SNOWMASS, Colo., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With glamorous design, impeccable intuitive service, and an enviable ski-in/ski-out location surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Aspen/Snowmass, Viceroy Snowmass is the ultimate winter destination. Named the number one resort hotel in Aspen/Snowmass in the December 2012 issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, families, couples and friends can enjoy Viceroy Snowmass' spacious studio-to-four-bedroom hotel residences, all with an inspiring contemporary mountain design by celebrated architect Jean-Michel Gathy. The 2012/13 winter season officially launched on Nov. 22, as the lifts begin operation on Snowmass and Aspen Mountain.

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New this winter, The Residences at Viceroy Snowmass will be available for sale, offering ownership privileges including preferred access and pricing at all of the hotel's celebrated amenities as well as VIP status at Viceroy Resorts worldwide. Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty (ASSIR) is the exclusive sales agent for The Residences at Viceroy Snowmass on behalf of developer Related Colorado, a subsidiary of renowned national development firm Related Companies. Related is the owner and developer of Snowmass Base Village, Snowmass Mall and Snowmass Center, encompassing two ski-in/ski-out plazas as well as virtually all of the retail operations in Snowmass.

Prices of wholly-owned residences start at $225,000, with options ranging from studio residences to one, two, three or four-bedroom residences.  For more information on purchasing a residence, call +1.855.923.4500 or +1.970.923.4500 or visit Viceroysnowmasssales.com.

Related Colorado President Dwayne Romero said, "Viceroy Snowmass has been an unequivocal success including being named Conde Nast Traveler's number one resort hotel in Aspen/Snowmass. This season, The Residences at Viceroy Snowmass will be available for sale, offering the only wholly-owned real estate option located within a luxury hotel in Aspen/Snowmass.  Among the numerous benefits to whole ownership at Viceroy are guarantees of availability for prime vacation periods, secure owner storage space for all the mountain toys, flexibility to place the residence in a rental program, and all the ease of a luxury hotel combined with a home-away-from-home."

"We are pleased to be bringing these beautifully designed residences to the market as the winter season commences," said Andrew Light, Co-Owner of ASSIR and long-time Snowmass developer. "Viceroy Snowmass has been an incredibly successful hotel, and we know there is demand for a resident experience combined with the benefit of luxury hotel services and amenities."   

With panoramic mountain vistas, Viceroy Snowmass is situated in the heart of Snowmass Base Village at the base of Snowmass, the second largest ski mountain Colorado, just minutes from the bustling nightlife, art, cultural and shopping scene of Aspen.  Guests of Viceroy Snowmass literally step out of the hotel and onto their skis or snowboard, delivered slopeside on Assay Hill by the hotel's ski valet. The Treehouse – home to the Ski & Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass as well as the Kids' Adventure Center – is located across from the hotel, a short walk or shuttle ride in the hotel's famous Luge, an open-air electric vehicle that whizzes guests across the Base Village to the main entrance of The Treehouse.

Widely acknowledged as one of the number one family resorts in the world and always heralded among the top resorts in the world, Snowmass' 3,332 acres welcome skiers and snowboarders of all abilities with seemingly endless beginner, intermediate, advanced expert off-piste terrain. New this season are 200 new acres of gladed-skiing on Burnt as well as the new $35 million Elk Camp Restaurant, located at the top of the Elk Camp Gondola.

The Spa at Viceroy Snowmass delivers a wide range of wellness experiences in a mountain Zen setting featuring a selection of holistic wellness experiences – from Ute Indian-inspired therapies to contemporary beauty rituals.

Viceroy Snowmass Restaurant Eight K features modern American comfort food with Creole accents under the direction of Executive Chef Will Nolan, a recent 2012 finalist for Food & Wine magazine's People's Best New Chef. Eight K bar and lounge is a stylish and happening spot for cocktails, featuring a new "Barrel-Cocktail menu" from Colorado artisanal liquors as part of the "Farm-to-Bar" program." The poolside and slopeside Nest Lounge and Café offers sushi as well as Asian-inspired cuisine with the largest mountainside vodka bar in North America.

