Hotel Colorado to Host the Devereux Polo Cup
Bringing back a popular attraction to the Western Slope
August 18th and 19th

Glenwood Springs, CO – The historic Hotel Colorado is pleased to once again host the annual Devereux Polo Cup on August 18th and 19th, 2007. The weekend events are FREE and open to the public.   All media is invited to attend.   The Hotel will be offering an $89.00/night Polo Package, call 1-800-544-3998 ext. 109 or 970-945-6511 ext. 109 to make your reservation.

            Kicking off Saturday, August 18^th starting at 6:30 p.m. the Hotel Colorado will host a “Meet the Players” event. The reception will include hors d’oeuvres, live music by Jon Chandler & The Wichitones, and the presentation of the Devereux Cup to the Hotel for its custodianship. The Cup is named after Walter Devereux, the founder of Hotel Colorado and the main reason Polo found its way to the Grand Valley in the 1900’s.

Sunday, August 19^th the weekend festivities begin at 11:00 am with polo at the home of the Roaring Fork Polo Club (2000 Baldy Creek Road in New Castle, CO).   The consolation match, final Consolations, and finals will be played. Trophy presentation will follow at the Club to the winners of the tournament, who will also have their names inscribed on the Devereux Cup. The Cup will be on display at the Hotel Colorado.

Polo arrived in Glenwood Springs in the 1890’s when Walter Devereux and Hervey Lyle, both championship players, formed the Glenwood Polo and Racing Association.  Upon completion of the Hotel Colorado in 1893, the Hotel built its own polo grounds for the use of the guests.  According to Hotel Colorado, Fountains of Enchantment, “The Hotel constructed Glenwood’s polo grounds and race course to the “south of town” and quickly gained a fine national reputation by hosting teams that had attained a world class standing.” The Glenwood Springs team was World Champion in 1903, 1904 and 1912.

About the Hotel Colorado
Hotel Colorado is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, just off I-70, and a short drive from some of Colorado’s favorite destinations: Aspen (45 miles), Vail (65 miles), and Grand Junction (90 miles). The hotel has been a western landmark and destination for over 100 years, and recently underwent a multi-million dollar makeover of guestrooms, public areas and hallways, ballrooms, and the West Tower Bell Suite (dedicated as the Molly Brown Suite in 2003). Providence Hospitality Partners, LLC (Denver, Colo.) has managed the Hotel Colorado for several years and was instrumental in planning and completing the recently completed showcase restoration projects.