Basecamp Boulder has designated pet-friendly rooms that allow two dogs or cats (up to 75lb or 34kg). Each pet-friendly room comes equipped with water bowls and disposable litter boxes for “feline guests.” Four-legged visitors will receive treats upon check-in, but the real perk for pets is the hotel’s central location, just a few blocks from the Boulder Creek Path and less than 2mi (3km) from Chautauqua-area hiking trails.

Embassy Suites Boulder features 204 guest suites, each with a spacious bedroom and separate living area. The pet-friendly hotel provides dog and cat guests with treats and bowls at check-in, and there’s a grassy relief area at the front of the property. Based at the corner of Canyon Boulevard and 28th Street and walking distance from the Boulder Creek Path, the hotel is also under 10 minutes by car from Boulder’s famed Chautauqua Trailhead.

Guests at Hotel Boulderado can book dog-friendly accommodation on the first floor of the 160-room property’s North Wing. Pet-friendly suites come equipped with a dog bed, bowls and a “turn down” chew bone. As for amenities, this historic boutique hotel is within walking distance of many of Boulder’s hiking trails, including the easily strollable Boulder Creek Path, which is just a few blocks away.

With easy access to scenic hiking areas like Flagstaff Mountain and Settler’s Park, Foot of the Mountain Motel is a great place to stay for adventurous travelers with active pets. The family-owned boutique motel, which sits right near Boulder Creek, allows up to two dogs or cats per room. The 20-room property also features an outdoor fire pit, bike rentals and a book-lending library; plus, it’s located less than 2mi (3km) from downtown’s Pearl Street Mall.

The 128 suites at Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder come with fully equipped kitchenettes, private bathrooms, ergonomic workstations and flat-panel TVs. You can also utilize its 24-hour fitness center and heated outdoor pool. While the pet-friendly hotel is located in Boulder’s northeastern corner, slightly farther from downtown and the University of Colorado campus, it’s just down the road from Valmont Dog Park – which, for pet owners, is ideal.

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street is a pet-friendly hotel with 150 comfortable guest rooms, a well-equipped fitness center, complimentary breakfast and an indoor swimming pool. Thanks to the hotel’s location near the Twenty Ninth Street Mall, you can peruse outdoor gear at Eddie Bauer before grabbing a beer at one of Boulder’s nearby breweries. Try the Sanitas Brewing Company’s Saison Ale with hints of tangerine. The hotel is also just a short drive from popular hiking trails in the Boulder Flati

Nestled in Boulder’s Four Mile Canyon just 2mi (3km) from downtown, Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge) has 27 suites and cabins, many of which are pet-friendly. Communal amenities at the A-Lodge include an outdoor hot tub, a slackline area and a creekside pavilion with fire pits and grills. The property is also just a quick walk away from scenic hiking areas like the Betasso Preserve Trailhead.