AURORA, Colorado—Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is set to re-concept three of its existing restaurants, launch a new dining experience, remodel the Grand Lodge, and increase the amount of function space with a new event pavilion.
Gaylord Rockies has played host to both leisure travelers and meetings ranging in size from five to 10,000, weddings, and other family celebrations since its opening in December 2018. Focusing on investment in meeting spaces and food and beverage experiences, Gaylord Rockies is expanding its offerings.
Scheduled for completion in 2024, these enhancements are Phase Two of the current multi-year investment plan by ownership group Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., providing an environment for both group and leisure customers. The additional remodeling will complement the Phase One investment, which included a redesign of the outdoor lawn spaces and the addition of dining terraces for Old Hickory Steakhouse and Mountain Pass Sports Bar in April 2023.
Phase Two enhancements include the addition of new bar and restaurant concepts in the Grand Lodge. Opening in the spring of 2024 are Embers Lodge Bar and The Fortunate Prospector. Later in 2024, the two current restaurants (Monte Jade and Vista Montagne) will be re-concepted to Garden & Grain and Copper Table.
The new event pavilion, Mountain View Pavilion will cover 12,118 square feet of indoor event and pre-function space, more than 14,000 square feet of outdoor terraces and patios, as well as 15,000 square feet of turfed lawn areas. Interior plans include floor-to-ceiling windows, banquet space, a skylight, and an indoor fireplace. The Pavilion is set to open in 2024.
“You rarely see this amount of growth in a resort property,” said Suzy Hart, general manager. “We just completed a major exterior enhancement in April and now we’re ready to give guests the interior experience of their dreams.”
This investment in Gaylord Rockies is part of a long-term growth plan within the Gaylord Hotels brand, with ongoing investments in food and beverage, recreation, meeting space, and guestrooms in all properties.
