Capella Telluride Facts at a Glance
OPENING: Feb.12, 2009
ADDRESS: Telluride Mountain Village, Colorado, USA
WEBSITE: www.CapellaTelluride.com
DESCRIPTION: A new star is on the horizon. The first U.S. Capella Hotels and Resorts location will open Feb. 12, 2009 in Telluride thanks to a partnership with developer RAL Companies & Affiliates LLC. Capella Telluride will serve as the brand's official introduction to the U.S. hospitality marketplace, offering guests and residents the ultimate on-mountain experience. The intimate setting of Capella Telluride will honor the unspoiled mountain grandeur that has made Telluride a storied year-round destination.
Located in Telluride’s Mountain Village, Capella Telluride will include 100 hotel ski-in/ski-out guest rooms and 60 fully-owned condominium suites. Located mid-mountain above the Town of Telluride, Capella Telluride enjoys the finest location on the mountain, with unique skiing access. Guests and residents at Capella Telluride will experience an unprecedented level of personal service in an opulent setting that will re-define mountain luxury.
The hotel's world-class indoor amenities including the exclusive Capella lounge, spa, pool, fitness center, Nordic Lounge with ski valet, multiple restaurants, entertainment venues, climate controlled parking, kids club and retail facilities. Additional location amenities include an ice skating rink, golf course, tennis courts and rock climbing wall.
SETTING: Telluride's Mountain Village is perched at 9,500 feet, affording it magnificent views of the surrounding San Juan Mountain Range. This sensational alpine setting is considered among the most beautiful in the world. The San Juan's unspoiled panorama of jagged peaks, rock and snow combine with thousands of acres of rolling alpine meadows, aspen and spruce trees to create one of North America's most grand mountain vistas. All of this is seen from one of the world's finest ski destinations, Telluride Ski Resort, which offers 84 trails serviced by 16 lifts and a variety of ski runs, ranging from easy cruisers to expert-only steeps. Telluride was voted the number two North American ski destination by Condé Nast Traveler for the 2007 season. A complimentary gondola connects Mountain Village with the historic Town of Telluride, offering breathtaking views during the brief ride. Downtown Telluride's mix of Western and Victorian architecture is charming, and Main Street bustles with fine restaurants, nightlife and shopping.
CAPELLA TELLURIDE: Capella Telluride is a response to the need for a mountain/ski hotel that pairs ultra-luxury accommodations with meticulous and exceptionally personalized service. This niche, as yet unrealized in the upper reaches of mountain luxury hotels, is the foundation of the Capella Telluride concept. Every portion of the hotel program and facility has been designed to make the guest experience perfect.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: Accommodations will include 100 guest rooms, averaging 587 square feet, many with terraces. All impeccably furnished and designed to the highest mountain luxury standards. These units are also available for sale as condominium hotel units at prices ranging from $510,000 to $1,750,000.
CAPELLA TELLURIDE RESIDENCES: Capella Telluride Residences will offer an exceptional opportunity for discerning travelers to own one of 60 luxurious vacation condominiums.
Ranging from two to four bedrooms, the average Capella Residence unit size will be 2,200 square feet. Units will feature ultra-luxury finishes, fireplaces, steam showers, high-end bath fixtures, ultra luxury kitchen appliances and equipment, imported stone and tile finishes. Most units will also include private terraces. Capella Residences are priced from $1,750,000 to $5,500,000.
Residential owners will enjoy access to all of the world-class amenities enjoyed by hotel guests of Capella Telluride.
AMENITIES:
Capella Living Room: The ultra-exclusive Capella Living Room will be available only to Capella guests and owners. It is designed to provide lavish yet comfortable surroundings allowing guests and owners to relax, enjoy a read, taste wine and mingle.
Nordic Lounge: The perfect place to prepare for a day on the mountain, Capella’s premier valet service for skiers will warm boots, serve hot beverages and assist with - and store - equipment, leaving no task unattended for Capella's guests and residents.
Dining: The Onyx Restaurant will offer haute cuisine with a menu reflecting alpine dishes from around the world. At night, the elegant Suede Bar is an ideal setting to enjoy an après-ski aperitif, complemented with small plates from the inventive Tapas Bar. Opening in Summer 2009, the Gray Jay Café will prove the perfect bistro setting to pick up a gourmet snack or relax with a drink, taking in the Moroccan-inspired design.
Spa: An opulent and intimate spa infused with the best of Telluride's mountain environment, Capella Telluride's signature spa will match the hotel’s ultra-luxury standards for service and surroundings.
Fitness and Aerobics Center: State-of-the-art equipment combines with Capella's attention to detail and a chance to admire the mountain views while working out.
Pool Area: Designed to bring the outside inside, Capella Telluride's pool area utilizes materials and finishes found in the surrounding mountains. The pool area is enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows, offering visitors spectacular mountain views during a dip in the refreshing pool or while luxuriating in the warmth of the adjacent hot tub. Specially constructed retractable glass doors can be opened to the outside when weather allows.
Kids Club: Families can take advantage of this special facility providing supervised games, activities and events for Capella's younger visitors.
Meetings: With over 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Capella Telluride will serve as the ideal function area to accommodate high level executive retreats, board meetings and corporate gatherings. In addition to a spacious pre-function space, Capella Telluride's Idarado Ballroom can be divided into three distinct venues - the Royer, Marshall and Ingram rooms - and will be available to host groups beginning June 1, 2009. Additionally, 14,000 square feet of meeting space is available at the adjacent Telluride Conference Center.
Recreation: Whether hitting the slopes, rock climbing, or engaging in retail therapy, guests and residents of Capella Telluride will find a myriad of activities during their stay, including:
- Ice skating in the Mountain Village Ice Skating Rink
- Wine tasting
- Golfing the 18-hole championship Telluride Golf Club
- Shopping the Capella Telluride boutiques
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS:
Winter: The Telluride Ski Area offers 84 trails and a variety of ski runs for skiers of every level. Guests and residents of Capella Telluride enjoy direct ski-in/ski-out access. For an added thrill, guests can access the freshest powder via helicopter. Additional cold-weather activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding.
Summer/Fall: The snow may have melted, but the adventures continue in Telluride. As the weather warms, visitors can explore the mountainside by foot, hiking and climbing the paths since cleared by Mother Nature. Telluride's many rivers, streams and lakes offer legendary fly fishing. Kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding and Jeep tours are yet more activities awaiting the summer traveler.
ACCESSIBILITY: Capella Telluride is a 10-minute drive from the Telluride Regional Airport, a picturesque one hour and 15-minute drive from Montrose Airport. It is also accessible from airports in Cortez, Grand Junction and Durango. Getting to Telluride is easy with non-stop jet service from 10 major U.S. cities including: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York (Newark), Phoenix, San Francisco and Salt Lake City.
CLIMATE: In the winter months, Telluride receives an average annual snowfall of 309 inches, ideal for cold-weather sport enthusiasts. Summer months enjoy daytime temperatures in the 70s, with evenings in the low 50s.
GENERAL MANAGER: John Volponi
DEVELOPMENT: RAL Companies and Affiliates LLC
MANAGEMENT: Capella Hotels and Resorts
ABOUT CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS
Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today's top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail - combined with the amenities and activities of the world's great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella, led by founder Horst Schulze, is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella is opening world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Dunboy Castle (Castletownbere, Ireland); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Telluride (Telluride, Colorado); and Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.
Patricia Nugent/Kathleen Cullinane
Middleton & Gendron, Inc.
(212) 284-9935/(212) 980-9194
pnugent@mg-pr.com/kcullinane@mg-pr.com
