The Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, N.M. Set to Open Spa; Names Mike Dimas Chef / June 2002

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The Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, N.M. Set to Open Spa;
Names Mike Dimas Chef

SANTA FE, N.M. - (June 12, 2002) - The Inn at Loretto, a Noble House Hotel, located in the heart of Santa Fe, announces the addition of a new full-service spa opening mid-June 2002. Spa Blue at Loretto is the fourth spa in the Noble House Hotels and Resorts collection of properties. Spa Blue rejuvenates the mind, body and soul as east meets southwest with exotic Indonesian and Thai rituals as well as signature indigenous treatments.

The spa features warm earth tones with honey stained wood floors made of eastern white pine, cream and terracotta diamond faux finished adobe walls, and amber crystal beaded sconces. A candlelit fireplace and traditional southwestern banco seats create an inviting reception area. Treatment rooms carry the same warm color hues and natural textures, and feature beautifully carved cabinetry. Deep claw-footed porcelain tubs, fireplaces and original hand woven accent fabrics enhance the mystique of Spa Blue.

The spa offers five treatment havens, designed for individual and couples massage, facials, manicures and pedicures, as well as a wet room with Vichy shower. Private, in-room massage treatments are also available to guests of the hotel.

“Spa Blue at Loretto is a personal refuge for relaxation and renewal,”

Chef Mike Dimas Joins the
Inn at Loretto

Chef Mike Dimas, a native Texan, came from the Dallas Museum of Art as their special events chef where he executed lavish events for groups up to 1,000. Chef Dimas also worked at upscale venues such as the Bistro at the Bacara Resort and Spa in Santa Barbara, Calif. as sous chef; the Bistral in the uptown district of Dallas as executive chef; and The Melrose Hotel in Dallas as executive sous chef.

Chef Dimas’ approach to cooking is unpretentious with an affinity towards Asian and California foods that evoke simplicity and beauty, and prefers presentations that accentuate the natural colors of food.

says Dan Pierotti, Corporate Spa Director for Noble House Hotels and Resorts. “We wanted to blend together the harmony of eastern philosophy with the spiritual beauty of Santa Fe to create an enriching cross-cultural experience.”

Owned by Pat Colee, Noble House Hotels and Resorts comprises 12 unique properties in six states across the United States and includes: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort in Daytona Beach, Grove Isle Resort in Miami, and Little Palm Island in Little Torch Key - all in Florida; The Adolphus in Dallas; The Edgewater in Seattle; Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, N.M.; The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club in Redondo Beach and Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego - both in California; The SunBurst Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and The Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I.

Location. Distinction. Soul. Noble House Hotels and Resorts brings distinctive quality and design to every one of its resort properties, working with the natural surroundings and local history to create unparalleled settings and unforgettable experiences that touch the soul of every guest.

The 135-room Inn at Loretto, a Noble House Hotel, reflects the art and soul of Santa Fe. The hotel shares grounds with the celebrated Loretto Chapel, is one block from the Santa Fe Plaza and within walking distance from the Palace of the Governors, Canyon Road Galleries and sits at the end of the Old Santa Fe Trail.

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Contact:
Elizabeth Hamm
ehamm@nhresorts.com
Noble House Hotels and Resorts
Inn at Loretto
211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, N.M. 87501
(505) 988-5531
www.hotelloretto.com

Also See	Bill Smith Appointed President of Noble House Hotels and Resorts / December 2001
	Chef Robbin Haas Developing High End Restaurant - Baleen - at Noble House Hotels San Diego Paradise Point Resort / May 2000

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