The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is pleased to announce that it has completed more than $3 million in renovations, including a major revamp of all public corridors and guest residences.

Ranging in size from Studio Suites to 3-bedroom condominiums, each of the 230 luxurious guest rooms at the award-winning resort now feature new furniture, light fixtures, curtains, art work, wall coverings and carpeting.

The resort has also expanded Spa Anjali’s Relaxation Lounge, renovated its Westin Family Kids Club and is installing extensive new Precor Queenax functional training equipment in the Athletic Club.

“We are thrilled to share these exciting updates with our loyal guests this ski season,” said Westin Riverfront General Manager Kristen Pryor. “We strive to constantly update our modern Colorado mountain experience and we encourage our guests to get active and feel refreshed as well.”

A truly unique Vail Valley experience, The Westin Riverfront offers a variety of complimentary guest services, including shuttle service to Vail and Beaver Creek and daily après in the lobby with live music, kids crafts and “Cookie Time.” New this winter, the resort is hosting a weekly Nature at Night lecture series with Walking Mountains Science Center on Thursdays.

Dedicated to wellness, The Westin Riverfront offers more than 70 group exercise classes weekly at its Athletic Club. Its two signature restaurants – Maya by Chef Richard Sandoval and The Lift – serve an extensive menu of healthy SuperFoods, fresh juices and smoothies. The resort is also home to a Howard Head Sports Medicine physical therapy clinic and the 27,000 square foot Spa Anjali, which offers an innovative menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions.

The Westin Riverfront is kicking of 2016 with a new package promoting guest well-being. Priced starting at $500 per night, the Wellness Traveler offer includes:

--Accommodations in a luxurious Studio Suite
--Unlimited group exercise classes at the Athletic Club
--$100 Spa Anjali gift card
--A Fitbit activity tracker
--$100 resort dining credit

The Wellness Traveler package requires a two-night minimum stay. To book, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Developed by Colorado’s East West Partners, each of the guest residences at The Westin Riverfront features a custom kitchen, five-piece bathroom, gas fireplace and Westin Heavenly Bed. The Silver LEED certified, AAA Four Diamond resort offers more than 7,500 total square feet of banquet and meeting space, including the 4,000 square foot Riverside Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning Beaver Creek Mountain views, plus a beautifully landscaped Wedding Lawn and a 2,000 square foot outdoor banquet terrace. The resort also offers the fastest WiFi in the Vail Valley, at 1GB bandwidth.

Other amenities include a year-round outdoor pool, three infinity-edged hot tubs, a Ski Valet, Starbucks, the Parlor 126 Lobby Bar, a full-service salon and a spa boutique.

The Westin Riverfront offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

For more information on The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is pleased to announce that it has hired Chris Cofelice to serve as the Director of Sales & Marketing and Mark Hughes to serve as the Director of Rooms at the award-winning resort.

Cofelice joins The Westin Riverfront team from the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, where he most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing. A graduate of the University of Florida, Cofelice previously held senior sales positions at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa and the Beaver Creek Lodge. Cofelice volunteers with the Vail Valley Habitat for Humanity and with the annual Eagle River Clean-up.

Hughes comes to The Westin Riverfront from the Sheraton Denver Downtown, where he most recently served as the Director of Housekeeping. A graduate of the University of Denver, Hughes also served as the Operations & Housekeeping Manager at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. Other hospitality experience includes The Westin Denver Downtown and the Denver Marriott City Center. Hughes has worked as a task force manager at several Starwood brands, including The Westin Snowmass, the St. Regis Deer Valley and the W Hotel Silicon Valley. Hughes spent more than 10 years living overseas in Africa and Asia and has led volunteer outreach trips to Haiti and Nicaragua.

“Chris and Mark are both passionate and positive leaders and we are thrilled to have them on our executive team,” said Westin Riverfront General Manager Kristen Pryor. “The timing is perfect as we gear up for another busy ski season here in the Vail Valley.”

Developed by Colorado’s East West Partners, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds. The resort offers more than 7,500 total square feet of banquet and meeting space, including the 4,000 square foot Riverside Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning Beaver Creek Mountain views, plus a beautifully landscaped Wedding Lawn and a 2,000 square foot outdoor banquet terrace.

This fall, The Westin Riverfront will complete nearly $3 million in renovations, including a major revamp of all public corridors, guest residences, Ski Valet, the Kids Club and the Spa Anjali lounge.

Other amenities at The Westin Riverfront include the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool, three infinity-edged hot tubs and Maya, a modern Mexican kitchen & tequila bar by Chef Richard Sandoval. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions.

The Westin Riverfront offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

For more information on The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is pleased to announce that it has promoted Kristen Pryor to serve as General Manager of the award-winning resort.

With nearly 20 years of hospitality sales experience, Pryor has served as The Westin Riverfront’s Director of Sales & Marketing since the resort’s pre-opening in 2007. She helped position the resort to win numerous awards and accolades, including earning Colorado’s first Silver LEED hotel certification and being named Conde Nast Traveler’s #1 U.S. Resort for 2010. Under Pryor’s leadership, Starwood also honored The Westin Riverfront for “Sales Team of the Year.”

