The Little Nell
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Aspen, Colorado
Why Go
The Little Nell is an intimate, luxury mountain hotel nested at the base of Aspen Mountain. The hotel features ski-in/ski-out access and offers its guests a hassle-free ski experience with the help of ski concierges who provide slope-side service.
Hotel guests can expect all their needs attended to, including boot warming, overnight and year-round ski and boot storage, lesson booking, equipment rental reservations, and lift-ticket printing. The ski concierges serve warm breakfast snacks, coffee, hot chocolate and banana bread for guests before they hit the slopes.
The Little Nell Spa offers three private massage rooms, men and women's steam rooms, and a fitness center. Guests can also relax in the outdoor jacuzzi and in the resort's heated pool surrounded by the mountains.
The Little Nell features the First Tracks program which allows a group of up to five guests to experience an 8:00 a.m. run before the mountain opens to the general public, escorted by a member of the Ski Concierge Team.
Guest Rooms at the Little Nell
The hotel offers 92 rooms, including nine suites and six specialty suites. Decorated in a warm, mountain motif, the guest rooms have log fireplaces, down filled sofas, and bathrooms with separate tub and shower. Most of the guest rooms offer balconies with beautiful views.
Dining
The hotel's restaurant Montagna serves Contemporary American cuisine inspired by great mountainous regions under the direction of executive chef Paul Wade. Dishes incorporate wild game, fresh-water fish, fresh vegetables and wild berries.
The Little Nell features a wine cellar of over 11,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines, and staff of three sommeliers.
Guests planning a special event can rent one of the private rooms, including The Wine Room, and The Greenhouse, or host their party on the Sundeck.
Plan this Vacation
Room rates start from USD $250 in spring and fall, from $405 in the summer, and from $615 in the winter. For reservations call 970-920-4600 or e-mail stay@thelittlenell.com.
Aspen Sardy Field airport, served by United Airlines/United Express, Northwest Airlink, and America West Express, is located three miles from the town of Aspen. Guests can get a taxi at the airport or contact one of the hotel's concierges if their require assistance transportation.
Denver International Airport is located 220 miles from Aspen & Snowmass. United Express offers up to 10 daily flights between Denver and Aspen.
Little Nell, 675 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, Colorado, 970-920-4600, www.thelittlenell.com
