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Hotel Information: The spacious lobby of this boutique hotel features eight-foot-tall, cream-colored leather chairs, lighted aspen trees, a wall of rock, a long table strewn with board games, and a funk-soul soundtrack. Located one block from the Silver Queen Gondola at the base of Aspen Mountain, the hotel primarily attracts leisure travelers.
Amenity highlights: The Sky Hotel provides complimentary shuttle service with a fleet of Cadillac Escalades to and from Aspen Airport/Sardy Field upon request. Guests enjoy light fare and specialty cocktails in the hotel's stylish lounge, 39 Degrees, which also features a radiant-heated outdoor deck and mountain views. Leisure facilities include an outdoor splash pool and spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and an on-site sports shop with gear storage, rentals, and boot dryers.
Insider tip: Within 12 miles of the hotel, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a variety of programs (surcharge), many of them kid-friendly, with destinations including the 25-acre Hallam Lake Nature Preserve in Aspen and the 113-acre wildlife preserve at Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt.
Rooms
The two-story Aspen hotel has 90 guestrooms, all of which feature Italian Frette linens, down comforters, and faux-fur throw blankets. Rooms have humidifiers, minibars with bottled oxygen, CD players, cordless phones, and in-room safes. Amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, complimentary premium channels, and video-game consoles (surcharge). Bathrooms have animal-print terrycloth robes and L’Occitane toiletries.
All Kimpton Hotels incorporate more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices through its environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare.
Guests can expect in-room recycling bins, shade-grown/organic coffee, and water-efficient bathrooms. Other highlights include the use of use non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper, and energy-efficient lightbulbs.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - complimentary
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Guests at Sky Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel have access to a 24-hour cardio room, as well as discount passes to local health clubs and spas. On-site ski rentals and storage are available, and complimentary shuttle service is provided to the Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass Village ski areas.
The hotel is nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, which has a base elevation of 7,945 feet and a vertical rise of 4,406 feet. Ajax, as it’s commonly known, features 673 acres of skiable terrain, and none of its 76 trails are suitable for beginners. Rated 48 percent more difficult, 26 percent most difficult, and 26 percent expert, they are accessible by eight lifts, including the Silver Queen Gondola, which makes the trip between the base and the summit in 14 minutes.
Three miles away, Aspen Highlands is bigger and more beginner-friendly. The 11,675-foot mountain offers 130 trails on 790 acres of skiable terrain (18 percent easiest, 30 percent more difficult, 16 percent most difficult, and 36 percent expert) accessible by four lifts.
Five miles from the hotel is Buttermilk, which has a base elevation of 7,870 feet, a vertical rise of 2,030 feet, and offers a more relaxed experience. Its 42 trails encompass 430 acres of skiable terrain (35 percent are rated for beginners, 39 percent are more difficult, and 26 percent most difficult) accessible by nine lifts. Buttermilk is home to Aspen’s ski school and includes one half-pipe, a two-mile-long terrain park, and the Boardercross course.
At 12,510 feet, Snowmass has the highest summit and the most acres of skiable terrain, 3,100. Snowmass’ 87 trails (6 percent easiest, 50 percent more difficult, 12 percent most difficult, and 32 percent expert) are accessible from 21 lifts, including seven high-speed quad chairs. Snowmass is located nine miles south of Aspen in family-friendly Snowmass Village.
The Aspen Golf Course, 3.5 miles away, has an 18-hole course, driving range, pro shop, and PGA instruction. Redesigned by Jim Engh, the 18-hole course at Snowmass Golf Club is 10.5 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Rafting nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Skiing - downhill nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Swimming on site
- Basketball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
- Running track/path nearby
Property Amenities
Guests at the Sky Hotel enjoy a range of complimentary amenities, including airport and town transportation upon request, morning coffee and tea in the lobby, and hosted evening wine receptions, offered seasonally. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Light fare is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the 39 Degrees lounge (seasonal), which also serves as a popular après-ski destination with its funky decor and specialty cocktails.
Guests have access to an outdoor splash pool and spa tub, as well as a 24-hour fitness center. Discounted passes are available to several nearby health clubs. The hotel's complimentary OM away from Home program includes in-room television access to the Yoga Channel and a basket containing a yoga mat, block, and strap.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Concierge desk
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Billiards nearby
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Parking (valet)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Ski shuttle
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Number of rooms: 90
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors: 2
- Fireplace in lobby
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Ski storage
- Pool table nearby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Wedding services
- Smoke-free property
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
No shows, cancellations, and early departures are subject to fee for full stay plus tax.
This is a pet friendly hotel. Dog bowl, dog beds, and amenities provided upon request.
This is a smoke-free hotel.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Valet parking: $25 per night with in-out privileges; garage parking until full, then in outdoor lot.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
39 Degrees - Rough-hewn timber, custom-designed modern furniture, and a long stone fireplace highlight this lounge, one of Aspen’s most popular night spots. A large, pivoting door leads to a radiant-heated sundeck with views of Aspen Mountain. Hot breakfast buffets are served in winter and summer, daily Continental breakfast is available in the spring and fall, and an extended bar menu is offered for lunch and dinner year-round.
Address
709 E Durant Ave
Aspen, CO 81611
USA
Nearest major airport:
Aspen, CO (ASE-Sardy Field)
Area:
Aspen, Colorado, United States of America
