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DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge, located at the base of one of the world’s most popular ski resorts, has undergone a two-year, complete renovation of all 208 guest rooms, meeting rooms, event space and public areas. Situated directly across the street from Peak 9 of Breckenridge Ski Resort, which is celebrating the addition of a 543-acre terrain at Peak 6 this year, the full-service hotel offers spectacular mountain views within a short walk of the Quicksilver Super6 Chair and Beaver Run SuperChair, as well as historic Main Street Breckenridge and the Arts District.
 
“We are thrilled to announce these exciting updates in time to celebrate this winter’s opening of Peak 6 – the biggest mountain resort expansion in North America the last decade,” said Chris Torsleff, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge. “The completion of our hotel renovations positions us to elevate the guest experience even more, helping us fulfil our mission of offering an Experience of a Lifetime to families and groups alike. We welcome new guests and returning HHonors members to visit us to experience the magic of Breckenridge this winter.”
 
With more than 9,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event facilities, including the 4,500-square-foot Columbine Ballroom, the hotel offers guests and event planners one of the largest venues in town accommodating up to 450 guests reception-style. The new meeting space focuses on functionality, technology and sophistication. A relaxing, outdoor patio presents meeting planners, event goers, and hotel guests a perfect complement to the indoor venues for small group meals, receptions, or creative group activities. Featuring plenty of natural light, meeting rooms are all centrally located on the same floor, thus providing groups with easy access to utilize both the indoor and outdoor spaces. The space also features upgraded house sound and lighting that can be controlled remotely from an iPad, so hotel staff can transform the atmosphere with a touch of a button.
 
Each of the 208 newly refreshed guest rooms featureflat-screen, LCD TVs; mini-refrigerators; the DoubleTree by Hilton Sweet Dreams Sleep Experience; spacious work desks;gourmet in-room tea and coffee offerings from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf; and a refreshing array of CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn. Guests will experience the brand’s industry-recognized service culture, which is built around the idea of CARE (Create a Rewarding Experience) for guests, team members and the community. CARE is demonstrated from the moment a guest checks in and receives the brand's warm, chocolate chip cookie welcome.
 
Additional hotel amenities and services include complimentary high speed WiFi in the lobby and the 24-hour business center; a swimming pool; whirlpools; a fully equipped, complimentary, 24-hour fitness facility and sauna; a gift shop with market; and complimentary, in-town shuttle service for hotel guests. The 9600 Grill offers modern American cuisine in a comfortable and casual setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The hotel is also home to Breckenridge Sports, a ski and snowboard retail shop offering apparel, rentals and equipment storage.

Members of the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program can experience the hotel’s improvements first hand, and earn more points the more nights they stay. With More Nights, More Points, guests who stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge between October 10, 2013and January 31, 2014 will earn Double Points for stays of two consecutive nights, Triple Points for stays of three consecutive nights and Quadruple Points for stays of four nights or more. Members who would like to be eligible for this offershould register at www.HHonors.com/More.
 
DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge is owned and managed by Vail Resorts through a franchise license agreement with Hilton Worldwide. Located just minutes from Interstate 70 with easy access to Eagle Regional and Denver International Airports, the DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge is located at 550 Village Road, Breckenridge, Colo. 80424. To book your next meeting or event, or to make reservation, please visit the hotel’s website at www.breckenridge.doubletree.com, contact your local travel professional,or call the hotel directly at +1 970 547 5550.

About Breckenridge Ski Resort
With five huge peaks, 2,901acres, four terrain parks, a 22ft Superpipe, 11 bowls, the highest chairlift in North America, family-friendly terrain and a world-class ski school, all situated above an authentic, hip mountain town with awe-inspiring views, there are good reasons why “Breck” is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere. And new for 2013 – Breck welcomes Peak 6, the biggest resort expansion in the last decade. Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of their locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, inspiring a way of life. www.breckenridge.com.
 
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Canyons in Park City, Utah; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
 
About DoubleTree By Hilton
With a fast-growing, global collection of more than 350 upscale hotels in gateway cities, metropolitan areas and vacation destinations across six continents, every little thing we do at DoubleTree by Hilton inspires us to create a rewarding experience for our hotel guests, our team members and the communities we proudly serve. Our hospitality begins with a warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival and continues with the award-winning Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, an array of fine services and amenities and our longstanding CARE Culture tradition that empowers more than 65,000 team members to provide the special comforts and acts of kindness that make the traveler feel human again.
 
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CONTACT:
Ashley Lowe
Vail Resorts Hospitality Public Relations
alowe@vailresorts.com
+1 303 404 6466