Stein Eriksen Lodge

PARK CITY, Utah (May 1, 2017) – Stein Eriksen Lodge has embarked on an expansion project to further add to the luxury and service provided by the premier, iconic property. For more than three decades, Stein Eriksen Lodge has established itself as one of the most highly respected mountain resort destinations in the world and a true industry leader in luxury hospitality. Never one to rest on its laurels, the 2017 Lodge expansion is designed to uphold and improve upon the offerings within the Lodge that have consistently made it the benchmark for what a luxury resort hotel should be.

Highlights of the new Lodge expansion include:

New Entertainment Center: With a variety of games, engaging activities and casual food options to choose from, the 3,500 square foot Entertainment Center enhances guests’ stay and will provide the opportunity of more quality time spent together for individuals, families and groups.

Expanded Ski Locker Room: Guests can store all their ski gear in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art locker room, offering 500 individual lockers with boot and glove dryers. The Lodge’s ski valet team sets the standard in guest service to care for each guest’s ski equipment and skiing needs.

Coffee Bar: At the new Coffee Bar, guests can indulge in a cup of Stein’s signature blend coffee, hot chocolate, espresso and house-made pastries slope side at Deer Valley Resort.

Theater Room: Here guests of all ages can enjoy cinema favorites or enhance their meeting or event with a movie or visual presentation, the first of its kind at any Park City hotel.

Outdoor Plaza Space: With modern embellishments, such as new fire pits and heated walk paths, the Lodge’s outdoor plaza elevates meetings, events or weddings.

Family Pool & Expanded Lounging Area: A newly added family-friendly pool and lounge space creates a more enhanced poolside experience.

“As the World’s Best Ski Hotel, Stein Eriksen Lodge believes in continually surpassing the service, amenities, and overall luxury we provide our valued guests,” said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. “To us, routinely investing in the Lodge and finding ways to enhance what we provide and make it even better is what it takes to be a legendary hotel.”

Centrally located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, Stein Eriksen Lodge is the ultimate year-round luxury resort, offering world-class hospitality, accommodations, dining, and spa services in an intimate, Norwegian mountain ambiance. For more information about Stein Eriksen Lodge’s new expansions, please contact Guy Morris at (435) 615-0867 or gmorris@steinlodge.com. Additional information about the Stein Eriksen Lodge 2017 expansions can be found at www.steinlodge.com/expansion.

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About Stein Eriksen Lodge

The Forbes Five-Star Stein Eriksen Lodge is one of America's premier resorts. One of the most accessible mountain destinations in North America and an official resort of Cadillac, the Lodge provides guests with the ultimate year-round luxury destination, offering world-class hospitality, accommodations, fine-dining, meeting facilities, spa services, recreation, and luxury Cadillac car services. For more information, visit the Lodge’s website at www.steinlodge.com or call (800) 453-1302.

PARK CITY, Utah (April 19, 2017) – Stein Eriksen Lodge has been selected for the 2017 American Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI).

Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community.

Stein Eriksen Lodge has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by AEI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

About AEI

The AEI is a leading authority on researching, evaluating and recognizing companies across a wide spectrum of industries that meet its stringent standards of excellence. It has spearheaded the idea of independent enterprise and entrepreneurial growth allowing businesses of all sizes to be recognized locally and encouraged globally. Particular emphasis is given to meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks for customer service, product quality and ethical practices.

PARK CITY, Utah (December 6, 2016) – Stein Eriksen Lodge, in conjunction with Deer Valley Resort, will honor its namesake, the late Stein Eriksen, with an inaugural Stein Eriksen Day celebration. The celebration will take place on Eriksen’s birthday, December 11, proclaimed Stein Eriksen Day by Governor Mike Leavitt in 2001. Park City’s City Council will unveil and dedicate a plaque in Eriksen’s honor, placed near the three iconic deer statues and Olympic torch just off the Glitretind Restaurant and Troll Hallen Lounge deck. The plaque will memorialize December 11 as Stein Eriksen Day, to honor Stein’s enduring memory and his outstanding contribution to the community of Park City and the sport of skiing.

“Stein Eriksen not only won gold in the 1952 Winter Olympics and revolutionized the world of alpine skiing, he became world-renowned as skiing's first ‘superstar,’” said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. “He was an integral part of the Stein Eriksen Lodge and Deer Valley families since their inception. His influence at both will forever inspire us and his legacy will always live on here.”

