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The Little Nell

675 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
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About this property

The Little Nell is a 5-star independent hotel in downtown Aspen, Colorado, located just 0.1 miles from Hunter Valley Trail and within a 15-minute drive of Aspen Mountain. The property comprises 92 guestrooms, including 14 suites, positioned as a premier mountain destination for ski enthusiasts and leisure travelers.

Each of the 92 guestrooms features a fireplace, LED television, and a private balcony. Beds are dressed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, while bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking tubs and designer toiletries. Video-game consoles and cable programming provide in-room entertainment. Guest comfort is rated 4.9 out of 5.

Dining options include Element 47, which serves American cuisine, alongside a second on-site restaurant. A bar and lounge are available for evening drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for an additional fee, and 24-hour room service accommodates in-room dining.

The Little Nell offers ski-in/ski-out access and a full-service spa featuring massage treatments. A health club, outdoor pool, and hot tub support wellness and recreation. Additional amenities include ski storage, ski equipment rentals, ski lessons, and downhill skiing and snowboarding on-site. A 24-hour fitness center and fitness classes are available to guests. The property provides concierge services, free airport transportation from nearby Aspen Sardy Field (3 miles away), and transportation can be arranged to Vail/Eagle Airport for an additional charge.

Guests rate the location 5 out of 5 across 154 reviews. Maroon Bells is 11.1 miles away, and Snowmass Mountain is accessible within the 15-minute drive radius to Aspen Mountain. Nearby activities include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, rafting, ice skating, and hiking on trails adjacent to or near the property.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible arrival times available. Standard check-out is 12:00 PM. The property welcomes dogs on request for a nightly fee of $25, plus a $100 non-refundable deposit. Wheelchair accessibility accommodates paths of travel, parking, public restrooms, the concierge desk, spa, pool, fitness center, meeting spaces, on-site restaurant, and lounge.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at The Little Nell in Aspen (Downtown Aspen), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain. This family-friendly hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Maroon Bells and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hunter Valley Trail.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Hunter Valley Trail - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Aspen Mountain - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
212 Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Silver Circle Ice Rink - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Huntsman Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wagner Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Aspen Saturday Market - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Buckskin Pass - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Mill Street Fountain - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Roaring Fork River - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Wheeler Opera House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
BTM Isis Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Silver Queen Gondola - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hurst Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ute Cemetery - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE) - 112.6 km / 70 mi
Broomfield, CO (BJC-Rocky Mountain Metropolitan) - 266.2 km / 165.4 mi
Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 294 km / 182.7 mi

Rooms

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 92 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming along with video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Dining

Enjoy American cuisine at Element 47, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this hotel, which also features a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and ski storage.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Getting here

Aspen Sardy field - 3 miles from hotel transportation provided to and from the hotel. Vail/Eagle Airport 1 1/2 hours from Aspen and transportation can be arranged at a charge.
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • The property allows Pets On request only. They are welcome at a charge of 25 USD per night excluding food. An additional 100 USD non-refundable deposit will be charge.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 8 percent of room rate
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 39 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per night plus USD 25.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees<

Know before you go

  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.