An unusual hotel in Aspen: a Bauhaus-designed campus on 40 acres at the edge of town, home to the Aspen Institute think tank. Ninety-eight spacious studio suites, free bikes, a heated outdoor pool, and a serene atmosphere unlike anything else in the valley.
Why We Chose It
Aspen Meadows Resort is unlike any other hotel in the valley — a Bauhaus-designed campus of 40 acres on the west end of town, built as the home of the Aspen Institute (the renowned policy and ideas think tank founded in 1949). The 98 studio suites are generous and airy; the grounds have walking trails along the Roaring Fork River; a heated outdoor pool; free bike rentals; and a restaurant that is among the most peaceful lunch spots in Aspen. The free town shuttle connects to the mountain in minutes. Best for those wanting space, quiet, and a connection to Aspen's intellectual and cultural history rather than its ski-resort energy.
What Stands Out
- Bauhaus-designed campus | Home of the Aspen Institute think tank | 40 acres on the Roaring Fork River | 98 spacious studio suites | Free bikes | Heated outdoor pool | Walking trails | Most peaceful atmosphere in the valley | Free town shuttle to mountain