A member of HSMAI, Pryor is an active supporter of many Vail Valley organizations, including serving on Town of Avon’s 2014 re-branding committee and working closely with the Vail Valley Partnership, Beaver Creek Resort and the Vail Valley Foundation.

A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Pryor previously served as the Associate Director of Sales at the JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek. Pryor started her hospitality career as a concierge at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa and also held sales positions at the Keystone Conference Center and the Omni Interlocken Resort & Spa.

“Kristen has a proven herself to be a creative, energetic and hands-on leader,” said Harry Frampton, Chairman of East West Resorts, which manages the property. “She has worked tirelessly to promote The Westin Riverfront and the Vail Valley and understands the East West commitment to delivering amazing guest experiences and strong community partnerships.”

Developed by Colorado’s East West Partners, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds. The resort offers more than 7,500 total square feet of banquet and meeting space, including the 4,000 square foot Riverside Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning Beaver Creek Mountain views, plus a beautifully landscaped Wedding Lawn and a 2,000 square foot outdoor banquet terrace.

This fall, The Westin Riverfront will complete nearly $3 million in renovations, including a major revamp of all public corridors, guest residences, Ski Valet and the Kids Club, a new Spa Anjali lounge and an expanded pool bar.

Other amenities at The Westin Riverfront include the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool, three infinity-edged hot tubs and Maya, a modern Mexican kitchen & tequila bar by Chef Richard Sandoval. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions.

The Westin Riverfront offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

For more information on The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with a “Top 10 Green Spa Award” for 2015 by Organic Spa Magazine.

Located inside Beaver Creek’s Silver LEED certified Westin Riverfront, Spa Anjali is dedicated to keeping its guests and staff healthy and balanced. Highlights include a 100-meter saline swimming pool and a living wall of succulent plants that adorn the spa entrance, improving air quality and adding to a peaceful, stress-reducing environment. Spa Anjali uses only organic and natural treatment products and sources locally whenever possible. The spa boutique carefully selects companies that align with its sustainable goals, such as Eminence Skincare, which has planted 1,631 trees on behalf of Spa Anjali.

Spa Anjali has an extensive recycling program is in place, including using rechargeable batteries and recycling linens. Carpeting made from recycled fishing nets from the Philippines was recently installed. Spa Anjali’s green hair and nail salon uses products that do not contain harsh chemicals found in most salons, such as sulfates and formaldehyde. It also uses only natural cleaning methods, such as oxygen infused laundry and Eco wipes, which decrease reduce water usage, chemical waste and build-up.

Committed to supporting the community, Spa Anjali provides a fitness home for The Cycle Effect, a local non-profit dedicated to young women at risk that uses mountain biking, education and mentoring to build self-esteem and improve their fitness. Spa Anjali also hosts regular Spa Days, with all proceeds going to the Education Foundation of Eagle County, Pink Vail and Vail Valley Breast Cancer Awareness. The Athletic Club sponsors local U.S. Ski Team members in their quest for athletic excellence, including Olympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Shiffrin.

“We are thrilled to once again receive this prestigious green honor,” said Spa Anjali General Manager Gaye Steinke. “We designed Spa Anjali to be respectful of our mountain environment and love using organic products to help our guests feel even more in-tune with nature.”

This spring, Spa Anjali is encouraging guests to extend their relaxation with the “Stay Longer, Feel Better” promotion, which features discounts for booking a longer treatment:

• A 50-minute Spa Anjali Massage or Facial: $140
• A 75-minute Spa Anjali Massage or Facial: $157
• A 100-minute Spa Anjali Massage or Facial: $191

The Stay Longer, Feel Better promotion is available Monday – Thursday now through the end of May. To book an appointment at Spa Anjali, please call 970-790-3020 or visit www.spaanjali.com.

Opened in 2008, the 27,000 square-foot Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu focused on three healing mountain traditions - the Rockies, Alps and Himalayas. Unique treatments include the Chakra Blessings, a collection of ancient rituals designed to help to clear negativity, balance energy and create an optimal state of well being.

Spa Anjali is also home to the state-of-the-art Athletic Club, which offers an extensive schedule of daily group exercise classes, including Pilates, yoga, cycling, Barre, kickboxing and Computraining and, as well as special fitness programs and workshops.

Last year, Spa Anjali completed a major renovation that included a new reception area and relaxation lounge, along with a greatly expanded salon, spa boutique and Howard Head Sports Medicine facilities.

The AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all with custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds. The resort offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall. For more information, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Developed by East West Partners, the award-winning Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain - originally opened in Fall 2008 - continues to invest heavily in capital improvements to offer guests and locals an exceptional Vail Valley resort experience.

In 2014, The Westin Riverfront has completed a major Spa Anjali renovation that included a new reception area and relaxation lounge, along with a greatly expanded salon, spa boutique and Howard Head Sports Medicine facilities. The resort’s popular pool deck was upgraded with new patio furniture and an extensive new paver heating system that is both visually more appealing and allows for better snow removal in the winter months, making it a year-round amenity.

