Suite Resort · West End, Aspen, Colorado, United States

Aspen Meadows Resort

A 98-suite resort in Aspen, Colorado, designed by Herbert Bayer and tied to the Aspen Institute. Set on 40 acres with one of the area's largest outdoor art collections.

About Aspen Meadows Resort

Aspen Meadows Resort: Bauhaus-designed suites in Aspen, Colorado

Aspen Meadows Resort is a 98-suite property located on the western edge of Aspen, Colorado, set within 40 acres of meadows and groves. The resort presents itself as heir to the history of the Aspen Institute, and its architecture is attributed to designer Herbert Bayer, a leading figure of the Bauhaus. The company itself describes it as an artistic address within a ski town, with an approach that combines exclusivity and openness for both locals and travelers.

Accommodations: suite types

The property operates exclusively with suites. The catalog includes the following categories:

  • Aspen King Junior Suite
  • Mountain Junior Queens Suite
  • Mountain Junior King Suite
  • One Bedroom Suite
  • One Bedroom Mountain Suite
  • Deluxe Two Bedroom Suite
  • Aspen Junior King Suite Accessible
  • Deluxe One Bedroom Mountain Suite Accessible
  • Deluxe One Bedroom Mountain Corner Suite Accessible
  • Deluxe Two Bedroom Mountain Suite Accessible

The offering includes accessible rooms and is pet-friendly. Lodging services include concierge and a resort fee.

Dining: West End Social and Meadows Café

The resort has two dining venues. West End Social serves cuisine with ingredients sourced from the Rocky Mountains. Meadows Café serves freshly brewed coffee, casual breakfast and light lunch, and its listed hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily. In-room dining and picnic basket orders are also available.

Activities and facilities

Programming is organized by season. In winter and spring, the team works with Aspen Skiing Company and Four Mountain Sports to arrange lift tickets and ski lessons, and guests have access to a complimentary shuttle to Buttermilk. In summer, the offering includes farmers markets, music festivals and family activities. Year-round, there are hiking and walking trails, such as the family-friendly Ute Trail, complimentary e-bikes for guests, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, fly fishing on the Roaring Fork River and visits to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area.

Facilities include a 25-meter outdoor heated saltwater pool, a 25-meter indoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, an indoor half-court basketball gymnasium, a health center and a tennis center. The resort offers a shuttle to downtown Aspen and organizes art tours at The Bayer Center and self-guided art walks.

Art, history and institutional setting

The resort is home to one of the largest art collections on hotel grounds, with works in every building and outdoor sculptures. Herbert Bayer's legacy is articulated through the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, a free art museum open to the public, and a guided tour on the artist's legacy. The connection to the Aspen Institute is reflected in the institute's presence and in events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival. The property also states sustainability initiatives and a program to reduce its ecological footprint.

Meetings, celebrations and offers

The resort has spaces for meetings, corporate events, leadership seminars and weddings, with specific packages and a request-for-proposal service. Among the communicated offers are a rate for residents of Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Wyoming and Utah with 20-25% discounts on select dates, a longer-stay promotion with savings of up to 25% and a $50 resort credit, and a program of complimentary meals for children under 12 at West End Social with a paying adult, available until April 30, 2027 for staying guests. The activities calendar announced an end-of-season luau on October 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

Location and access

The resort is located at 845 Meadows Road, Aspen, CO 81611, within walking distance of Aspen's outdoor activities, shops and restaurants. It is part of Salamander Collection, alongside other properties of the group in the United States and Jamaica.

Location and contact

845 Meadows Road, Aspen, CO 81611 · Phone: 888.221.4851

In brief

Suite resort with a Bauhaus legacy