The Little Nell

ASPEN, CO-The Little Nell ski resort and hotel has completed a $20 million renovation project.

The renovation, completed in 12 weeks by Maryland-based First Finish, coincided with the twentieth anniversary of the resort, which is owned and operated by The Aspen Skiing Co.

Designer Holly Hunt and Rowland + Broughton, Architects provided design services for the renovation, which included 92 guestrooms and suites that incorporate more than 30 floor plans and various design layouts.

THE LITTLE NELL COMMISSIONS DESIGNER HOLLY HUNT FOR ROOM RENOVATIONS
Iconic five-star hotel will ring in its 20th anniversary with extensive guest room remodel

Aspen, CO -The Little Nell, Aspen's finest hotel, is setting a new standard in hotel room design with the commission of internationally-known residential designer Holly Hunt to redesign The Little Nell's guest rooms, junior suites, and its corridors, ensuring the iconic and fashionable hotel is as fresh as ever. The hotel will be closed for the renovations beginning September 7 and re-opening December 1, 2009.

With a contemporary aesthetic that is indicative of the HOLLY HUNT brand, all of the furniture will be designed specifically to fit the unique attributes of each room. Hunt will create a space offering guests the highest level of comfort that continues to be like a home away from home, exhibiting touches of classic Aspen with warm tones and a residential feel. Operating multi-line showrooms in top U.S. markets that include her own exclusive Studio H furniture, lighting, and textiles, Hunt shares the same mentality as The Little Nell team that excellent, visually-pleasing design can enhance one's overall stay experience.

"Now is the perfect time to renovate," said The Little Nell's General Manager John Speers. "The 18 million dollar budget demonstrates a commitment by our owners to stay at the forefront of hotel design, guest contentment and sustainable business practices. With Holly Hunt at the helm, this complete renovation is a departure from normal hotel designer practice, which is what our customers want and expect from The Little Nell. It ties in perfectly with the celebration of the hotel's 20th anniversary."

This remodel will update the hotel's look and feel, and provide guests with enhanced style along with the comfort they have enjoyed for the past two decades. While some competitors are cutting back on amenities and services, The Little Nell continues to invest in the highest quality guest offerings and gracious hospitality, striving as well for innovative solutions to uphold sustainable practices throughout the hotel. With room control systems that utilize the most up-to-date technological advances in lighting, music, television, and temperature, guests will be able to customize the accommodations to suit personal desires while also conserving energy consumption. LED lighting will ensure a soft, pleasant glow, and with one button, a cutting edge Control4 wireless system developed initially for residential homes, will shut down all energy use in the room. Sensors in each room will shut off all of the lights, fireplace, and reduce the temperature two to three degrees upon exiting. The hotel's redesign will provide guests even more reason to escape to The Little Nell for a weekend getaway, a week, or as long as they'd like.

Aspen's only Five-Star / Five-Diamond luxury hotel, The Little Nell blends the virtues of a country inn with the personalized service and amenities of a grand hotel. For more information and for reservations call 888-The-Nell (888-843-6355) or (970) 920-4600. This release can also be downloaded at [url]www.thelittlenell.com[/url].

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Hotel's excellence in lodging and dining recognized once again; Montagna restaurant receives four-stars

Aspen, CO, January 21, 2009 -The Little Nell's commitment to providing guests from across the globe with unparalleled personal service throughout all four seasons, has once again been recognized with the hotel's receipt of the Mobil Travel Guide's 2009 Mobil Five-Star rating. Montagna has also been recognized with the Mobil Four-Star award for the 11th consecutive year. Aspen's finest hotel continues to earn outstanding accolades, a true testament to The Little Nell's high quality of service and personalized Midas touch.

The Little Nell is one of only 44 hotels in the United States and Canada to receive the Mobil Five-Star rating, the highest rating of the Mobil Travel Guide awards, while Montagna is one of 159 restaurants to achieve a Mobil Four-Star award. The Mobil Four-and Five-Star Awards honor the finest lodging and dining establishments in the country that offer guests the epitome of chic comfort and service.

The Little Nell has a year-round concierge staff of six, in addition to its staff of 300 employees that attend to guests each and every need. The hotel provides exceptional service before guests even arrive with The Little Nell's Advance Itinerary Planning, through which the concierge calls each individual guest to inquire if any reservation, appointment or special request can be arranged. Even pets are pampered at The Little Nell with the Petiquette program, designed for pets to enjoy their stay in maximum comfort.

Guest will experience all that Aspen has to offer at The Little Nell, including its fine dining with signature Rocky Mountain Artisan cuisine prepared by Montagna's Executive Chef Ryan Hardy. With a casual, yet elegant atmosphere Montagna continues to be a top choice for locals and guests as the perfect place to relax with a cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy Chef Hardy's homemade cheeses, fresh fruit preserves and specialty cured meats.

Aspen's only Five-Star / Five-Diamond luxury hotel, The Little Nell blends the virtues of a country inn with the personalized service and amenities of a grand hotel. For more information and for reservations call 888-The-Nell (888-843-6355) or (970) 920-4600. This release can also be downloaded at www.thelittlenell.com.

For more information contact:
Missy Farren & Associates, Ltd (212) 528-1691
Silvie Snow-Thomas, ssnowthomas@mfaltd.com