The beds are ready to be turned down, wines are waiting to be uncorked, lights are dimmed in the Spa, and tables are set in the ballroom – it’s opening day at Four Seasons Hotel Denver, where 250 staff are ready to welcome guests to stay, dine, spa and gather.

“Excitement has been building as we made final preparations to welcome our first guests to Four Seasons Hotel Denver,” says Thierry Kennel, general manager of the 239-room Hotel. “And there’s more to come – on November 6, we’ll host a Grand Opening Party featuring Colorado’s own OneRepublic. This star-studded event is sure to be one of the highlights of the city’s social season.”

The Grand Opening Party on Saturday, November 6 follows the Hotel’s official opening on October 19. Taking place on several floors of the Hotel, the gala is a ticketed affair to benefit four longstanding Denver organisations: The Denver Center for Performing Arts, The Denver Zoo, The Kempe Foundation, and The University of Colorado Hospital Foundation benefitting the University of Colorado Cancer Center. OneRepublic will headline the party, and numerous other entertainers will perform, including a variety of musical acts, performance artists and much more. The Hotel will be open exclusively to party guests and will offer an open bar and innovative cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Simon Purvis. Tickets are USD 325.00 per person or USD 200.00 for young professionals ages 21–35. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.fourseasonsgrandopening.com.

Special Introductory Offer and More

Four Seasons Hotel Denver invites visitors and local Denverites alike to experience all the city has to offer first-hand with a special Introductory Offer. With room rates as low as USD 180.00 per night through January 31, 2011, it’s a great opportunity to explore the new Hotel. Indulge in a spa treatment, share cocktails at EDGE Bar, check out the possibilities for social and business functions, sleep in a signature Four Seasons bed, and meet the staff, who is ready to make every visit – whether for business or pleasure – a memorable one.

Additional packages include Second Night and Companion on Us, which invites two guests to enjoy two nights for the price of one, with a complimentary spa treatment and meal for the second guest; Eat Shop and Spa, with gift cards for local shops, a complimentary spa treatment and a meal at EDGE Restaurant; and Experience More, which includes a USD 25.00 hotel credit.

Four Seasons Hotel Denver: Highlights

EDGE Restaurant and Bar – The reservations book is already filling up as locals anticipate the opening of the city’s newest see-and-be-seen hotspot for dinners with friends, post-theatre drinks, lunches, power breakfasts and weekend brunches. The restaurant will feature a seasonal menu, plus an extensive wines-by-the-glass selection in a urban streetfront setting.

The Spa, Fitness Center and Rooftop Pool – Spa-goers can look forward to a full range of treatments inspired by local ingredients and traditions, and in the warmer months, the fully landscaped pool deck will be an oasis floating above the busy streets below.  Fitness enthusiasts will be inspired by the serene setting of the Fitness Centre.

Event Spaces – Conveniently located on the second floor with easy access from the Hotel’s lobby, a series of ballrooms and smaller meeting rooms can be configured for gatherings ranging from weddings and charity galas to conferences and private business meetings.

Art at Four Seasons – Showcasing nearly 1,200 works by local artists against a palette of sleek polished wood and stone, the public spaces of the Hotel act as an art gallery that will expose visitors to the contemporary Colorado art scene, and induce pride in locals as they recognise – or discover – their favourites.

From City to Mountains:  Four Seasons in Colorado

Ideally located at Arapahoe and 14th Streets in the heart of Denver’s theatre and business districts, Four Seasons Hotel Denver will also be the perfect stopover on the way to Four Seasons Resort Vail , opening in December 2010.