To receive a platinum rating, a property will have high-end appointments, fixtures, and furnishings in a unified décor. Amenities may include the latest electronics; private hot tub, sauna, or steam showers. The property interior should include a formal dining room, media rooms and additional services such as valet or concierge service, or fitness facilities.

Kitchens and bathrooms play a large part in the Platinum rating, with top-of-the-line appliances, dishes & glassware, and functionality. Square footage also contributes to the top score, with ample bedrooms and roomy bathrooms.

Only 10% of the properties we manage will achieve this top grade.

Why Go Platinum?

- If you would like to vacation in Telluride or Mountain Village surrounded by the finest furnishings and truly enjoy the best in luxury appointments, start by selecting the highest rated properties.
- For added luxuries of a private hot tub, or jetted tubs and steam showers, look first at the Platinum category, though these can also be found in many Gold-rated properties.
- Should you plan to eat in or entertain while on vacation, platinum property dining areas are usually inviting and spacious with top of the line appliances and a fully stocked kitchen to make the occasion memorable.

If you're looking for state of the art media systems, platinum properties usually offer the latest and most up to date offerings.

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GOLD Rating

What it means

Gold rated condos and homes are recently built, remodeled, or extensively redecorated, with tastefully chosen finishes and furnishings. Modern, upgraded kitchens and/or bathrooms and other things that make a place feel special (i.e. hardwood floors, artwork, wet bar, leather sofa, custom tile) have been included in the designs. New and ubiquitous electronics are often found in these properties.

"Nice", "sweet", and "mmm" are the words on your lips when entering a Gold rated property. You can tell the owners haven't forgotten the little extras that make a place deluxe. 12-15% of our properties fall in the Gold category.

Why Choose Gold?

- When you want lodging that has that little ‘extra' appeal, when you're looking to please, when you don't want to be disappointed, Gold is a good place to look.
- Spacious and complete, but not over-the-top, these condos and homes are beautiful to look at and comfortable to stay in.
- For the complex package of amenities - hot tub, TV with DVD player, fireplace, deck or balcony, views, jetted tub or steam shower, parking - the Gold will most likely have it all together in one place.
- Hotel: If you're looking for the nicest hotel room in the building, the Gold rating makes it easy to find at the Aspen Street Inn and the Mountainside Inn, where the ranking is only somewhat relative.

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SILVER Rating

What it means

The properties that receive the silver rating are relatively recently (in the past decade) updated either in part or in full. The décor holds true to a style or period, and furnishings are appropriate for the space. Every Silver-rated condo or home has some extra amenities, such as access to hot tubs, wireless, or a fireplace, as well as modern kitchen and bathroom. Some have new TVs, others have delightful kitsch. Almost all have their own washer/dryer.

In the Silver category, you can tell the places have been cared for. And it's the most broadly defined grouping, resulting in some Silvers with nearly-gold appeal, and others just passing the grade. About 50% of our properties maintain a Silver rating.

Why Choose Silver?

- With the Silver-rated properties, you get the best of both worlds - affordable and nice.
- If you don't want all the bells & whistles, but still would like the things that make life easier, look for the Silver places.
- Looking for a place to "come home to" after a day of hiking or skiing? Kick off your boots and get comfy in one of these condos.
- Bring the Whole Gang - there are so many "silver" rated places to choose from, we can find a bunch close together, in the same complex, even on the same walk-way.

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BRONZE Rating

What it means

The properties that have a Bronze rating are generally simply and basically furnished. The décor may be dated but functional. Appliances and electronics are operational; many have not been replaced for some years simply because they still work great. A few of the Bronze properties have extras such as private washer/dryer, fireplace, or access to community hot tub.

If the condo or room has not had a major make-over in ten years, or is partially updated (i.e. new bathrooms only), it will fall in the Bronze category. For lodging that is quite adequate for safe, warm, clean stays, without any pretense, this is the rating that fits. About 10% of our properties fall into this category.

Why choose Bronze?

- The best value in lodging in Telluride can be found among the Bronze-rated properties.
- When you'd rather save your dollars to spend on eating at one of the great local restaurants, taking in a show, or finding the live music, Bronze will do just fine.
- For those whose time on skis/snowboard or hiking the high-country or attending the festivals will consume the vast majority of waking hours, and a place to shower and sleep is all that is needed to complete the plan, look into Bronze properties first.
- Full kitchens and kitchenettes, and extra beds (bunks, sofa-sleepers, futons) add to the economy of staying in one of these properties.

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