Stein Eriksen Day celebration festivities will begin at 3 pm on December 11, 2016, with remarks from Eriksen’s son, Bjorn Eriksen; Stein Eriksen Lodge CEO, Russ Olsen, President of Royal Street Corporation and Deer Valley Resort President and General Manager, Bob Wheaton. The Lodge will be offering Eriksen’s favorite Marzipan cake, along with coffee and hot chocolate all complimentary, as well as a selection of additional food and beverage menu items available at Troll Hallen Lounge. Deer Valley Resort will be featuring Farikal, the national dish of Norway, grilled Lamb burger with Jarlsberg cheese, pickled herring and Norwegian gravlax, house made venison meatballs, Norwegian Goro, open-faced grilled venison, savory Dutch baby smoked salmon, pepperkaker, Norwegian ski king apple tart, smoked salmon filet, lamb, cabbage and sausage stew, Stein’s favorite Marzipan cake, Vaffler, fresh strawberry apple crepes and savory Dutch baby in their restaurants. Entertainment will include live music and guests are encouraged to wear Stein-inspired Norwegian attire while skiing on December 11 and during the plaque dedication.

“Stein was part of the Deer Valley family since the inception of the Resort and his presence on the mountain is profoundly missed,” said Bob Wheaton, president and general manager of Deer Valley Resort. “His influence in the ski industry and at this Resort was infinite and his legacy will live on here where he served as our Director of Skiing for more than 35 years.”

The name Stein Eriksen has been synonymous with skiing style and elegance for more than half a century. He was the first alpine skier to win triple gold at a world championship, was an Olympic Gold Medalist and an ambassador and father of freestyle skiing. Eriksen parlayed all that he knew and loved about the sport into an incredible career that spanned almost six decades and changed the face of alpine skiing worldwide. Eriksen’s inimitable style and captivating personality garnered him the attention of the news media and friendships of the Hollywood elite. His status was enhanced by his spectacular forward somersault, an aerial maneuver credited as the forerunner of the inverted aerials performed by freestyle skiers today. It is this legacy that will be celebrated annually at Stein Eriksen Day.

Please plan to join us as we toast a legend and reminsce on the moments and memories shared with a man who shaped the freestyle ski movement and paved the way for so many ski-hopefuls to follow.

To quote Stein, “Na har vi det godt igjen.”

For more information on the Stein Day celebration, please contact Jessica Turner at (435) 604-2793 or jturner@steinlodge.com or Senior Communications Manager for Deer Valley Resort, Emily Summers at (435) 645-6522 or emily@deervalley.com.

PARK CITY, Utah (November 25, 2016) – What makes an ideal ski hotel? Some might say a slope-side location with ski-in/ski-out service. Others would point to a serene spa for soothing sore muscles or a warming whirlpool with mountain views. USA Today 10Best asked a panel of skiing and snowboarding experts to nominate its favorite accommodations, and then asked readers to vote for their favorites. The results are in and Stein Eriksen Lodge placed among the top 10 best in the U.S.

Stein Eriksen Lodge is so pleased to rank among the best, again. This speaks highly of those who have experienced the Lodge, its exceptional services and outstanding amenities.

For a complete list of winners, please visit http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-ski-hotel/

PARK CITY, Utah (October 19, 2016) – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Stein Eriksen Lodge was recognized as the #7 "Top Resort in the West."

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” The Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travelers. Over 300,000 dedicated readers cast votes to determine the 1,402 best travel experiences in the world.

The Readers’ Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide on October 25, 2016. The full list is published exclusively online, at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.

About Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler is the most trusted and celebrated name in travel with 6 National Magazine Award wins and 26 nominations in its 28-year history.

PARK CITY, Utah (September 6, 2016) – Legendary Stein Eriksen Lodge has announced the Stein Collection, a luxury collection of unique, independently owned hospitality destinations managed within the Stein Collection brand. Stein Collection currently consists of Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley, Stein Eriksen Residences, The Chateaux Deer Valley, The Residences at The Chateaux Deer Valley and Park Meadows Country Club, a private membership club.

