Capella Hotels and Resorts Debuts in Ixtapa and Telluride

Published: March 5, 2009 / LuxuryTravelMagazine.com

In an economic climate that is causing other hospitality companies to pull back, Capella Hotels and Resorts is forging ahead, having opened in Ixtapa, Mexico, in December 2008 and slating four openings for 2009. The new launches include the luxury brand's first hotel in the U.S. - Capella Telluride, which opened on February 12th in Telluride, Colorado; the brand’s first hotel in Asia, Capella Singapore, opening March 30th on Sentosa Island; and two new resorts in Mexico, Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas and Capella Bahia Maroma, in the Riviera Maya, opening in summer and fall of 2009, respectively. The openings offer good news for travelers, as introductory rates at each of these new hotels offer the opportunity for guests to affordably experience Capella's unprecedented level of personalized service in some of the world’s most compelling destinations.

"Despite the downturn, we are in this business for the long term, and we see this time as an opportunity to introduce ourselves to guests who we will serve for many years to come," said Capella Hotels and Resorts President and CEO, Horst Schulze. Having earned his reputation leading The Ritz-Carlton® hotel group to prominence, Schulze commented: "We've committed ourselves to raising the bar in luxury hospitality, and if we’re going to do that, we have to be prepared to lead even during uncertain times. We're delighted to be launching these fine hotels and resorts, each of which is contributing to the economies of their respective regions."

The new properties join the company's first hotel launched in June 2007, Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel in Velden, Austria. Early in 2008, Capella opened Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel, in Dusseldorf, Germany. The hotels have earned rave reviews from guests, journalists and rating organizations alike.

Capella Ixtapa
In December of 2008, Capella opened Capella Ixtapa in Mexico, catering to the world's most discerning travelers from a secluded cliffside setting along rugged Don Juan Beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Capella Ixtapa features just 59 expansive guest rooms each with its own private plunge pool and terrace, world-class dining in four distinct environments, a pampering spa, fitness center, fresh and saltwater pools, and private beach access. It is the only luxury resort in proximity to Ixtapa's two championship golf courses and 600-slip marina. Early reviews of the unforgettable resort include one from a Huffington Post reporter "lulled off to the best sleep I've experienced in a long time. And that's what vacation is all about." Introductory rates for Capella Ixtapa start at US$350 and are valid through December 17, 2009 (subject to availability).

Capella Telluride
Guests and residents of Capella Telluride enjoy an unparalleled on-mountain experience. Perched high above the town of Telluride in exclusive Mountain Village, the new resort features 100 hotel ski-in/ski-out guest rooms and 48 fully-owned condominium suites. Its world-class indoor amenities include the exclusive Capella Living Room, an exceptional Alpine spa, a swimming pool with expansive mountain and valley views, fitness center, Nordic Lounge with ski valet, signature dining, a kids club and, in winter, an outdoor ice skating rink. Introductory rates for Capella Telluride are US $295 per room, per night through the winter ski season and $195 through the end of summer (subject to availability).

Capella Singapore
Set within 30 acres of lush rainforest on Singapore’s beautiful Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore combines the best of old and new Singapore in a secluded setting that belies the 111-room hotel’s easy access to Singapore’s central business district. This engaging duality is echoed in the hotel’s design, with its beautifully restored colonial building forming a centerpiece to modern architectural elements and sculpture gardens rich with contemporary art. An introductory rate of SGD 550 will be complemented by a special offer that extends a third night free to travelers who pay for two nights. The offer is valid through May 31, 2009 (subject to availability).

Capella Pedregal
Capturing the prized cliffside setting at the very point at which the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, Capella Pedregal will set itself apart from other Cabo San Lucas offerings through such “firsts and foremosts” as the first Mexican spa – Auriga – designed in cooperation with leading spa design and program consultant Sylvia Sepielli, and the world’s only fractional yacht ownership program. It is also the only luxury hotel and residence resort to offer immediate proximity to the world-class Cabo Marina. The beachfront resort’s 66 guest accommodations, complemented by a selection of shared and full-ownership villas, will seem worlds apart from the lively appeals of downtown Cabo yet just minutes away via a 1,000-foot private tunnel carved through the mountainside. Capella Pedregal’s introductory rates will start at US $350, and are valid until December 19, 2009 (subject to availability).

Capella Bahia Maroma
With a stunningly beautiful landscape leading to a one-mile-long, pristine Caribbean beach, Capella Bahia Maroma is destined to become one of the world’s most coveted beach resort and residential experiences. The property is opposite the world’s second largest coral reef – the Great Maya Reef – and near the renowned diving and snorkeling of Cozumel, and important Mayan archaeological sites. The resort will feature an 89 all-villa Capella Hotel opening directly onto the Caribbean; 130 private residences; a private, world-class Rees Jones golf course; a signature Auriga spa; a magnificent beach club and flavorful gourmet dining. Introductory rates for Capella Bahia Maroma will be set closer to the resort's November opening.

Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today's top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world's great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella, led by founder Horst Schulze, is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella is opening world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Dunboy Castle (Castletownbere, Ireland); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Telluride (Telluride, Colorado); and Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com

To book a stay at any Capella Hotels and Resorts property in 2009, or for more information, call 877-247-6688 or visit www.capellahotels.com.