Limelight Hotel - Aspen

Stonehill Taylor has partnered with Limelight Hotels to renovate thebrand's flagship property in the heart of downtown Aspen. Theapproximately 100,000square-foot project encompasses all public spaces, including the lobby, lounge, meetingrooms, pool and fitness areas, and the restaurant and bar, in addition to the 120 guestrooms and six suites.

The aim is to create a fresh, light, and welcoming environment that pays homage to thelocation's dynamic past and vibrant present. The design is a tribute to Aspen's legacy asa place of innovation with reference to the discovery of silver and the subsequentuseofskiliftsthat made silver mining the city's main industry, putting Aspen on the map. Thedesign also nods to the area's natural surroundings, notably the "Silver Queen," theappearance of a reclining woman's profile on theridge ofAspenMountain. The "SilverQueen" remains an important part of local mythology.

The inspiration of the "Silver Queen" manifests itself in graceful, layered textures andorganic forms. The interiors have an industrial and modern yet playful spirit, reminiscent of anupscale chalet. The artful treatment of natural materials coupled with metallics andpops of bright color firmly grounds the resort in a contemporary aesthetic. The paletteis a neutral mix of earthy wood tones and lively accents that reflect the dynamismof themountain lifestyle.

With a refined arrival experience, guests enter the property through a combinedreception and retail space showcasingapparel and brandeditems. Amber-tinted glass,brushed bronze, and whitewashed oak create an atmosphere reminiscent of the goldenglow of the sun setting over the mountain.

A wooden beamed ceiling and a pair of walnut reception pods are juxtaposed with greysilver-toned tiled flooring. In the back of the room, behind the reception pods, customdigital artwork will be displayed on an oversized TV screen. Collectively, these designelements convey a refined aesthetic.

To the left of the lobby is the living room space with dining and lounge furniture. Brightpops of color are found in the upholstery and lamps. Blackened steel frames thefireplace. Overhead are custom chandeliers hanging from a walnut wood ceiling.

The bar, which features metallic herringbone tiles, overflows into the restaurant andlounge area. With a copper-hued metal storage display unit and copper pendantlighting, the bar is awash in warm tones. The array of metallic finishes, which also includesplashes of silver, tie back to the history of Aspen and the discovery of silver.

Beyond the extended lounge is anew amenity of akid's club with bursts of magenta,blue, and lime green. The meeting rooms are carpeted in a bright blue pattern withwood finishes throughout the space.

The feel of a modernized ski lodge continues into the typical guest room. The bed,draped with a plaid blanket, is backed with a fully upholstered headboard and offset bynightstands and pendant lighting. White oak and walnut furnishings create an eleganteffect, and each room has a collection of curated artwork. Tucked in a corner of the roomis a table flanked by banquette seating and a lounge chair for working or dining. Layeredlines lend the carpet a three-dimensional quality, evocative of a snow flurry. A built-in kitchenette features a black Smeg refrigerator and a porcelain-tile backsplash andcountertop.

A slidingbarn door opens to the bathroom. Large-format porcelain tiles and brushedchampagne-hued hardware are used throughout the space to keep the design clean,simple and elegant. A floating cantilevered shelf in whitewashed oak sits under the sink.

In addition to the guest rooms, there are four different suite types: a penthouse suitewith two bedrooms,twobathrooms, a fireplace, and a terrace; a casita suite; two Aspensuites;and two cathedral suites.Furnishings and finishes pull from the guest roomselectionsbut add an extralayer ofluxury and sophisticationwith fabrics such as boucléand plush faux fur.All suites boast a full customized kitchen, in addition to a separateliving room space.

Stonehill Taylor previously renovated the Limelight Hotel in Snowmass Village, Colorado,using a similarly branded design language that the company plans to integrate into otherlocations in California and around the country.

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