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Westin Westminster Completes Renovation

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The Westin Westminster just recently announced that they have finally completed the renovation of their lobby. The hotel lobby in the Westin Westminster is best know for its dramatic glass walls which reach from the floor to the ceiling, along with its unique Colorado art. The hotel lobby was recently refreshed and renovated however, featuring brand new carpeting and furnishings which have been designed in order to maintain the signature High Plains décor that the hotel is best known for.

Additional renovations have been made to the lobby in the Westin Westminster including the addition of gathering height seating which were added to give guests more unique areas where they can work and socialize. The updates to the Westin’s lobby are designed to create a more comfortable and more visually appealing gathering space by improving the most populated common area in the hotel.

The Westin Westminster hotel is located on the Westminster Promenade which is equal distance from Boulder and Denver. The Westin Westminster can be found at 10600 Westminster Boulevard in Boulder Colorado. For more information about the Westin Westminster and its recent lobby renovations, visit www.westin.com/denverboulder.

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The Boulderado Event Center Gets a Facelift

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Hotel BoulderadoOver the span of this summer, the historic Hotel Boulderado gave a significant face lift to its Events Center, a center that plays host to a wide variety of different special events including weddings and corporate meetings. This face lift came as part of the extensive preparations that are being made in order to celebrate the upcoming centennial celebration for the Hotel Boulderado.

The face lift that was recently granted to the Events Center in the Hotel Boulderado includes the installation of handsome golf damask wall papers, rich new curtains and other special details as well. Painted columns and a water fountain were added to this unique space, along with reupholstering of the sofa sets using a plush burgundy velvet material. Additionally, all of the lighting fixtures throughout the event center have been replaced and updated as well.

Keeping in tune with a green philosophy that the Hotel Boulderado is trying to maintain, the Boulderado donated all of the items that were replaced during the update. More than one hundred different lighting fixtures, for example, were donated to the Habitat for Humanity, a non profit organization that builds homes for those who do not have one.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton-Boulder Colorado Renovation

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Hilton Boulder Colorado

The Hilton Boulder Hotel located in Colorado has recently finished extensive improvements including guest suite improvements like new mattresses, furniture, linens, carpeting, window treatments, wall coverings and the installation of flat screen televisions. Enhancements were also made to the common areas and meeting spaces on the property, with new furniture and carpeting, the addition of artwork and wall coverings and more. The Homewood Suites has a new initiative called “Home is Where the Art Is”. This multi million dollar renovation came with a Grand Re Opening event which occurred on October 10.

Hilton is focused on delivering value added services during these times of challenging economic times. Guests in the Hilton at Boulder will now be treated to healthy and generous amenities including a free breakfast buffet, dinner with wine and beer, free wireless internet access and many other unique amenities which are offered completely free of charge.

The Homewood Suites hotel by Hilton was launched in 1989 and operates more than 200 different hotels with an additional 120 hotels in the pipeline. Reservations can be made at any Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel by calling 1 800 CALL HOME or by visiting www.homewoodsuites.com.

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Ski Train for Meeting Planners and Corporate Clients

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

The Ski Train’s premium cars are rolling into Union Station in Denver, Colorado for two days worth of parked parties which are planned for November 18 and 19. These days are slated for what are called Open Train tours and include private luxury cars, club cars, coach cars and what is called “meetings on the move”. Guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while they experience a completely new type of venue for corporate events and meetings. In order to participate, reservations absolutely must be made by November 11, and can be done so by phoning Rob Thomas at (303) 299-1415.

The Ski Train is offering a “uniquely Colorado” style venue for hosting these group events, and makes more than 50 trips between downtown Denver and Winter Park Resort both in the summer and winter seasons. This allows meeting planners to host private functions for between 38 people and 750 people depending on how much space on the train is chartered for the event. There are plenty of dining options available and the ride home is as stress free as you can get.

Silvertree Early Season Packages

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Silvertree Properties is revealing upgrades and early season passes in Snowmass Village, Colorado. This includes the Silvertree Hotel, Wildwood Lodge, Villas at Snowmass Club and Village Property Management. All of these properties are revealing upgrades just in time for the upcoming season, and to kick off the season they are offering some excellent early season passes as well.
The Silvertree Hotel provides a ski-in and ski-out location as well as access to plenty of shopping and dining. The Silvertree Hotel features a new bedding assortment, replacement of curtains, a new state of the art health club and spa and plenty of other decorative upgrades.

The Wildwood Lodge features an entirely new bedding assortment, new western themed décor at the Village Steakhouse and access to the Silvertree Hotel’s health club and spa.

The Villas at Snowmass Club is featuring one, two and three bedroom units with stunning mountain views. They are currently investing in a $1 million dollar welcome center investment including an enhanced check-in area and private space designated specifically for board meetings.

Attractive pricing is being offered in conjunction with the incredible early season passes including a 20% off discount from your entire stay if you book three nights or more between November 26 and December 23.

The Antlers at Vail

Monday, October 20th, 2008

People who are visiting tourist destinations like Vail are generally always interested in what the locals like to do during the season.

Here is the inside scoop on what the locals like to do: Thanksgiving and early December are the best months for old residents to return again so that they can visit family, friends and what is essentially their home town. The skiing is absolutely wonderful at this time of year, especially because the slopes are not so crowded just yet. Additionally, you can find discounts on virtually everything you want to see and do including dining opportunities and lift tickets for the mountains.

Between November 21 and December 12 you can expect to take an additional 25 percent off of all regular lodging rates if you plan to stay for a total of four nights or more. We offer studio suites featuring fireplaces and private balconies that overlook the gorgeous slope, as well as four bedroom condominiums that feature all of the most important comforts of home, making the Antlers the place that is just right for you this season. 

Call us at our front desk 800-843-8245 when you are ready to make a reservation. To score a complimentary bottle of wine during check in simply mention code SD 908.