New Luxury Resort Leads the Way in Redefining the Vail Experience VAIL, Colo., June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RockResorts, a collection of luxury resorts in unforgettable settings, has announced that one of its newest resort additions, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, will debut on January 5, 2008, at the foot of North America's number one ski resort. Upon completion, The Arrabelle -- the crown jewel of the RockResorts collection -- will offer a luxurious hotel experience that combines Old World charm and the timeless elegance of Europe's grand resorts with the romance and world-class style of Vail's alpine heritage. Centrally located in Vail Square, just steps away from the Eagle Bahn Gondola and the slopes, The Arrabelle will feature 36 luxury hotel rooms and 50 condominiums that are based on the Biedermeier design style, an early 19th century German and Austrian art movement that evokes simplicity, elegance and functionality. Additionally, the resort will boast a traditional Germanic Glockenspiel that will feature a celebration of snow. "Stimulated by numerous regions of Europe, The Arrabelle at Vail Square will utilize these inspirations to create a unique lodging experience specific to Vail and its environs," said Rob Katz, chief executive officer at Vail Resorts. "In addition to world class skiing and snowboarding, off the slopes, Arrabelle guests will experience the highest level of amenities and services." Furnishings and fixtures in the rooms were chosen to be consistent with RockResorts' reputation for luxury in design and amenities. The hotel rooms will showcase an elegant built-in wood closet and a floor-to-ceiling drapery canopy over the bed, a fireplace, lounge chairs and flat-screen televisions. The spacious bathroom suites will feature a double door entry, a cast iron deep soaking tub and separate shower, a double sink marble vanity and a flat- screen television. Additionally, The Arrabelle will have 67 residences and penthouses with distinctive floor plans, stunning views and luxurious finishes. Owners of an Arrabelle residence or penthouse, along with resort guests, will be able to use the hotel's many amenities such as valet parking, concierge services, butler services, ski/boot storage, the RockResorts Spa, fitness center and the business library. Spa guests at the 10,000-square-foot RockResorts Spa will be surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere. A dramatic water feature will welcome visitors at the entryway, while rose-colored marble floors and counters accented by yellow limestone will coincide to evoke a soothing ambiance. Marble and glass tile mosaics will invite one to indulge their senses in the rejuvenating spa treatments offered. Spa offerings consist of 11 treatment rooms, including facial rooms, a hydrotherapy room, a massage and dry treatment room, wet rooms with Vichy and Swiss showers; a fitness center with top-of-the-line TechnoGym cardio equipment, personalized fitness trainer consultation services; a full-service nail salon; men's and women's locker rooms, each with whirlpool, steam room and dry sauna; private men's and women's relaxation lounges; and a retail outlet. The Spa will be accessible to hotel guests and residential owners. Dining at The Arrabelle will provide a memorable experience at the resort's mountainside restaurant, Centre V, a bustling, French-inspired brasserie with exposed brick walls, a shellfish shucking station, groin- vaulted ceilings and curved, wooden banquettes. Internationally trained chef Thomas Salamunovich will create and spearhead the menu with dishes such as steak frites, trout almondine, fruits de mer platters, souffl�s and crepes. Salamunovich is renowned as the owner and head chef of Vail's award-winning Larkspur restaurant, which has received awards from the Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator. Guests will enjoy pre-ski and apres ski offerings in The Arrabelle's expansive Great Room, which offers a relaxing indoor space with a grand fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the breathtaking mountain views. The Great Room leads to an open-air, elevated veranda with a "front row" view of Vail Mountain. Meeting facilities at The Arrabelle will feature a conference center with an approximate 2,622-square-foot Grand Ballroom that can be split evenly into two rooms, four additional meeting rooms ranging from approximately 483 to 884 square feet, and pre-function space. As the #1 ski resort in North America, Vail's accommodations and village experiences are as vast as its Back Bowls. Upon the completion of the renovation, Vail Square will provide a slopeside, European-inspired village atmosphere complete with a variety of dining options, a town ice-skating rink, unparalleled skier services and high-end retail outlets. "The Arrabelle's thoughtful architecture and design inspired many surrounding properties to assume its European atmosphere, which will be unique from other parts of the Vail experience. The Arrabelle and Vail Square reinforce Vail's position as the leading mountain resort in North America, offering guests an exceptional vacation experience in a spectacular natural setting," said Bill Jensen, president of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division. The Arrabelle at Vail Square is located in Vail, Colorado, 100 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70 and 35 minutes east of the Vail/Eagle County Regional Airport. For more information, please visit http://www.rockresorts.com/ or 866-662-ROCK. ABOUT ROCKRESORTS RockResorts' luxury resort hotels offer casually elegant accommodations, state-of-the-art RockResorts Spas(R), renowned golf courses, award-winning dining and a variety of exciting outdoor adventures. The RockResorts collection includes Hotel Jerome in Aspen, CO; The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; Keystone Lodge in Keystone, CO; The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in the Vail Valley, CO; The Lodge at Vail in Vail Village, CO; La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, NM; and Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, WY. Future RockResorts include The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Vail, CO (scheduled to open in January 2008); Eleven Biscayne Hotel & Spa in Miami, FL (scheduled to open in 2009); The Chateau at Heavenly Village in Lake Tahoe, CA (scheduled to open in 2009); and Rum Cay Resort Marina in Port Santa Maria, The Bahamas (scheduled to open in 2010). DATASOURCE: RockResorts CONTACT: Christina Semmel or Meghna Patel, both of Laura Davidson Public Relations, +1-212-696-0660, , or , for RockResorts Web site: http://www.rockresorts.com/

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