The Westin Riverfront also recently completed a significant upgrade to its wireless Internet system and opened an on-site Hertz Rent-a-Car location. It has enhanced its food and beverage service in the lobby and relocated and remodeled The Lift, which serves breakfast and lunch daily and caters to those looking for easy, casual dining with an all-American menu.

The Westin Riverfront’s 15 point Enhancement Plan included:

• Renovated Spa Anjali entrance & relaxation lounge
• On-site Hertz Rent-a-Car
• New pool deck paver heating system
• New pool deck furniture
• Enhanced WiFi systems
• Expanded Salon and Spa Boutique spaces
• Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic
• Renovated Lift Café and expanded meeting space
• Enhanced food and beverage service at the Lobby Bar
• A major restaurant remodel to create Maya, a modern Mexican kitchen by Chef Richard Sandoval
• New Yoga Studio
• New Pilates Studio with four Reformer machines
• Renovated Movement Studio
• New Cycling Studio
• Renovated Athletic Club locker rooms

This fall, The Westin Riverfront will complete a new full-service Starbucks directly off of the Riverfront Gondola Plaza, the perfect spot to grab a handcrafted coffee, latte, espresso, smoothie, tea or snack before hitting the slopes at Beaver Creek. The hotel is also launching an extensive remodel of all of the guest wing corridors, including new wall coverings and carpet.

“We remain dedicated to making this resort the very best in the Vail Valley,” said East West Partners Chairman Harry Frampton. “We have invested more than $4 million in recent improvements, with much of that money focused on making the resort one of Colorado’s top wellness destinations with new Yoga, Pilates, Cycling and Movement studios offering unique programming and a Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic.”

The AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all with custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds. Amenities include a ski valet, a Westin Kids Club, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool and three infinity-edged hot tubs. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions.

The Westin Riverfront offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

For more information on The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Beaver Creek’s award-winning The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa wants to help take some of the stress out of wedding planning with two fabulous new Vail Valley Wedding offers.

The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek All You Ever Dreamed Of Wedding Package: Priced at $50,000, this offer includes:
• A stunning ceremony on the Wedding Lawn overlooking the Eagle River
• Wedding reception for 150 people – including cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner complete with salad, a choice of entrée and an elegant wedding cake, champagne wedding toast and a hosted bar for 6 hours
• Complimentary night in a studio for bride and groom
• Complimentary wedding website
• Amazing Colorado pre-wedding activities for a bridal party of up to 8 people, including a half-day fly fishing trip and a round of golf at Vail Valley’s Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club
• Wedding day pampering at Spa Anjali for up to 8 people, including hair styling, manicures, pedicures and massages
• A rehearsal dinner for up to 50 people
• 20 hotel rooms for two nights for family & friends
• Send-off brunch for up to 80 wedding guests
• Special wedding night amenity for the bride and groom

The Westin Riverfront Runaway Bride Package: Priced at $6,000, it includes:

• A stunning ceremony on the Wedding Lawn overlooking the Eagle River
• Reception and buffet dinner for 50 people, including dessert
• A relaxing day at Spa Anjali for the bride, including hair styling, a manicure and a massage
• A Bridal Suite for two nights for the bride and groom


Both offers include the opportunity to work with a dedicated Westin Riverfront Wedding Coordinator, who will help create an impeccable event complete with custom wedding menus. For more information, please call The Westin Riverfront’s Director of Catering & Events Beth Olson directly at 970-790-2006 or email her at bolson@westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com

You can view The Westin Riverfront’s Wedding Wire profile here. The resort is also featured on GayWeddings.com and ColoradoGayWeddings.com.

The AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds. The resort offers two ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows highlighting magnificent mountain views.

Located on the banks of the Eagle River, The Westin Riverfront offers direct skier access to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, a Westin Kids Club, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool and three riverside infinity-edged hot tubs.
Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions. Maya, a modern Mexican kitchen & tequila bar by Chef Richard Sandoval, serves more than 100 agave-based spirits and house-infused tequilas and an extensive menu of Mexican dishes that blend traditional recipes with contemporary techniques.

For more information on the resort, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is now offering Chakra Blessing treatments, a unique collection of ancient rituals designed to help to clear negativity, balance energy and create an optimal state of well-being.

Chakras refer to the centers of power or energy in the body. The body’s seven main chakras sit at the intersection of the energy channels that run along the spinal column and offer connection to areas within the body that may need extra attention or balance. The focus of Spa Anjali’s Chakra Blessings is to remove energy blocks, which may be the cause of real pain, and to align the energy centers to promote a feeling of wholeness.

