The Little Nell and their restaurants, Ajax Tavern and Element 47 in the heart of Aspen, Colorado right next to the ski lift at the base of Ajax (Aspen Mountain) have been named the newest Golden Palates!
The picturesque, private pool area.
The chic, yet intimate lounge at The Little Nell.
At The Little Nell, the slopes are literally at your backdoor! This is the closest hotel to the Silver Queen Gondola up Aspen Mountain.
The Little Nell is Aspen’s only five star, five diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, featuring deluxe accommodations, après-ski, and award-winning wine program (20,000 bottles) & excellent cuisine at Element 47 (named for Silver, which helped put Aspen on the map). The city of Aspen is right outside the door, Aspen Mountain at the back door, yet The Little Nell is slightly removed from the bustle of the heart of town which is just a couple blocks away.
The Little Nell opened in 1989 and quickly became one of the most fashionable, refined hotels in the United States. The hotel was built on the site of a funky ski-bum bar by the same name, at the foot of the slope of Aspen Mountain where the original mine shaft had been dug back in 1879. One passionate miner nicknamed the mine “Little Nell” after a “Lady of the Night” who caught his fancy. The hotel has been completely renovated by renowned interior designer, Holly Hunt.
The Little Nell is a lovely, exclusive spot, both serene and lively, your new luxe mountain hideaway, a gathering place for the free-spirited. The Little Nell, a Relais & Châteaux property, a group known for excellent, refined hospitality in intimate settings is a year-round destination hotel. The Little Nell is dog-friendly as well, so your four-legged family member can happily join you on your adventures in Aspen! Staying, enjoying cocktails, and dining here is a party, reminiscent of the very best ski resorts in Europe, catering to sophisticated, well-traveled guests from around the world. The scene reminds me of the work of the late contemporary American artist Leroy Neiman, who depicted some of the most famous cafe’s, bars, and social settings in the world in colorful, dramatic fashion. The hotel caters to active, discerning guests and knows how to throw a party–look for free-flowing Verve Cliquot somewhere on the slopes of Aspen Mountain on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (the hotel posts clues as to the location on its social media), a rewarding treasure hunt for grown-ups!
Locally-made Burrata topped with pesto, edible art at Ajax Tavern.
#Theartofplating: luscious local Duck Breast at Element 47.
Lunch at Ajax Tavern at The Little Nell, one of the most important restaurants in town, especially popular because of great food and its location adjacent to the Silver Queen Gondola and Ajax Mountain, a favorite for aprés ski libations and dining! If you are looking for a refined, yet relaxing stay in Aspen, The Little Nell is a great choice, as are both restaurants, Ajax Tavern, for more casual dining and Element 47 for fine dining at night, as well as breakfast and lunch in the beautiful garden overlooking the pool!
675 E. Durant Ave.
Aspen, CO 81611
970.920.4600
