The Gant Opened as Aspen's First Condominium Property in 1973

A Front Desk, Concierge Services and Housekeeping Were Monumental Additions

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. October 14, 2008

ASPEN, CO, July 18, 2008. Like so many thirty-five-year-olds celebrating birthdays this year, The Gant has come of age. Hitting its stride at 35, the property is looking forward to the future with a contemporary and timeless new look. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, The Gant was Aspen's first condominium property to provide upscale hotel amenities and services when it first opened in 1973. Today, the property continues to set the pace and was recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler, as one of North America's Top 50 ski hotels in 2007.

"The Gant's debut including a front desk, concierge services, housekeeping and other resort-style amenities common today, was a monumental change in the industry in 1973," said Donnie Lee, general manager at The Gant. "Our commitment to guest satisfaction and exceeding expectations continues to guide our services and was the catalyst behind the extensive renovation we recently completed. Conde Nast's recognition last year demonstrates that after 35 years in a highly competitive industry, in one of the world's best vacation locations, we take nothing for granted and work as diligently today as when we opened more than three decades ago."

The Gant's 35th anniversary celebration was kicked off by the recently completed seven-million-dollar, three-year renovation that focused on enhancing the property's exterior grounds and communal interior areas. This extraordinary resort now enjoys an impressive main entryway, state-of-the-art radiant heated driveway, new outdoor lounging areas, refurbished meeting facility and lobby. In addition to these exterior beautification efforts, nearly all 140 privately-owned condominiums, ranging from one to four bedrooms, have undergone varying degrees of upgrades ranging from new furnishings and d'ecor to state of the art electronic and entertainment systems and appliances to accommodate The Gant's new standard, deluxe and premier rating system. These recent upgrades, along with an award winning landscape, showcase The Gant's continued commitment to offer the best in spacious, beautifully furnished and contemporary condominium lodging.

Then & Now

When The Gant opened its doors 35 years ago, a gallon of gas at the pumps was nearly $0.39 and the average cost of a new house around the country was $32,500.00. Big hair, platform shoes and halter dresses were in style. Time changes life and history is continuously being written. As a long-standing fixture in Aspen's skyline, The Gant has experienced and witnessed varying shades of change in this upscale mountain town. Following is a glimpse back to 1973 with notable points of reference.

Average cost of a hotel room: $5.00/night (dorm style) - $300/night (5-bedroom home)

Daily adult ski lift ticket cost: $9.00

Meal of champions cost less than $2.00 (Olympia six-pack of beer - $.85; steaks - $0.97/lb.)

Aspen had seven round trip flights from Aspen to Denver for: $25.00 one-way, $15.74 standby, $12.50 child

Condominiums at The Gant sold between $36,000 - $94,000

Diana Ross and Marlyn Brando were hot celebrities who visited Aspen in 1973.