The three Chakra Blessings now offered at Spa Anjali are:

Muladhara – Down to Earth Blessing:

• Muladhara, the root chakra, is located at the base of the spine and is the foundation of the chakra system. It relates to our basic needs, our sense of security and survival. It is best to focus on the first chakra when you are stressed, traveling or feeling overwhelmed. The Down to Earth Blessing calms the body and mind, creating inner peace. It combines a foot wash, frankincense smoke, Tibetan singing bowls and a slow, relaxing massage with grounding oils of vetiver, ginger, patchouli and jatamansi. This treatment induces a deep sense of stillness that will leave you feeling ready to take on the world. $235 for 100 minutes

Manipura – Shine from Within Blessing:

• Manipura means ‘beautiful, shining jewel’ in Sanskrit, and refers to the naval chakra, or center of fire and sun energy that ignites our health and vitality. When the Manipura chakra is open and balanced, we shine from within. This elevating treatment floods the body with vital energy and inner warmth. Includes a detoxifying foot and body scrub, bio-energy mud wrap, marma point massage, lymphatic drainage and placement of Himalayan poultices to harness and restore inner radiance and positive feelings, renew strength and health. $235 for 100 minutes

Ajna – Peace of Mind Blessing:

• Ajna - the third eye chakra, is located in the center of the forehead. Responsible for spiritual insight, it also deals with perception, intuition, imagination, concentration and peace of mind. When our Ajna is balanced, it can harmonize our emotions. This treatment will detoxify the body with a blissful soak, energize and balance chakras through the sacred pouring of warm oil and induce a meditative state by focusing on specific marma points of the face using “light” technique, and finishing with the shirodhara - a warm stream of oil over the forehead, leaving your soul feeling aware and balanced. $225 for 90 minutes
Since opening in 2008, Spa Anjali has offered an extensive treatment menu focusing on three healing mountain traditions - the Rockies, Alps and Himalayas. As part of its expanded Himalayan Journey, Spa Anjali also now offers:

The Kundalini Back Treatment:

• The Kundalini Back Treatment replenishes the life force by using specialized techniques and concentrated oil blends to strengthen and relax the nervous system. A gentle, nurturing therapy that uses chakra and sound healing to activate the Kundalini – dormant energy at the base of the spine – will realign the body’s rhythm and restore a balanced state. This treatment includes a salt scrub for the feet, marma point therapy and heated poultices to balance the chakras. $185 for 75 minutes

Abhyanga Massage:

• The Abhyanga Massage is designed to offer profound relaxation for the overstressed using Abhyanga “oil massage.” This rhythmic and deeply relaxing massage clears stagnant energy and restores the flow of “prana” or life force to stimulate your body’s vital energy. $185 for 75 minutes

Indian Head Massage:

• Ground the mind and body with this specialized Himalayan treatment, which begins with a massage of the back, neck and shoulders, followed by a balancing Himalayan Marma massage and a restorative scalp treatment. $140 for 50 minutes

Acupuncture:

• Acupuncture is deeply healing and effective treatment that helps to restore and balance energy. It can be used to relieve pain, treat various imbalances and promote general health. $150 for 50 minutes or $210 for 75 minutes

All of the Spa Anjali Chakra Blessings are performed using ILA Spa products, organic handmade luxury skincare products from the finest, ethically sourced, natural plant and mineral ingredients.

Spa Anjali was named one of Organic Spa Magazine’s “Top 10 Green Spas for 2013” and ranked #8 on the “Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas” for 2013 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Located inside Beaver Creek’s Silver LEED certified Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, the 27,000 square-foot Spa Anjali also features a full-service salon, a spa boutique and access to the resort’s saline-based outdoor pool and three riverside hot tubs. Spa Anjali is also home to the state-of-the-art Athletic Club, which recently completed a $1 million expansion, including three new studio spaces and the Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic. The Athletic Club offers an extensive schedule of daily group exercise classes, including Pilates, yoga, cycling, Zumba and kickboxing, as well as special fitness programs and workshops.

To book an appointment at Spa Anjali, please call 970-790-3020 or visit www.spaanjali.com.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is thrilled to share that it has been ranked #2 in the “Top 40 Resorts in the West” category in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Nearly 80,000 readers participated in the 26th annual Readers' Choice survey, which ranks the world’s best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels and resorts and is featured in the November issue of the magazine.

“We are thrilled to be ranked so highly by Condé Nast Traveler readers on this list of fantastic Western resorts,” said Westin Riverfront General Manager Jeffery Burrell. “We truly appreciate the support of our loyal past guests as we gear up for another amazing ski season.”

Opened in 2008, The Westin Riverfront was Colorado’s first Silver LEED certified hotel. The resort has earned many industry accolades in the past five years, including being named #1 U.S. Ski Hotel for the past three winters by Condé Nast Traveler.

Developed by Colorado’s East West Partners, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds.

New this winter: Maya – a Modern Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar by Chef Richard Sandoval, which serves more than 100 agave-based spirits and house-infused tequilas and an extensive menu of Mexican dishes that blend traditional recipes with contemporary techniques.

Located on the banks of the Eagle River, The Westin Riverfront offers direct skier access to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, a Westin Kids Club, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool and three riverside infinity-edged hot tubs.

The Westin Riverfront offers more than 7,500 square feet of flexible event space, including two ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows highlighting magnificent mountain views. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions.

For more information, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is pleased to share that Chef Richard Sandoval will transform its restaurant space into a Vail Valley outpost of his flagship concept - Maya, a Modern Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria.