Stein Collection, named after legendary skier Stein Eriksen, maintains the highest standards in every property, service and amenities, and upholds the “Stein Way” standards that Stein Eriksen embodied in both his skiing and professional career. Stein Eriksen was a pioneer in skiing, a world champion and an Olympian. His pursuit of the best was infused into the lodge that bears his name and is exemplified in how staff and guests interact. Stein desired to give his guests a memorable escape from everyday life—an opportunity to relax, enjoy the outdoors and reconnect with nature. That mission sets the standard for all properties within Stein Collection.

“When guests see the Stein Collection logo, it offers assurance of superior care and a legendary experience,” said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Collection. “Each member of the Collection offers enduring value and legendary experiences. We manage and support each of them with deeply instilled ethics of personalized service, unique amenities and attention to detail for which we have set the standard in our market. Each of our year-round properties deliver flawless attention to guests, members and owners.”

Stein Collection operates under the mantra of “Perfect, Legendary Experiences” as this is the ultimate objective for each of these unique properties. Stein Collection legendary offerings include:

Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley. Stein Eriksen Lodge welcomes guests to the “World’s Best Ski Hotel,” as awarded by the World Ski Awards. The 5-Star Lodge offers a unique, one-of-a-kind, ski-in/ski-out, luxury setting, in which exemplary service is at the forefront of the guest experience.

Stein Eriksen Residences. The newest addition to Stein Collection, Stein Eriksen Residences is Stein Eriksen Lodge re-envisioned and offers many of the traditions synonymous with its legendary namesake. A perfect blend of nature, amenities and impeccable mountain terrain, the Residences present an incomparable lifestyle for active individuals and families who prize an authentic, luxury, alpine living experience. Reflecting a quintessential modern luxury look and feel, the Residences offer top-tier condo and vacation home lodging components to Stein Collection.

The Chateaux Deer Valley. The Chateaux Deer Valley, located within steps of the world-renowned Deer Valley Resort, offers guests 4-Star lodging and exceptional service. With a ballroom that boasts Park City's largest indoor space, The Chateaux is an ideal setting for large groups and a luxury hotel for guests seeking adventure or relaxation.

The Residences at The Chateaux Deer Valley. Club ownership at The Residences enables you to own a premium Deer Valley ski home at a fractional price. The Club combines Deer Valley residential elegance with luxury hotel services and private amenities. Located steps from Deer Valley's Silver Lake Village and ski lifts, the spacious three- and four-bedroom Residences come complete with services and amenities no other vacation home can match.

Park Meadows Country Club. Nestled in an exclusive Park City neighborhood, this renowned Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and clubhouse is just minutes from Historic Main Street, area ski resorts and our lodging properties. As the only private, in-town golf and social club in Park City proper, and with an on-site swimming pool and fitness center, Park Meadows allows members to experience the best golf in Park City. Guests of Stein Eriksen Lodge, Stein Eriksen Residences, The Chateaux Deer Valley and owners of The Residences at The Chateaux Deer Valley now have exclusive access to the Park Meadows grounds and amenities during their stay.

For more information about Stein Collection or any of its managed properties, please contact Jessica Turner at (435) 604-2793 or jturner@steinlodge.com. Further information on Stein Collection is also available at www.steinlodge.com/SteinCollection.

About Stein Collection: Each independently owned and managed property within the Stein Collection sets the standard for authentic hospitality and remarkable service found only at our one-of-a-kind destinations. The Collection's winning heritage and personality is the natural extension of Olympic gold medalist downhill skier Stein Eriksen, and his legendary dedication to perfection. Year-round, consistent, award-winning service is delivered to guests and owners against the backdrop of world-renowned locations. The little touches, the celebrity treatment and the legendary care we put into each and every stay sets the Collection apart. Wherever you see the Stein Collection logo, you are putting a measure of perfection into your next escape. Stein Collection delivers perfect, legendary experiences.

PARK CITY, Utah (August 30, 2016) – Stein Eriksen Lodge has been selected for the 2016 Utah Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI).

Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. These companies are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Companies of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that Utah is renowned for.

Stein Eriksen Lodge has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by AEI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow.

As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of Utah.

About AEI

AEI is a leading authority on researching, evaluating and recognizing companies across a wide spectrum of industries that meet its stringent standards of excellence. It has spearheaded the idea of independent enterprise and entrepreneurial growth allowing businesses of all sizes to be recognized locally and encouraged globally.

Particular emphasis is given to meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks for customer service, product quality and ethical practices. Industry leading standards and practices have been developed and implementation of the same has been pioneered by the dedicated efforts of the business community and commerce leadership.

