lumière, Telluride’s Newest Boutique Hotel, Opens December 2008, Redefining the Luxury Mountain Hotel Experience

The 2008-2009 ski season marks the beginning of a new era in luxury hotel accommodations in Telluride’s Mountain Village. lumière, a Telluride luxury boutique hotel with emphasis on the highest level of guest service, will hold its grand opening in December. Guest Reservations Are Now Being Accepted.

Telluride, CO (Vocus) October 7, 2008 -- The 2008-2009 ski season marks the beginning of a new era in luxury hotel accommodations in Telluride’s Mountain Village. lumière, a Telluride luxury boutique hotel (http://www.lumierehotels.com/telluride) with emphasis on the highest level of guest service, will hold its grand opening in December. Reservations are being accepted now for guest stays.

President and Principal of lumière, Matthew Nuss, says inspiration for the hotel was born from visits to some of the best travel destinations in the world.

“The locations were always memorable but often the accommodations and guest service experience were not,” says Nuss. “The high-end traveler is starved for an unique experience at the luxury level that is contemporary, yet comfortable; high energy, but relaxing and personalised without pretense. That’s what lumière is.”

The property’s 30 rooms offer guests everything from studio suites to three and four bedroom penthouses makes lumière the most desirable Telluride hotel (http://www.lumierehotels.com/telluride/rooms.php) this winter ski season. Also available is a 7,500 square foot five bedroom home called “the tower at lumière.” Each unit is appointed with flat panel televisions featuring surround sound, gas fireplaces, Egyptian cotton sheets, L'Occitane natural bath and body products, oversized bath sheets and plush bath robes and slippers.

lumière’s location, at the base of the Telluride ski mountain (http://www.lumierehotels.com/telluride/area_guide.php), lends itself to spectacular and differing views of its natural surroundings from nearly every window in the hotel. lumière adheres to eco-friendly operation standards by using Eco-Lab’s “green” collection of cleaning products exclusivley and recycles all glass, cardboard, paper and hangers. Low-flow water systems are installed in every unit and and lumière is commited to minimize paper, using alternative energy, and donating unused hotel items to local charities.

In addition to its eco-friendly standards and prime slopeside location in Telluride’s Mountain Village, lumière’s guest service is second to none in the ski resort hotel business.

“Our success revolves around an employee-centric culture that is passionate about unparalleled personal service,” says Natalie Binder, General Manager of lumière. “Our size allows us to assure this personal service, proving that good things do come in small packages.”

The hotel also offers a number of unique guest service programs and offerings including: ski valet service and overnight ski tuning, complimentary European breakfast, wired and wireless complimentary highspeed connectivity, fitness center, pantry stocking service, dry cleaning service, I-pod rental, an extensive DVD library and luxury Hybrid SUV service.

lumière Hotel Group, LLC is a privately-held company specializing in luxury hotel guest experiences as well as condominium hotel development and management. With initial projects in Telluride, Colorado (opening in December 2008) and Carlsbad, California (opening spring 2010), lumière brings a fresh, contemporary and sustainable experience to world class destinations.

For more information regarding lumière and for reservations and reservation specials, call 866.530.9466, email info@lumierehotels.com or visit www.lumierehotels.com. For real estate inquiries contact Peaks Real Estate at 877.728.4224.

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