Element by Westin breaks ground in Basalt

Construction of the Element by Westin hotel in Basalt, Colo., kicked off recently with the opening day goal prior to Thanksgiving 2015.

Element Basalt, situated near Aspen and Snowmass Village, is owned by a joint venture between Denver-based Silverwest Hotel Partners and Mariner Real Estate Management. The newly constructed Element hotel will offer a new option for travelers with 113 rooms. It will join Element Denver Park Meadows as the brand’s second property in Colorado.

Twenty-five minutes to Aspen and Snowmass Village, Element Basalt is located within the new Willits Town Center, the only sustainable mixed-use community in the Roaring Fork Valley. Guests will be within walking distance of the community’s shops, restaurants, residences, offices and Whole Foods Market. Situated at the gateway of the White River National Forest, the hotel will offer easy access to the area’s outdoor recreation including numerous hiking and biking trails, fly-fishing in the waters of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers and a choice of premium golf courses.

“Element is an ideal fit for the Aspen area and will offer travelers smart, sustainable lodging in Basalt with close proximity to world-class ski resorts, outdoor recreation and more,” said Ed Mace, partner in Silverwest Hotel Partners, developer of the hotel. “At Element, guests enjoy a bright, energizing environment that’s conducive to both work and play, as well as innovative brand-led programming.”

Element Basalt will boast light-filled studios as well as one bedroom suites featuring modular furniture, swiveling flat-screen televisions, large desks with open shelving and custom-designed closets. Rooms will also offer fully equipped kitchens and the signature Heavenly Bed, and spa-inspired bathrooms will feature an invigorating rain shower and dual-flush toilet.

Other brand signatures will include a state-of-the-art, 24-hour fitness center, pool and outdoor hot tub, and 626 square-foot meeting room with modular furnishings, a flexible layout and state-of-the-art technology. Element also offers complimentary bikes to borrow,complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, the signature Rise breakfast, Relax evening reception, and salon bar carts stocked with premium wines and beers, soft drinks and snacks available after hours.

For more information, go to www.ElementHotels.com.