More information on AEI can be found at www.aefgh.org.

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Park City, UT (December 27, 2015) – Stein Eriksen, the legendary alpine skier whose revolutionary technique and distinctive style made him a founder of modern skiing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home in Park City, Utah surrounded by family. He was 88 years old.

As one of the most recognized names in the ski world, Stein Eriksen has been synonymous with skiing style and elegance for more than 60 years. The first alpine skier to win triple gold at a world championship, an Olympic Gold Medalist and ambassador and father of freestyle skiing, Stein Eriksen parlayed all that he knew and loved about the sport into an incredible career that spanned almost six decades and changed the face of alpine skiing worldwide.

The patriarch of elegant skiing, Eriksen successfully turned his passion for skiing into a lifetime career. His desire to develop an internationally-renowned luxury hotel, which now bears his name, is located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, where he served as Director of Skiing for more than 35 years.

“Stein has been an integral part of the Deer Valley family since the resort’s inception and his presence on the mountain will be profoundly missed,” said Bob Wheaton, Deer Valley president and general manager. “His influence in the ski industry and at this resort was infinite and his legacy will always be a fundamental aspect of Deer Valley. He was a true inspiration and we are honored to have had him as a part of the Deer Valley family.”

Commenting on Eriksen’s legacy, Dennis Suskind, Board President of Stein Eriksen Lodge, noted, “Stein Eriksen was the vision behind the development of the Lodge that carries his name. His celebrity charisma created a special ambiance whether within the Lodge, our restaurant or out on the mountain, that was warm and inviting. He was a real friend and will be missed.”

Born December 11, 1927, Eriksen originally gained fame through competition at the 1952 Oslo Olympic Winter Games, where he took the gold and silver medals in the giant slalom and slalom events, respectively. Two years later he went on to win three gold medals at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden in 1954, making him the first alpine skier to win the world championship ‘triple gold.' Shortly thereafter, Eriksen’s inimitable style and captivating personality garnered him the attention of the news media and friendship of the Hollywood elite. His status was enhanced by his spectacular forward somersault, an aerial maneuver credited as the forerunner of the inverted aerials performed by freestyle skiers today.

A native of Norway, Eriksen lived in the United States for the last six decades. Prior to joining Deer Valley Resort, he was involved in the development of the then Park City Ski Area, now Park City Mountain. Before Park City, Stein spent four years as director of skiing and ski school director at Snowmass, Colorado, and four years as ski school director at Sugarbush, Vermont. He also served as ski school director and owned his own sport shop in Aspen, Colorado. From 1956 to 1958, he was ski school director for Heavenly Valley, California, having previously served in the same position at Boyne Mountain, Michigan from 1954 to 1956.

Among his numerous awards and honors, Eriksen was awarded the Knight First Class honor in 1997 by His Majesty the King of Norway as a reward for outstanding service in the interest of Norway, indicating his dedication to his home country. His contribution to the world of sports and his commitment to the people of his homeland also earned him the Royal Order of Merit. In recognition of his pioneering spirit and contribution to the early development of the ski industry, Stein received the Pioneer Award from the Intermountain Ski Areas Association (ISAA) in 1998. Eriksen served as an Olympic Ambassador at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, during which some events took place at his home mountain of Deer Valley Resort and coincided with the 50th anniversary of his Olympic medals. Eriksen was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Hall of Fame in 2013. In April of 2015, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah Sports Commission.
Eriksen was also awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism by World Ski Awards in 2015.

Stein was frequently sought out by the thousands of skiers to which he taught the sport and was always happy to stop for a visit and a photo. He took great pride and joy in his past students and guests and making them feel special. In addition to his numerous accomplishments and awards, Stein will be remembered for his charisma, kindness and approachable nature.

Eriksen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Francoise, son Bjorn, three daughters, Julianna, Ava and Anja and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Stein Jr.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Stein Eriksen Youth Sports Opportunity Endowment. A private memorial will be held for family followed by a celebration of Stein’s life, details of which will be forthcoming.

Out of respect for the family at this difficult time, please address all inquiries for further
information or interviews to either Coleen Reardon or Emily Summers from Deer Valley Resort.

