Hotel DurantvsAspen Meadows Resort
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Aspen Meadows Resort is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Durant. Aspen Meadows Resort has a TripExpert Score of 76 with praise from 7 reviewers including BlackBook, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Hotel Durant
122 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611
From $309/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"A reasonably cute if basic three-star address with mini suites, balcony rooms and lodge rooms with flat-screen TVs and spotless bathrooms." Full review
Gayot
"Offering the feel of a rustic hunting lodge, this small, intimate hotel is within walking distance of all that Aspen has to offer: world-class skiing, shopping and dining."
BlackBook
"It’s possible to be stylish and cozy at the same time. The Durant validates with outdoor patio, hot tub, and après wine and cheese for a non-CEO rate."
Afar Magazine
"This is one of my favorite hotels in Aspen because of its charm—and because it won’t break the bank." Full review
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"