Maya will debut at the resort this June.

“We are very excited to transform Cima into Maya at The Westin Riverfront because it encompasses everything that our guests and locals want – a hip, inviting space with amazing food and cocktails,” said Westin Riverfront General Manager John Evans. “And it definitely helps that Maya and Chef Sandoval already have such a strong international following.”

Driven by demand from both resort guests and locals for a more upbeat, casual dining experience, Maya’s approachable menu will feature Chef Sandoval’s authentic Mexican flavors, blending traditional recipes with contemporary techniques to create dishes and cocktails that are familiar, fantastic and affordable.

Maya’s menu will showcase Chef Sandoval’s vibrant take on traditional Mexican recipes using high quality ingredients. There will be an extensive menu of guacamoles, with selections like Tuna Tartare and Chicharrones with Heirloom Tomatoes. Signature dishes will include Lobster & Shrimp Yucatan, traditional Mexican chicken and pork braises and Carne Asada. Fresh ingredients will continue to be sourced seasonally from Maya’s on-site garden.

The renovated space will also feature a handmade Tortilla Station and a bar and lounge offering more than 100 agave-based spirits and house-infused tequilas. Led by Beverage Director Rob Calfee, the Maya Bar will offer handcrafted margaritas and cocktails, as well as personal bottle storage.

The Westin Riverfront’s existing restaurant space will be transformed into a warmer, more casual setting. Maya will feature antique Mexican tile-work, dark stained wood floors, communal tables, hand blown glass lanterns and stylish banquettes upholstered in sleek leathers.

Maya New York - Chef Sandoval’s flagship restaurant – recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a complete redesign and expansion to include a Tequileria Maya. Maya Dubai, which opened at Le Royal Meridien Dubai in 2006, and Tamayo in downtown Denver, which opened in 2001, also recently underwent major renovations.

“While diners have loved Maya New York for more than 15 years, it was time to refresh and put the “modern” back in our Modern Mexican approach,” said Chef Sandoval. “The new Maya at The Westin Riverfront will allow us to share this flagship concept and its delicious flavor combinations with another vibrant community.”

Cima will continue to serve lunch and dinner daily through the end of ski season. The Westin Riverfront also offers The Lift, which serves a comfortable menu of all American classics, as well as the Lobby Bar and Market. The Westin Riverfront offers free on-site valet parking for diners and bar patrons.

About The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain

The AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront is located in the heart of Colorado’s magnificent Vail Valley at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. The resort – which was recently named the #1 Ski Hotel in North America for the third year in a row by Condé Nast Traveler - features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums and offers direct access to Beaver Creek’s powder via the Riverfront Express Gondola. Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, on-site ski and snowboard rentals, a Westin Kids Club, Spa Anjali, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club and a year-round outdoor pool.

For more information on The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

About Richard Sandoval Restaurants

Richard Sandoval Restaurants is a leading international restaurant group with outlets in Denver, Las Vegas, New York City, Santa Monica, Washington DC, Mexico, Dubai and Qatar. Owned by acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval, the group includes Tamayo, Zengo, La Sandia, Maya, Pampano, Masa 14 and Venga Venga. Chef Sandoval has developed custom menus for several luxury hotels, including Raya at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel; Ketsi at the Four Seasons, Punta Mita; La Hacienda at the Fairmont Princess, Scottsdale and T&T at the Luxor, Las Vegas, as well as for American Airlines First Class dining. For more information, please visit www.richardsandoval.com.

Media contact:
Julie Dunn - 303-522-2659 or julie@dunncommunications.com

Condé Nast Traveler names The Westin Riverfront the #1 Ski Hotel for third consecutive year
Resort saying thanks with a special offer: 25% off 4-night stay

AVON, Colo. (November 13, 2013) – For the third year in the row, Condé Nast Traveler has named The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain #1 on their list of the “Top 50 Ski Hotels” in North America.

The magazine touts The Westin Riverfront’s “excellent location by the lifts” and extensive amenities, including the "amazing hot tubs and pool" and Spa Anjali.

Now is the perfect time to book your winter getaway to The Westin Riverfront and Beaver Creek Resort – which received over 11 inches of fresh snow last weekend and opens for the ski season next Wednesday, Nov. 21.

To thank our guests for their ongoing support, The Westin Riverfront is celebrating its #1 Ski Hotel “three-peat” with two special ski season offers:

• Thank You Offer: Book four or more nights this winter and take 25% off your entire stay.

• Ski, Stay & Play: Includes a studio suite, two daily ski passes to Beaver Creek Mountain, two performance ski rentals from the onsite Beaver Creek Sports, a winter fleece welcome blanket and complimentary valet parking.

The Thank You offer is available until January 2, 2013; the Ski, Stay & Play offer is available until April 7, 2013. Both require a four-night minimum stay and can be booked by calling 1-866-949-1616 or at www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com.

The AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront is located in the heart of Colorado’s magnificent Vail Valley at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. The resort features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms and gas fireplaces.

