Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Hotel Jerome, A RockResort, During Aspen's Opening Ski Weekend

Contact:          
Sara Geen / Carrie Mosner      
Laura Davidson Public Relations
Tel: 212-696-0660
Email: sara@ldpr.com / carrie@ldpr.com

CELEBRATE THE 120th ANNIVERSARY OF HOTEL JEROME,
A ROCKRESORT, DURING ASPEN’S OPENING SKI WEEKEND

Aspen, CO – September 17, 2009 – The iconic Hotel Jerome, A RockResort, announces plans to commemorate its 120th anniversary in grand style on November 25, 2009 during Aspen Mountain’s first ski weekend of the season. History buffs, skiers and foodies alike are invited to attend Hotel Jerome’s majestic gala with the “120th Anniversary Celebration” package, which also includes days on the slopes and Thanksgiving festivities.

The “120th Anniversary Celebration” is available Thanksgiving weekend, November 25 – November 29, 2009 and includes:
• Four-night stay in a Junior Suite
• Two full-day ski lift tickets for two people
• Two tickets to Hotel Jerome’s 120th Anniversary grand soirée on Wednesday evening – Bring your 1889-themed costume, and your ballroom dancing shoes!
• Thanksgiving dinner for two on Thursday night
• A 50-minute massage per person at the Aspen Club & Spa

Rate is $1,889 based on double occupancy, which represents a savings of 50 percent off of room rate. Four-night minimum stay required. Excludes resort fee, tax and gratuities. Subject to availability.

Hotel Jerome’s Wednesday night anniversary bash will transport guests back in time, by recreating the atmosphere and energy of the hotel’s original opening night celebration on November 25, 1889. Guests will be escorted to the hotel in grand style via a horse-drawn carriage, passing street entertainers, characters and perhaps a few donkeys along the way! The evening affair at Hotel Jerome will include live entertainment, ballroom dancing, authentic cocktails such as Curaçao Punch, a live auction of luxury items, and a gourmet dinner. The feast will be a culinary retreat honoring classical French preparations with such dishes as oyster bisque with wild spinach paillettes au parmesan; colorado prime rib with sauce béarnaise and croquettes de pommes de Terre; and profiteroles with pistachio ice cream, Belgian chocolate sauce and vanilla whipped cream.

During the height of Colorado’s silver boom, Hotel Jerome was born from the vision of Jerome B. Wheeler, the co-owner of New York’s Macy’s department store. The grand hotel was considered a modern marvel: it was one of the first buildings west of the Mississippi River to be fully lit by electricity, featuring 90 guest rooms, 15 bathrooms, indoor plumbing, hot and cold water, steam heat and an elevator. 

Today, Hotel Jerome is more than a place to stay; it’s a place to experience. Located in the heart of Aspen, Hotel Jerome offers an elegant and relaxed ambiance, impeccable service, unsurpassed accommodations and exquisite dining in two award-winning restaurants. Favorites of locals and guests alike, the celebrated J-Bar offers lively spots for mingling. Each of the 94 richly appointed guestrooms and spacious suites provide a haven of comfort and sophistication. The hotel embodies the philosophy of Aspen – a balance of body, mind and spirit.  It is often said, “If you haven’t been to the Jerome, you haven’t been to Aspen.” 

For reservations and more information about Hotel Jerome visit WWW.ROCKRESORTS.COM or call 877-412-ROCK (7625).

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About RockResorts
RockResorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, owns and operates luxury resort hotels that offer casually elegant accommodations, lavish RockResorts Spas, renowned golf courses, award-winning dining and a variety of exciting outdoor adventures. The RockResorts collection includes The Arrabelle at Vail Square and The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colo.; Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colo.; The Osprey at Beaver Creek and The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colo.; La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, N.M.; Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, Wyo.; and The Landings St. Lucia, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia.  Future RockResorts include: Tempo Miami in Miami, Fla. (scheduled to open in 2010); Balcones Del Atlántico, Dominican Republic (scheduled to open in 2009); One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge, Colo. (scheduled to open in 2010); The Mansfield Inn at Stowe in Stowe, Vt. (scheduled to open in winter 2011/2012); Rum Cay Resort Marina, The Bahamas (scheduled to open in 2012); and the Third Turtle Club & Spa, Turks and Caicos (scheduled to open in 2013).