

The Little Nell
The only five-star hotel where the silver meets the slope
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There is no lobby quite like this one in ski country. You arrive at the base of Aspen Mountain, step inside, and find yourself in a space where Belgian tapestries hang alongside contemporary art, where a stone fireplace anchors a living room scaled for après-ski gatherings yet detailed with the intimacy of a private residence. The Little Nell sits at the foot of the Silver Queen Gondola, the only ski-in, ski-out property in Aspen, and that proximity to the mountain defines everything about its character. This is not a hotel that trades on remoteness or seclusion. It thrives on access, on being the precise point where the energy of one of America's most storied mountain towns meets the stillness of 11,212 feet of vertical terrain.
Accommodations range from guest rooms to expansive suites, many with fireplaces, private balconies, and views that frame either Aspen Mountain or the town below. Interiors are warm and layered, drawing on rich textures, natural materials, and a residential sensibility that resists the generic alpine lodge aesthetic. The details are considered without feeling overwrought: heated marble floors in bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, and a level of personal service that extends to ski concierge assistance and boot warming before first chair. For those seeking more space, the property offers multi-bedroom residences that function as private mountain homes with full hotel services.
Dining at The Little Nell is anchored by Element 47, a restaurant named for silver's place on the periodic table and rooted in contemporary American cuisine paired with one of the most celebrated wine programs in the Rocky Mountain West. The wine collection is vast and deeply curated, a defining feature of the property rather than an afterthought. Ajax Tavern, situated slopeside on the sunny terrace, is the kind of place where truffle fries and a glass of rosé mark the transition from skiing to socializing, and it has become an Aspen institution in its own right. Chair 9, a casual mountaintop venue accessible by gondola, extends the culinary experience onto the slopes themselves. The Living Room bar serves as the social heart of the hotel in the evening hours, its cocktail program and firelit atmosphere drawing both guests and locals.
The spa offers treatments informed by the mountain environment, with a focus on recovery and restoration after days spent at altitude. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub provide year-round gathering points, framed by mountain views that shift dramatically with the seasons. In winter, the hotel's ski concierge orchestrates everything from equipment to guided backcountry excursions. In summer, the landscape opens to hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and cultural programming that reflects Aspen's deep roots in music, art, and ideas. The property sits within walking distance of the town's galleries, restaurants, and the campus of the Aspen Institute, placing guests at the intersection of outdoor adventure and intellectual culture.
What stays with you is the compression of scale. The Little Nell manages to feel both grand and immediate, a place where world-class skiing ends at your door and a serious wine list awaits a few steps later. It is a property that does not need to manufacture atmosphere because its setting and its precision generate it naturally, season after season.
There is no lobby quite like this one in ski country. You arrive at the base of Aspen Mountain, step inside, and find yourself in a space where Belgian tapestries hang alongside contemporary art, where a stone fireplace anchors a living room scaled for après-ski gatherings yet detailed with the intimacy of a private residence. The Little Nell sits at the foot of the Silver Queen Gondola, the only ski-in, ski-out property in Aspen, and that proximity to the mountain defines everything about its character. This is not a hotel that trades on remoteness or seclusion. It thrives on access, on being the precise point where the energy of one of America's most storied mountain towns meets the stillness of 11,212 feet of vertical terrain.
Accommodations range from guest rooms to expansive suites, many with fireplaces, private balconies, and views that frame either Aspen Mountain or the town below. Interiors are warm and layered, drawing on rich textures, natural materials, and a residential sensibility that resists the generic alpine lodge aesthetic. The details are considered without feeling overwrought: heated marble floors in bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, and a level of personal service that extends to ski concierge assistance and boot warming before first chair. For those seeking more space, the property offers multi-bedroom residences that function as private mountain homes with full hotel services.
