As Southern
Californian’s know, Mammoth Mountain is one of the top ski
destinations in the country, and for the last few years, the town
of Mammoth Lakes, Calif., has been undergoing a growth spurt as the
popularity of Mammoth spreads nationwide.
The rebirth of the former gold-rush mining town began in 2003
with the opening of The Village. This new shopping and dining
enclave also offers client direct access to Mammoth Mountain’s
Canyon Lodge as well as an upscale three upscale condo lodges -
Grand Sierra Lodge, White Mountain Lodge and Lincoln House – which
can all be booked through Mammoth’s central reservations.
Incorporated into the three lodges are various amenities which
include five hot tubs, ski storage, underground parking, a fitness
center, media room, arcade, concierge, in-house ski and snowboard
rental and more. At The Village, clients will find all the
amenities as a hotel with the benefit of having the choice of one-,
two- and three-bedroom condos complete with kitchens and living
areas.
www.mammothmountain.com
New this year, Starwood Hotels and Resorts opened the Westin
Monache. Located across the road from The Village, this is the
first full-service, luxury hotel to open in the area. The
230-suites are decked out with Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed,
fitness rooms, 32-inch LCD TV, custom fireplaces and kitchens,
wireless Internet and more. The hotel offers a full-service
concierge, valet parking, ski valet, on-site rentals, Westin Kids
Club heated pool and hot tubs, as well as business services and
underground parking. The property also has over 2,000 square feet
of meeting space and high-tech audio-visual equipment. And, since
it is located just steps from The Village, clients can take
advantage of fine dining and direct access to Mammoth Mountain,
without having to drive.
www.westin.com
Clients who want to stay close to the slopes can opt for the
recently renovated Mammoth Mountain Inn. Located next to the Main
Lodge, the hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain,
24-hour reception, indoor spas, outdoor pool, meeting and banquet
facilities and more. Clients have their choice of a suite units or
condo units with a kitchen and dining area. Rooms are equipped with
refrigerators, TV/DVD, telephone and high-speed Internet
access.
www.mammothmountain.com
As Mammoth Lakes enjoys another boom in development, expect this
small mining town to keep on growing up and enticing clients with
year-round entertainment.