The Westin Riverfront is connected to Beaver Creek’s spectacular ski terrain via the Riverfront Express Gondola. Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, on-site ski and snowboard rentals, a Westin Kids Club, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool and three riverside hot tubs. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions and features a full-service salon and spa boutique. Cima by internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval is a contemporary Latin kitchen that blends traditional Latino flavors with global ingredients and cooking techniques.

For more information or to make a reservation at The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

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Julie Dunn - 303-522-2659 or julie@dunncommunications.com

AVON, Colo. (October 16, 2012) – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is very proud to announce that it has been ranked #1 in the “Top 40 Resorts in the West” category in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The 2012 Readers’ Choice poll also features a list of the “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World,” ranking The Westin Riverfront #42 for its “excellent location by the lifts that allows guests to take the Riverfront Express Gondola to the base of Beaver Creek Mountain” and "amazing hot tubs and pool."
A record 46,476 readers participated in the 25th annual Readers' Choice survey, which ranks the world’s best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels and resorts and is featured in the November issue of the magazine. This year, for the first time, the list is broken up by region.
“We are thrilled to remain at the top of this prestigious list thanks to the continued support of our loyal guests,” said Westin Riverfront General Manager Timothy Wolfe. “We are especially pleased that the Condé Nast Traveler readers highlighted our ‘fantastic and friendly’ staff, because offering each guest a superior luxury experience is something that we pride ourselves on.”

Opened in 2008, The Westin Riverfront was Colorado’s first Silver LEED certified hotel. The resort has earned many industry accolades in the past four years, including being named #1 U.S. Ski Resort for both 2010 and 2011 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Developed by Colorado’s East West Partners, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms, gas fireplaces and Westin Heavenly Beds.

Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, a Westin Kids Club, the state-of-the-art Athletic Club at The Westin, a year-round outdoor pool and three riverside infinity-edged hot tubs. Spa Anjali offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions. Cima by internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval is a contemporary Latin kitchen that blends traditional Latino flavors with global ingredients and cooking techniques.

This year, The Westin Riverfront completed an $875,000 expansion of its meeting space – it now offers more than 7,500 square feet of flexible mountain event space - as well as a $1 million expansion of its wellness facilities, including new yoga, cycling and Pilates studios.

Located on the banks of the Eagle River, The Westin Riverfront offers direct skier access to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola in the winter and amazing fly fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and golf in the spring, summer and fall.

For more information, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

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AVON, Colo. (May 22, 2011) – The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain is pleased to announce that it has completed an $875,000 expansion of its meeting space to now offer 7,500 total square feet of unique event space.

The Westin Riverfront’s new Gondola Ballroom features more than 2,800 square feet of flexible space with expansive windows and opens up onto the Westin’s Gondola Plaza, the perfect spot for an outdoor luncheon, reception or team-building event. The space is located just steps from the resort’s ski valet and Riverfront Express Gondola, offering easy access for attendees to enjoy a quick ski break on Beaver Creek Mountain. It can accommodate up to 275 people and be divided into three separate rooms.

The Westin Riverfront also now offers the Lift Café, which can host up to 40 people for a breakout session, breakfast meeting, luncheon or rehearsal dinner. The resort also offers the Whitewater Lounge, which can hold a smaller event or executive board meeting of up to 20 people.

The new space compliments The Westin Riverfront’s existing 4,000 square foot Riverside Ballroom, which offers floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular Beaver Creek views and can be divided into four rooms and accommodate up to 350 people. Adjacent to the Riverside Ballroom is a 2,000-square-foot outdoor banquet terrace, which overlooks the beautifully landscaped Riverfront Wedding Lawn and the Eagle River. The resort also offers the kayak-themed Rapids Room, with boardroom seating for up to 16 people.

In celebration of the new space, The Westin Riverfront has rolled out a special offer for planners: Book a 2012 meeting in the Gondola Ballroom on a Sunday – Thursday and receive a $149 rate on our studio suites. There is a 10 room night minimum; based on availability. To book, please call 970-790-3060 or visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com/beaver-creek-meetings

The resort’s Food & Beverage department is overseen by internationally acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval, who also runs Cima, The Westin Riverfront’s contemporary Latin restaurant.
ACCELERATED ROOM UPGRADES, 1/35 OR ACCELERATED COMP ROOM POLICY, 1/35 OR COMPLIMENTARY WELCOME RECEPTION

The Westin Riverfront – which was ranked the #2 U.S. Resort by Condé Nast Traveler in its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards – was very proud to be the first hotel in Colorado to achieve Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Located in the heart of Colorado’s magnificent Vail Valley, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Riverfront features 230 finely appointed guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms and gas fireplaces.

In the winter, The Westin Riverfront is connected to Beaver Creek’s spectacular ski terrain via the Riverfront Express Gondola. In the spring, summer and fall, guests can enjoy unparalleled access to hiking, biking, kayaking, fly fishing and golfing. Amenities at the dog-friendly resort include a ski valet, on-site ski and snowboard rentals, a Westin Kids Club, a year-round outdoor pool and three riverside hot tubs.

