W Aspen
550 S Spring St, Aspen, CO 81611, Aspen, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
W Aspen is a 4-star, ski-in-ski-out style hotel built in an alpine-inspired building directly on the slopes of Aspen Mountain. It has a sophisticated, contemporary design sensibility and sits just steps from the base of Aspen's lift network, making it one of the most conveniently positioned hotels in town for winter sports travelers. The property holds a 4.1 rating from 339 reviews, reflecting a generally strong but occasionally mixed guest experience.
Rooms
Rooms are polished and modern, with sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars, and Wi-Fi available for a fee. Some rooms include bunk beds, which suit families or groups traveling together, while upgraded rooms add private balconies and/or mountain views. Guest feedback notes that rooms and bathrooms run smaller than expected for a newer property, and that some bathrooms use an open-concept single-sink layout, so travelers wanting spacious quarters should set expectations accordingly.
Dining & Bars
The hotel houses a trendy on-site restaurant and an underground cocktail bar, giving guests both dining and nightlife options without leaving the building. A rooftop bar area adds another social and drinking venue, complete with a heated pool and hot tub, making it a popular gathering spot for guests in the evenings.
Amenities & Recreation
Beyond dining, W Aspen offers a fitness center, a ski shop for gear and rentals, and outdoor fire pits, catering directly to skiers and snowboarders staying at the base of the mountain. The rooftop heated pool and hot tub provide a place to unwind after a day on the slopes, and a hotel shuttle fleet of BMWs is available to help guests get around town.
Location
The hotel is a two-minute walk from the nearest ski lifts and the Silver Queen Gondola, and about three minutes on foot from the Aspen Art Museum. It's also close to Baldwin Gallery, the John Denver Sanctuary, the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association, and the Aspen Historical Society, with Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Aspen Snowmass ski resorts, plus Maroon Bells, all reachable within a short drive. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is about 4 miles away.
Best for
W Aspen is best suited to skiers and snowboarders who want true slopeside convenience, given its two-minute walk to the lifts and Silver Queen Gondola. It also appeals to travelers who enjoy an active social and dining scene, thanks to its on-site restaurant, cocktail bar, and rooftop pool/bar area, and to groups or families who can make use of rooms with bunk beds.
Travel tips
Book ahead for ski season, since the hotel's main draw is its two-minute walk to Aspen Mountain's lifts and gondola. Take advantage of the hotel's BMW shuttle fleet to get around town rather than driving, and budget extra time to explore nearby attractions like the Aspen Art Museum, Baldwin Gallery, and the John Denver Sanctuary, all within a short walk. Note that Wi-Fi carries an additional fee, and if you book a "mountain view" room, be aware the view can vary significantly by floor.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the staff, the rooftop bar, and the overall location right next to the ski lifts, with several calling it the best spot in town. Some reviewers note service can be slow, particularly for drinks, and food and coffee quality is described inconsistently, ranging from good to underwhelming. A recurring complaint involves rooms being smaller than expected for a newer hotel, an open-concept bathroom with only one sink, and mountain-view rooms that don't always deliver the promised view depending on floor. A few guests also mentioned promised amenities like in-room water bottles not being provided.
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