and really tasty food. I love this place and can’t wait to go back.

Great hotel/​location; fantastic staff; nice additional amenities like breakfast and wine/​cheese in the afternoon

Four days and four nights at the Bradley. We stayed in room 12. Nice room with a view of the mountains on one side and the alley and parking lot on the other. Nice quiet room, the only real noise came from the garbage truck in the alley. Comfortable, although it could definitely use another chair. The desk chair is the only chair in the room. The great room downstairs is terrific. Beautiful with a big fireplace and lots of comfortable places to sit, work puzzles, read, etc. The breakfast was delicious every morning. Hot egg dishes, fresh bread, yogurt and granola, good coffee and tea. Every afternoon fresh made cookies. From 5pm — 6pm there is wine and beer, cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Our friend was staying next door in room 11. She had a queen sized bed (we had a king) but she also had a nice chair and a big jacuzzi tub and shower. I might sacrifice the king bed next time for the easy chair and tub. Another thing about staying upstairs instead of downstairs, it was warm upstairs. We barely had to use the heat, even though it was 16 degrees outside, because the heat from the kitchen and great room rises up and keeps the upstairs rooms toasty.
The staff are all very friendly and accommodating. They cleaned off the windows of all the cars in the lot after an overnight snow. They are not at all intrusive. After a couple days, we really felt at home.
Great location, just off Pearl St. Tight parking, but nice to have a place off street to park. Will definitely make the Bradley my home away from home in Boulder.

Can’t say enough about how great the stay was! Super friendly staff, very clean facility. The common space was very warm and inviting. The breakfast and evening reception were fantastic. Really hope to stay here again.

Tom didn’t think I was a guest when I parked and then later he couldn’t remember me or that I had check in – was a bit off putting. I got over it because he served a very generous wine and cheese in the great room and explained that he has a bad memory.
Room 11 was nice with a big Jacuzzi bath tub. I think they subscribe to an art thing because all the art on the walls was for sale. I wasn’t impressed with the art or the prices for the art.
Breakfast was awesome. They had homemade quiche and homemade granola. The coffee was good.
The location is ideal, I’d stay here again and I would definitely recommend staying here over the Briar Rose which we stayed at yesterday.

Another great stay at the Bradley. Although I have to say I prefer having a room on the 2^nd floor and not the 1^st floor. The cookies were as delicious as always as was the daily wine and cheese and breakfast offerings. Super comfortable rooms and honest to goodness hospitality.

Really had a great 3 night stay at this place. First off, location is fantastic! Right off Pearl and within walking to Boulder Creek and CU. We were in Room 7 which had two beds and it was roomy and very clean and comfortable. I didnt see other rooms but assume they are just as nice.
Breakfast is very good — always had quiche but would also make eggs to order if requested. Fresh fruit, yogurt, bresh breads and cakes. Super good. Could have had a few more papers for people to read — very minor issue!
Evenings had wine and cheese/​fruit. Nice and was something we tried to be there for cause it was so nice to have at the end of a day.
Staff was very nice and accomodating. We plan to stay there again!
Maybe a little pricey but not for Boulder standards.

I stayed in Room 2 the week before Christmas. The gas fireplace was a great touch, as was the jacuzzi. I didn’t find the room cramped at all — there was plenty of space for two and a nice writing desk. Can’t comment on the TV — I didn’t even think to turn it on the whole time I was there! Free wine and cheese in the lobby in the evening was pleasant, and breakfast was delicious, especially the granola. Combined with the ideal location and friendly staff, I think I’ll be back next time I’m in Boulder!

I stayed at the Bradley for 4 nights in Oct. ’11. It was a lovely visit. The inn is beautiful — rustic, airy, spacious, comfortable & clean. The location is perfection — right off Pearl — you can’t do any better. I stayed in two rooms — 12 and 2, as I arrived early with my sister and the boys arrived the 2^nd day. Room 12 was amazing — king bed, balcony, high ceilings. Room 2 was, by comparision, a letdown. On the first floor just off the kitchen/​dining area it felt dark, cramped and not special at all. I kind of felt like I drew the short stick when I had to move into it. My biggest observation is that they need to replace the carpets in both rooms STAT. BUT there was something that made it all OK. The service and hospitality of the staff AND Katie’s cooking. Every morning there was an amazing breakfast spread with home made quiches, cakes, cookies, french toast casseroles, fruit, yogurt, bread — it was divine. They should definitely pay attention to keeping the offering fresh during the entire breakfast hour — get there too late and it will be slim pickings! I have to say, I loved everything Katie made — all cooked healthfully (vegan baked goods!) and with love. I would ABSOLUTLEY stay here again, though I would call early and book a room on the upper floor. If it wasn’t for the inconsistency with the rooms (which we paid the same amount for) this place would have gotten 5 stars.

