Top 10 Reasons To Stay At The Hotel Jerome In Fall

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ASPEN, CO (JUNE 5, 2001) - Long established as a winter playground for jet-setters, Aspen is fast-becoming a top year-round destination. The luxurious Hotel Jerome suggests that fall is the right time to enjoy Aspen, and visitors don't have to break the bank to do so. Here are 10 great reasons to escape to Aspen's legendary Hotel Jerome this fall:

1. $95 room rates. The hotel offers $95 room rates mid-week (Sunday through Wednesday) from September 2 through October 14, 2001, and October 15 to November 15, 2001, the $95 room rate is available all week.

2. Jerome's Garden Terrace. Guests can dine outside on the Garden Terrace, with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, while enjoying the renowned cuisine of Executive Chef Todd Slossberg, nominated as "The Best Chef in the Southwest" by the prestigious James Beard Foundation in 2000 and 2001.

3. Golf. Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the many excellent courses, not to mention the fact that golf balls travel 10 to 15 percent farther in the mountains than they do at sea level.

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4. Fly-fishing. Go Fish! The Hotel Jerome's Concierge can arrange fly-fishing excursions to the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, centers of the finest trout fishing in Western Colorado.

5. White-water rafting. This is the main sport during the summer and fall months in Aspen. The Colorado, Roaring Fork and Arkansas Rivers offer every level of rafting, from relaxing floats for novices to advanced adventures for adrenaline-seekers.

6. Tennis. Due to the mild fall climate, tennis players can enjoy two sets without breaking a sweat. The Hotel Jerome Concierge can reserve a court nearby at The Aspen Club & Spa, which counts Martina Navratilova among its members.

7. Nature trails and fall foliage. Nature lovers can hike or bike along hundreds of nearby scenic trails that meander along lakes and through Aspen tree groves, providing endless opportunities to discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the breathtaking colors of fall.

8. Horseback riding. Urban cowboys can explore the mountain trails on horseback.

9. Hot-air ballooning. Sunrise hot-air ballooning above dramatic mountain peaks provides breathtaking aerial views and a great way to greet the day.

10. Less crowds. Need we say more?

Just a few steps from the front doors of the Hotel Jerome are numerous galleries and cultural offerings, including: The Wheeler Opera House, Aspen's beautiful Victorian theater; the Aspen Art Museum, featuring exhibitions of fine arts, crafts and architecture; and the Aspen Historical Society, which offers guided walking tours of downtown Aspen and the historical West End residential area. The Hotel Jerome is also located in the heart of Aspen's famed shopping area where numerous boutiques and specialty shops offer hours of exploration and discovery.

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the legendary Hotel Jerome is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is renowned for its tradition of Aspen elegance and gracious hospitality.

Voted as one of "The 10 Best Ski Hotels" by Ski Magazine, the hotel offers 92 spacious rooms and suites. Special touches include private-label king beds with down comforters and feather pillows, fully stocked in-room minibars, oversized baths and terry cloth robes. Services and amenities include two restaurants - Jacob's Corner and the Century Room restaurant, presided over by Executive Chef Todd Slossberg, nominated by the James Beard Foundation in 2000 and 2001 as the "Best Chef in the Southwest," two bars - the world renowned, J-Bar and the distinctive Library Bar, a contemporary American art gallery, private fitness room, heated outdoor pool and two Jacuzzis.

The Hotel Jerome's $95 room rate is subject to availability. For reservations or additional information contact the Hotel Jerome toll free at (800) 331-7213 or call (970) 920-1000, fax at (970) 920-2050, email at hoteljerome@hjerome.com or visit the Jerome's web site at www.hoteljerome.com.