GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (July 1, 2025) — Hotel Colorado has been named the Association Partner of the Year for 2025 by the Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE). This was the second year in a row that Hotel Colorado was nominated for this award.
“CSAE is very proud to announce Hotel Colorado as the 2025 Business Partner of the Year, an exceptional business whose unwavering support and commitment have significantly contributed to the success and growth of the association industry. This esteemed recognition honors Hotel Colorado for demonstrating outstanding dedication, innovation, and collaboration in advancing the mission and objectives of the association industry and CSAE,” Su Hawk, CSAE Executive Director, said. She added, “Hotel Colorado is the first-ever hotel Business Partner of the Year in CSAE’s history, and also hosted our state-wide Annual Conference in 2023.”
Hotel Colorado General Manager Larry MacDonald, who was a panelist at this year’s conference, said, “I and my staff are very proud to be recognized by CSAE and the board of directors, being nominated two years in a row is flattering and to win it this year was a proud moment for our owners and management team of the Hotel Colorado.”
This historic hotel features six spacious, well-appointed private meeting rooms for five to 250 people, with a total of 10,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space for larger meetings and breakout sessions. An onsite certified event planner provides comprehensive guidance to make sure budgets are met and events go smoothly.
Hotel Colorado is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a member of Historic Hotels of America and has recently completed a $10 million comprehensive banquet and meeting space and guest room renovation.
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Photograph Courtesy of Christie’s Photographic Solutions and CSAE
About Hotel Colorado
Located at 526 Pine Street in historic Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Hotel Colorado first opened its doors in 1893. The hotel has been used as a temporary White House, as a place of healing for the U.S. Navy during World War II, and a community focal point from its inception. Today, Hotel Colorado is a beautiful step back in time, inviting guests to enjoy the cool mountain air, exceptional service and legendary hospitality in a recently renovated property that has restored the “Grand Dame of the Rockies” to its former glory. Hotel Colorado is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a member of Historic Hotels of America and has just completed an $8 million comprehensive guest room renovation.
About Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE)
Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE) empowers association professionals to thrive by connecting them to a dynamic community of peers, content, insights, and strategic partnerships driving innovation, leadership growth, and organizational success. CSAE also leads the industry in Colorado through advocacy, including recent efforts to expand the use of 529 funds for certifications and credentials. CSAE has more than 400 members representing nearly 300 association and industry organizations.
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