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Hotels Keep Gettting Greener: The Westin Riverfront Takes the LEED

Heidi Atwal — 2009-09-30T16:55:41-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/westinriverfront.jpg" class="top"> Green hotel news has been taking the LEED (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun) on HotelChatter lately, but don't tab this eco-friendly movement as a passing trend. Most hotels are jumping on the bandwagon by, at the very least, introducing organic linens and natural bathroom amenities into suites. But more ambitious, environmentally-aware hoteliers and conglomerates are enacting full-scale green overhauls. From stem to stern, or penthouse to lobby, rather, we're seeing more hotels take the necessary steps toward meeting critical green standards. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Westin+Riverfront+Resort+and+Spa/local/749">Colorado's Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa</a>, a hotel nestled among nature's mountains and trees, recently announced that they've earned Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, making them one of only nine

Stay Three Nights at the Westin Riverfront, Get a 'Free' Heavenly Bed

KatieK — 2009-08-12T10:53:54-05:00

You know how sometimes a milestone birthday can turn into a birthday week, or even a whole month of birthday revelry? You know the drill: There’s the coworker lunch, and the happy hour with friends, and the special dinner date, and then the blowout party, and, well, any excuse to party, right?

Westin’s Heavenly Bed turned 10 this year, and we’d have to say it’s celebrating in style. There was the Greatest Birthday Cake Ever, and the stay-10-nights-in-Beijing-get-a-“free”-bed promo. And now, Beaver Creek’s new Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is offering a similar, slightly cheaper deal.

Naughty or Nice, It's Christmas in July in Vail Valley

KatieK — 2009-07-10T10:00:23-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/westinriverfront5.jpg" class="top"> Well admit weve never totally gotten behind the whole Christmas in July concept, but we may have to change our tune. Our newfound festive spirit comes courtesy of Vail Valleys new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Westin+Riverfront+Resort+and+Spa/local/749">Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa</a>, whose Christmas in July promo offers half-price rates for November and December stays that are booked this month. Perched at the base of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Beaver%20Creek%20Hotels">Beaver Creek</a>, the typically-pricey Westin Riverfronts half-off prices are pretty good for ski season, starting at $149 for studio suites, $219 for one-bedroom condos, $329 for two-bedroom condos, and $549 for three-bedroom condos. All options feature fireplaces, living areas, and fully stocked kitchens. Rates must be booked by the end of July and are available for

Vail's Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Will Close for Spring

Jenna — 2009-02-16T12:25:08-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ritzbachelor.jpg" class="top"> Wow. This is not a good sign: for the first time ever, the slow season in Vail is so slow that the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ritz+Carlton+Bachelor+Gulch/ian/203908">Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch</a> in Vail Valley (closer to Beaver Creek) will close entirely for a month. Though there are other upscale hotels in ski areas that traditionally close for a few weeks during the off-season <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Little+Nell/ian/127315">The Little Nell</a> in Aspen and the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Jackson+Hole/ian/213194">Four Seasons Jackson Hole</a>, for instance this is the first time the Ritz has shut its doors during the spring since it opened years ago. According to the <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_11715792">Denver Post</a>, the luxe resort won't be taking reservations from April 14 through May 20. This means that around

Reader Review :: First Look Inside the Westin Riverfront Resort in Vail Valley

Jenna — 2008-09-29T14:04:21-05:00

<![CDATA[Every so often, we feature a hotel review from one of our readers that we feel should be shared with the rest of you dear hotel guests. These reviews are highlighted because they are timely, about cool hotels in cool places and are relatively level-headed. Think you can submit one just like this? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Send it in</a>. Now, we present you with reader (and part-time Vail Valley local) Mark's review of the brand new <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Westin+Riverfront+Resort+and+Spa/local/749">Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa</a> at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain in the Vail Valley, which just opened up <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/9/26/155638/282/hotels/Westin_Riverfront_in_Vail_is_Open_Officially">last week</a>. Enjoy. <img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/4_WRV_Lobby_view.jpg" class="imgborder"> We had lunch and went on a tour of the newly-opened <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Westin+Riverfront+Resort+and+Spa/local/749">Westin Riverfront</a>. Apparently, there was a