In state: the St. Regis; Luxury inside and out.

• Author: Smith, Kathy
• Position: St. Regis Resort - Brief article

ASPEN--The St. Regis Resort, formerly the Ritz Carlton, is now a jewel of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

Following a $37 million renovation in 2005, the Aspen resort features a state-of-the-art spa, luxurious accommodations and dining--luxuries becoming the St. Regis chain, which has locations in San Francisco, Rome, Beijing and Bora Bora.

The St. Regis is not Colorado's top location for bargain hunting vacationers or frugal executives--rates range from $385 to $5,000 a night. And the luxury extends to equipment to serve the busiest, laid-back executive. "The rooms have high-tech entertainment centers, like flat screen televisions and communication technology," said Alex de L'arbre, public relations coordinator for the resort.

Fractional ownership, much like time sharing, is available through memberships in the St. Regis Residence club that has 25 two- and three-bed-room, condo-style residences in the east wing of the resort. The club is limited to 275 members who purchase four-week shares with prices that range from...