Explore the Gardens at The Little Nell

The gardens at The Little Nell are spectacular every summer with more color and flowers each year. The Nell’s head gardener, Arabella of Busy Beavers Gardening, shares details on this year’s gardens, and what to expect during our weekly garden tours Fridays at 4 pm. Photos by Jamie Jaye Fletcher. The Front Garden The first… Read more

Five Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

From skiing Aspen’s fabled slopes to toasting with Veuve Clicquot on a winter picnic, what’s more romantic than Valentine’s Day in Aspen? For ways to spend the weekend, we’ve compiled a list of our top tips for two: 1. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at Element 47 or Ajax Tavern; or order our Valentine’s… Read more

Top Boutique Fitness Classes in Aspen

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

Puppy Love at The Little Nell

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

The Little Nell – New + Improved

Summer delights await at Aspen’s premier hotel property As off-season winds down and the bustling summer season bursts to life, locals and guests will be treated to a whole new atmosphere at the already classic Little Nell. With renovations to nearly every area of the hotel’s public spaces and restaurants, lead by the team at… Read more

Growing Goods: How The Little Nell Serves up Freshness

As spring turns to summer, The Little Nell comes to life with a bounty of fresh flowers, locally grown produce, farm-raised products, and edible organic herbs — all used to create a one-of-a-kind experience when visiting or dining at the Nell. Begin by experiencing the living wall. First created in 2015 and reinstated every summer… Read more

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: A New Year Dawns on The Little Nell

As the New Year peeks over the horizon like sunrise on our beloved Bells, we wanted to set aside a few moments to muse over the most exciting events of 2018, and all the wonderful things we’ve got planned for The Little Nell in the coming year. We hope you’ll join us as we raise… Read more

Influencer Deborah Stachelski’s Love Letter to Aspen

Many travel journalists seek out the latest hospitality trends, interesting hotspots and sightseeing gems for a living. With each new experience, these well-traveled professionals expand their worldview and develop a new perspective. Recently, an Austin-based travel writer named Deborah Stachelski spent a handful of days in Aspen, Colo., and we wanted to hear more. The… Read more

DAY TRIPS FROM ASPEN

3 Must Do Colorado Activities Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley maintain historical landmarks, quaint city streets, and endless explorable acres of wilderness. But despite these elements, there are times when we need to escape Aspen and explore something new. Luckily, there are many towns and landmarks within a day’s trip from Aspen. So jump… Read more

A Downtown Aspen Walking Tour

Colorado’s mountain towns are celebrated for their panoramic snow-capped peaks, mixed evergreens and quaking Aspens, and clear Rocky Mountain streams. Far less storied is the healthy fact and impact of our walkability, including that reality here in Aspen, especially in summer. Leave Your Vehicle Behind As soon as you touch down in the Valley, you… Read more