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10th Mountain Division Hut AssociationvsAspen Meadows Resort
Both 10th Mountain Division Hut Association and Aspen Meadows Resort are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Aspen Meadows Resort scores slightly better than 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Aspen Meadows Resort comes in at 76 with approval from 7 sources including Afar Magazine, BlackBook and Gayot.
10th Mountain Division Hut Association
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
1280 Ute Ave., Aspen, CO 81611
From $0/night
- Kitchenette
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This organization manages a system of 34 backcountry huts – a few with wood-burning saunas – across Colorado." Full review
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In other words, you have to plan your trip six to 12 months in advance and be somewhat flexible with your dates (avoiding weekends is key).
Afar Magazine "The huts are heated by wood-burning stoves, which melt snow for water. The kitchens run on propane burners and the guests share responsibilities of maintaining the heat and cleanliness of the hut." Full review
Aspen Meadows Resort
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
BlackBook Afar Magazine
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
New York Times Travel + Leisure
845 Meadows Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
From $300/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Rocky Mountain resort with Bauhaus architecture overlooking Aspen’s Roaring Fork River." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A sprawling property designed in Bauhaus style, Aspen Meadows is best known as the home of the venerable Aspen Institute." Full review
Gayot "Home of the Aspen Institute, this resort is a renowned meeting destination."
BlackBook "Home to the world-renown Aspen Institute and Aspen Ideas Fest, a gathering of the brightest minds in the world, you could be sleeping next to Madeline Albright, Colin Powell, or Condi Rice."
Afar Magazine "Set on 40 acres, just on the edge of downtown Aspen, the resort is surrounded by hiking trails, and all 98 suites have Rocky Mountain views." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Surrounded by trees, brush, and the Rocky Mountains, the 98-room Aspen Meadows Resort is best known as the setting for Aspen Institute seminars -- think tanks about leadership and public policy." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just five minutes outside of downtown Aspen, down a quiet residential road, is Aspen Meadows Resort, also home to the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Ideas Festival." Full review
New York Times "The location itself is enchanting: There are 40 sculpture-studded acres to explore by snowshoe, and the outdoor deck offers views of all four of Aspen’s mountains. "
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Travel + Leisure "98 suites (spread across six buildings), from the studios to the two-bedroom units...contemporary design language built around Bauhaus’ structural minimalism defines the interiors"
