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Beth Ridenour / Jacqueline Ader-Grob
The Ritz-Carlton Club
407.513.6671 / 407.513.6950
beth.ridenour@ritzcarltonclub.com / jacqueline.ader-grob@ritzcarltonclub.com

December 1, 2004

The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands Doubles Amenities to Set New Standard in Fractional Second Home Ownership


ASPEN HIGHLANDS, Colo., – December 1, 2004 –What does a fractional ownershipresort recently named “Best of the Best” by a leading luxury magazine do to further exceed all expectations? If you are The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands, you push even higher for the gold standard by doubling the amenities offered to Members.


The Club’s architecturally stunning and award-winning property sits at the base of Aspen Highlands Mountain, offering ski-in/ski-out access to one of the country’s most legendary slopes, and is located minutes from the Maroon Bells wilderness area, one of the most pristine mountain areas in the country. Members currently enjoy a private lounge, health club, spa and slopeside outdoor pool combined with the signature services of The Ritz-Carlton. Now plans are underway to add a second pool, spa and fitness center to the resort.


As a result of these enhancements, Members of The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands will have a greater amenity to guest ratio than any other club, resort or hotel in the Aspen area. “These improvements are a step further in making each Member’s vacation home experience unparalleled and unforgettable,” said Dan Bruder, director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands.


The new amenities will be located at The Ritz-Carlton Club’s White River Lodge building, which include:


  • A 2,600-square-foot spa and fitness center with cardio equipment, yoga/personal training room, treatment rooms, and men’s and ladies’ locker and steam rooms.
  • A family activity center with table games, a video game room, computer room and a media lounge with wide-screen TV and surround sound.
  • A slopeside heated pool complete with cascading fountains and a naturally landscaped deck overlooking Aspen Highlands Mountain, along with a new whirlpool spa and fire pit.

The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands includes two- and three-bedroom residences equipped with every amenity from imported bedding and plush linens to the latest edition household appliances. The interior décor reflects casual mountain elegance, with wide-planked wooden floor, fieldstone fireplaces, patterned area rugs and Western-themed artwork. The 73 residences at The Ritz-Carlton Club, Aspen Highlands are purchased in one-twelfth interests, entitling access for a minimum of 28 days each year. Pricing ranges from $190,000 to $510,000 per interest. Additionally, Members are granted nightly access on a space available basis.


An extension of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., The Ritz-Carlton Club combines the benefits of second home ownership with personalized Ritz-Carlton services and amenities. Designed as a private club, Members have the opportunity to access their Club or other Ritz-Carlton Clubs. For more information, please call 800.278.0121 or visit www.ritzcarltonclub.com.