THE LITTLE NELL, Aspen

The Little Nell - A Five-Star Ski-In/Ski-Out Hotel with Award-Winning Dining and Mountainside Luxury

Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, The Little Nell stands as the area's sole Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out Aspen hotel. Each of the 92 guest rooms features a gas fireplace, flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and complimentary non-alcoholic minibar. The property houses Element 47, a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant serving Colorado contemporary cuisine, plus Ajax Tavern offering Franco-American bistro fare. The Wine Bar displays rare vintages in ceiling-height glass cases and features a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning cellar with over 20000 bottles. The newly renovated spa includes three treatment suites with steam showers, while the heated outdoor pool provides post-ski relaxation. Original artworks by Michelle Grabner, Cameron Martin, and other contemporary artists adorn the public spaces. The property's ski concierge team provides equipment storage and tune-ups beside the Silver Queen Gondola.

Pros

Dedicated sommeliers offer private wine tastings and paired dinners in the subterranean cellar

Children receive personalized amenities including custom robes, slippers, and specialized room service menus

The spa features hybrid infrared/halotherapy saunas and treatments from Dr. Barbara Sturm

State-of-the-art fitness center equipped with Woodway treadmills and Peloton cycles

Cons

Located 6 miles from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

Valet parking costs $60 per night