Guest Reviews

Only about 60 steps from the gondola, nicely appointed condos with open fireplaces, full kitchens, great staff

Stayed here on our first trip to Aspen, Colorado. Having traveled from the UK I was relieved to find the reception staff helpful. The apartments are all individually owned so interiors vary. We were situated on the ground floor which was a bit gloomy but the staff had no hesitation in moving us to a top floor apartment and helped move all the ski gear that comes with a family of 4. Our new apartment was fantastic - south facing, big open fire, plenty of room and with a view of the mountain and main street. Location is excellent. A stone's throw from the Aspen Mountain chair or a short and easy walk to the bus depot for the free transfers to Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk...important with two children in tow! There is a good pool (but be careful with children as the bottom of it was quite rough) and plenty of outdoor seating...and yes we did use that despite being there skiing! Ski lockers are provided next to the apartments and these are quite spacious and a lift is available. Laundry facilities were available on each floor. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops literally on your doorstep catering for all - haute cuisine, Italian, American diner and a discreet MacDonalds as well. There is a supermarket directly across the road for shopping and it also rents out DVDs which is useful for the children after a long day on the slopes. The apartment was well equipped and clean. The only negative was that it could be a little noisy if guests came back late as the noise reverberated round the 'square' as that is how you access your rooms. To be honest, it didn't happen often but if you are a light sleeper take note! Overall I would definitely stay there again - all staff very helpful, clean apartment, spacious and well equipped with great views (it was a 2 bed apartment we had) and good value for money.

My wife and I were in Denver to attend a funeral of a close friend. After the service we decided to drive to Aspen to brighten things up a little, and celebrate our wedding anniversary. We chose to take the route through Leadville (the highest incorporated city in America at 10,152 feet altitude), past Twin lakes, and across Independence Pass, because the Aspen trees were in their full golden glory. We were not disappointed. The drive was spectacular, although not for the faint of heart in a couple of spots. Be forewarned that the route is steep and winding on both sides of Independence Pass, and becomes quite narrow in places between the pass and Aspen. Remember also that the pass is at an altitude of 12,095 feet above sea level which may bother some people. The altitude at Aspen is about 7900 feet, and if you take I-70 all the way from Denver to Glenwood Springs and drive southeast on State Route 82 up to Aspen, the highest altitude you will achieve will be on Interstate 70 as you pass through the Eisenhower Tunnel at 11,158 feet, which is also happens to be the highest point of the entire Interstate highway system.

The afternoon before we left Denver, we called the Aspen Square based upon a review of our AAA book. We were able to book a Fireplace Studio Suite for three nights at $156 Per night ($178.62 including all tax & fees). The rates vary widely with the different seasons, and late September is at the low end. We arrived on September 24, 2010 and checked out on the 27th. Everything went great our entire stay. We were assigned Room 218 on the corner of the building. Apparently all of the rooms have different owners and each one is decorated differently. From our deck on the second floor, we had a view to the south of Aspen Mountain (aka Ajax) and the Aspen Silver Queen Gondola that takes you to the top of Ajax (altitude 11,212 feet). We lounged on the deck and sipped champagne as we watched dozens of hang-gliders launch off the mountain and fly overhead. The gondola is less than a 100 yard walk from the hotel.

Our room was beautiful. Granite counters and stainless steel appliances adorn the spacious (for a hotel) kitchen area, a king sized bed with top quality linens, a big comfy leather couch at the foot of the bed, a large flat screen TV, a stone fireplace (although we did not use it on our visit), and a large travertine tiled bathroom with a glass enclosed shower. The suite was well decorated from stem to stern.

Free parking, although limited, was available, and we always found a spot. Some of the spaces are under the building, and some are outdoors. The spaces were tight, and hard to get in and out of, but since parking is at a premium in Aspen, we were very happy to have it at all.

The hotel concierge was great and very helpful in her restaurant and activity recommendations. The desk clerks were great as well, and our room was spotless when we arrived, and it stayed that way while we were there.

Aspen in late September, although beautiful with the fall colors, is somewhat “dead,” or at least it was in late September 2010. A number of the shops were either closed or out of business - possibly a combination of both. The same was true for a few restaurants. However, we found good restaurants for every meal, and had a wonderful time hiking and relaxing. Since the shopping was limited, I saved a few bucks!

