Steamboat Grand Steamboat Springs Colorado Resort Real Estate

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

After two decades of establishing itself as one of the best ski areas in North America, Steamboat has launched its newest crown jewel, the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel. Located at the base of the ski area, this marvelous resort is unrivaled by any other. The Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel is unique, as it combines the comfort of a mountain home and world-class hotel.

The Story of Steamboat Grand

In the early days of the Steamboat Ski Area, officials designated land near its base for a resort hotel. They went so far as to create a new road that surrounded the property and contoured the land to fit it's future use.

A massive project called LaCourcheval was planned and approved for the top of the hill in 1982. but LaCourcheval was never built, and the property languished for 16 years as Steamboat Springs' mountain community grew very slowly.

Two years ago, however, that changed. Locals and visitors watched in amazement as a new project, much smaller than the original LaCourcheval, took shape on what they had long ago dubbed "the Knoll".

In 1997, American Skiing Company purchased the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation from Kamori International, and began making a substantial investment in their newest acquisition.

One of American Skiing Company's First moves was to start construction of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, a 327-room, full service condominium hotel and convention center that is completed in summer 2000. When it is finished, its developers hope it will fill several community needs. Perhaps first and foremost, it's designed to enhance the base area.

"The Steamboat Grand Hotel will elevate the quality of resort properties in Steamboat Springs," reported Steamboat Today newspaper when the project first got under way in May 1998. "American Skiing Company has put together a quality team," said planning commissioner member and local architect Shelley Pastachek during the public hearing process.

Steamboat Grand general manager Will Temby says his goal is to reinforce the opinion amongst locals and guests once the hotel is open. He plans to ensure that the hotel provides the best service experience in Steamboat and a relaxing family environment for its guests and owners.

Potential buyers may purchase a condominium or participate in a unique quarter-ownership program in individual units, which range in size from studios to a 4,000 square-foot penthouse suite. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, owners' storage and sweeping views, either of the Steamboat Ski Area or of Emerald Mountain and the Yampa Valley.

Owners receive several amenities in the package, including free valet parking, personalized attention from an owners' services representative in the lobby of the hotel, and an on-site lounge and slopeside owners' club.

"We want to take care of our owners from the minute they drive up under the elegant porte couchere entrance," says Steamboat Grand real estate sales director Samantha Firestone. "While the valet greets them, he'll remove their skis from the top of their car and carry their luggage up to their rooms."

The club is a central focus of the Steamboat Grand concept, Sam explains. She hopes families will make their meeting place at the beginning and end of each day on the slopes. Ski storage will be available there, as will snacks and hot drinks.

Whether owners are staying in their units or renting them on a nightly basis through the Steamboat Grand reservation system, they will be invited to relax and meet their friends and neighbors in the owner's lounge at the Steamboat Grand. "It'll be like a cozy library." Will says

Owners also have unlimited access to the Steamboat Grand's luxurious spa, which includes saunas, hot tubs, an outdoor heated pool, massage facilities and a spacious exercise room equipped with a full array of specialized equipment.

Although Quarter-interval ownerships are available, Sam says many people buy more than one interval. "We have owners who have purchased all four intervals as a second home because of the allure of hotel services and the premiere location of the property," she says.

Plus, there's Steamboat famed friendly service, long recognized by the ski industry as the community's hallmark.