Best Aspen Hotels with Remarkable Mountain Views

Mountain-view hotels in Aspen let you live to the rhythm of the Rockies: waking as the sun hits the peaks, watching skiers come down the slopes from your window, or relaxing after a big day with the landscape in front of you. They are comfortable too, often with air conditioning, private bathrooms and roomy living spaces, and some have private terraces to enjoy the clean air and the panorama.

Beyond the view, these Aspen hotels add amenities that make après-ski better. A hot tub, sometimes on the roof, is a big draw: warm water, stars overhead and Aspen's mountains as a backdrop. Rooms are often equipped for everyday comfort with tea and coffee makers, microwaves and sometimes washing machines, handy for longer stays. You get a home-from-home feel with hotel service, and the mountain always in sight.

Location is another clear advantage. These hotels are often a short walk from local sights such as the Aspen Art Museum or the John Denver Sanctuary, so culture and leisure are easy to reach without the car. Lift proximity matters to skiers too, even if the view is the priority here. They make a good base for combining skiing with exploring Aspen.

Mountain views in Aspen are often framed from the centre of town rather than from the slopes. Independence Square rooms look over the mall toward Aspen Mountain, with unit 211 adding a rooftop hot tub and unit 213 a mountain-view terrace. That means you can step out to restaurants and shops and still come back to a view. Ask which side of the building your room faces, since the outlook differs from unit to unit.