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Angel Diva
Never paid much attention to lodging at Sun Valley before, so missed all the news articles when the Sun Valley Lodge closed in 2014 for a major renovation. The SV Lodge is the original lodge that opened in 1936. The bottom line is that the Lodge re-opened on June 15, 2015. Definitely going to be one of the most upscale ski hotels going forward.
Sneak peak day before re-opening - story with video and pics by local TV station
FAQ about renovation on Sun Valley website
Sounds like Mrs. Holden was very involved with the design for the renovation. The exterior look was maintained. The interior was gutted and re-built with an eye to maintaining the feel of the original but with all new plumbing, electrical, use of space, new windows, etc. Instead of the original 148 rooms, there are now only 94 luxury rooms, with increased prices. A 20,000 sq ft spa was added.
Not only will the renovated Lodge be open during the 2015-16 season, that will be the first season that SV is included in the MCP. Apparently United added more direct flights in recent years to the local airport from Denver and San Francisco. Be interesting to see if that means more folks on the slopes.
Sneak peak day before re-opening - story with video and pics by local TV station
FAQ about renovation on Sun Valley website
Sounds like Mrs. Holden was very involved with the design for the renovation. The exterior look was maintained. The interior was gutted and re-built with an eye to maintaining the feel of the original but with all new plumbing, electrical, use of space, new windows, etc. Instead of the original 148 rooms, there are now only 94 luxury rooms, with increased prices. A 20,000 sq ft spa was added.
Not only will the renovated Lodge be open during the 2015-16 season, that will be the first season that SV is included in the MCP. Apparently United added more direct flights in recent years to the local airport from Denver and San Francisco. Be interesting to see if that means more folks on the slopes.