Foot of the Mountain has a great location and cute little cabins. But it is old and musty, has cramped bathrooms with some mold on the shower units, creaky floors, and saggy ceilings with water stains. I was really unenchanted with how clearly I could hear my next-door-neighbors' conversation in the bathroom. The wireless internet was complementary and very fast, the room size was fine, and the location was GREAT, but I'm not sure if I would stay here again.

I was extremely fortunate to call Foot-of-the-Mountain Motel directly prior to a trip I needed to make to Boulder (mostly personal business, part vacation) on short notice -- completely ignoring the fact that my visit coincided with both Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Boulder Creek Festival, and the Bolder Boulder Marathon. I was told that a rare cancellation had just occurred. I immediately booked a six consecutive nights' stay. My late night arrival from the airport was smoothly taken care of in advance. By the time I left the comfortable room which I had used as my base of operations I felt close to the excellent staff ... like they were old friends. It is without hesitation that I recommend trying out the ambiance of this special place only slightly off the beaten path.
MLM

My wife and I have a cabin in the mountains and from time to time we stay at the Silver Saddle Motel instead of a long drive home. We were skiing Eldora and it was really snowing. So we decided to eat at the Fantastic Walnut Brewery (we always do) and stay in Boulder for the night. Well the Silver Saddle was filled with a construction crew. The owner called Mark at the Foot of the Mountain Motel to see if they had rooms. They did and Mark was extremely friendly and gracious. We stayed and enjoyed it....the room(#4) was very quaint and clean. It had everything we needed to be comfortable. Please note this is not the Hilton but is priced fairly. It is somewhat rustic. If I had to balance my commentary with a negative comment, I would say the room needed some asthetic repairs(no big deal though)...the setting is very nice with the national forest to the rear and boulder creek to the front. The best parts of Boulder are within walking distance. The staff was very freindly...the continental breakfast was a good snack to hold us over...it had healthy choices...but it is just a continental breakfast...We will be back and recommend it to friends and family!

We stayed at the Foot of the Mountain Motel for 2 nights at the end of
a 2 week vacation in Montana and Wyoming. It was nice to be able to
dry out the tent on the sunny table in the meadow out back. Try to get
a room that backs up to the stream and meadow; construction is ongoing
right next door. Walking access to downtown and campus was good. We would happily stay again.