Dining at The Little Nell is anchored by Element 47, a restaurant named for silver's place on the periodic table and rooted in contemporary American cuisine paired with one of the most celebrated wine programs in the Rocky Mountain West. The wine collection is vast and deeply curated, a defining feature of the property rather than an afterthought. Ajax Tavern, situated slopeside on the sunny terrace, is the kind of place where truffle fries and a glass of rosé mark the transition from skiing to socializing, and it has become an Aspen institution in its own right. Chair 9, a casual mountaintop venue accessible by gondola, extends the culinary experience onto the slopes themselves. The Living Room bar serves as the social heart of the hotel in the evening hours, its cocktail program and firelit atmosphere drawing both guests and locals.

What we love about this stay
The Little Nell doesn't try to compete with Aspen — it absorbs it. There's a quietness to the luxury here, a sense that the mountain is the real protagonist and the hotel exists to frame it well. You feel it in the private fireplaces, in the balconies that face some of the most dramatic winter terrain in North America, in the way a deep soaking tub at the end of a long day on the slopes feels less like an amenity and more like an act of kindness. Element 47 brings genuine culinary ambition without pretension, grounded in local ingredients and a dining room that manages to feel both polished and warm. What lingers is the atmosphere — not grand, not showy, but tuned to a frequency that rewards people who want to feel restored rather than impressed.
Signature Outlets & Experiences
Enjoy inspired cuisine, local spirits, and inviting spaces for connection, all within the hotel.
Member rates
Public rate vs published member rate
The Little Nell in Aspen, CO publishes distinct room types below. The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- What is the public rate vs the member rate at The Little Nell?
- The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- Is the member rate at The Little Nell a personalized quote?
- No. Before you connect or sign in, Journey only shows the published entry-tier member rate for this stay. It is a catalog offer, not a personalized quote.
- How do I unlock the member rate at The Little Nell?
- Join on journey.com, then check dates on this hotel page to book a room.
Room types
Catalog room types at this hotel. Choose dates below for the public rate and the published entry-tier member rate. Those dated totals are not a personalized quote.
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mountain Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 797 sq ft · regular
A flicker of firelight dances across Egyptian cotton as the mountain air settles into evening stillness beyond your private balcony. This 800-square-foot suite at Journey Alliance wraps you in alpine sophistication—a generous sitting area flows into a king bedroom dressed in pillowtop comfort and a downy duvet that beckons after a day on rugged trails. Draw a deep soaking bath, let courtyard views soften your gaze, and surrender to turndown service that transforms your retreat into a cocoon of warmth. Here, the mountains have been waiting for you.
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
A fireplace's amber glow washes over two queen pillowtop beds swathed in Egyptian cotton and down, while beyond the balcony, the gentle hum of town life drifts upward like a lullaby. This Premium Room invites you to linger—sink into the separate sitting area with a glass in hand, or draw a deep soaking bath as blackout curtains erase the outside world. Every turndown, every thoughtful detail, speaks to a philosophy where luxury isn't rushed but savored. Here, unhurried mornings become the memories you'll carry longest.
Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 657 sq ft · regular
Firelight dances across crisp Egyptian cotton as twilight settles over the rooftops beyond your private balcony. Within this 660-square-foot sanctuary, a pillowtop king bed draped in a cloud-soft down duvet anchors a space designed for unhurried indulgence. Settle into the separate sitting area with freshly brewed coffee, or surrender tension in the deep soaking tub as city lights begin to shimmer. At this Premium Room, Town Side, an in-room massage and thoughtful turndown service ensure every evening closes with quiet grace—a stay that lingers long after departure.
Suite (The Little Nell)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 1453 sq ft · regular
Crisp alpine air rushes in as you step onto your private balcony, the Elk Mountains rising in a dramatic panorama of snow-dusted peaks and ancient evergreen. At 1,450 square feet, this Suite at The Little Nell feels less like a hotel room and more like a refined mountain residence—stone fireplace glowing in the sitting area, Egyptian cotton draping a king pillowtop bed, and a deep soaking tub awaiting tired muscles after conquering Aspen's legendary slopes. Every surface, every scent of woodsmoke and pine, speaks to elevation redefined.
