Elite Traveler November-December 2018

EXPLORE TOP SUITES

Presidential Suite THE ST. REGIS ASPEN, COLORADO, USA Tucked away at the base of Aspen Mountain, The St. Regis is all old-world charm with its red brick facade and turreted roofs. The Presidential Suite, located on the top floor of the resort, emulates a late-19th-century mountain manor, with warm shades of orange and tan, contrasting monochrome and sporadic Art Deco–style ornaments. The living area has a charming marble fireplace and a baby grand piano. There’s also a dining room with space for eight guests. The 1,900-sq-ft suite has a huge master bedroom with a chic, fully appointed marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and walk-in closet. The romantic private balcony overlooks Aspen Mountain and the pretty fountain courtyard below — we recommend enjoying the views with a glass of wine from the suite’s wine chiller. If you’re skiing with a larger group, the Grand Deluxe Double guest room can be connected to enlarge the suite by 400 sq ft. The suite comes with butler service. Off piste Soar over the Elk Mountains at dawn in a hot air balloon. Taking off from Snowmass, you’ll watch the sun rise over Aspen and marvel at the panoramic bird’s-eye views. Rate from $3,000 per night Contact Heather Steenge-Hart, general manager, aspen.reservations@stregis.com, +1 970 920 3300, stregisaspen.com

Elite Tip Book Table 81 at Velvet Buck restaurant. The four-top table is named for the year that the town of Aspen was incorporated, and 81 percent of the table’s check goes to a local Aspen organization, such as the Aspen Animal Center or the Basalt Education Foundation