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The Little Nell
Aspen, Colorado, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury
The Little Nell has stood at the base of Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen Gondola since 1989, ski-in and ski-out, Aspen's only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel of that kind, and the only one in Colorado set inside a ski resort. Forbes has kept the Five-Star for thirty straight years through 2026, and the wine list has held a Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1997. Ninety-two rooms share the house with a Michelin Key.
- 92 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- Rooms from 600 sq ft (56 m²)
About The Little Nell
- The Little Nell has stood at the base of Aspen Mountain's Silver Queen Gondola since 1989, ski-in and ski-out.
- It is the only hotel in Colorado set inside a ski resort to hold both Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond.
- Forbes has kept the Five-Star for thirty straight years through 2026, and the wine list has held a Wine Spectator Grand Award since 1997.
- MICHELIN gave the hotel a One Key rating in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 600 sq ft (56 m²).
The setting
The Little Nell sits toward the south of downtown Aspen in Aspen. Aspen Mountain Ski Resort is essentially at the door, Silver Queen Gondola is essentially at the door, and Aspen Art Museum is about 2 minutes on foot. The cluster is keyed to Mollie Gibson Trail, but the place is Aspen's walkable core: Cooper and Mill, Paepcke Park, and the gondola a few blocks up.
Restaurants and bars
- The Wine Bar — Bar
Experiences
- The Spa at The Little Nell — The region's sole ski-in, ski-out spa, rooted in the 'Aspen Idea' philosophy linking active pursuits, Mother Nature and mind, body and spirit.
- Wine Cellar Experiences — A private cellar tasting or dinner, catered to guests and hosted by one of the hotel's sommeliers.
- Winter Adventures — Exclusive winter adventures beyond the hotel's amenities, including Snowcat Powder Tours and First Tracks.
- Summer Adventures — Exclusive summer adventures including guided fly fishing, off-road tours and river boating.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Ski-in / ski-out
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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