Kristina Wyatt

Aspen’s Best, Most Expensive Vacation Ski Resorts Aspen, Colorado is undoubtedly the Mid-West’s most luxurious ski town, with celebrities, politicians and wealthy jetsetters flocking to the snowcapped peaks for some fun in the sun and extravagant skiing. Having the distinct honor of having the most expensive real estate in the US, Aspen draws in those who want to combine their love of skiing and the outdoors with the most chic, luxurious surroundings money can buy. The St. Regis Resort Aspen With 179 charming rooms and amenities that include a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, spa facility, and activities like hot air ballooning, golfing, skiing, and snowshoeing, the beautiful St. Regis Resort Aspen is one of the city’s most elite and spectacular ski resorts. The St. Regis Resort has won awards from Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure, and resort highlights include an Arthur Hills-designed golf course located right on the property (the Ironbridge Golf Club), fine dining on premises, and even outdoor event venues (including the 3,600-square-foot Fountain Courtyard) for weddings. The Little Nell This Aspen destination is the area’s only AAA Five Diamond award-winning and only Forbes/Mobil Five Star hotel and resort; the Little Nell also features two restaurants, three bars, a master sommelier and Executive Chef Robert McCormick. There is also a specialized Ski Concierge, ready to plan guests’ perfect ski activities, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a spa, heated outdoor swimming pool, custom furnishings in the guests suites, and located nearby is fine dining, shopping, and more. Hotel Jerome For more than 125 years, the iconic Hotel Jerome—located right in the heart of beautiful Aspen—has been spoiling guests and making sure their ski vacation is their best one yet. This luxury boutique hotel offers amenities like: Several on-site dining options, an array of outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and skiing, cooking classes for guests, 92 richly decorated suites, an outdoor swimming pool, business center with meeting space, and proximity to tennis courts, theatres and museums. The Sky Hotel Another boutique hotel in Aspen is the Sky Hotel, which is a more modern and contemporary design than the Hotel Jerome, features ultra-luxe and hip interior design, a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, spa facility, pet-friendly rooms, an executive retreat, meeting spaces, and more. The Sky Hotel is located at 709 East Durant Avenue, conveniently close to Aspen’s bars, nightlife, fine dining, and shopping. The Gant Aspen Located in an ultra-private enclave with over five-acres, the Gant Aspen is a posh retreat at the base of Aspen Mountain that features beautiful suites with balcony, fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen, plus gorgeous alpine views, a fitness center, two heated swimming pools, three jetted tubs, laundry services, five tennis courts, babysitting, overnight valet service, nearby fine dining options, and more. Aspen Meadows Resort Featuring 98 guest suites with floor-to-ceiling windows for taking in the gorgeous alpine views, and amenities that include Bauhaus-inspired décor and design, multi-line VoIP phones in every suite, a private balcony or patio for almost every suite, connecting room availability, pet-friendly suites, and more. The resort also offers packages that include the spectacular Aspen Food & Wine Classic Package, the Colorado Locals’ Special, the Dolce Spring Escape, and the Winter Stay & Save. Check out the Featured Packages page on their website before booking your trip to Aspen Meadows. Viceroy Snowmass Although not technically located right in Aspen, the absolutely stunning Viceroy Hotel & Resort in nearby Snowmass Village is a luxury ski resort that had to be included on this list as it is only minutes from downtown Aspen. Built in 2009, the Viceroy Snowmass features 173 gorgeously appointed rooms, with amenities that include a Ute-style spa facility, a pool terrace and café, over 9,000-square-feet of space for meetings, event spaces and more, plus a luxury fitness center, on-site fine dining, a popular children’s program called the Treehouse Kids’ Adventure Center, and access to four different mountain resort ski areas.