PARK CITY, Utah (November 21, 2015) – Stein Eriksen Lodge is pleased to announce it has earned the distinction of World's Best Ski Hotel by the World Ski Awards for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made this weekend at the 2015 Ski Oscars award Gala Ceremony held in the legendary winter sports destination of Kitzbühel, Austria. With more than 2 million votes cast from leading ski tourism professionals and ski consumers from 127 countries, Stein Eriksen Lodge first earned the title of United States' Best Ski Hotel out of 13 nominees, and then garnered the crowning title of World's Best Ski Hotel from 24 country finalists. In total, more than 162 properties from countries across the globe were vying for the renowned award.

Ski legend and lodge namesake, Stein Eriksen was also honored at the 2015 Ski Oscars, receiving the grand finale award of the night for Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism. This lifetime achievement award was bestowed on Eriksen for his work at Boyne Mountain in Michigan, Sugarbush in Vermont, Heavenly Valley in California, Snowmass and Aspen in Colorado, and Park City Ski Community, Deer Valley Resort and Stein Eriksen Lodge in Utah.
“Stein Eriksen Lodge is honored to carry the title of World's Best and United State's Best Ski Hotel and be recognized alongside the man who helped pioneer luxury ski vacations,” said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. “As substantiated by our valued guests and industry peers, the lodge continues to uphold its long-held standing as the industry
leader in luxury ski hospitality.”

For the past three decades, Stein Eriksen Lodge, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, has established itself as one of the most highly respected mountain resort destinations in the world. In addition to the coveted Ski Oscars World's Best Ski Hotel award, Stein Eriksen Lodge maintains its distinction as Utah's only Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond resort. The Lodge also ranks highly as a World's Best Hotel from Travel + Leisure and from Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List and Top 40 Resorts in the Western U.S List. It has been named among Forbes Magazine's Top Ten Best Ski Resorts in North America, as well as earned top rankings from reader polls in SKI and Skiing magazines, Resorts & Great Hotels, Zagat, DiRoNA, Santé and Wine Spectator, among many others.

The World Ski Awards is part of the World Travel Awards, serving as “the Oscars of the travel industry” for the past 22 years. To learn more about the lodge's and Stein Eriksen's prestigious awards, please contact John Perry at 435.659.6197 or jperry@steinlodge.com. Additional information about Stein Eriksen Lodge can be found at www.steinlodge.com.

PARK CITY, Utah (February 19, 2015) – Stein Eriksen Lodge is pleased to announce that the Lodge and The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge have once again been awarded the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award. This marks the eighth consecutive year the Lodge has been bestowed with the hospitality industry's highest honors, maintaining Stein Eriksen Lodge's position among an elite list of 115 prestigious lodging establishments in the world and Utah's only establishment to earn the distinction. It is the fourth year in a row The Spa has received a Five-Star standing, making it one of only 48 spas globally to achieve the award. In addition, the Glitretind restaurant, located within Stein Eriksen Lodge, received a Four-Star award for the eighth consecutive year.

"The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award is the global benchmark for luxury travel," said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. "The Lodge is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the 500 criteria points used to qualify for such an esteemed accolade. Doing so demonstrates our staff's unyielding devotion to creating exceptional travel experiences for all our guests, many of whom are among world's most discerning travelers."

For the past three decades, Stein Eriksen Lodge, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, has established itself as a true leader in alpine hospitality and one of the most highly respected mountain resort destinations in the world. In 2003, the Lodge was the first Utah property to be recognized with the AAA Five-Diamond rating and it first received the Forbes Five-Star award in 2008. Since then, and with several nationally branded properties coming to the Park City area, Stein Eriksen Lodge has upheld its standing as the first and only Utah property to achieve this distinction. The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, which underwent an extensive expansion and remodel in 2009, was established to provide guests a sanctuary to unwind after a day of outdoor activity and an oasis for receiving superlative deep therapy for overall body wellness and beautification.

"This award signifies Stein Eriksen Lodge as an exceptional hotel that provides a memorable experience through virtually flawless service and the finest of amenities. The staff must be intuitive, engaging and passionate, and eagerly goes beyond expectations. The hotel was designed with guests' comfort in mind, with particular attention paid to craftsmanship and quality of product. A Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star property is a destination unto itself,” said Olsen, who attended the award announcement ceremony at the five-star Award Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida.

