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St. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, Colorado to Open January 2005

29 Jun 04 - The St. Julien Hotel & Spa well debut as the first luxury hotel to open in downtown Boulder in nearly 100 years. A distinguished member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, the St. Julien Hotel & Spa represents the finest destination accommodations that Boulder has to offer -- with a refined sense of luxury and impeccable service.

Located in the heart of downtown Boulder, the St. Julien captures the spirit of one of America’s legendary cities and mirrors a sense of Colorado causal elegance. Its architecture reflects the intellectual, high tech and athletic soul of the city, with a nod to the history that makes Boulder so unique.

This premier hotel and spa will feature 200 guestrooms and suites, a 10,000 square foot spa and fitness center, a total of 23,000 square feet of meeting space and a restaurant boasting a nationally acclaimed chef. The St. Julien will offer the most comprehensive professional services for the business traveler, with attentive service and luxurious accommodations, as well as a pool and full-service spa to enhance every guest’s peace of mind.

Every guestroom in the St. Julien Hotel & Spa will feature oversized bathrooms, soaking tubs and seamless glass showers. Guests may select between California king and queen-sized poster beds. Each room will offer complimentary high-speed internet access, two-line portable speakerphones with voice mail, a phone in the bath area, oversized televisions with a myriad of channels and movie choices. For additional comfort, each guestroom will contain a mini bar, plush robes, hair dryer, in-room safe, iron with ironing board, coffee maker and lavish duvets.

Upon opening, the St. Julien will be the only hotel in downtown Boulder offering a 10,000 square foot dedicated spa and fitness center. The fitness center will include a lap pool and the latest strength and cardio equipment, providing a wide variety of workout options. Guests will be able to enjoy the calm serenity presented by St. Julien’s attentive, staff while they indulge in the spa. All the amenities of a deluxe spa will be provided: a private inner lounge, beautiful wooden lockers and vanities, herbal infused towels, mineral waters on ice, a whirlpool, shaded terraces, 10 spa treatment rooms, private men’s and women’s saunas and steam rooms, and of course a soothing ambience expected in a world-class spa. The spa will offer signature treatments created specifically for the St. Julien to capture the heat and beauty of indigenous plants and local elements.

The St. Julien Hotel & Spa is in a prime location, conveniently located only one block from Pearl Street – the award-winning, pedestrian-only, village shopping street filled with boutiques, galleries and restaurants. From the St. Julien’s doorstep, a guest can hop on a bike, run a trail, hike a path or navigate a kayak. Boulder Creek and the Boulder Creek Path are literally across the street.

The St. Julien is also within walking distance of the University of Colorado campus. A mere 55 minutes from Denver International Airport and only 35 minutes from Downtown Denver, this premier hotel is certainly in a premier location.

For more information on St. Julien Hotel & Spa, visit www.stjulien.com.