Description
Unassuming from the outside, The Little Nell hides a contemporary and extremely stylish interior, along the lines of 'Aspen modern', just steps away from the gondola at Aspen mountain. It successfully manages to combine a refined but relaxed feel with the indulgences of a luxury 5* hotel which results in an extremely high guest return rate. Rooms are designed for luxurious relaxation, and have huge beds, soft linens, great views over Aspen or the surrounding mountains and a gas burning fireplace, great to thaw out after a long day's skiing!
After warming up, head for the lounge and settle into a leather sofa in front of the roaring fireplace - it's a great spot for people-watching! Or head for the Tavern instead, a well-known haunt for après-ski! The fine dining restaurant Montagna, famous with locals and visitors alike, serves Rocky Mountain Artisan cuisine and has a fantastic wine cellar of 20,000 bottles.
Residences at The Little Nell are exclusive two, three and four bedroom private residences right next to the Silver Queen Gondola, and are great for those looking for more privacy and for families.
The Ski concierge service at the base of the mountain can arrange all of your skiing needs from ski passes, boot warmers, ski and snowboard tune-ups and waxing, and ski storage. They also offer ski transfers to Buttermilk, Highlands, and Snowmass.
Guide price
£3,500
per person
£3,500 Based on two people sharing a Town View room on a room only basis for a week in mid-January, including BA international flights from London to Denver, internal flights to Aspen and transfers to the hotel.
Accommodation
All rooms at the Little Nell are decorated in a sleek contemporary style. Each has either a king or two queen beds, soft linens, contemporary gas fireplace, flatscreen LCD TV, minibar, DVD and CD player with IPOD docking station. There are views either over Aspen or the surrounding mountains. Suites also have jetted bathtubs.
Residences are stylishly-decorated with lots of locally-inspired artwork and collectibles, and range in size from 2000 - 3250 square feet. Each has a lounge with stacked stone fireplace, dining area, full gourmet kitchen with professional-grade stainless steel Viking appliances and granite counter tops. Flat screen TVs can be found in the lounge, bedrooms and bathrooms, and there are walk-in closets for all of the ski gear! Each also has a private balcony.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities. Baby sitting is available on request.
Facilities
The hotel has 2 restaurants - the award-winning Montagna restaurant which offers Italian inspired farm-fresh cuisine, and Ajax Tavern, which is a popular Aspen gathering spot for lunch, drinks and dinner, and offers a more casual dining experience with a bistro-style menu. In addition, there are 3 bars, a wine cellar, gym with personal training, and a wellness area with 3 treatment rooms (as well as in-room massage, steam rooms, and heated outdoor pool with Jacuzzis).
For Residence guests, there is a separate, fabulous heated outdoor pool, hottubs and an amazing water garden, all on the roof and complemented by stunning mountain views!
The hotel offers complimentary transfers from the hotel to the different ski areas.
Activities
Complimentary activities include use of the wellness areas and swimming pool. Paid activities include skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, dog sledding, and powder tours – off piste powder guiding and snowmobiling.
Services
There are no Scott Dunn staff in the resort.
When to travel
Aspen is at high altitude - the air is dry and thin and it can get very cold. Thermals and neck warmers are advised.
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Average time to visit
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Location and directions
Aspen, Colorado, United States of America
Situated at the bottom of Aspen mountain, next to the Silver Queen gondola
How to get there
10 hour international flight to Denver, 1hr connecting flight to Aspen (or a 4hr car transfer from Denver - 350km)