The Westin Riverfront also recently completed a $1 million expansion of its Athletic Club to offer 4,000 square feet of new exercise studio space, including a dedicated Pilates Studio and expanded yoga and Cycling studios. Spa Anjali – which was ranked #2 in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas” for 2011 - offers an extensive menu of treatments focusing on healing mountain traditions and features a full-service salon and spa boutique.

The Westin Riverfront has earned numerous awards since it opened in 2008, including being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List 2009” as one of the 140 hottest new resorts worldwide, as well as ranked 2nd in the “10 Best Snow Resorts for Families 2010” by Parents magazine. The resort has also been honored by SKI, Smart Meetings, Mountain Living Magazine and Colorado Meetings + Events.

For more information or to book a meeting at The Westin Riverfront Beaver Creek, please visit www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com or call 1-866-949-1616.

Bringing sustainability to new heights, Colorado's Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has been awarded Silver Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The Westin Riverfront is the first hotel in Colorado to achieve this coveted green accolade and only the ninth hotel in the country to earn Silver LEED status. The Beaver Creek resort, which opened a year ago this week, is also the first Silver LEED Certified hotel in the Westin brand, which includes more than 160 hotels around the world.

"East West Partners is proud to have been a leader in developing this world class resort," said Westin Riverfront General Manager Bob Trotter. "We are dedicated to being respectful of the pristine mountain environment in which we do business and committed to operating this resort in the most sustainable way possible."

To achieve this high level of sustainable luxury, the 100% smoke-free resort implemented numerous environmentally conscientious building strategies and operational practices, including:

* Low and non-emitting paints, adhesives and carpets utilized throughout the resort to help ensure healthy indoor air quality
* Construction of the Riverfront Express Gondola - the ultimate in free public transportation - which delivers guests and locals to Beaver Creek ski area in less than three minutes
* 50% of the resort's electricity comes from renewable sources, including wind power
* 40% of the total building materials and products were sourced within 500 miles of the project
* 10% of building materials were made of post consumer/industrial recycled content, such as the roof tiles made from recycled automobile tires
* Enhanced and donated a 5-acre riparian zone along the Eagle River to the Town of Avon as permanent public open space
* Sophisticated building control system allows front desk associates to adjust the temperature in individual rooms upon guest arrival/departure so that unoccupied rooms are not unnecessarily heated or cooled
* Spa Anjali is Colorado's first dedicated green spa, using only environmentally-friendly products and organic spa linens

"The management and staff at the Westin have worked hard to develop innovative ways to achieve this prestigious certification, and as a result, the resort fits the mold for new, efficient, and eco-friendly businesses that are the future of this state and country," said Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter in a letter of congratulations to The Westin Riverfront.

In celebration of its Silver LEED status, the resort has created The Westin Riverfront Green Package. Starting at $149 per night for a studio suite during the off season and $319 per night during peak winter season, the package includes:

* Accommodations in a spacious studio suite
* Purchase of Verified Carbon Credits to offset the carbon emissions from a round-trip drive to the Vail Valley from metro Denver, purchased from Sustainable Travel International
* A bottle of in-house purified water delivered in a recycled glass container from Restaurant Avondale
* Participation in Westin's "Make a Green Choice" program, which allows guests to opt out of towel/linen replacement and housekeeping for up to three days for your choice of either a $5 resort gift card for each night of participation or 500 Starpoints for each stay
* Complimentary valet parking when you arrive with more than two people in the vehicle OR in a hybrid vehicle

Guests looking to experience a little extra relaxation can upgrade to The Westin Riverfront Green Spa Package, which includes all of the above, plus a $150 credit to Spa Anjali and a stainless steel Spa Anjali water bottle. Rates for The Westin Riverfront Green Spa Package start at $199 per night. A three night minimum stay is required on both packages and certain restrictions apply. To book, please visit www.westinriverfrontavon.com.

Developed by Colorado's East West Partners, The Westin Riverfront was designed by the architectural firm of Hornberger & Worstell of San Francisco in conjunction with OZ Architecture of Boulder, Colo. who is the architect of record. The interior was designed by internationally recognized leader Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP. Nestled on the banks of the Eagle River with breathtaking views of Beaver Creek Mountain, The Westin Riverfront was named to Condé Nast Traveler's "Hot List 2009" as one of the 140 hottest new resorts worldwide.

"As a company, East West Partners recognizes that our resorts depend upon the beauty of a healthy natural environment," said East West Partners Project Manager Andy Gunion. "Throughout construction, the team stayed focused on our LEED goal - from close monitoring of construction waste recycling to procuring the drywall directly from a gypsum mine and processing plant located just 30 miles from the site."

The Westin Riverfront features 210 guest residences ranging from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all featuring contemporary "mountain modern" décor, expansive windows, custom kitchens, five-piece bathrooms and gas fireplaces. Other amenities include a ski valet, on-site ski rental and fly fishing shops, the Riverfront Club fitness center, a saline-based outdoor lap pool and three oversized riverside hot tubs. The hotel's 4,000 square feet of meeting space features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing mountain views.

