Hotels in Aspen

The Sky Residences at W Aspen earned its perfect 10 from our family. Our family room had a balcony, a bath the kids loved and quality toiletries. The rooftop pool and hot tub, with Aspen Mountain right there, were the highlight of every afternoon. One of us used the fitness centre, and with a restaurant, bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk, everything felt effortless. The John Denver Sanctuary is a short walk away.

Room 308 on the top floor earned its perfect 10 from us. The downtown location meant Aspen's main attractions, restaurants and shops were a short walk away. Having a fully equipped kitchen let us make breakfasts and a couple of easy dinners, and the terrace was a lovely spot in the afternoon sun. After skiing the hot tub was bliss, and the concierge service made planning effortless. Air-conditioning kept it comfortable.

Limelight Aspen is within walking distance of Aspen Mountain and genuinely geared to families. Breakfast was included, which made busy mornings easy, and the ski guide service helped us find the right runs for the kids. Ski storage kept gear organised. After skiing, everyone headed for the outdoor pool and hot tub, steaming in the cold air, while we took turns at the spa. Comfortable rooms and free WiFi rounded it off.

A full kitchen and a balcony in every unit, two-bedroom condos of about 93 m² that sleep six, and a gondola across the street make Aspen Square practical for families who ski Aspen Mountain. The heated outdoor pool and two hot tubs fill the late afternoon, though children under 13 need an adult with them in the pool, gym and hot tubs. Babysitting can be arranged through the property. The catch for young beginners: the gondola goes up a mountain built for intermediates and experts, so lessons mean a shuttle to Buttermilk each morning. With confident skiers aged ten and up, I would book it without hesitation; with toddlers in ski school, a base at Buttermilk or Snowmass saves a daily transfer.

Unit 306 gave us more room than we expected, with a large sitting area and a wet bar that made relaxed evenings in easy. The terrace was a nice spot for a morning coffee, and after skiing the hot tub was our go-to. Independence Pass and the Aspen Art Museum are a short walk away, which we explored on a rest day. The concierge service helped with dinner bookings. A spacious, practical choice in central Aspen.

Studio 310 was chic and freshly remodeled, a cosy base for the two of us in Aspen. The kitchenette covered breakfasts and snacks, air-conditioning kept it comfortable, and the terrace was nice for a coffee in the sun. After skiing, the hot tub eased our legs, and the concierge pointed us to good spots near the Aspen Art Museum and up toward Independence Pass on a rest day. Small but very well located.

Room 205 at Independence Square was stylish and well placed, a short walk from the start of Independence Pass and the John Denver Sanctuary, which we enjoyed on a rest day. The terrace was lovely for an evening drink, and after skiing the hot tub was our daily reward. Air-conditioning kept the room comfortable, and the concierge service was genuinely helpful with dinner reservations and ski tips. Easy and central.

W Aspen's ski-to-door access made every ski day easy: out of the door, onto the snow, and back again for lunch if we wanted. Our room had a private balcony with mountain views, and the ski storage kept gear out of the way. After skiing, the rooftop pool was the place to be, and one of us kept up workouts in the fitness centre. The free airport shuttle made arrival painless. Great for active skiers.

Room 202 at Independence Square has a terrace overlooking the mall and Aspen Mountain, and watching the lights come on in town each evening was a real pleasure. After skiing, the hot tub was exactly what our legs needed. The room had air-conditioning, a private bathroom and a tea and coffee maker for slow mornings, and the lift made hauling bags easy. A comfortable, well-placed base right in downtown Aspen.

Room 305 is freshly remodeled and sits on the third floor in a superb Aspen location, a short walk from the Aspen Art Museum and the Mill Street Fountain. We used the terrace for morning coffee and the hot tub after skiing, and the concierge gave us great tips for hiking trails nearby on a rest day. A washing machine and tea and coffee maker made it practical for a week. Modern, central and comfortable.

The Inn at Aspen worked well for our family, with comfortable rooms that had a fridge and a tea and coffee maker for snacks and early mornings. After skiing, the kids made a beeline for the pool and jacuzzi, while we enjoyed the spa and wellness area. The family restaurant took the pressure off dinners, and evenings by the fireplace felt properly alpine. Ski storage was handy, and the airport is just steps away.

Room 213 was a great fit for our family of four: two queen beds, a sitting area and a wet bar gave everyone space to spread out. The terrace had mountain views, and after skiing the kids headed for the pool and jacuzzi while we enjoyed the spa facilities. Having a washing machine was a lifesaver for ski clothes, and the tea and coffee maker kept slow mornings easy. Spacious and well located in Aspen.

Room 211 gave us a chic space with mountain views and air-conditioning, right in the middle of Aspen. The highlight was the rooftop hot tub, where we soaked after skiing while the peaks turned pink. The terrace was nice for morning coffee, the lift made bags easy, and having a washing machine meant ski layers were always fresh. The concierge service helped us book dinners in town. Compact but well thought out.

Unit 313 put us right in downtown Aspen, close to the local attractions and restaurants, which made evenings easy. The room had air-conditioning, a private bathroom and its own terrace, and the washing machine was handy for ski layers. The rooftop hot tub was the best part of the day after skiing, with mountain air and town lights around us. The concierge service helped with plans. A simple, practical base in the centre.