SNOWMASS, CO—IHG recently opened the Holiday Inn Express Snowmass Village hotel here in an attempt to appeal to avid skiers and snowboarders in the winter as well as hikers and mountain bikers in the warmer months of the year. Situated at the base of Snowmass Mountain, this four-story hotel features 145 guestrooms and six suites. The property is a two-minute walk to ski lift access.
Heather Balsley, SVP, Americas Core Brands & Brand Operations, IHG, commented: “Given its prime location in a popular ski market, the Holiday Inn Express Snowmass Village hotel will be a great destination for outdoor sport enthusiasts who want to spend more time on the mountain than in their room. We are proud to welcome this extremely well-located property into the Holiday Inn Express brand portfolio.”
Jim Morrissey, general manager of the Holiday Inn Express Snowmass Village hotel, commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming our new guests to this unique Holiday Inn Express hotel. By incorporating elements from traditional ski-lodge style hotels with the modern conveniences and travel amenities smart travelers have come to expect, our hotel provides a unique option for travelers wanting to enjoy the beauty of Snowmass Village throughout the year.”
All guestrooms have been updated and have a wide variety of amenities including iPod docking stations, under-bed trundle drawers, cubbies for ski gear and a place to hang skis. The hotel also features a heated outdoor pool, two hot tubs, a 24-hour fitness center and more than 1,100 sq. ft. of meeting space. Guestrooms feature contemporary styling, queen, king-sized or two double beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair and an in-room coffee machine featuring complimentary Smart Roast 100% Arabica coffee.