Buttermilk is one of four Aspen/Snowmass resorts, and it’s a popular choice for beginners. But it’s also a great spot for freestyle skiers and snowboarders looking to practice new tricks and hone their skills.
The mountain isn’t big, but it offers plenty of terrain to keep skiers and riders entertained. Beginners will find it easy to navigate, while experts can take on the more challenging slopes at Snowmass and Highlands.
The Limelight Hotel
The Limelight Hotel has a prime location, smack-dab in the middle of downtown Aspen and close to the gondola and ski runs. Plus, it offers tons of complimentary perks like ski valet and lockers, Wi-Fi, free daily breakfast and a lounge restaurant serving cold beer and wood-fired pizzas.
Superior rooms are large and comfortable, with king or two queen beds. They feature separate bathtubs and showers, modern mountain decor, wireless Internet and flat-screen TVs.
Guests can also enjoy complimentary breakfast and a lounge with wood-fired pizzas, cold beer and wine by the fire. Dogs are welcome (a $25 cleaning fee applies) and the onsite dog park is nearby.
Other amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center and underground parking. The Limelight is also committed to eco-friendly practices such as timer-controlled room lights, reduced corridor lighting and low-flow toilets.
The Little Nell
A true ski-in/ski-out, five-star, five-diamond resort, The Little Nell offers luxury services and a residence-like ambiance. Located within walking distance of Aspen Mountain, guests can wine and dine at two restaurants, a tavern and speakeasies, and enjoy exclusive amenities designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.
Rooms are spacious and feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, fireplaces, mini bars, free Wi-Fi, and city or mountain views. Guests can also use the property’s onsite ski concierge service.
Dining – The onsite restaurant, Element 47, serves farm-fresh Italian cuisine and features a wine cellar with selections from a renowned master sommelier. Other dining options include Ajax Tavern, The Terrace Bar and the Living Room.
Known as one of the top ski hotels in Aspen, The Little Nell’s 92 rooms and suites are designed by Holly Hunt with Studio H Furnishings. Each has sumptuous bedding, gas-burning fireplaces and luxurious baths. There are even special amenities for children and pets.
Vacasa Aspen Hotel
If you’re looking for a hotel that puts you right at the heart of Buttermilk’s apres-ski scene, the Vacasa Aspen is your best bet. The boutique property offers everything from a year-round outdoor hot tub and ski-in/ski-out access to an incredible onsite restaurant and comfortable rooms.
Aspen is a mountain town in the Colorado Rockies known for its dazzling winter and summer snow activities, fine dining, and unique experiences. Aspen’s four ski resorts – Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk – offer a wide range of terrain that is perfect for any skill level, from beginners to extreme skiers and snowboarders.
The Aspen ski area is also home to a handful of hotels and condos. These upscale properties are ideal for families, couples, and groups of friends traveling together. They offer a variety of amenities, including ski storage, continental breakfast, and free shuttles to the gondolas and other attractions.
The Hotel Talus
Aspen Snowmass is a large ski complex that boasts a handful of renowned resorts and terrain parks. Glitzy Aspen Mountain gets the lion’s share of attention, but Snowmass has quietly become a go-to destination in its own right.
It’s got all the makings of a great family ski resort, with plenty of easy terrain for kids and a fun terrain park that puts beginners to the test. It’s also one of the few resorts in the Aspen-Snowmass complex that doesn’t charge a price premium for the lower slopes.
The Hotel Talus is a prestigious property that blends two storied brands to form a luxury hotel and branded residences. Its amenities reflect the spirit of La Quinta.