The former Vail Cascade is reborn as the Hotel Talisa in the Colorado ski mecca whose landscapes and lore steered its redesign.

Led by Omaha-based firm Leo A Daly, the overhaul was influenced by three fictitious characters: a Southern Ute tribe member, an adventurer exploring the region, and a local artisan.

The residential-style lobby embraces its alpine views while also conveying warmth with cozy seating arrangements and a quartz crystal chandelier.

Pervasive wood paneling, like white oak millwork, instills warmth throughout the hotel.

Fifty configurations span the hotel’s nearly 300 accommodations, but maintain shared details like patterned carpets and embroidered drapery.

Artful elements reminiscent of the native landscape punctuate guestroom interiors.

Soothing tones of neutral gray are accented with hits of blue and cognac brown.

Large headboards are installed in the more spacious guestrooms to contextualize their soaring scale.