While you are in Aspen, there are two places that you should try to visit. Most importantly, do yourself a favor and visit the Maroon Bells Scenic Wilderness area, which is about a 30 - 45 minute drive from the hotel. There are vehicle restrictions, and you might have to take a shuttle, so be sure to check out the rules. The bowl including Maroon Lake, which is flanked by Sievers Mountain to the north, and the Maroon Bell peaks to the southwest, is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen - especially in late September when the Aspen trees are changing. The “Bells” are purported to be the most photographed peaks in North America. It is easy to see why.

The second adventure I recommend is a gondola ride to the top of Aspen Mountain. There is a restaurant at the top, and the highest frisbee golf course on the planet. Hiking trails abound everywhere, and the view in all directions is spectacular. The ride up and down is relaxing, and offers wonderful views all along the way.

Although the Aspen Square is rated three diamonds by AAA, Room 218 is a five diamond room in my book.

We arrived in Aspen after 14 hours of travel and pulled up in front of Aspen Square Hotel thinking this was where we booked our room for the evening. Surprisingly, they didn't have a record of our reservation. The reason for that was we were at the wrong hotel. The front desk manager contacted the other hotel and was told that our reservation was for the next night. They had no room for us and were unwilling to make any accommodations for us. The front desk personnel at Aspen Square Hotel, not only tried to help us with the other hotel, but when it became apparent that the other hotel was significantly lacking in customer service skills, they were able to provide us with a room for the evening. THIS IS THE FINEST EXAMPLE OF TAKING THAT EXTRA STEP TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY CONSIERGE SERVICE TO A WAYWARD TRAVELER.
We would recommend this hotel and it's staff to everyone. Dana, John and Rex, thanks so much!!

This is how a hotel should be run. This was our second visit and Dana, the front desk manager, remembered us and welcomed us back. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is made up of individually owned condos - each decorated/updated differently. Rooms were very clean, and housekeeping comes every day. There is a great little pool area with a waterfall and hot tubs in the middle of the complex. The best part is the location -- we parked our car, and didn't get in it again until it was time to go home. There is a grocery store across the street and plenty of restaurants and shopping all within a couple of blocks.

My 17 year old daughter and I went up to Aspen for a mom-daughter-last-hurrah-before-senior-year girls getaway and stayed at Aspen Square. We've stayed there before and just had to write a review about how much we love this place. From the moment you walk in and are greeted you feel like you're home. The check-in staff, bellmen, and concierge are always friendly, helpful and ready to accommodate.
The location is perfect - right in the center of Aspen core and next to City Market. The gondola is directly behind the hotel and most of the units look out onto either Aspen Mountain or townside. Can't get a bad view.
They recently redid the outdoor pool area and have made it very resort like and comfortable with plenty of chairs and shaded areas for those not wanting to be in the sun. There is plenty of street side parking as well as underground parking. Laundry facilities are in all the units, I believe. Our studio was large, nicely appointed and very comfortable. The chocolates waiting for us on the kitchen were a very nice touch.
The people that work the front desk are almost always spot on with recommendations about where to go and what to do. Without exception they really seem to like what they do!
We've been going to Aspen for many years and have never had a bad experience at Aspen Square.

I stay every year for 4th of July. Love this property! One block from Ajax, across the street from the Little Nell. Love the service, great concierge, great front desk staff. Small lobby but so cozy and friendly, all the time. Computer in the lobby if you need it. Always lemonade and cookies in the lobby in the summer. Wine on Friday night. Beautiful pool/grounds and two jacuzzis. Kids love the pool with it's "waterfall" into the pool. Beautiful flowers everywhere and lovely patio furnishings. Clean, well maintained rooms. Condos are privately owned so furnishings are different depending upon the owner's taste, but from experience, they are always very nice up-to-date rooms with kitchens, flat screen TVs and other amenities. Very clean and housekeeping everyday. My favorite place to stay. Highly recommended.

I cannot thank the staff at Aspen Square enough. Their attention to detail and courtesy made our week end one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. This property is beautiful, exquisitely maintained, and located in the heart of Aspen, convenient to all that this beautiful resort town has to offer. The waterfall in the pool was a big hit with our daughter, and the rooms were extremely comfortable and well furnished. One of the nicest places we have ever stayed---and we have traveled a lot!

