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Since the days when mining_prospectors flocked to the San Juan Mountains, the New Sheridan Hotel has_been synonymous with hospitality, charm and good times in Telluride, Colo._Originally built in 1895, the 26-room property enters a new chapter on Dec._20 as it debuts the result of an extensive, eight-month renovation. The_transformation brings a new level of luxury to the New Sheridan while_retaining the landmark building’s beloved, distinctive character.

World-renowned designer Nina Campbell - whose portfolio also includes design_for Grand Central Station’s Campbell Apartment Bar, Paris’ Hotel Park Victor_Hugo and Hotel de Vigny, and the homes of celebrities such as Rod Stewart -_created an individual look for each guest room and suite. Paying homage to_Telluride’s mining heritage, she incorporated rich, metallic materials and_selected colors, fabrics and textures to create an atmosphere of warmth,_comfort and pampering.

“Through this process we elicited the best of the hotel’s innate charm with_modern design elements that fit with the town, its history and its allure as a_ski destination,” said Campbell. “We created something new inside this gem of_a building while retaining the appeal that it had before.”

New, indulgent touches include 100 percent Egyptian cotton sheets and_towels, heated bathroom floors, walk-in closets, iPod docking stations, LCD_flat screen televisions and plush robes. Located just two blocks from the ski_lift, the New Sheridan’s two new roof-top hot tubs provide an après ski_sanctuary with views of the 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains. Additionally the_hotel offers secured ski storage with boot warmers and a long list of_amenities designed to make guests feel pampered.
The renovations eliminated the shared bathrooms that were added to several_floors three decades ago, returning private bathrooms to all guest rooms._Extensive soundproofing, including triple-paned windows, ensures that guests_can receive a good night’s sleep no matter how rowdy the crowd in the New_Sheridan bar.

When entering the hotel lobby, visitors will be greeted by the gallery of Roger_Mason - a painter whose enduring affinity for Telluride led him to become a_seasonal artist-in-residence at the New Sheridan. The lobby also received a_main street-style café called the Parlor. A welcome addition for those in need_of a morning jump-start, the Parlor will serve gourmet coffee, espresso_specialty drinks and pastries in the morning, casual lunch options in the_afternoon, and wine and cocktails in the evening.

On the ground level of the hotel, the newly expanded Chop House restaurant_received more window seating looking out to Telluride’s main street. Chef_Erich Owen created a classic menu that lives up to the restaurant’s name_with favorites such as bison rib eye, prime filet mignon, New Zealand elk short_loin and New York strip, as well as new additions such as quail with blue_cheese, Tasmanian wild salmon, and braised short rib pot au feu. With_expanded temperature-controlled wine storage, Chop House manager and_certified executive wine sommelier, Cory Widau, added several pages to the_restaurant’s Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning list that now_features over 200 by the bottle selections. And with a new, 16-bottle_nitrogen wine bar system, the Chop House is offering 30 wines by the glass.

Rated as one of the 10 hottest après ski bars in the world by Forbes Traveler,_the historic New Sheridan Bar is often considered the social center of_Telluride. Founded with the original brick hotel, the bar is one of the oldest in_the west featuring a hand-carved wood bar, original lead glass divider panels,_mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures._The bar remains unchanged outside of the restoration of a balcony that once_served as a small band stage during the early days. In the new edition,_guests can relax with a cocktail on the balcony’s plush couches and watch_the scene below.

Prior to initiating the $7 million renovation, hotel management consulted_historic architecture experts and worked with the Telluride Historic and_Architectural Review Commission to finalize plans. Among the most historic_buildings in Telluride, which is itself a national historic landmark district, the_New Sheridan has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the property’s_historic integrity, architecture and ambience. The hotel is a member of the_National Trust for Historic Hotels of America. The original Sheridan Hotel was_constructed in 1891 to provide boarding for the growing mining town of_Telluride. Destroyed by fire in 1894, the New Sheridan was built, this time in_brick, in 1895.

“The New Sheridan has served as a stage for the comings and goings of_Telluride for 117 years. It allows guests to feel a true sense of place which_couldn’t be replicated anywhere else in the world,” said General Manager_Raymond Farnsworth. “The renovation was a labor of love and we re-open_with a sense of pride for bringing new elegance to a beloved Telluride_landmark.”

For reservations and information, please contact the hotel at 1-800-200-_1891 or 970-728-4351, or visit www.newsheridan.com. Deluxe rooms start at_$229, and suites start at $269. Ski and specialty packages are available.