Spa Anjali at The Westin Riverfront offers signature treatments inspired by the healing traditions of the mountains. A member of the Starwood Spa Collection, Spa Anjali offers a unique "Green Check-In" program where guests receive a discount on their services if they come to the spa in the robe from their guest residence, reducing the need to launder a second robe.

Restaurant Avondale, by Chef/Owner Thomas Salamunovich, features a West Coast inspired, seasonal menu and utilizes time honored cooking methods, such as slow roasting and braising, to create simple dishes that are rich in flavor. Restaurant Avondale, which purchases local ingredients whenever possible, uses a unique in-house water purifying and bottling system to help reduce emissions from water bottling plants and transportation.

Colorados First Upscale Sustainable Hotel Opens with Unique Location, Refreshing Amenities

AVON, Colo. - The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valleys newest green resort, opens today. The upper-upscale resort will awaken guests senses with breathtaking views of Beaver Creek Mountain, unparalleled access to the Eagle River and signature Westin services and amenities.

The Westin Riverfront is on track to be the first upscale resort in Colorado to achieve coveted LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Unique green programs include guest recycling stations on every floor, preferred parking for hybrid vehicles, an on-site organic garden and the protection of open space through the donation of a five-acre park to the Town of Avon.

The cornerstone of a $500 million condo hotel development, The Westin Riverfront features 210 finely appointed guest rooms ranging in size from studios to three-bedrooms. The contemporary guest rooms are designed to promote balance and well-being with wireless Internet, expansive windows, custom kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and gas fireplaces. Every room also features trademark touches like the Westin Heavenly Bed, 24-hour Westin WORKOUT fitness center, Westin Heavenly Bath and Westin Service Express, which allows guests to request every hotel service with one call.

The Westin Riverfront is connected to Beaver Creek Mountain via the Riverfront Express Gondola, which delivers skiers and snowboarders to world-class terrain in less than three minutes. Other amenities include a ski valet, on-site ski rental and fly fishing shops, a 25-meter outdoor lap pool and three oversized riverside hot tubs. The hotels 4,000 square feet of meeting space features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing mountain views.

The Westin Riverfronts 23,000 square foot Spa Anjali offers signature spa treatments inspired by healing traditions of the mountains. Spa Anjali has 14 treatment rooms, a full-service salon and a complete fitness center with yoga, spin and Pilates classes and extensive exercise equipment. As the premiere green spa in the Rockies, Spa Anjali carries only environmentally-friendly products, including Amala Beauty and Anakiri.

Restaurant Avondale, by Chef/Owner Thomas Salamunovich, features a West Coast inspired, seasonal menu and utilizes time honored cooking methods, such as slow roasting and braising, to create simple dishes rich in flavor. The wine program is progressive in both its pricing and offerings, focusing on small production wines to compliment the straightforward cuisine. Designed by the award-winning Asfour Guzy architecture firm of New York, the space is reflective of the time and features a seamless blend of natural materials inspired by the surrounding landscape.

To celebrate its grand opening, The Westin Riverfront is offering fall rates beginning at $119 per night and early ski season rates from $249 per night. The hotel is also offering several introductory packages, including:

The High Flying Fall Golf Retreat: Starting at $449 per night for two people, includes lodging, two rounds of golf at Red Sky Ranch & Golf Course and two 50-minute treatments and Spa Anjali

Master the Mountain Golf Getaway: Starting at $199 per night for two people, includes lodging and two rounds of golf at Eagle Ranch Golf Course

The Anglers Immersion Package: Starting at $999 for two people, includes two nights lodging, a private casting clinic and two guided fly fishing excursions led by Gore Creek Fly Fisherman

The River Explorer Package: Starting at $279 for two people, includes two nights lodging, a stocked fly box, a local river map and tip sheet from Gore Creek Fly Fisherman

The High Country Ladies Weekend " Starting at $365 per person, includes lodging, two 50-minute treatments at Spa Anjali and four complimentary cocktails

The Ski & Spa Girlfriend Getaway: Starting at $715 per person, includes two nights lodging, one day of skiing at Beaver Creek Mountain with a high performance equipment package, two 50-minute spa treatments and a complimentary bottle of wine each evening

The Westin Winter Wonderland Package: Starting at $1,635 for two people, includes three nights lodging, a two-day lift ticket to Beaver Creek Resort with a high performance ski package, two 80-minute spa treatments and breakfast for two each morning

The Westin Winter Escape Package: Starting at $349 per night for two people, includes accommodations for two and breakfast for two each morning

Developed by East West Partners, The Westin Riverfront was designed by the architectural firm of Hornberger & Worstell of San Francisco in conjunction with OZ Architecture in Boulder, Colo. The interior was designed by internationally recognized leader Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP.

Reservations can be made at www.westin.com/riverfrontavon or by calling 1-866-949-1616. For more information on Restaurant Avondale, please visit www.avondalerestaurant.com. Images available upon request.

About Westin Hotels & Resorts
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Media contact: Julie Dunn - 303-522-2659 or julie@dunncommunications.com