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America's Best Value Inn Boulder University

2.0 of 5
970 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80303 (Formerly New West Inns Boulder)
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America's Best Value Inn Boulder University
Ranked #19 of 21 hotels in Boulder
3.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We read online that even though this hotel wasn't the most modern it was still a decent hotel. WRONG! When we drove up ther was a woman with a black eye that looked like a prostitute sitting outside the hotel. The women at the front was nice but the front was terribly dirty. Then the bed sheets had stains and... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear VSchremp, Thank you for taking the time to comment about your stay. We are in the final stages of renovating our rooms and you were rented a smoking King Single that has not been renovated at the time of your stay. We are almost finished repainting and remodeling our rooms and bathrooms. By the end of May we will... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Great customer service and prime location near the college for a low great price. The staff was extra friendly and always willing to help with any questions any visitor may have.

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Ryan S, Thank you for your nice comments. We are so happy that you had a great stay with us. We look forward to serving you again. Safe travels in the future. Sincerely Kevin Ripley General Manager More

Kansas City, Missouri
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Boulder is usually a place we pass through on our way north from Denver on the way to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. This time, we actually stayed a night in Boulder to hang out on Pearl Street and see a few of the sites we hadn’t visited before including Celestial Seasonings, Leanin’ Tree, and the National Atmospheric... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Dmarkwind, I am glad you enjoyed your stay in Boulder. The Fourth of July is a fun time to be in the Boulder area.Your comment about the ice tray not freezing overnight is perplexing because we do not have have ice trays in the rooms. We have a ice machine in our lobby for your ice needs. We are... More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

No amenities whatsoever-- forgot a toothbrush and asked if they had anything and they replied that they sometimes do. Asked for a non-smoking room and came back to find it reeking from smoke. Exhausted I had to move all of my stuff late at night to a room that didn't stink. I would never stay here again and I have... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Debra M, I am sorry that your stay was not what you expected. Americas Best Value Inns brand is an economy chain. We offer limited services and amenities. We always have personal items available at a nominal fee at the front desk. Because we are an economy motel, we are able to offer much lower rates,when compared to other... More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

I stayed here one night last July. They promise that there is free WiFi, but have to change room twice before I get at least signal. Staff was very helpful. Ended in to non-smoking room, but it smells like a smokers room?? :(

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Macharza, Thank you for your comment. Since your stay, we have upgraded our WiFi system and added more access points. 95% of motel is non smoking, however we do have guests that rent non smoking rooms then step outside their rooms and smoke. Our property is an outside entrance motel and our air conditioners can possibly pull in smoke... More

Egypt
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

Stayed at this motel for a one night on my way to Denver, its a typical motel nothing special about it, the room was large with a TV, it was clean with no funny smells. The bed was comfortable enough & the bathroom was also clean. There was some noise from the street which you can hear while in the... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear Mobz11, Thank you for staying with us. I am sorry you were not able to spend more time in Boulder. We have an exciting town with plenty of cool things to do while you are here at Americas Best Value Inns & Suites. Thank you for comments and we look forward to seeing you again when the sun is... More

Saint Louis, Missouri
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
6
people found this review helpful

First, the +s for both stays (different rooms)....great location (U of Colorado is a 5 minute walk), good parking, large room, bathtub/shower combo nice, shampoo supplied, good room lighting, clock radio/CD player, LOTS of TV stations, best Continental breakfast I've seen, good rate ($51 + tax). The main negative was the TV was only decent size. Lastly, the positive and... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Dear TFBerry, I am sorry the mattress was uncomfortable. We discovered our contractor missed room 225 when he was changing mattresses. This was corrected and a new mattress is now in place. Thank you for taking the time to comment about your stays with us in Boulder. We look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Kevin Ripley General Manager More

Junction City, Kansas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had two rooms actually 130 and 131 and they were quit expensive for such a dumpy place. We had no choice as we came during the Boulder Boulder run and so I'm sure that's why they raised their prices to $120 per room!!! My husband and I walked into room 130 and we were just blown away by the... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
24 August 2011

Dear Ambo1307 Thank you for your comments. On a side note I want to thank your Husband for his service to our country and the sacrifices you and you family have made for our freedom. I have shown your comments from your stay in May 2011 to my staff and we have instituted new procedures since your stay in regards... More

melbourne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

This was the only hotel we could get as Boulder was fully booked due to the end of term and parents settling in their kid at Uni. We were surprised, our room was OK, we had a disabled room so the bathroom was huge, the hotel supplied coffee maker and cofee. The pool was a welcome relief, clean. The hotel... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
24 August 2011

Thank you Ritadrago for honest review. You get it, we try hard to give our guests value for their money. We make visiting Boulder affordable for everyone. We are glad you had a great time here in Boulder and in our solar heated outdoor pool. Thanks for staying with us. Please come back. Sincerely Kevin Ripley General Manager More

Snohomish, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

My daughter attends CU and was moving into her new apartment which is located very close to this hotel. I had read the reviews and knew I wasn't getting a 3 star hotel. When we arrived we were greeted by the front desk clerks. They checked to see if our room was ready and there was a problem with the... More

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Kevin Ripley, General Manager at America's Best Value Inn Boulder University, responded to this review
15 August 2011

Dear Susipolaris Thank you for your comments. I apologize about the smells you encountered at check in. The room we gave you was professionally shampooed the day before you checked in, when this was done unfortunately some odors were brought out of the carpet that should have been treated before we put the room in service. In the haste to... More

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Address: 970 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80303 (Formerly New West Inns Boulder)
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