Mountain Mayhem: A grand opening

Glenwood Springs Hotel Maxwell Anderson hosted an opening reception on Tuesday, April 30, welcoming friends, neighbors, colleagues, business partners, and staff to tour the renovated space and see the nearly-final product. Originally opened in 1915 across from the train station on 7th Street on the southern bank of the Colorado River, the iconic landmark has had five names throughout its history, most recently being Hotel Denver. When owner Tony Sherman purchased the building and began re-imagining its interiors, operations, branding, and overall layout, he brought in various partners to develop the new iteration as Maxwell Anderson. 

Comprising 90 rooms and suites, a lofty atrium lobby, and several businesses including Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, Wild Coffee, and Mona Lisa Unique Boutique, the property comprises seven different buildings. 

For the grand opening, Sherman and his wife, Rachel, were joined by General Manager Roger Smith, Area Sales Director Amanda Drontle, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Lauri Wallin, and other members of the team to welcome guests and lead property tours. 

Original, historical details are present throughout the space from the Hotel Denver sign, now displayed in the lobby, placed above a gold phone booth that has been on-site for years. Each floor also features rectangular plaques on the hallway walls with buttons that used to light up, indicating (snail) mail had arrived at the front desk for guests — a nod to the past as the hotel enters a new future.