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tep into the Madeline Hotel & Residences in Mountain Village and you’ll find a space infused with light and decorated with natural wood and fibers, a far cry from the dark furniture and antlers redolent of ski lodges in the past. According to General Manager Bryan Woody, that is exactly the intention. “The new renovations have completely transformed the hotel, truly bringing to life our modern approach to luxury mountain living.” Designed by Liubasha Rose of Rose Ink Workshop, a design firm based in Miami whose goal is to “weave stories into spaces [that] make people smile”, the changes to the Madeline are evident as soon as you walk into the lobby. Explains Woody, “We’ve crafted an entrance that makes our visitors feel as comfortable as they would in their own living rooms.” To that end, the metal of the front desk contrasts with wooden skis dating from the 30s and 40s, creating a vibe that is at once rustic and contemporary. This is echoed in the great room’s furnishings and lighting, the couches and ottomans
Unique spaces. Below, billiards in the Great Room; bottom, a lightfilled, but cozy space off the main lobby; main photo, the communal fireplace in the Great Room. Photos by Nicole Franzen
decorated with beautiful fabrics and in a variety of inviting textures — the hand-hewn wooden tables and vases and the lamps and chandeliers that emit a relaxed glow. These are complemented by nature-based art: geometric paintings, stone bowls and planters that look as if they’ve been carved by the sea, the wooden recesses carved like a lattice of branches and the hanging garden of plants interspersed with pine-cone sculptures. The changes to the common spaces are just the beginning. There’s also a newly updated Timber Room, a vibrant indoor-outdoor après ski bar and lounge, with booths punctuated by mountain landscapes, an ornate oak bar inspired by folkloric alpine design and an outdoor space that leads into Reflection Plaza, one of the most picturesque settings in Telluride. There’s also the Recovery Ski Lounge, designed by Telluride Olympian Gus Kenworthy, which offers a range of advanced post-workout recoveries and includes a hydration station with charcoal-filtered water. Guests can even carry home a bit of the Madeline’s aesthetic in a gift shop that features the hotel’s signature art and decorations. In
keeping with the Telluride spirit, much of the work here is produced by local artists, including leather goods by Crossbow Leather’s Macy Pryor. One of the most exciting things about the transformation is that the overall experience at the hotel now mimics the welcoming vibe of the renovations. Guests are greeted with a complementary Telluride Brewing Co. microbrew or glass of Champagne upon arrival. The Timber Room features a long list of creative cocktails, many with nods to local flavors, including one called the Steaming TNT, a rocking combination of Telluride Distilling Co. whiskey, Montenegro, Steaming Bean Telluride coffee, shaken cream and fresh grated nutmeg. The bar is poised to become the most sought-after gathering place in Telluride, with staff sounding an alphorn each afternoon to herald the start to après and passing out glasses of bubbly. At every level, the hotel strives to make guests feel relaxed. Says Woody of the Madeline’s transformation: “In this panoramic alpine setting, we have created one-of-a-kind experiences that celebrate the best ski mountain in the U.S.”
LUXURY MOUNTAIN LIVING
Madeline Hotel & Residences’ transformation celebrates Telluride
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