We have stayed at the Bradley Boulder Inn twice now, rooms 5 & 11, and both stays have been nothing but wonderful. We love the wine & cheese from 5pm-​6pm, free breakfast in the morning, and very comfortable living space. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating, the location couldn’t be better and the actual building is gorgeous with oak trim and local artwork throughout. We will forever stay here when we come to Boulder.

The good: Location, location, location. One block from the Pearl Street Mall and 2+ blocks from the best restaurant in town, Frasca. Old church that has been nicely converted to a B+B. Staff is young (?20’s) and enthusiastic. Breakfast included. «Free» wifi that works. «Free» parking. Surrounding neighborhood provides fascinating walk.
The bad: That enthusiastic young staff doesn’t always get the job done. Examples: ran out of food at self serve breakfast by 830AM; only one channel on TV and even though staff member said «I will try to fix it,» only one channel on TV throughout our stay. Room 7 is not really special (no king bed, no balcony, no view except of an alley, no hot tub), especially considering the rather stiff summer time price tag of $ 250/​night. No pets.

We liked this place because of the location and the friendly people that work here and that they let you have free waters, sodas, and an afternoon wine and cheese bar with cookies and a cake of some sort. But they need to get their carpets cleaned soon— lots of stains… It was nice though to have parking so we didn’t have to get a ticket with Boulder’s stiff parking laws… A wonderful breakfast is prepared for you each morning. Be sure to get there early as it runs during the week until 9:00am and we arrived at 8:40 and they had run out of quiche but our attendant was nice enough to whip us up some eggs… But shouldn’t those quiches be pre-​cut and decided on by how many people spend the night. I also wish they would take small dogs… I left a cute puppy at home who is potty trained and was lonely… One last negative– our t.v. would only get one channel– granted it was our anniversary and we shouldn’t have worried about such a thing, but i wanted to watch some of the World Cup Soccer matches… We never did get it on our t.v. even after telling one of the attendants.

We stayed here 3 nights and found the inn to offer a high standard, but with one or two annoying issues. resolve these issues and you’ve got a 5 star rating.
Let us start with the issues… we stayed in room 4 which had a comfortable king bed, good linen and it was very quiet. However the curtains over the french door were so thin that light poured in, and over the window there was no curtain. It appeared there had never been a curtain or even a fixture, which we found very strange? Thus the light first thing in the morning woke us up as Boulder is often gloriously sunny. The bathroom was dated and had cheap plumbing fixtures. For a little more expense it could be made very indulgent and we thought let the room down. We did view other rooms with tubs and separate showers, which were better, but still not up to the high standard that the Bradley offers in other parts of the inn.
Breakfast was a self service affair and the hot dish by 08.45 was tired. The hot plate did it no favours! The fresh baked goods were tasty and there was cereal, fresh fruit and a yogurt dish. Again however a freshly cooked dish if it only be scrambled eggs would have been in keeping with the style of the property. The bread out of the breadmaker was rather a standard affair, which we felt was rather boring in a city famed for organics and fresh produce.
Onto the positives… the Bradley had been converted out of a church and offered a ‘great room’ of enormous proportions. Interesting music was always playing and at 17.00 a small selection of wine and beer is offered along with some nibbles. The standard of this was high with excellent wine, and one night a baked camembert… delicious!
The staff were all delightful, happy to chat and pass on details of the locality. There is free wi-​fi and soft drinks along with nibbles always available.
If the Bradley was to rectify the few annoying letdowns it would offer the best value in Boulder in a great accessible location with free parking, The staff are great, the building is well designed and quiet, and the ambiance created is very personal.