The Court of Master Sommeliers was established in April 1977 to encourage improved standards of beverage service, particularly wine + food pairing, in hotels and restaurants. The Little Nell opened on Thanksgiving of 1989 and in our 30-year history, 10 staff members have earned the esteemed Master Sommelier diploma, more than any other establishment in… Read more
At The Little Nell, we love fresh ingredients in our cuisine and cocktails, from vegetables and herbs to edible flowers. To complement our complimentary weekly garden tours in the summer, our bartenders at element 47, created the “Mountain Mojito”, which can be made as a cocktail or mocktail (sans the rum). For this summer drink,… Read more
Travel can be adventurous, romantic, or energizing. You board your aircraft with excitement, land at your destination with ease, and spend a week floating about your resort town. However, we all know there are a handful of travel to-dos that are not so glamorous. And for those, we have a bag filled with luxury travel… Read more
Top Boutique Fitness Classes in Aspen On a vacation day, you might have enough energy to blaze a trail in half the typical time. However, courtesy calls: If your partner’s pace is on the opposite end of the spectrum, you’ll need to bottle up your fuel. Don’t fret: If you’re in search of an extra… Read more
Aspen is awash in four-legged friends.As a pet-friendly hotel, The Little Nell is an inviting setting for your fur baby in our rooms and suites, as well as your canine companion in the living room. Just a few steps away, Residences at The Little Nell also welcomes pups with treats at the front drive and… Read more
Each summer, the living wall at The Little Nell is a centerpiece of the courtyard, serving as a stunning vista for hotel and restaurant guests, as well as a popular spot for photo ops. In celebration of our 30th/pearl anniversary, which kicked off on Thanksgiving 2019 and continues through Closing Day 2020, we collaborated with… Read more
The Little Nell first opened our doors on Thanksgiving Day of 1989. Three decades later, our guests have become dear friends whom we welcome back each year and our staff have become like family. Since our debut, we have opened more champagne than is imaginable, renovated multiple times, and celebrated thousands of special occasions. It’s… Read more
Between heart-thrilling ski runs and circles around the ice skating rink, Aspen continues to draw boundless smiles throughout the holidays. That snowflake landing on your eyelashes. Opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate the days passed. Sitting around an effervescent table with loved ones, glowing conversation, and a flavorful, warm meal. The holidays in Aspen… Read more
Inspired by the eponymous cocktail from bartender Xavier Herit at Daniel in New York City, we adapted this popular recipe with permission from the Manhattan establishment. It’s served year-round in Aspen, offering the perfect balance of sweetness, alcohol and acidity, capped by floral aromas from the wildflowers in The Little Nell’s summer gardens. Recipe (makes… Read more
How The Little Nell pampers its youngest guests Aspen might be known as a playground for the rich and famous, but we’ll argue it’s a playground for everyone — especially the kiddos. At The Little Nell, the youngest guests enjoy perhaps the best perks. From check-in to check-out, children of all ages — from infants… Read more
