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- Six Senses is Resort development in Telluride, Coloradois scheduled to open in 2028, according to a press release from IHG Hotels & Resorts.
- The 77-room resort will also feature 24 branded residences. When completed, the property will be IHG’s first luxury resort with residences in the Mountain West.
- IHG has been expanding the Six Senses brand, which it acquired in 2019, in recent years to broaden its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The resorts are expected to benefit from increasing interest in wellness and experiential travel.
Diving insight:
Six Senses Telluride is 387 miles from Denver International Airport, 68 miles from Montrose Airport and 7 miles from Telluride International Airport.
The project will receive LEED Silver certification, IHG said. Matthew Shear and David Jaskel of The Vault Home Collection will lead the development team.
Architects at Vault Design will use natural materials “with local and historical relevance” for the resort and ensure that the outdoor spaces meet the standards of Telluride Mountain Village. Rose Ink Workshop will design the interiors in warm, light tones.
According to IHG, guests and residents at the resort have access to ski concierge services that ensure they are “first on the slopes without having to lift skis or strap on boots.” During snow-free months, an on-site Experiences team helps guests organize hikes, bike tours, fishing trips, rafting and destination dining.
The resort will feature a specialty restaurant, omakase restaurant, event venue with rooftop pool and speakeasy bar. Additionally, the retail and market hall and conference room will remain open to the surrounding community.
The property will include the wellness resort chain’s signature Six Senses Spa, catering to increasing traveler demand. Desire for wellness-oriented hotel facilities. Outdoor activities are Part of this trend.
IHG’s Luxury and lifestyle portfolio is growing “particularly rapidly,” according to an earnings report earlier this year. As part of this, IHG is expanding its Six Senses brand in the USA with resorts Opening planned in South Carolina And Napa, Californiain 2026.
Meanwhile, hotel companies increasing use of branded residences to attract more customers and build brand loyalty, says CBRE. Marriott International in particular is Promoting the expansion of branded residences.
Experts have told Hotel Dive that hotel companies are expecting the growth of the lifestyle segment by Resources in saturated space.
