6 Best Located Hotels in Aspen

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This Rocky Mountain lodge is 2 blocks from the Aspen Mountain gondolas and the Wheeler Opera House. All of the 63 guestrooms and nine cabins provide mountain views, rustic decor, coffeemakers, and refrigerators. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas, and the lodge offers two outdoor pools and two spa tubs.

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Superior accommodations and service.

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Located just 17 paces (yes, it's been measured) from the base terminal of the Silver Queen Gondola, the ski-in, ski-out Little Nell boasts the virtues of an intimate country inn as well as the personalized service and amenities of a grand hotel. No two guest rooms are alike, but each has a gas fireplace, Belgian-wool carpeting, down-filled lounge chairs or sofa, oversized bed with down comforter, and marble-finished bathroom with two vanities, separate shower and tub, and high-end toiletries. Some suites have separate Jacuzzi tubs and steam showers. All rooms have a view of either the town or the mountain. The hotel's signature (and dog-friendly!) Montagna restaurant serves "farmhouse cooking" by acclaimed chef Ryan Hardy in an artsy atmosphere with large windows looking toward the hotel courtyard and Aspen Mountain. Both the famed living room and the bar were designed by David Easton, an interior designer of renown. The adjoining bar offers a more relaxed atmosphere.

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Located less than two blocks from the Silver Queen Gondola and just a quick walk from all the restaurants and shops, this family owned lodge is one of the more affordable finds at the base of Aspen Mountain. A variety of cozy rooms are available, from deluxe two-bedroom apartment suites to economy rooms. Many of the rooms feature fireplaces and kitchenettes.

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Located in one of Aspen's most photogenic buildings, this quaint country inn exudes a provincial charm. The bed-and-breakfast resides in the heart of downtown in a historic landmark and is only a block from the Silver Queen Gondola. It also has the distinction of being the only bed-and-breakfast on the town's pedestrian malls. Each room features simple comforts like down comforters, French shutters, and stylish wood armoires and décor. Choose from Standard, Deluxe and Superior rooms. The Independence closes during the spring and fall.

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Situated in the shadow of Aspen Mountain in the very heart of downtown, this seven-suite grand hotel resides in a building that has a long history of pampering, dating back to the 1800s when miners roamed its halls. The rooms make you feel like you are visiting royalty from another country. They are the reason that this hotel is one of Aspen's most popular romantic getaways. The lavish suites look like something out of the European lifestyles of the rich and famous. Each exudes an individual style from English colonial to French flamboyance to simple country charm, and feature upholstered walls and ceilings, fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Persian rugs, Ralph Lauren furniture, and crystal chandeliers. Some suites even include museum quality art.

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This hotel is one of Aspen's historic treasures left over from the heydays of the Silver Boom. Jerome Wheeler (hence the name) built the hotel, and it opened with a grand gala in 1889. When silver crashed, so did the hotel and it struggled to stay afloat throughout the 1900s. Of course, when Aspen became the ski hub of the stars, the hotel received a second life. But it was not until the late 1980s that a complete restoration catapulted the hotel to new heights of luxury. The rooms range from Deluxe to Grand to Premier. The spacious suites look like something straight out of Victorian England. The rooms have individual charm and each feature huge beds, down comforters, handmade furniture and period antiques. Have a drink at The J-Bar, a cigar in The Library, or a meal at The Century Room, Jacob's Corner or the Garden Terrace , all of which are located on site.