Over the past 20 tears we have stayed at several properties in Aspen. In our opinion, Aspen Square is at the top of the list. Aspen square is centrally located, the quality of the rooms and the space available in the rooms is the best value for the money. They have studios, one bedroom and larger units. The rooms are immaculate, very comfortable and the service is excellent. Aspen Square has concierge service avaliable, exercise facilities, pool and hot tub. The only negative might be the availability of parking, however, the front desk will help solve the problem if there are no spaces available. As far as we are concerned Aspen Square should be number one place on the Travel Advisor site for places to stay in Aspen.

The service, facilities, and location were even better than we had anticipated. Service was friendly and extremely accommodating. Our studio unit was well designed and beautifully decorated and furnished. The pool area is generously proportioned and inviting.

Outstanding location -- great price... Located right in the heart of Aspen Village. Hotel has been around for 30 years (at least) but nicely remodeled. Rooms comfortable and large.

this is the best value of any hotel that I have stayed in my memory. Clean, quiet, convenient and responsive. John at the desk was helpful and accommodating.

Aspen Square was a delight to stay in from the moment we checked in to the sad day that we had to go home. The staff at Aspen Square are top notch and really aim to ensure that your visit (whether it be your first or 100th time) is truly remarkable. I loved the studio condo decor-we had a wonderful view. In terms of location, I don't think you could ask for a better place to be--a gem that is truly worth it!

This is a good hotel with a stellar location in Aspen and with quality rooms. Even the studio suites have a full kitchen and a balcony. There was an HDTV, a fireplace, even the water pressure in the shower was good.

I was very happy with these accommodations, especially with the pre-June 15th spring deal, and getting an even better deal than that through Expedia. I felt I got more than I thought possible for the price in Aspen. And my reservation said it would be a queen bed and it turned out to be a king size bed!

The location is close to everything. There's complimentary parking, and the staff was friendly and helpful. If I had more time to stay there, I would have loved to try out the pool and whatnot.

I plan to go back to Aspen Square Hotel next year!

Aspen Square was a delight to stay in from the moment we checked in to the sad day that we had to go home. The staff at Aspen Square are top notch and really aim to ensure that your visit (whether it be your first or 100th time) is truly remarkable. I loved the studio condo decor-we had a wonderful view. In terms of location, I don't think you could ask for a better place to be--a gem that is truly worth it!

i have sayed here twice.last winer in #412.great unit with teriffic views of the mountain.very tastefully redone with western decorating.new kitchen, bath,everything looked brand new. just out of another unit on the top floor this summer which again was very nice and very clean.wonderful activities all over this small town.you can walk to everything,and the staff is great.

It was the third time I have stayed at Aspen square and I absolutely love the way all the rooms are decorated, the proximity to all else in town, and the amenities including the great hot tubs! All beds have been super comfy. The elevators a little on the older side, but it adds to the charm. Depending on which side of the complex you stay there are also some great views of Aspen mountain!

Overall our stay at the Aspen Square was fabulous. Their new pool and waterfall features are awesome and the fact that the roms have kitchens helped with our budget because the grocery store is just accross the street. These folks go out of their way to make you fel "at home" in Aspen...even some of the other guests were very friendly.

This property is fantastic. The new hot tubs are very relaxing and everything is so close. Having a kitchen is a huge plus so we could save some money on food. All the staff are really helpful and friendly. I had a corner unit so my wireless internet had some trouble, but I just used one of the comfy couches in the lobby and everything worked great. Love the remodel!

We stayed at the Aspen Square for a week in July to attend the music festival and do a little bit of mountain sightseeing. Our room, a studio, was very comfortable and had a balcony and a beautifully-equipped kitchen, which we used every day. (Restaurants are rather pricey in Aspen.) The pool and hot tubs are well maintained, and the property is very pleasant. The towels were delightfully plush.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The concierge went out of her way to help us with our inquiries, the front desk staff booked our taxi to the airport, and the manager was frequently on site.

The location is very convenient, in town close to restaurants and the ski gondola, and around the corner from the free bus to the music tent.

