Vermont and West Virginia Delegates to Feel Right at Home at The Magnolia Hotel During the Convention

Guests to Cast their “Vote” And Enter Prize Drawing for Amazing Vacation

Contact:

Dana Berry, Corporate Director of Public Relations

Magnolia Hotels Corporate Office

Phone: 303-607-0124 e-mail: dberry@magnoliahotels.com

The Magnolia Hotel Denver is ready to welcome delegates staying at The Magnolia from Vermont and West Virginia for the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 25-28, 2008. In honor of these special guests, The Magnolia Hotel staff has excitedly made several changes to make attendees feel right at home.

The Magnolia Hotel’s staff is trading in their typical uniforms for a patriotic look during Convention week. Staff will wear T-shirts with a red, white and blue “Vote Magnolia Hotels” message, and guests will be invited to fill out a “ballot” with their name and e-mail. Ballots can be submitted at the ballot boxes at the front desk and Harry’s Bar. One prize winner will be drawn to receive a grand prize five-day vacation to a Club Med resort, airfare included. The winner will be drawn on election night, Nov. 4, 2008.

In addition to the “Vote Magnolia Hotels” prize drawing, the following other activities will be offered during DNC week.

Throughout the entire Convention, Aug. 24-28:

Harry’s Bar on the lobby level will be re-named “The Mountaineer” for the week. The Mountaineer is the much-loved mascot of West Virginia University. Signs on the doors of Harry’s will say “Mountaineers enter here” while other signs will pay homage to the Catamout, the mascot of the University of Vermont. “The Mountaineer” will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. all week long. Additionally, from Monday through Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., anyone who works downtown (non-Convention attendees) and has continued to work downtown throughout the Convention will receive $1 domestic draft beers. All you need to do is present a business card with a downtown address to the bartender. Other weekly drink specials include $4 Grey Goose drinks and $4 Bloody Mary’s, available all day from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Special drinks in honor of West Virginia and Vermont will be offered at “The Mountaineer,” including:

    * The “Spruce Knob”: Named for this the highest point in West Virginia, this drink celebrates their mountain heritage, with Kahlua, Coca-Cola and vodka. 
    * The “Miner’s Delight” celebrates West Virginia’s rich mining heritage, with a Pabst Blue Ribbon and a shot of Wild Turkey.
    * The “Kanawha,” a twist on the Long Island Iced Tea, is named after West Virginia’s scenic and wild river.
    * The “Blue Snow” is a Blue Curacao vodka martini, named after the cold ice-like snow on the slopes of Stowe, Mad River and other famous Vermont ski resorts.
    * The “Autumn Leaf” is a colorful mixed drink with whiskey, vermouth, bitters and grenadine that pays homage to the spectacular New England autumn colors.
    * The “Champlain” is a Champagne cocktail, created to recognize the beautiful Lake Champlain along Vermont’s Western boarder.

Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24- During peak check-in days, beginning at noon, Champagne will be served to guests upon arrival in the lobby, and Magnolia staff will be decked out in custom Magnolia pajamas.

Monday, Aug. 25- Opening Day- Celebrate the first day of Convention by heading down to “The Mountaineer” to grab a drink after the Convention meetings and before the evening’s festivities.

Tuesday, Aug. 26-. Yellow Golden Delicious apples, the state fruit of West Virginia, will be available at the Front Desk to grab-and-go. The Golden Delicious apples were first discovered in West Virginia and have been grown in the state since 1912. Also, at Harry’s, “Appletini” cocktails will be on special for $5 each and the “West Virginian Apple Shot” also will be $5.

Wednesday, Aug. 27- Ice Cream Social, 8-10 p.m.: In honor of Vermont’s best ice cream (and what some may argue is our nation’s best ice cream), The Magnolia will host a complimentary Ice Cream Social featuring Waterbury, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. All guests staying at The Magnolia are invited to attend the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social, where a special sundae bar will be set up in the Magnolia Club. DNC-specific ice cream flavors, including “Cherries for Change,” and “Yes Pecan,” will be served.

Thursday, Aug. 28- Magnolia- For the final day of the Convention, “The Mountaineer” will be decorated in celebratory patriotic colors with red, white and blue décor. Before or after the big speech, come by “The Mountaineer” to partake in the celebration!

Friday, Aug. 29- The majority of guests check out of The Magnolia. Each guest will receive an “I Survived Denver ‘08” Magnolia Hotels button. “The Mountaineer” transforms back into Harry’s.

The 246-room Magnolia Hotel Denver recently completed a $7 million renovation, which has ramped up the landmark hotel’s style and superior service in time for one of the hotel’s busiest summers on record. Completely redesigned suites, renovated guest baths and meeting space, and a remodeled lobby and Magnolia Club have made The Magnolia one of Denver’s hottest places to stay.

The Magnolia hotels are upscale boutique hotels catering to the sophisticated traveler, operated by Denver-based Magnolia Hotels, a privately held hotel management and development company. The company focuses on development, management, acquisition, re-branding, new construction and conversion of existing independent hotel properties. The core product line consists of award-winning, independent boutique hotels that offer a comfort, personality and style unlike that of trendy or branded hotels. Stylish interiors are designed with local flair. Comfort is fashioned through warm personal spaces such as signature Club rooms and restful suites. The company currently operates Magnolia hotels in Denver, Dallas, Houston and Omaha and is exploring other markets for additional growth opportunities.  Magnolia Hotels also is actively seeking to acquire new hotel management contracts. For more information, visit www.magnoliahotels.com.