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The Gant's $7 Million Dollar Renovation Nearly Complete

Eco-friendly landscape design garners prestigious award for Four Seasons Landscaping

Aspen sparkles brighter this new year as The Gant Condominiums enter the final phase of its $7 million dollar renovation efforts set for completion in July 2007. This three-year endeavor focused on enhancing the property's exterior grounds and communal interior areas. Once completed, The Gant will boast five acres of artfully manicured landscape, new outdoor lounging areas, a refurbished meeting facility, lobby and an impressive main entry way. This award-winning undertaking exhibits the best in comfortable, contemporary design with the latest best practices in environmentally sound landscaping.

Renovation efforts to date have transformed The Gant's exterior grounds into a peaceful enclave designed in harmony with nature. Exquisite design elements such as running streams, wrought-iron art panels, and calming water and light features embrace the unique Colorado landscape and provide a mental transport for guests. Indigenious rock and plant gardens, signature Aspen trees and new stonewalls adorn the walkways between The Gant's four guest buildings and pave the way to new and renovated outdoor guests amenities. The upper pool and hot tub were re-tiled with a rich onyx finish and a new outdoor dining terrace equipped with a stainless steel barbecue, soapstone countertop and a lava rock fire pit was added. The property's 5,000 square-foot conference center was refurbished with new decor, carpet and lounge and meeting furnishings.

Moving into the final phase, The Gant will continue with its landscape efforts but will also focus on exterior and interior renovation projects.

Exterior enhancements:

• Property handrails, individual balcony guardrails and all exterior lighting fixtures will be replaced
• The property entryway will feature a new retaining stonewall, water feature and plant display
• The entry circle leading into the lobby will feature snowmelt asphalt, new accent stonewalls, landscaping and a porte-cochere
• The lower pool and hot tub will be refinished and boast a new built-in barbecue grill with stonetops and communal seating
• A new fireplace and a fire pit area will be built poolside
  

Interior enhancements:

• New lobby decor and furnishings

The Gant tapped the local talents of Design Workshop and Four Seasons Landscaping. This artistically compelling and eco-friendly landscape design earned the 2006 Environmental Improvement Grand Award from The Professional Landcare Network, an international trade association that recognizes aesthetic green landscape designs. All the outdoor art panels were also created by localsculptor Mike Lindsay.

To book a reservation or to learn more about business and leisure promotions at The Gant, please visit us online at www.thegant.com or contact us toll free at 800-549-0530.

NOTE: The Gant will be closed April 8 June 7, 2007 to complete the main entryway and property driveway.

About The Gant
The Gant is Aspen's finest condominium resort. A resort within a resort, The Gant offers high quality, friendly hotel services at the highest level of any Aspen condominium property. Situated in a peaceful enclave at the base of Aspen Mountain with convenient access to downtown and the ski lifts. The Gant's privately owned condominiums are regularly refurbished and fully equipped, offering the comforts of home to today's travelers and meeting guests, with the services of a hotel.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 13 golf courses and 10 full-servicespas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.