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Hotels Keep Gettting Greener: The Westin Riverfront Takes the LEED

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 26 Riverfront Ln [map], Avon, CO, United States, 81620
September 30, 2009 at 4:55 PM | by Heidi Atwal | 0 Comments

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.

Colorado's Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, 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 hotels in the country to carry the title.

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

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 126 Riverfront Ln. [map], Avon, CO, United States, 81620
July 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM | by KatieK | 0 Comments

We’ll admit we’ve 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 Valley’s new Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, whose Christmas in July promo offers half-price rates for November and December stays that are booked this month.

Perched at the base of Beaver Creek, the typically-pricey Westin Riverfront’s 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 visits between Nov. 20 and Dec. 25, 2009.

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Lucky Shutterbugs Can Win an Inn in Leadville, CO

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 127 E. 8th Street [map], Leadville, CO, United States, 80461
June 16, 2009 at 4:23 PM | by globetrotting gourmet | 3 Comments

Okay, this is one of the wackier promotions we’ve heard of in awhile. The Leadville Inn is having a photography contest to give itself away. In a difficult economic market, owners Tracey Lauritzen and Dan Houtchens have gotten creative in their efforts to unload the property in an attempt to ultimately travel to the high-altitude town.

Here’s how it works: Snap a pretty picture (it looks like it can be a photo of anything, but no nudie shots, please!) and enter it into the contest by August 31st, 2009 (midnight Mountain Time) with an entry fee of $275. Contest organizers are only accepting 3000 entries and you must at least be 18 years old as of the date of entry. There is a whole lot of legalese on the online contest page, but it all looks legit, so give it a quick gander before you enter. Entries will be evaluated by three independent judges.

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Turkey Day at The St. Julien in Boulder

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 900 Walnut St. [map], Boulder, CO, United States, 80302
November 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

The St. Julien Hotel in Boulder recently got a shout-out from Conde Nast Traveler as the only hotel in Colorado to make it on the mag's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards for the Top 100 U.S. Hotels. Pretty impressive, considering all those richie rich hotels in Aspen.

If you want to spend Turkey Day out West, the hotel is putting together a Thanksgiving Day Buffet that is $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children between the ages of three and 12. Seatings are available between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Expect turkey goodness, sweet and garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables and alcohol in the form of champagne, mimosas and bellinis. Room rates start at $239 a night.

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Ski Hotels 2008: Ski and Sleep Vail for Under $500

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 174 East Gore Creek Dr. [map], Vail, CO, United States, 81657
February 14, 2008 at 9:15 AM | by pbb | 0 Comments

Well, the writers' strike may be over, but it'll still be at least a few weeks before your favorite shows come back. Kill that time and get one last gasp of exercise with the "Skier's Escape" package from The Lodge at Vail.

The deal includes three nights accommodations, two three-day lift tickets and breakfast daily at the hotel set in the heart of Vail village. (Your lift tix are good at both Vail and Beaver Creek.) Rates start at $1,272, and obviously there are some blackout dates. Still, getting a room and a day of skiing for $424 isn't bad, given that one day at Vail costs $92.

It's worth noting that the hotel's Spa is scheduled to open next month, so book later rather than earlier if that's a priority. The Skier's Escape package is available until April 19.

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Broadmoor Hotel Updates Its Pub

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 1 Lake Ave. [map], Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80906
September 14, 2007 at 4:21 PM | by pbb | 0 Comments

Colorado's famed The Broadmoor has no lack of dining options, not all of which are as cheesy as this photo of The Golden Bee pub would have you believe. After all, this is a place that not too long ago opened Adam Thihany-designed, award-winning restaurant Summit.

But The Bee is getting the press today because of its new menu of updated pub fare. Chowder, fish and chips and roast beef are all here. And shepherd's pie is just one of the four savory pies on offer. It's a definite nod to the growing gastro-pub trend that's already infiltrated New York City, and netted some serious foodie attention for chefs like April Bloomfield.

But food alone does not a pub make. Beer is also a heavy part of the equation. At The Bee, that's no problem: English ales come in steins or by the yard, if you're feeling especially parched. You'll be singing along with the pub's piano player in no time.

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