Hotels near Rio Grande Trail in Aspen

Well we returned to the mountain chalet and we didn’t have the same great experience. To be honest it seems as if the ownership of this hotel doesn’t really care about what happens there anymore. There is no continuity from one day to the next. No one seems to be in charge, you’re just at the mercy of the front desk staff and the mood they are in as they make up different rules each day. For instance one of our favorite parts about this hotel is the wood-burning fireplace. You can see my review from last year spoke about this amenity. However when we returned this year, we found the experience not so pleasant and relaxing. I made a nice fire one night and was actually told by a nice maintenance man as he was refilling the wood stuff what a great fire it was and if I needed any help. The next night we came and made the same type of fire sat and relaxed went to a room for a second to get some snacks and came back to see the fire has been spread out and put out. That’s when one of the ladies from team cranky told us, with a furrowed brow and a frown, they have decided to arbitrarily limit the maximum number of logs allowed in the fireplace at any time to four. If you need to read that again please do so. They told me in a 10 foot wide fireplace that four half split logs was the maximum to burn. At this point I knew that woman had never made a fire in her life because no one can start and sustain a fire of half split logs using only four to start, or at a time. The complaint was that the fire was crackling. I almost didn’t know whether to spit or go blind. It all went downhill from there as each day a different team of front desk personnel presented a totally different hotel experience. There was the cranky old ladies team(s), the fun young guys team (the young guys were the only ones who actually seemed to care if you were enjoying your stay) and then people who really seems to be kind of in the middle. So you get one maintenance guy and one set of front desk staff telling me how I’ve got the run of the place and I can make a fire so I’m comfortable. And then another set of front desk staff and maintenance to glare at you, scowl and make stupid rules as they scold you. I honestly got the feeling like I had just stepped into my big brothers room and was shouted out whenever I went to ask the wrong group a question. I like the Mountain chalet for the quaintness and value, but I probably won’t subject myself to the unsettling experience of having different rules on different days and at different times of day instituted by the front desk staff.

With a stay at W Aspen in Aspen (Downtown Aspen), you'll be steps from Aspen Mountain and Hunter Valley Trail. This upscale hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Snowmass Mountain and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Maroon Bells.After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, ski storage, and bicycle tour information. The complimentary ski shuttle makes getting to the slopes a breeze.Satisfy your appetite for dinner at 39°, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Aspen (West End), Tyrolean Lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Mountain. This ski hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Silver Queen Gondola and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Aspen Recreation Center.Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. You'll be on the slopes in no time with the complimentary ski shuttle.Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 20 restaurants and 20 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 bars/lounges.Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Location Located in Basalt, Aspenalt Lodge is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Willits Town Center and Ranch at Roaring Fork. This motel is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from Snowmass Mountain and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Aspen Mountain. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

When you stay at Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain. This ski hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Maroon Bells and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Roaring Fork River.Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. A spa tub and a steam room offer a relaxing way to wind down after a day on the slopes. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.Grab a bite to eat at Plato's Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Aspen? This hotel has 22001 square feet (2044 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Very good hotel is highly recommended

With a stay at Mountain Chalet Aspen, you'll be centrally located in Aspen, a 1-minute drive from Aspen Mountain and 15 minutes from Snowmass Mountain. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Maroon Bells and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wagner Park.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours.Make yourself at home in one of the 59 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Property Location With a stay at Basalt Mountain Inn in Basalt, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Willits Town Center and Ranch at Roaring Fork. This hotel is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Snowmass Mountain and 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Aspen Mountain. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a picnic area. Dining A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

The hotel is super nice, the pizza is super delicious, next time I live!

With a stay at The Sky Residences at W Aspen in Aspen (Downtown Aspen), you'll be steps from Aspen Mountain and Hunter Valley Trail. This luxury hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Snowmass Mountain and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Maroon Bells.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Grab a bite at Living Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Aspen? This hotel has 700 square feet (65 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.