Architect Jean-Michel Gathy designed the residences at Viceroy Snowmass as peaceful and comfortable retreats, with compelling features such as contemporary granite fireplaces, custom lightly grained oak millwork and galley or full kitchens featuring top stainless appliances from Viking, Wolf and Sub-Zero, offering owners and guests the comforts of home.

This winter, rates start at $695 for a studio residence (or from $225 from Thanksgiving until Dec. 21). Viceroy Snowmass also has the following three compelling offers to entice visitors to Aspen/Snowmass:  

Ski Free Offer – Receive Two Free Six-Day Lift Tickets
Guests who book seven nights in one of a studio and one-bedroom residences will receive two six-day lift passes valid on all-four area mountains – Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk. 

Beyond the Hill Package – Receive $1,000 in Resort Credit for spa and dining
With the Beyond the Hill offer, guests who book seven nights in studio and one-bedroom residences will receive $1,000 in ski resort credit, which may be applied to the Spa at Viceroy Snowmass or any dining experience at Viceroy Snowmass – Eight K's restaurant, bar and lounge; poolside Nest Lounge and Café with its sushi and Asian fusion offerings and extensive vodka bar; or in-room dining.

Linger Longer – Earn Complimentary Nights
Viceroy Snowmass continues with a popular Linger Longer offer.  During the early season (Nov. 21 through Dec. 21) book two nights and receive the third night free. During the high winter season, (Dec. 22, 2012 through March 31, 2013) book four nights and receive your fifth night free. Linger Longer is subject to availability, is valid for all residences (studios to four bedrooms).

To book all offers, visit www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/snowmass or call +1.888.328.1724 or +1.970.923.8000. All offers must be booked by Dec. 31, 2012 and are valid from Jan. 5 – Mar. 31, 2013 and subject to availability. Lift tickets and resort credit are not transferrable, have no cash value, and must be used during the dates of the stay. The offers are valid for new reservations only and may not be combined with other offers.

For more information on purchasing a residence, call +1.855.923.4500 or +1.970.923.4500 or visit Viceroysnowmasssales.com.

About Viceroy Snowmass
Viceroy Snowmass is an award-winning luxury resort hotel and residences located at the base of one of the world's finest ski mountains. Only minutes from downtown Aspen in the heart of Snowmass Base Village, the sophistication and sense of place that distinguish Viceroy destinations from California to the Maldives perfectly blend with the Colorado high country. For couples, families and friends, Viceroy Snowmass offers ski-in/ski-out residences complemented by imaginative dining and lounging, a Ute-inspired wellness spa, and a year-round pool terrace and café — an ideal setting for an Aspen/Snowmass vacation during any season. Viceroy Snowmass was awarded LEED™ Gold Certification for sustainable design, construction and overall environmental stewardship. Visit Viceroy Snowmass on Twitter @ViceroySnowmass, Facebook, http://facebook.com/ViceroySnowmass, or at http://Viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/Snowmass.

About Viceroy Hotel Group
Viceroy Hotel Group delivers one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences that bring together provocative design and intuitive service in sought-after locations. Signature brand amenities and services created for the diverse business and leisure guests include dynamic dining venues featuring world-class culinary talents and destination spas specializing in health, fitness and beauty. Current properties include hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi, Anguilla, Beverly Hills, Maldives, Miami, New York, Palm Springs, Riviera Maya, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Snowmass, St. Lucia and Zihuatanejo with forthcoming openings in Istanbul and Bodrum, Turkey; ViceroyHotelGroup.com.

About Related Companies
Related Companies is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Formed 40 years ago, Related is a fully-integrated, highly diversified industry leader with experience in virtually every aspect of development, acquisitions, management, finance, marketing and sales. Headquartered in New York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Florida, Abu Dhabi, San Paolo and Shanghai and an existing portfolio of real estate assets, valued at over $15 billion, is made up of best-in-class mixed-use, residential, retail, office, trade show and affordable properties in premier high-barrier-to-entry markets. Related is staunchly committed to sustainable design with over $10 billion in green development underway or completed. Related also owns Equinox(R) Fitness Clubs, further expanding the company's capabilities into the health and fitness arena and enhancing the value of its properties by incorporating an exclusive, branded amenity into the lifestyle offering, and a partnership interest in Union Square Events, the catering, culture, sports, and events business of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group . For more information about Related Companies please visit www.related.com.

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