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My husband and I
travel the world, and we always use Departures
as a guide. Therefore, we want to share with
fellow readers a delightful place that we return to every year, as it has become something
of a second home to us. We spend Christmas
and New Years at The Residence, a luxurious boutique hotel in Aspen. Located in the center of town only two blocks from
aspen Mountain, this hotel is small and charming. Each
Suite is individually decorated. The
Residence is, without a doubt, one of the jewels of the Rocky Mountain.
Anita Thomas
Atlanta, GA
May 2000
Bon Appetit Magazine
 FOOD AND TRAVEL NEWS
An
Elegant Colorado Residence
With its posh restaurants, premier skiing
and lavish shops, the resort town of Aspen is a prime destination for luxury seekers-and
an excellent location for the intimate Residence Hotel.
Composed of only seven Suites, the hotel provides a lovely setting to
display owner Terry Butler's collection of eclectic furnishings and European antiques. Each room has its own special themed décor: The French studio features oil painting and a
canopy bed; the exotic Raj Suite has a zebra rug and a crystal chandelier that is
reminiscent of colonial India. But the
attention to detail goes beyond the fixtures. In
the suites ETC…
April 2000
INN
OF THE MONTH
Travel & Leisure
Magazine
 
Residence Hotel Aspen, Colorado
In a resort town known for extravagance, it’s fitting that this
inn seems designed to prove that too much is never enough. The Residence Hotel may lie
discreetly in the heart of Aspen-just a block-and-a-half from Ajax Mountain-but its quiet
exterior belies the flamboyance within. Once a brothel catering to
turn-of-the-century miners, the building was turned into a seven –suite hotel by
Aspen decorator Terry Butler. She uses it to
showcase a collection gathered from around the world: Thai weavings, 18th
–century French furniture, African carvings, first- edition books, and miles of
floral brocade. All suites have down duvets and mountain views; six have full kitchens,
and the inn can arrange a chef to cook for you. Butler has been known to invite
guest to accompany her to parties, but don’t stay out too late- a silver-service
breakfast is deliver to your room at 8 A.M. sharp. Residence Hotel, 305 S. Galena
St.; 970/920/6532; winter doubles from $495.00 including continental breakfast.
-DIANE TEGMEYER.
February
1998
 Silver City
For a true Aspen experience, however, the best place to stay is The
Residence. Despite its size-just seven suites elaborately decorated with antiques,
handmade bedding, and Chagall serigraphs- The Residence manages to deliver everything a
full-scale hotel does, and more. Room
service? The staff will call in a chef to prepare a meal in your suite.
Owner and longtime Aspen resident Terry Butler will practically serve
as your personal guide, selecting the best performances at the Wheeler Opera House,
booking your tickets, and introducing you to everyone you need to know along the way. This level of attention makes the high-season
rates, which start at $599 a night, a bit more palatable.
Lauren Davis
New York City
Spring
1998
You Tell Us
Aspen Find
As
an Aspen visitor for more than 20 years, I thought that I knew everything about the place. Imagine my surprise when I discovered a new hotel,
The Residence, which is surely the best-kept secret in Aspen. It is tucked away on the second floor of the
turn-of-the-century Aspen Block Building and is a real gem. The hotel has only seven
suites, each uniquely decorated, and my room was so carefully thought out I was reluctant
to leave it. All in all, I’ve never felt more pampered in a hotel. Beyond the extras you expect in a luxury hotel,
there was a personal flavor I didn’t expect. Most
guests learn about the hotel from friends; if you’re interested, the phone number is
970-920-6532.
J.RICHARDSON
NEW YORK, NY
Consider this. You spend more
time indoors than on the slopes during a vacation to a winter destination.
So why do many travelers spend
so much time obsessing about where to ski or ride and so little time choosing a special
place to sleep and relax?
If you believe that intimate
luxe is as much a lifestyle as a special style of travel, here is a list for you. Each of
these 10 properties, which range from six-apartment hostelries tucked into Aspen's
Victorian buildings to the concierge floor of a large hotel in the Canadian resort of
Whistler, have a distinctly different flair. All are a "home away from home" for
the sophisticated traveler.
Prices listed are valid at
varying times during ski season. At many resorts, rooms are less expensive during
"value seasons," which generally include opening day until just before the
Christmas holidays and the end of the season. Some resorts and lodging properties also
offer a value season in January. Unless otherwise noted, rates are per room per night.
Check with individual resorts about ski and lodging packages.
Aspen, Colo.: The
Residence
In the heart of Aspen, you'll find two small, upscale properties set on the upper floors
of different Victorian brick buildings. The Residence and the Brand Building are both
high-end but very different in ambience.
Despite the extravagance of
antiques and paintings, you feel comfortable parking your feet on the coffee tables in the
seven rooms and suites at The Residence. Each suite is different, but all are lavishly
decorated. Some have hand-painted sinks, some have fabric-covered walls, and some have
European artwork on the walls and Persian rugs. This luxury hotel is the creation of Terry
Butler, a long-time Aspenite whose presence turns the formal decor into informal.
Amenities include concierge service and access to some of the town's toniest athletic and
social clubs.
Rates for Dec. 12-19 and Feb.
1-March 5 range from $465 for the Master Suite or the French Studio to $1,359 for the
Penthouse. Rates for value season (Nov. 11-Dec. 6, Jan. 4-31 and March 6-19) range from
$350 to $895. Rates for celebrating the arrival of Year 2000 go from $750 to $3,850 for
the three-bedroom Penthouse.
Contact: The Residence,
970-920-6532, or go to www.aspenresidence.com.
By Lois Friedland
Special to the Tribune
Sunday, October 24,
1999
With only seven suites and apartments, The Residence is an
intimate and wondrous hideaway located in the heart of Aspen. Built in 1886, it's likely
that only the cascading mountains have enjoyed a longer existence. |
Its delightful architecture and
subdued charm are a testament to the Victorian era. Each of the hotel rooms is
individually decorated with style and flair: linens designed by Ralph Lauren cloak the
beds, antique furnishings are thoughtfully placed, and museum-quality artwork adorns the
walls. Each suite provides a roomy floor plan and some offer full kitchens complete with
coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Appointments vary and may include wood-burning fireplaces,
crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs, overstuffed sofas, plush chairs and other gentle
touches, which are reminders of home. Beyond the frosted windowpanes are breathtaking
views of the snow-capped mountains and a thriving downtown street scene. Should you arrive
after the snow melts, you're likely to see a parade of hot air-balloons floating overhead
or hear the sounds of Tchaikovsky as the annual Aspen Music Festival gets underway.
In addition to offering breathtaking
accommodations, The Residence can also arrange for an array of personalized services such
as baby sitters, personal shoppers, chauffeurs and errand services that will free up your
time.
With all The Residence has to offer,
this Victorian beauty isn't likely to remain a secret for long.
Contributed
by Elizabeth Borsting
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