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
Golden light spills across terracotta rooftops as you step onto your private balcony, the gentle hum of the town below weaving its unhurried spell. Inside, two pillowtop queen beds swathed in Egyptian cotton and plush down duvets promise the kind of rest that resets the soul. A flickering fireplace anchors the separate sitting area, its warmth drawing you in as evening settles. Soak away the day in a deep tub, or surrender to an in-room massage that transforms your retreat into a personal sanctuary. This is a stay that lingers.
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Town Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 861 sq ft · regular
Firelight flickers across Egyptian cotton as church steeples pierce the twilight beyond your private balcony. This 860-square-foot suite at the hotel envelops you in unhurried sophistication—a generous sitting area unfolds toward floor-to-ceiling windows framing a mosaic of historic rooftops, while a pillowtop king bed swathed in cloud-soft down beckons behind blackout curtains. Draw a deep soaking bath scented with lavender, sip espresso as golden hour gilds the cityscape, or surrender to an in-room massage. Here, elegance isn't an occasion—it's your quiet, everyday rhythm.
Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Mountain Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 657 sq ft · regular
A flicker of firelight catches your eye the moment you step inside—amber light playing across hand-hewn timber and stone in 660 square feet of alpine elegance. At the Premium Room, Mountain Side, your private balcony opens onto courtyard panoramas that give way to rugged, snow-dusted peaks beyond. Sink into Egyptian cotton sheets on a plush pillowtop bed, or ease into the deep soaking tub as pine-scented evening air drifts through. A quiet sitting area by the hearth invites lingering conversation. This is where the mountains hold you close and never quite let go.
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Town Side)
Sleeps 5 · 3 × 2 Twin, King · 1152 sq ft · regular
Amber firelight dances across 1,150 square feet of understated grandeur, drawing your gaze toward a private balcony where the town's twinkling rooftops stretch beneath the evening sky. This two-bedroom suite at the property envelops you in Egyptian cotton and plush down duvets, while a spacious sitting area beckons slow evenings of whispered conversation. Surrender to the deep soaking tub after an in-room massage, feeling tension melt into silence. Every turndown, every detail whispers the same promise — here, time bends to your rhythm, and unhurried nights linger long after you leave.
Room, 1 King Bed (Mountain Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 603 sq ft · regular
Golden light filters through balcony doors, pooling across 600 square feet of alpine sanctuary where a crackling fireplace hums its welcome. At The Lodge at Spruce Peak, this mountain-side king retreat envelops you in Egyptian cotton and cloud-soft down, while Vermont's evergreen ridgeline stretches beyond your private sitting area. Soak weary muscles in a deep tub after wandering legendary trails, then let blackout drapes and the hush of the Green Mountains carry you into profound stillness. Here, every detail whispers restoration.
Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side ADA)
Sleeps 3 · 1 × King · regular
A soft glow from the fireplace catches your eye as dusk paints the courtyard below your private balcony in amber light. This Premium Room at the hotel wraps you in Egyptian cotton and a cloud-like down duvet atop a plush pillowtop king bed, while a separate sitting area beckons quiet moments or an indulgent in-room massage. Draw a deep soaking bath, let blackout curtains seal away the world, and surrender to turndown service that elevates rest into ritual. Accessible by design, effortless in elegance—this is where comfort becomes ceremony.
Suite (Paepcke)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 2497 sq ft · regular
Snowcapped peaks fill the horizon as you step onto your private balcony, the crisp Aspen air carrying the scent of pine and possibility. The Paepcke Suite unfolds across 2,500 square feet of refined mountain living—a generous sitting area anchored by a glowing fireplace, Egyptian cotton linens draped over a pillowtop king bed, and a deep soaking tub that invites long, unhurried evenings. Every detail whispers indulgence, from turndown service to in-room massage. Here, the Rockies don't just surround you—they transform you.
