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Meet Hotel Colorado’s New Certified Wedding Planner
If inspiring mountain views, beautifully renovated banquet and guest rooms, indoor and outdoor options for ceremonies and delectable cuisine weren’t enough reasons to plan a wedding at Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, the “Grand Dame of the Rockies” has added an onsite certified wedding planner to its events team.
Hotel Colorado Named a 2023 Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalist in Three Categories
The Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate the finest historic hotels and hoteliers from across the United States of America. in 2023, Hotel Colorado was a nominee finalist for Best Social Media of a Historic Hotel, Sustainability Champion and Best Historic Hotel (76 – 200 Guestrooms).
2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) - Marjorie Bennett
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2023 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House: Marjorie Bennett, Shuttle Driver and Banquets Employee.
2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) - Dieter Rittner
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2023 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: Dieter Rittner, Banquet Prep Cook.
Douglas Metzger Joins Hotel Colorado Restaurant and Bar as Executive Chef
Metzger, an award-winning industry veteran with more than 34 years’ food and beverage experience, joins the executive team at Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Jim Gilbert Joins Hotel Colorado as Director of Finance
With hospitality industry experience that started in 1992, Gilbert brings a wealth of financial and hotel management to Glenwood Springs’ “Grand Dame of the Rockies.”
Taylor Thulson promoted to Marketing Director at Hotel Colorado
Thulson, a fifth generation Glenwood Springs local, has risen from Sales Coordinator to Director of Marketing since joining Hotel Colorado in 2018.
Kaylyn Radden Joins Hotel Colorado as Assistant General Manager
Radden brings more than 10 years of hospitality management experience to the role, including a three-year stint at Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This “Grand Dame of the Rockies” property is nearing completion of a comprehensive $8 million guest room renovation.
1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) - Ruben Contreras
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2023 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: Ruben Contreras, AM Line Cook.
1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) - Marian Cole
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2023 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House: Marian Cole, Legends Barista.
Larry MacDonald Returns as Hotel Colorado General Manager
MacDonald, an industry veteran—including six years as general manager at Hotel Colorado—returns to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to lead the team once again.
4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) - Adolfo Ruiz
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: Adolfo Ruiz, Maintenance Engineer.
4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) - Alta Biggs
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 4th Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House: Alta Biggs, Food and Beverage Supervisor.
3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) - John Holder
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: John Holder, Maintenance Engineer.
3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) - Sara Scott
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House, Sara Scott, Bartender.
2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) – Elizabeth Angel Sanchez
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: Elizabeth Angel Sanchez, Housekeeping Supervisor.
2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) – Ashley Efraim
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 2nd Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House: Ashley Efraim, Bartender.
Chris Henke joins Hotel Colorado as Director of Sales
An eight-year veteran of hospitality sales at historic mountain properties, Henke leads sales efforts at Hotel Colorado, the “Grande Dame” of Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Front of House) – Jessie Roy
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 2022 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Front of House: Jessie Roy, Restaurant Server
1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter (Back of House) – Greg Avila
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our 1st Quarter Employee of the Quarter for Back of House: Greg Avila, Lead Cook
December 2021 Employee of the Month - Carmon Zuniga
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our December, 2021 Employee of the Month: Carmon Zuniga, Banquet Captain
October 2021 Employee of the Month - Krystal Manibusan
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our October, 2021 Employee of the Month: Krystal Manibusan, Accounting Clerk
September 2021 Employee of the Month - Chris Andresen
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our July, 2021 Employee of the Month: Chris Andresen, Maintenance
July 2021 Employee of the Month - Sarah Campanini
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our July, 2021 Employee of the Month: Sarah Campanini, Restaurant Server
June 2021 Employee of the Month - Maria Bedolla
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our June, 2021 Employee of the Month: Maria Bedolla, Dishwasher
May 2021 Employee of the Month - Luka Urosevic
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our May, 2021 Employee of the Month: Luka Urosevic, Restaurant Server
April 2021 Employee of the Month - Enedina Noyola Renteria
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our April, 2021 Employee of the Month: Enedina Noyola Renteria, Housekeeping Room Attendant
March 2021 Employee of the Month - Ivy Durand
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our March, 2021 Employee of the Month: Ivy Durand, Night Auditor & Front Desk Agent
February 2021 Employee of the Month - Wilfredo Salamanca
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our February, 2021 Employee of the Month: Wilfredo Salamanca, Lead AM Cook
January 2021 Employee of the Month - Tim Parks
Hotel Colorado is proud to present our January, 2021 Employee of the Month: Tim Parks, Maintenance Supervisor