Fodor's Expert Review W Aspen

Groovy early '70s vibes meet modern Swiss chalet in this vibrant hotel, Aspen's newest ski-in ski-out resort, situated steps away from the Silver Queen Gondola. The second-floor bar and restaurant invites pre and après liveliness with plush, blue velvet couches, a DJ booth, and a large outdoor deck with fire pits. Hallways nod to Aspen's mining history with wood-patterned wallpaper, while light fixtures are informed by the look of a miner’s headlamp. Floors feature curving patterns that echo the soil found at the bottom of a smuggler’s cove. Rooms are comfortable and fun with psychedelic carpets and plush seating. Tiered beds or stacked bunks in some rooms are perfect for families and younger adult clientele. A 360-degree fireplace anchors the living room in the "Extreme Wow Suite" where hanging basket chairs, a circular bed on a spinning platform, and a foosball table solidifies the decadent retro vibes. The showstopper of this animated accommodation is Aspen’s only year-round, all-weather, public rooftop complete with a bar, pool, and hot tub and one of the city's best views of Aspen Mountain.