Aspen Mountain LodgevsAspen Meadows Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Aspen Meadows Resort scores significantly better than Aspen Mountain Lodge. Aspen Meadows Resort comes in at 76 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Aspen Mountain Lodge
311 West Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"A good-value (for Aspen) spot within walking distance of downtown, Aspen Mountain Lodge goes the extra mile. ... The hospitality is excellent, and rooms, while a bit generic, are comfortable." Full review
BlackBook
"Mellow, cozy lodge in the quaint section of town. Feels almost camp-style but with a wet bar and continental breakfast. 4 floors of 300 sq. ft. rooms with queen beds and great views."
Aspen Meadows Resort
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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"