Forbes introduced its 2022 Journey Information Star-Award winners on Wednesday, and 6 Colorado locations hit the publication’s highest, five-star mark.
Within the lodges class, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, The Little Nell in Aspen and The Madeline in Telluride all obtained five-star evaluations. And two spas, the Spa at The Broadmoor and Remède Spa Aspen at The St. Regis resort, additionally have been awarded 5 stars.
The Penrose Room at The Broadmoor was the one restaurant to obtain 5 stars in Colorado. It has remained closed all through the pandemic however will probably be reopening quickly, in response to a consultant.
In a system meant to “confirm luxurious,” in response to its web site, Forbes doles out annual lodge, spa and restaurant rankings by sending “incognito inspectors” to luxurious properties world wide.
“Whereas we examine each service and facility, our Star Ranking system emphasizes service as a result of your expertise at a lodge, restaurant or spa goes past seems to be — the way it makes you’re feeling is what you’ll bear in mind most,” the website says.
Colorado’s listing leans closely towards locations at ski resorts. This yr’s four-star award winners are Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Aspect 47 restaurant in Aspen, 4 Seasons Resort Denver, 4 Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, Resort Jerome in Aspen, Mirabelle restaurant in Beaver Creek, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, The Ritz-Carlton’s lodge and spa in Denver, The Spa at 4 Seasons Vail, St. Julien Resort & Spa and The St. Regis Aspen.
Forbes additionally “recommends” locations that don’t obtain stars. In Colorado this yr, these embrace Edge Restaurant & Bar in Denver, Gateway Canyons Resort in Grand Junction, Gravity Haus Vail, The Inn at Misplaced Creek in Telluride, Jill’s Restaurant in Boulder, The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch and WYLD restaurant inside it.
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