Element by Marriott Basalt - Aspen
499 Market St, Basalt, CO 81621, Basalt, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Element by Marriott Basalt - Aspen is a modern, 3-star alpine hotel located at 499 Market St in Basalt, Colorado, roughly a 30-minute drive from both Aspen Mountain and Glenwood Hot Springs. The property has earned a strong 4.4 rating from 543 reviews, reflecting a lively, contemporary atmosphere popular with travelers exploring the Roaring Fork Valley. It functions as a comfortable home base for outdoor recreation and regional exploring rather than a ski-in destination itself.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are described as cozy and bright, each equipped with Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a kitchenette for light in-room cooking. Suites add a separate sitting area and a pull-out sofa, making them suitable for small groups or longer stays. Room service is available for guests who prefer to dine in.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center for year-round use regardless of mountain weather. A 24-hour convenience store and a terrace with a fire pit add everyday convenience and a social gathering spot, and guests have mentioned an on-site happy hour featuring beer, wine, cheese, and bread. Parking and breakfast are both available at the property.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel sits close to a range of outdoor points of interest, including Crown Mountain Park (about 1.4 km away), Basalt River Park and the Ann Korologos Gallery (both roughly 4.4 km away), and the Arbaney Kittle Trailhead about a 10-minute drive away. Farther afield, guests can reach Mount Sopris, Thomas Lakes, Dinkle Lake, and Capitol Creek Trailhead for hiking, as well as Ironbridge Golf Club and the Powers Art Center for a change of pace. Several food and drink options are also within a short walk of the hotel.
Best for
This hotel suits outdoor-oriented travelers and groups who want a comfortable, amenity-rich base for exploring the Roaring Fork Valley, thanks to its proximity to Crown Mountain Park, multiple hiking trailheads, and a 30-minute drive to Aspen Mountain and Glenwood Hot Springs. It also works well for wedding parties and multi-night stays, given the suite layouts with pull-out sofas and kitchenettes plus reported staff willingness to accommodate group needs.
Travel tips
Plan on roughly a 30-minute drive to reach Aspen Mountain or Glenwood Hot Springs, and about 10 minutes to the Arbaney Kittle Trailhead, so a car is useful for maximizing day trips. Note that the property is situated next to a busy highway, so if quiet is a priority, request and confirm a room away from the highway side directly with staff upon check-in. Several dining and drink options are within walking distance, which is convenient for evenings when you'd rather not drive.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of the rooms, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, and the popular happy hour offering beer, wine, cheese, and bread. Many reviewers highlight the convenient location near multiple dining and drink options and its usefulness as a base for exploring the surrounding region. However, some reviews note issues with noise from the adjacent busy highway, room cleanliness lapses such as unclean dishes, and inconsistent staff responsiveness or indifference when problems like room assignment mix-ups arose. Overall sentiment remains largely positive despite these isolated service and noise complaints.
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