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Specialty)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 1249 sq ft · regular
Firelight dances across limestone walls as you cross the threshold into 1,250 square feet of unhurried elegance. This one-bedroom suite wraps you in quiet grandeur—Egyptian cotton sheets cool against skin, a pillowtop king bed yielding beneath a cloud-soft down duvet. Beyond the sitting area, where a hearth crackles with amber warmth, your private balcony opens onto courtyard views steeped in stillness. Draw a bath in the deep soaking tub, or surrender to an in-room massage as evening settles. Every ritual here—turndown service, soft lighting—exists to dissolve time itself.
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mountain Side)
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
Morning light traces the jagged ridgeline of alpine peaks before flooding through your private balcony, warming Egyptian cotton sheets and awakening the scent of mountain pine. Inside this mountain-side Premium Room, two plush pillowtop queen beds swathed in down duvets anchor a generous retreat where a stone fireplace crackles against the evening chill. Sink into the deep soaking tub as birdsong drifts from the courtyard below, or settle into the sitting area while turndown service transforms the space into a nightly ritual of calm. This is a stay that lingers well beyond departure.
Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mountain Side)
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
A stone fireplace crackles softly as alpine light spills across two pillowtop queen beds draped in Egyptian cotton and down duvets. From your private balcony, the courtyard below unfolds against rugged peak silhouettes—a living tableau that shifts with every passing cloud. Mornings here begin slowly: fresh coffee brewed steps from your pillow, blackout curtains parted at your pace. After exploring mountain trails, sink into the deep soaking tub and let the day dissolve. Turndown service lends each evening a ceremonial grace. This is where the mountains breathe refinement.
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Pfeifer)
Sleeps 6 · 3 × King, 2 Twin · 2002 sq ft · regular
Morning light traces the San Juan peaks as it pours through floor-to-ceiling glass, warming Egyptian cotton and polished alpine wood beneath your bare feet. The Pfeifer Suite stretches across 2,000 square feet of mountain-hewn elegance—two peaceful bedrooms flanking a fireside sitting area where crackling embers score the evening silence. Surrender to a pillowtop king swathed in cloud-soft down, or let a deep soaking tub dissolve every last trail-worn ache. Turndown rituals and in-room massage whisper attentiveness without intrusion. Here, summits fade to memory you carry forever.
Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)
Sleeps 4 · 1 × King · 603 sq ft · regular
Firelight traces gentle patterns across crisp Egyptian cotton as twilight paints the town rooftops beyond your private balcony. Inside this 600-square-foot sanctuary, a pillowtop king bed swathed in cloud-soft down invites deep, restorative rest, while floor-to-ceiling glass frames an ever-shifting portrait of the streetscape below. Ease into the deep soaking tub, let tension dissolve with an in-room massage, or retreat to the separate sitting area where the hearth's amber glow warms the air. Every thoughtful gesture — from turndown rituals to freshly brewed morning coffee — reflects an unhurried devotion to comfort that defines this stay.
Premium Town Side 1 King Bed
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1 King Bed – 60sqm / 650sqft, Outfitted with sumptuous wool carpeting, elegant lounge chairs, a walnut trestle table or desk and a stone-clad gas-log fireplace, this room features an elegant yet casual design with all the comforts of home, Spacious en-suite bathroom with full-size tub and separate shower – Crème de Marfil heated marble flooring and walls – Dual Caesar stone vanities – All-natural “First Tracks” June Jacobs spa amenities, Complimentary high-speed wireless and wired Internet – Flat-screen LED High Definition TV – Video on demand – Bose Bluetooth Speaker, Fully-stocked refreshment bar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks refreshed daily, Additional beds upon request (up to 1). No charge- Maximum occupancy 4
Mountain Side 2 Queen Beds
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2 Queen beds – 55sqm / 600sqft, Outfitted with sumptuous wool carpeting, elegant lounge chairs, a walnut trestle table or desk and a stone-clad gas-log fireplace, this room features an elegant yet casual design with all the comforts of home, Spacious en-suite bathroom with full-size tub and separate shower – Crème de Marfil heated marble flooring and walls – Dual Caesar stone vanities – All-natural “First Tracks” June Jacobs spa amenities, Complimentary high-speed wireless and wired Internet – Flat-screen LED High Definition TV – Video on demand – Bose Bluetooth Speaker, Fully-stocked refreshment bar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks refreshed daily, Additional beds upon request (up to 1). No charge- Maximum occupancy 4