Since its inception in 1958, the Forbes Travel Guide has used an objective set of judging criteria, unique among leading travel books, which sets national standards yet allows for regional and individual preferences. A carefully selected team of hospitality experts anonymously evaluates the establishments listed in the Guide, using a proprietary ratings process based on more than 500 rigorous and standardized criteria that are evaluated and updated annually. Properties must offer a level of experience appropriate to the cost, based on the quality of such items as décor, comfort, amenities and services.

For additional information regarding Stein Eriksen Lodge and the Forbes Five-Star award or any of the properties accolades, please contact John Perry at 435.659.6197 or jperry@steinlodge.com. Additional information about Stein Eriksen Lodge can be found at www.steinlodge.com.

PARK CITY, Utah (July 8, 2014) – For the 19th consecutive year, Travel + Leisure asked its discerning readers to cast votes for the hotels, destinations and companies that define the very best in travel and Stein Eriksen Lodge earned top rankings. Readers ranked the Lodge #21 out of the Top 100 Hotels in the World and the #3 Top Resorts in the Continental United States. Stein Eriksen Lodge was named the Best Hotel by Region and was the only Utah resort to receive that recognition.

This marks the eighth consecutive year Stein Eriksen Lodge has earned a World's Best Hotel distinction from T+L and it is the Lodge's fifth consecutive year as a T+L Top 500 Hotel. The results of Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards are listed online at www.TravelandLeisure.com and will be featured in the digital editions of the magazine and the August issue of Travel + Leisure on newsstands July 18. The top winners in each category will be honored at an awards ceremony in New York City on Thursday, July 24, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Nancy Novogrod and VP/Publisher Jay Meyer.

“We couldn't be more grateful to Travel + Leisure's readers for consistently awarding us the honor of being a top hotel in the world,” said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. “The Lodge prides itself on creating an unparalleled vacation experience for our guests and these coveted recognitions bolsters our staff's commitment to giving only the best. We are constantly striving to improve our guests experience and are undergoing a $2 million renovations our guest rooms slated for completion by December 1, 2014.”

Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Nancy Novogrod said, “Even after 19 years of these awards, it is still enormously exciting to see what T+L readers select as the top travel experiences to be had around the globe.”

For additional information regarding Stein Eriksen Lodge and the T+L World's Best Awardsor any of the property's accolades, please contact John Perry at 435.659.6197 or jperry@steinlodge.com. Additional information about Stein Eriksen Lodge can be found at www.steinlodge.com. For the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2014 readers' survey methodology, visit http://www.travelandleisure.com/promo/pdfs/Worlds-Best-Methodology-2014.pdf.
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CONTACT: Sarah Myers
Public Relations
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
(435) 645-6451
smyers@steinlodge.com


STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE DEER VALLEY’S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR EVENT CENTER EXPANSION

PARK CITY, UT (January 23, 2013) –¬¬ Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley will unveil Park City’s newest luxury ballroom in May 2013. The new Stein Eriksen Ballroom, a multi-million dollar addition, is the first large scale meeting space expansion at Utah’s Only Forbes Five Star Hotel & Spa since the Olympic Event Center was built in 2001. The additional ballroom and terraces will nearly double the meeting capacity of the hotel. With its premiere location mid-mountain on Deer Valley Resort, the hotel has hosted enchanting gold medal meetings, inspired conferences, and pristine alpine destination weddings.

The new ballroom will accommodate flexible seating capacities up to 500 guests with breathtaking mountain views of Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort. The 6,000 square foot ballroom may be divided by retractable walls and glass doors. A seamless indoor-outdoor event is available using the 3,736 square feet of two-tiered terrace (upper and lower terraces 1,868 square feet each.) Interior accents were selected to harmoniously fit with Stein’s signature Norwegian mountain lodge design and décor. Including aged iron and copper chandeliers, alder wood ceilings, hand-carved mantled fireplaces, and custom painted walls. Find an Exterior Rendering, Center Layout, and Capacity Chart on pages 3-5.

“The new ballroom allows us to offer year-round access to our magnificent mountain views that have drawn meeting planners and brides to Steins for the past thirty years,” said Russ Olsen, Chief Executive Officer for Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley. “The expansion was necessary to keep up with the growing demand of larger groups wishing to host their events in Park City.”

