13 Best Hotels in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado

The luxurious Hotel Jerome, first opened in 1889, has an upbeat, private-club-like decor that retains the stately hotel's historic integrity but gives it a sumptuous sheen. Huge guest rooms with high ceilings pay homage to the Old West, with chairs covered in heritage plaid and cowhide. The Living Room lounge is a lively gathering space with cozy seating areas inside, while the pool and hot tub area and patio seating for the legendary J-Bar offer a lively outdoor space. Three-bedroom condos allow the hotel to accommodate larger parties. 

Set in the heart of downtown and right at the base of the gondola, Aspen's oldest and most iconic ski-in ski-out hotel features luxurious, modern rooms and superior staff and service. Most accommodations have mountain-view balconies; all have fireplaces, beds piled with plush down comforters, and large marble bathrooms. On-site are two of the town's best restaurants, Element 47 and Ajax Tavern, as well as a wine bar that hosts an impressive wine list (you can take a tour of the cellar) and the most fashionable après-ski scene.

The well-established St. Regis Aspen resembles a mountain chalet that's both stately and contemporary: the lobby and library have rich wood paneling and modern furnishings; the gray-and-brown guest rooms have hardwood floors and large, leather-frame beds; and the elegant bathrooms feature gray marble tile and polished silver fixtures. The Remède Spa has 15 treatment rooms and an oxygen lounge, and the fine-dining restaurant features select dishes from top chefs. Proud of its rituals, the St. Regis offers Après Tea Buffet (custom hot chocolate is also available), late-afternoon champagne sabering, and its "Downhill Snapper"—the hotel's proprietary Bloody Mary. The seasonal and buzzy Snow Lodge is a luxe concert venue, lounge, and restaurant and the fashionable set's favorite après-ski hangout.

Perched like a palace atop the hill at the base of the slopes and overlooking the Roaring Fork Valley, the Viceroy Snowmass is the undisputed king of the village in terms of luxury, service, and location. This ski-in ski-out property eschews the Colorado lodge feel with a modern, European look featuring sleek furniture and pampering amenities like soaking tubs and galley kitchens. The spa has six treatment rooms, including Vichy showers and couples' massage suites. There's no reason to head back up to Snowmass Village for a bite after skiing: the on-site TORO Kitchen and Lounge serves bold Latin dishes and great cocktails. Nest restaurant–bar serves pub grub, craft lagers, ales, and stouts.

The primary draw of these remote, individually decorated log cabins between Carbondale and Redstone is the three natural hot springs nearby. The tiered pools are set in a pretty rock grotto with dramatic views of distant snowcapped mountains. Studio cabins are small, but most include kitchens and loft mattresses for kids. Hardy folk might consider sleeping in one of five sheepherder's wagons, with tight quarters and no bathrooms (use the showers and toilets at the hot springs locker rooms). On-site activities include trout fishing and canoeing in the summer, and ice-skating, sledding, and snowshoeing in the winter.

Sleep above the stills in one of the spacious, soundproofed, modern rooms—all of which have local art, fireplaces, and large bathrooms with rain showers—atop the Marble Distilling Company. Head downstairs for a complimentary cocktail and view of Hazel, the copper still that is the centerpiece of the bar. Or have cocktails delivered upstairs; you can even make your own drinks using the high-end bar sets and bottles for purchase in each room. 

Unlimited and convenient access to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, just steps from this modern-but-basic lodge, is the reason to stay here. You'll find a contemporary lobby and unfussy guest rooms decorated in earth tones. Deluxe rooms have small fridges, microwaves, and tiny balconies or terraces in addition to standard conveniences such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. 

The graceful sandstone colonnades, Italianate campaniles, and historic charm of this hotel dating from 1893 contributed to it being included on the National Register of Historic Places. The luxury inside has faded over time, but antique furniture and fireplaces in the common areas and traditional patterns on couches and carpets throughout the building maintain the vintage atmosphere. A mix of modern and antique furniture dot the rooms, many of which feature faux fireplaces with exposed brick. With mountain and city views from the penthouse suites, you'll join the rungs of notable and notorious guests such as Teddy Roosevelt and Al Capone, who stayed here during its glory days.

Right across from the train station, this century-old downtown hotel has some rooms that overlook the train station along the river to the north and others that oversee a three-story, New Orleans–style atrium, which is accented by colorful canopies and Tiffany lamps. Seven connected buildings house the guest rooms individually decorated with period pieces. The family-friendly Glenwood Canyon Brewpub is on the ground floor, as is the hotel's coffee shop, River Blend. 

This classic is perfect for families who want a taste of luxury without tip-heavy service (guest services such as bellhops are available upon request). Despite its 1950s heritage, the Limelight is a modern mountain hotel, complete with contemporary art and a cheerful lobby lounge that features a roaring fireplace and cozy mid-century chairs for sipping coffee or cocktails from the nearby bar. Fronting Wagner Park (and a fun kids' playground), the location can't be beat; it's just a block from the pedestrian mall and only three blocks from Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain. The spacious, recently renovated rooms have plush beds, sleek furniture, and modern lighting.

Slightly removed from the busy Snowmass Village Mall, this hotel has a lobby and bar that are streamlined and elegant—with mood lighting, art that reflects the region's ski history, and rustic lodge furniture—as well as contemporary mountain-style rooms that have rough-hewn paneling, rustic wooden furnishings, and stone-colored fabrics. The cozy, window-ringed Artisan restaurant serves simple, hearty dishes using the freshest regional ingredients. A full breakfast buffet is available at an additional cost. The fitness facility has a sauna, steam room, outdoor pool, and hot tubs.

Located mid-mountain and on-mountain between the Fannie Hill ski run and the Snowmass Mall, this modern resort is as ski-in ski out as it gets and it makes the most of that location with outstanding ski valet service, excellent amenities, slope-side views, and a stylish retro-Alpine vibe. Warm up by the fire pits on large decks that line the mountain where, depending on the season, skiers or hikers and mountain bikers can be seen playing on the slopes. Amenities to facilitate your own slope time include a ski valet with heaters to keep your boots warm between runs, a soothing spa to soothe post-ski aches, and an epic kids' center. Modern design flows from the geometric chandelier dangling from the lobby's two-story ceiling, leather couches situated around a sleek fireplace, and picture windows overlooking the ski lift to the rooms' muted, textured furnishings. Some suites have a patio that opens onto the ski run while others overlook the mall. Comfortable beds, heated bathroom floors, and excellent service provides a luxurious experience for guests. 

Groovy early '70s vibes meet modern Swiss chalet in this vibrant hotel, Aspen's newest ski-in ski-out resort, situated steps away from the Silver Queen Gondola. The second-floor bar and restaurant invites pre and après liveliness with plush, blue velvet couches, a DJ booth, and a large outdoor deck with fire pits. Hallways nod to Aspen's mining history with wood-patterned wallpaper, while light fixtures are informed by the look of a miner’s headlamp. Floors feature curving patterns that echo the soil found at the bottom of a smuggler’s cove. Rooms are comfortable and fun with psychedelic carpets and plush seating. Tiered beds or stacked bunks in some rooms are perfect for families and younger adult clientele. A 360-degree fireplace anchors the living room in the "Extreme Wow Suite" where hanging basket chairs, a circular bed on a spinning platform, and a foosball table solidifies the decadent retro vibes. The showstopper of this animated accommodation is Aspen’s only year-round, all-weather, public rooftop complete with a bar, pool, and hot tub and one of the city's best views of Aspen Mountain.