LODGING: IT's ALL ABOUT CHARACTER

From Luxury Resorts to Boutique Hotels, Aspen Accommodations Are Unique

ASPEN, Colo. (Spring/Summer 2013) - Aspen accommodations run the gamut from the infamous luxury hotels and over-the-top resorts to charming inns and affordable bed-and-breakfasts. Intentionally absent are cookie-cutter lodging properties, and while hotel chains do have a presence in town, their Aspen lodges are one-of-a-kind, crown jewels of their hotel groups. For the indulgent or the budget-minded, Aspen offers a unique hotel or condominium experience for every visitor's individual taste. The following options are just a few examples of the distinctive character that sets Aspen lodges apart from those in most mountain resorts.

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Lodging in Luxury

• The Little Nell. Situated at the base of Aspen Mountain, the 92-room Little Nell is Aspen's only ski-in, ski-out lodge and only Mobil five-star and AAA five-diamond hotel. Blending the virtues of a small country inn with the personalized services and amenities of a grand hotel. The Little Nell celebrated its 20^th anniversary in 2009 with an $18 million guest room renovation by famed designer Holly Hunt. (http://www.thelittlenell.com/)
• Carrying on the excellence of The Little Nell, the Residences at the Little Nell opened in 2009 and offers 26 different three- and four-bedroom units with ski-in, ski-out access on Aspen Mountain. By taking the luxury of The Little Nell and combining it with a living space, the Residences truly redefine mountainside lodging. (http://www.rlnaspen.com/)
• St. Regis Aspen Resort reopened December 2011 following a $35 million renovation and redesign by renowned designer Lauren Rottet. Guestroom renovations and a comprehensive interior and exterior redesign represent a new standard of luxury in Aspen. Changes include completely redesigned guestrooms offering a separate shower and tub experience;a new entrance; newly created library with fireplace, sofas, bookshelves, and game tables; new restaurant called the Chef's Club, featuring a rotating selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs; embellished ballroom and meeting space inspired by the Gilded Age; as well as a renovated pool area. For details, visit www.stregisaspen.com/redesign.
• Hyatt Grand Aspen. With 50 luxurious condominiums hugging Aspen Mountain, Hyatt Aspen is an ideal retreat for a grand family vacation. The residences are fractionally owned but available for nightly rentals with guests receiving the same bespoke service as owners. (http://www.aspen.hyatt.com/)
• Frias Properties of Aspen. With a stunning collection of rental properties ranging from centrally located townhomes to expansive, ski-in/ski-out estates, Frias Properties offers visitors a plethora of luxury lodging options in Aspen. Whether preparing the pantry prior for arrival to securing dining or activity reservations, the Frias staff doubles as your personal concierge. (http://www.friasproperties.com/)

Design Hotels

• The Sky Hotel, a 90-room Kimpton property, sports a post-modern-meets-Alice-in-Wonderland design finished with Aspen touches including faux fur accents throughout. The 39 Degrees bar, known for its irresistible cocktails, legendary outdoor pool, and model-esque guests, is the center of Aspen's see-and-be-seen après-ski and summer pool scene. The pool and suites are currently undergoing an update and will be ready for the summer season (http://www.theskyhotel.com/)
• Hotel Jerome, built in 1889 at the height of the silver boom and restored to its original Victorian splendor in 1985, is famous for its history, boasting the first electricity, elevator and running water west of the Mississippi River. The Jerome is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and retains its elegance today. In November 2011, Auberge Resorts assumed management of Hotel Jerome and plans to renovate the guestrooms are already underway. All 94 rooms will be refurbished with new carpet, wallpaper and amenities, along with overhauls of the lobby, dining room and ballroom. New offices and a new spa with three treatment rooms will be added to the basement. (http://www.hoteljerome.com/)
• Aspen Meadows, designed by renowned Bauhaus architect Herbert Bayer in 1950, is a 98-room, all-suite resort and conference center located in Aspen's residential West End featuring two restaurants, a bar and lounge, health club and tennis courts as well as 30,000 square feet of meeting space. In 2007, Aspen Meadows unveiled the 22,000-square-foot Doerr-Hosier Center, which is equipped as a meeting space or special event venue and features an installation by famed sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. (http://www.dolce-aspen-hotel.com/)

Au Naturale: Camping and Hut Trips

• 10th Mountain Division Hut System. For the more adventurous visitor, the 10th Mountain Division manages a system of 29 backcountry huts in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, many with easy access to Aspen, most accessible by four-wheel drive, mountain bikes or hiking. Huts are equipped with fireplaces, cooking materials and water. Visitors bring bedding and food. (http://www.huts.org/)
• Camping. Sleep under the stars at one of the seven drive-in campgrounds around Aspen including Silver Bell, Difficult and Lincoln Gulch. There are official campsites in many of the most popular backcountry areas, and places where designated sites are mandatory are marked. Check with the U.S. Forest Service for more information about sites and regulations.

Quintessential Mountain Lodges

• The Limelight Lodge, an historic Aspen inn, was owned by the same family for more than 40 years and underwent a complete reconstruction in 2008. Aspen Skiing Company purchased the 126-room hotel in 2010 and, while they honor the tradition of family-owned hospitality, the contemporary lodge now boasts a full bar, pizza-and-salad menu and fitness center as well as signature ASC services. (http://www.limelightlodge.com/)
• The Snow Queen Lodge, built in 1886, has been dubbed "the Jewel of Aspen" by the Aspen Historical Society. This historic B&B is the oldest Victorian lodge in town and is walking distance to Aspen Mountain. (http://www.snowqueenlodge.com/)
• Annabelle Inn, originally known as the Christmas Tree Inn, is a family-owned, 35-room lodge and was completely renovated and renamed in 2005. Enjoy the freshly baked cookies each afternoon in front of the lobby fireplace or the courtyard firepit, or watch a ski movie projected on an exterior wall while soaking in the hot tub. (http://www.annabelleinn.com/)
• Hotel Lenado, a luxurious and architecturally distinctive B&B, has all the amenities, including a delicious full breakfast, in-room fireplaces and an intimate, wood-detailed bar. (http://www.hotellenado.com/)
• Chalet Lisl, a small, quaint inn with studios and one-bedrooms, is located in Aspen's quiet West End, features a private garden, and is just one block from a free shuttle to the Music Tent. (http://www.chaletlisl.com/)

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