Capella Telluride a “Hot” Spot According to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Hot List
New Luxury Resort in Mountain Village Earns Coveted Accolade in Just Two Months
TELLURIDE, CO (April 20, 2009) – At 9,545 feet above sea level, Telluride, Colorado has earned a new high: Capella Telluride. Named one of the world’s top new hotels on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List.”, Capella Telluride is recognized as a hot addition to the U.S. in the May 2009 issue – just one of 34 stateside hotels to be acknowledged. This luxury hotel in Telluride, Colorado has taken its place as one of the country’s premier mountain retreats.
“As the first U.S. destination for Capella Hotels and Resorts, we had the great responsibility of introducing a world-class hotel founded upon the principle of service,” said John Volponi, general manager of Capella Telluride. “Condé Nast Traveler’s recognition – and so soon after opening – is a testament to the excellence of the entire Capella Telluride team, and I congratulate them wholeheartedly.”
The 2009 Hot List of hotels is developed by Condé Nast Traveler’s editors and correspondents who travel unannounced to evaluate hundreds of new hotels and resorts throughout the world. Condé Nast Traveler’s complete 2009 Hot List is available at www.cntraveler.com/hotlist.
For those looking to explore the bounty of the San Juan Mountains this summer – while staying in one of the country’s newest hotel “hot” spots – Capella Telluride is offering a special introductory rate of $195 on guest rooms and condo rentals from May 21 – Oct. 17, 2009, subject to availability. Why Telluride in the summertime? Capella Telluride’s signature Personal Assistants can direct guests of this Mountain Village hotel to a bevy of warm-weather activities that are “compliments of Mother Nature,” keeping vacation costs in-check. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Telluride mountainside by hiking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding or taking a Jeep tour. For a cool treat, Telluride’s many rivers, streams and lakes offer legendary fly fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Telluride plays host to more than 30 festivals and cultural fairs in the summer – highlights include the Telluride Wine Festival and Mushroom Festival for food gurus, the Bluegrass Festival and Blues and Brews Festival for music lovers, and Mountain Film Festival and Telluride Film Festival for movie buffs (with the full line-up of available at www.visittelluride.com). Reservations at Capella Telluride are available online at www.capellatelluride.com or by phone at (877) 247-6688.
Capella Telluride opened Feb. 12, 2009 in the heart of Mountain Village, marking the U.S. debut of Capella Hotels and Resorts. With 100 luxury condominium hotel rooms and 60 one, two, three and four bedroom condominium rentals, it redefines mountain luxury. Capella Telluride offers the finest ski-in/ski-out location in Mountain Village and provides hotel guests and residents with an unprecedented level of personal service. The resort’s world-class amenities include an exclusive Capella lounge, spa and pool, a fitness center, ski valet, several restaurants and entertainment venues, climate controlled parking, a kids club and retail facilities. Capella Telluride was developed through a partnership with RAL Companies & Affiliates LLC. For more information, visit www.CapellaTelluride.com.
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 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 about these luxury hotels and resorts at www.capellahotels.com.
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