On Friday afternoon, there were lovely refreshments in the lobby, and student musicians from the music school played violin and cello.

A delightful experience!

We loved this hotel. Not only is the location just perfect. Within walking distance to everything (Poppycocks, Gondola, Rio Grande Trail, Shopping & the Market is right across the street). The accomodations were terrific as well. My husband, myself, and our 19 mth. old were very comfortable in our room #105.
Some of the rooms are not updated as much as others so you definitely want to request an updated room when making the reservation. Our room had 3 plasmas, newly tiled bathrooms and an up to date kitchen. Aspen Square even hosted a little happy hour in their lobby and pool area when we were there. Very nice place with a helpful and kind staff. Definitely recommend.

Best weekend getaway we've ever had! Aspen Square is literally right in the heart of EVERYTHING Aspen is famous for. Only complaint is small/tight parking garage, but other than that- a true 10 of a stay. Every unit is different, so be sure to check out a few different rooms/studios if possible.

You can't beat the location of this property. Right in the heart of where all the action is at and across the street from the market. An easy walk to the gondola and all the restaurants and stores. Very nice condo and the front desk was very helpful. Housekeeping seemed to come late every day which was my only complaint. Also, it can be noisy which didn't bother me at all but may bother some. I'd definitely stay there again.

the Aspen Square is an excellent value where hardly any exists. The location is excellent with everything within easy walking distance. This place would be hard to beat. I will stay there again for sure.

we were very pleased with our stay at the Aspen Square....the location , right in the center of Aspen is perfect ....can't wait to go back!the staff is very friendly, and always ready to help with any of your needs... many of the units have been renovated, so you might want to ask for a unit that has been remodeled....
if you are planning on skiing at Snow Mass,which is the best area for families and beginner to intermediate skiers....and will be renting equipment, I would recommend you rent your equipment at Snowmass rather than in Aspen.... you can also store your skis etc at the mountain , which is easier than lugging them to and from Aspen ....also, don't miss the spa at the St Regis hotel ! there is nothing like a massage to ease those aches and pains after a day of skiing .....
one of our favorite experiences was a trek on snowshoes to the Pine Creek Cookhouse ... Aspen Square can arrange for transportation to the ski area .... once you arrive at the restaurant (by either cross country skiing, snow shoeing or horse drawn sleigh) you will enjoy a unique gourmet meal..... this is an experience not to be missed !!!

Great location, super condo. We were within walking distance of everything. The condo had just been updated and was gorgeous. Our view of the mountains was superb and the time there couldn't have been better.

Only steps from Aspen's main Gondola and indeed everywhere else one would want to go in Aspen our spacious studios proved great value and a wonderful stay in this top town. We had a "Classic Mountain Theme" with sumptuous leather sofas and Ralph Lauren blankets - our friends had a modern contemporary version with enough floor space for a party - both had wood burning stove, full kitchens, spacious bathrooms and lovely sheets and huge fluffy bath towels. The Staff were really friendly and helpful and the newly refurbished pool and hot tubs great at easing Ski aches. Will definitely be heading back there ASAP

2nd time at Aspen Square, same great results. My colleagues and I had a 3 day conference in Aspen, and I booked everyone at the Aspen Square because of the great experience I had the last time I was there for my Anniversary.

The Aspen Square did not disappoint! The room I stayed in was once again clean and comfy. It had a beautiful view of downtown from the Balcony. The staff once again was a delight and always there to help with any directions or concerns. Did I mention there is Daily Maid Service and no additional charge for it.

The Aspen Square just renovated the pool and jacuzzi area. It is beautiful. This is just the icing of the cake to an already great place to stay.

If you want somewhere that will take care of you and your family for business or pleasure, I truly recommend the Aspen Square.

I'm always apprehensive going to a new city and wondering if my lodging choice will be close to local attractions.

I had an AMAZING STAY at the Aspen Square, I had a studio with a full kitchen that was larger than some NYC apartments I've lived in. There was even a supermarket across the street for supplies.

The view from my balcony was the mountain gondola and the Aspens changing colors. I don't know what was closer, the ski lifts or all the restaurants downtown. Everything was in easy walking distance.

I will definitely stay at the Aspen Square on my next visit.