Property-wide Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley offers 26,384 square feet of total meeting space (16,384 square feet of Indoor & 10,000 square feet of Outdoor Decks and Terraces) to compliment the hotel’s 180 guest rooms (68 suites and 112 guest rooms.) Planners can also utilize suites which feature full-kitchens, spacious living rooms, and private decks for breakout rooms and/or hospitality suites.
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Larger groups can also experience the inspiring setting of Deer Valley Resort’s Mid-Mountain Silver Lake Village by utilizing the adjacent, AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Chateaux Deer Valley. Steins Sales Managers can provide information about combining the Chateaux’s 6,040 square foot ballroom and 140 guest rooms with the Steins facilities to accommodate groups larger than 500 guests.

Memorable cuisine is a crucial element to any meeting or wedding. The Culinary staff at Steins, comprised of award winning chefs, sommeliers, and pastry chefs, consistently creates custom menus using seasonal, thoughtfully sourced organic ingredients. Since 2000, Executive Chef Zane Holmquist has led the food and beverage team displaying his culinary versatility and passion. “I am currently designing innovative menu options, creative presentations, and interactive services to compliment the new event space,” said Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director Zane Holmquist. A native of Utah, Chef Zane believes in giving back to the community through charitable events, local partnerships and mentoring culinary students.

Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley’s ownership and management team share the same passion and commitment to preserving a strong local and state community. “We are proud to be able to partner with a group of esteemed Utah-based companies on this project. Founded in Utah 30 years ago, it is a priority of Steins ownership and management is to collaborate with local partners to preserve the spirit of Park City and Utah. Partners include WPA Architecture (Provo, UT), Jedrziewski Designs (Salt Lake City, UT), Juxtapose Design (Park City, UT), and Zions Bank.

For additional information regarding the expansion, contact Sarah Myers at 435-645-6451 or smyers@steinlodge.com. For sales related inquires, contact the Group Sales & Catering Department at (866) 773-8980 or sales@steinlodge.com. Information about Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley is also available at www.steinlodge.com.

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About Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley

The Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond, Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley is a legendary luxury ski experience tailor-made for discerning alpine enthusiasts. The most accessible mountain destinations in North America, the Lodge provides guests with the ultimate year-round luxury destination, offering world-class hospitality, accommodations, fine-dining, and spa services in an intimate mountain setting. For more information, visit the Lodge’s Web site at www.steinlodge.com or call (800) 453-1302.

The Mobil Travel Guide liked what it saw this year at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, assigning a five-star rating to the hotel and awarding four stars to its Glitretind restaurant and its spa.

Only two other hospitality-industry establishments in Utah received the Travel Guide's prestigious five- or four-star honors. The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City received a four-star rating, as did the Riverhorse on Main restaurant in Park City.

Mobil announced Thursday that only 72 hotels, restaurants and spas in the United States and Canada received five-star awards, "representing the best of the best properties in luxury travel."

The list included 44 hotels, 20 restaurants and eight spas, the spa category reflecting a significant increase from the three five-star awards granted last year. Four stars were granted to 137 hotels, 159 restaurants and 95 spas.

Designations are based on 750 standardized criteria for hotels, 250 for restaurants and 450 for spas. Properties are evaluated in unannounced, undercover visits by Mobil expert inspectors.

Source:
The Salt Lake Tribune

PARK CITY, Utah (October, 2008) - Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah's only Mobil Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond property, has announced an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 in the future to aid the Huntsman Cancer Institute's "Room to Heal" campaign-a campaign set to double the Institute's space for healing and hope. To achieve the desired contribution, the Lodge has appointed one of its luxurious junior suites as "The Giving Room"-where 10 percent of the total room revenue generated from the suite will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

"Stein Eriksen Lodge feels strongly about giving back to the community and designating a Giving Room' is an exciting opportunity to help a truly worthwhile cause and organization," said Russ Olsen, chief executive officer at Stein Eriksen Lodge. "The Lodge strives for excellence in providing guests exceptional service and the Huntsman Cancer Institute is dedicated to excellence in patient care."

The Huntsman Cancer Hospital expansion will double inpatient capacity from 50 beds to 100 and will double existing imaging and radiation treatment facilities and operating rooms. It will house the new Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant and Myeloma Program and expanded Cancer Learning and Wellness Centers. It will also accommodate expanded clinical trials and enhance patient access to promising new treatments.

By the Lodge pledging a $50,000 contribution, the Huntsman Cancer Hospital will reserve a patient room in the new expansion as the Stein Eriksen Lodge room. The Lodge plans to incorporate decorative elements to reflect the Lodge's alpine history.

