Top 10 Lodging in Aspen

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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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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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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.

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New Conference Center is outstanding!

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Located in the West End on 40 acres of serene mountain landscape, filled with hiking trails and rushing streams, Aspen Meadows is the consummate retreat for business, or just a great place to unwind. The rooms are spacious and are great examples of comfort and practicality. Floor-to-ceiling windows highlight each room, and offer views of the valley and surrounding mountains. Art by Josef Albers adorns the walls and you can sit on odd shaped furniture designed by Bertoia and Thonet.

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This impressive Colorado brick structure sprawls at the base of Aspen Mountain just over a block from the Silver Queen Gondola. The hotel lobby and rooms have a sophisticated look, complete with rawhide lampshades, leather tabletops and bronze elk sculptures. But the Persian and Tibetan rugs, along with an art collection stretching into the millions of dollars, remind you that this place is about unrelenting elegance.

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Step back in time and experience Old World charms at this European-style inn. The lobby alone is worth a look, with its impressive fireplace, saffron colored walls and exotic furniture. Located on Main Street, just outside of downtown, the inn is within easy walking distance to the Music Tent. The rooms spread across two floors, and feature cathedral ceilings held up with fancy, hand-carved wood beams. Many of the rooms open up to the Aspen Mountains.

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Sleek, sweet remodeled units right on Main Street

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The name and ambiance of this escape feel far away, and under 10 feet of snow everything seems miles from civilization. But this romantic hideaway is only five minutes from downtown. The hotel offers cozy and private, cottages bedecked in individual styles ranging from southwestern to Victorian. Most of the rooms have vaulted ceilings. The club suites and cottages are the epitome of romantic luxury, and feature overstuffed furniture, in-room Jacuzzis and rich wood tones. And to complete the mountain atmosphere, you will find antler chandeliers.

Our Local Expert Says:

Trendy. A hotspot in the winter!.

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This popular ski-in/ski-out lodge features superior service-oriented accommodations at the base of Aspen Mountain. After a long day of skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, the restaurants, galleries and shopping of downtown Aspen are all within walking distance. The thick log wood beams and pine furnishings give the rooms a distinct mountain feel, and amenities like down comforters and fireplaces make the winter nights comfortable.

Our Local Expert Says:

Cozy, adorable, and a great location! Just throw your skis over your shoulder and walk to the Gondola!

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This popular ski lodge was built in 1888 by a silver miner and offers spectacular views of the Ajax and Independence mountains. Having capitalized early on the mining boom, the rest house closed down in 1998 opening only in December 2001 under new owners who renovated it. The refurbished lodge now caters to the legion of skiers coming to Aspen Snowmass, offering them web facilities and whirlpool baths. Despite these changes, the lodge still maintains its old-world charm with its Victorian interiors. Tourists love to exchange stories at the bar, fireplace, library room, garden and lounge just as the miners did in the past.

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These comfortable condominiums are located three blocks from the slopes and Aspen's shopping and nightlife. Each condominium has a separate bedroom and living room, full kitchen, cable TV, DVD player, and high-speed Internet access. Guests park for free at the condominium complex, which offers a heated outdoor pool. Transportation to Aspen Airport also is complimentary.