Ruffing it at The Nell

Since opening in 1989, The Little Nell’s pet-friendly policy has been met with great success. Providing premier services and amenities to four-legged guests has become a standard operating procedure. With a growing appreciation for furry friends, and based on repeat requests by guests, we are excited to announce a shift at the hotel with an… Read more

UNCORKED & UNPLUGGED

Master Sommelier is more than just a title; it’s a badge of honor, and to earn it you need to be a wine expert in mind, body, and spirit – an achievement measured by passing one of the world’s most difficult exams. For those who pass, admittance is gained into a club with fewer than… Read more

Easter Sunday at The Nell

Guests hopped on over to The Nell for Easter Sunday on March 27. Element 47 offered brunch from 11:30 am with an expanded buffet featuring carving stations, made-to-order omelets by Fredy and his team, fresh pastries and fruit, a juice and smoothie bar and more. At 1 pm, the younger set gathered in the courtyard… Read more

A Mountaintop Gathering in Aspen

An excerpt from a blog by The Venue Report, a digital media company who promotes the age old tradition of gathering. As venue aficionados, they collectively have more than 30 years of combined experience in event design & production, not counting the amazing industry professional correspondents experience. They spent a spring weekend at The Nell,… Read more

Click-In With Chris Davenport

An Aspen Mountain powder tour, Nastar ski race, Champagne toasts at our mobile on-mountain bar Oasis, wine dinners at element 47 and Ajax Tavern and a private event in the cellar– these were just a few of the activities at our inaugural Click-In With Chris ski camp. Featuring pro skier Chris Davenport and pro cyclists… Read more

An Evening with Delphine Laborde of Veuve Clicquot

Born in Reims, France, home to the renowned Champagne House Veuve Clicquot, one could say Delphine Laborde was destined to a life amidst the vines. Now a winemaker for Maison Veuve Clicquot, Laborde’s first memories in Reims trace back to being in the vineyards and among those working in the industry. She studied at AgroParisTech,… Read more

Vote in Valrhona’s Easter Contest

Curtis Cameron, executive pastry chef at The Little Nell, is back at it with more beautiful creations. A member of the prestigious Valrhona Cercle V association of chefs, his latest pièce de résistance is this decadent dessert, which he entered in Valrhona’s Easter Contest. Entitled “Spring Reborn,” his showpiece represents the shift from a cold,… Read more

Top 5 Room Service Requests at The Nell

When you’re settled in to your room or suite at The Nell, it can be hard to leave the comfort of your confines, which is why we offer In Room Dining around the clock. On our menus, you’ll find an array of options from breakfast to lunch to dinner to late-night snacks. You can even… Read more

Top 5 Things to Consider for a Destination Wedding

Guest blog from DFW Events who planned a destination wedding at The Nell for a New York couple last summer. They share their top tips from their recipe for success below: After falling head over heels for The Little Nell during a site visit in 2014, we were thrilled to return to the property one… Read more

The Little Nell Goes to GourmetFest in Carmel

Relais & Châteaux is known for providing unique experiences from the finest hotelier and restauranteurs from all over the world. Up next is the annual GourmetFest in Carmel, Calif, a four-day foodie extravaganza featuring an exclusive roster of Relais & Châteaux Chefs and the World’s Best Wine Estates, held from Feb. 25 – 28, 2016…. Read more