"Expansion has long been part of our vision for Huntsman Cancer Institute," said Jon M. Huntsman, Huntsman Cancer Institute's founder and principal benefactor. "We have worked hard to donate or raise the funds necessary to proceed with this great project. Most of the cancer cases undertaken here are acute or more advanced than can be effectively treated at even the finest community hospitals. Patients are coming to the Institute from Utah, the country and the world with hopes that the specialized technology and the latest developments from our research and clinical trials will save their lives. Expansion is critical to our having ample treatment rooms and hospital beds that will allow their hopes to be fulfilled."

In addition to proceeds raised from "The Giving Room," Preferred Hotel Group, of which Stein Eriksen Lodge is a member, will contribute a donation to the Institute, and, every night that the "The Giving Room" is occupied from May 1 through Aug. 31, 2009, the Ueberroth Family Foundation will donate matching funds collected from "The Giving Room". Starting this December, the Lodge will kick off an Employee Giving program, whereby employees may make payroll deductions to help the Lodge achieve the $50,000 donation goal and information regarding "The Giving Room" will be featured in all guest rooms so guests can choose to support the Lodge efforts and request the room for future stays. Additional ongoing promotions will also take place at Stein Eriksen Lodge throughout the upcoming year.

For more information on "The Giving Room" and Stein Eriksen Lodge, contact Sarah Myers at (435) 645-6451 or smyers@steinlodge.com.

DEER VALLEY RESORT, Park City, UT (January 28, 2008) - The Mobil Travel Guide bestowed one of the hospitality industry's most prestigious designations-the Mobil Five Star award-upon Stein Eriksen Lodge today, making it the first Utah property to achieve this distinction. Stein Eriksen Lodge joins an elite list of 41 hotels, inns and resorts throughout North America as one of only four new Five Star properties.

Over the past 25 years, Stein Eriksen Lodge has established itself as a leader in alpine hospitality and one of the most highly respected mountain resort destinations in the world. In 2003, the Lodge was the first Utah property to be recognized with the AAA Five Diamond rating. The addition of the Mobil Five Star award makes Stein Eriksen Lodge one of only 30 properties in North America to hold both Mobil Travel Guide's and AAA's highest honors.

"It is a significant honor to become Utah's first hotel to receive the Mobil Five Star award," said Russ Olsen, chief executive officer of Stein Eriksen Lodge. "This distinction illustrates the unyielding dedication of our staff to provide uncompromising service of the highest caliber. Without such dedication given on a daily basis, this honor would not have been possible."


With this award, Stein Eriksen Lodge joins a very exclusive group of properties capable of offering guests full assurance that they will consistently benefit from uncompromising, exceptional service. Located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort, Stein Eriksen Lodge is the ultimate year-round luxury resort, offering world-class hospitality, accommodations, fine-dining, meeting facilities, spa services and recreation. With 180 rooms including 68 suites, the ski-in/ski-out property features such amenities as full-service concierge, ski valets, twice daily maid service, rental shop and boutiques. Stein Eriksen Lodge is also home to the Four-Star Glitretind restaurant, and the intimate Four- Star Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge.

Since its inception in 1958, the Mobil Travel Guide has used an objective set of judging criteria, unique among leading travel books, which sets national standards yet allows for regional and individual preferences. A carefully selected team of hospitality experts anonymously evaluates the establishments listed in the Guide, using a proprietary ratings process based on more than 750 rigorous and standardized criteria that are evaluated and updated annually. Properties must offer a level of experience appropriate to the cost, based on the quality of such items as dcor, comfort, amenities, and services. For a detailed explanation of Mobil Travel Guide's industry-leading ratings process, visit www.mobiltravelguide.com.

For additional information regarding Stein Eriksen Lodge, contact Allie Kelly at 435.645.6451 or akelly@steinlodge.com, or visit the Stein Eriksen Lodge web site at www.steinlodge.com.

About Stein Eriksen Lodge
The Mobil Five Star, AAA Five Diamond, Stein Eriksen Lodge is one of America's premier resorts and a member of the exclusive international association of independent luxury hotels and resorts, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. One of the most accessible mountain destinations in North America, the Lodge provides guests with the ultimate year-round luxury destination, offering world-class hospitality, accommodations, fine-dining, meeting facilities, spa services and recreation. For more information, visit the Lodge's Web site at www.steinlodge.com or call 800.453.1302.