4 Bedroom Residence
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4 Bedroom Residence – 301sqm / 3.250sqft, Located across the Silver Queen Gondola Plaza from The Little Nell Hotel at 501 E. Dean Street Aspen, CO 81611 – For directions or additional information please dial (970) 429-6700, The master bedroom is furnished with one King-sized bed, while the other three bedrooms will come with either two Queen-sized beds or another King and sublime linens guaranteeing a luxurious night's rest, The 4 Bedroom Residences offer dramatic mountain-inspired elegance – Put your feet up in your comfortable living room boasting custom furnishings and fine art, and surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows – Eat in or have a private chef prepare your feast in your gourmet kitchen, featuring granite counter tops and the finest professional grade appliances, Custom alder cabinetry is fully stocked with high-end house wares, and a dining table seats several guests, Step out onto your private, furnished deck for unsurpassed views of Aspen's buzzing town or gondola scene, Master bathroom with Jacuzzi soaking tub and separate shower – Two separate vanities – Water closet, Each bedroom includes its own bathroom, and the unit also offers an additional powder room – Capacious walk-in closets, full sized washer/dryers and additional storage areas, Your room key offers access to an unbelievably stunning rooftop pool & water garden, a gym and yoga studio with a view, a business center and family room, and a 24-hour service team awaiting your arrival – Five-star in-room dining from The Little Nell's kitchens, daily housekeeping and turndown service, pre-arrival grocery shopping, and on-mountain Ski Concierge services will ensure pampering at every opportunity, 2 Extra beds possible – Subject to charge – Maximum 10 persons
The Paepcke Suite
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1 King bed – 232sqm / 2.500sqft – The bedroom features a king Bryte Balance mattress, A central fireplace anchors an expansive living room which includes an elegant work station, a dining table seating six, and an adjacent powder room – Sumptuous wool carpeting and two stone-clad gas-log fireplaces, And then there’s the art and design – To begin to paint the picture: from the Plein Air Series, two pieces by John Riepenhoff, Ajiro Vineyard wall covering by Maya Romanoff, Frank Game table by Mattaliano (a custom-designed game table with crystal chess and backgammon pieces), Mark Albrecht bar stools, Mystere coffee table by Tristan Auer and Gem table by Chai Ming Studios, A sweeping private balcony takes in the base of Aspen Mountain, the Silver Queen Gondola, and Ajax Tavern’s “see and be” scene, Spacious en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi soaking tub and separate steam shower – Crème de Marfil heated marble flooring and walls – Dual Caesar stone vanities – All-natural “First Tracks” June Jacobs spa amenities, Complimentary high-speed wireless and wired Internet – 55-in flat-screen LED High Definition TV – Video on demand – Bose Bluetooth Speaker – Personal computer system, Fully-stocked refreshment bar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks refreshed daily, Additional beds upon request (up to 1). No charge- Maximum occupancy 4, The suite can be expanded to include two more bedrooms
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NOV 2025The attention to detail in both accommodations and the staff were superb. From the attentiveness of the concierge before and during our visit, to the bellmen on arrival, and service throughout our stay were all A1 1st class. Would highly recommend!
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NOV 2025Where Everybody Knows Your Name Although the Little Nell is not so little-the exceptional staff makes for a quaint and friendly environment worthy of returning again and again.
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DEC 2025Great hotel Really nice hotel. Incredible staff. Comfortable and well appointed rooms
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NOV 2025Best and unforgettable moments that I will cherish for life. Thank you.
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NOV 2025My husband and I had a wonderful experience at The Little Nell. Every one we met was friendly, happy and genuinely cared about our experience during our vacation. We could not have been treated any better. They have an amazing staff.
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