When visitors come to Aspen Colorado, many are looking for accomodations in the variety of bed and breakfast inns that the area is noted for. There is the spirit of euphony and romance to the Aspen Colorado Bed and Breakfast inns.
Imagine a romantic evening after skiing or touring the area at an Aspen bed and breakfast inn. What better accomodations for you on your Aspen Colorado vacation than one of the home-like Aspen bed and breafast inns?
A number of Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast inns are actually out there for you to choose from. Almost all of Aspen's bed and breakfast inns are noted for offering the great deals on quaint character, style, tradition, and affordability. To mention but a few of these, here is a short list of some Aspen Colorado's best bed and breakfast inns.
Sardy House Bed and Breakfast
The Sardy House is one of Aspen Colorado's finest Victorian bed and breakfasts Sardy House was built in 1892 and now has become one of Aspen's elegant hotel and restaurants. Sardy House guests enjoy the extraordinary and the definitive in pampered luxury.
The 14 guest rooms and 6 suites are graciously furnished in the Victorian tradition with cherry wood armoire's and beds, feather comforters, and bathrooms with whirlpool baths and heated towel bars.
Every morning, guest are served a complimentary full breakfast. In the evening, the Victorian dining room charms guests with soft candlelight, classical music and romance. The Sardy house is known for its house specialties including Colorado Rack of Lamb, Caribou Tenderloin and Sea Bass.
Each staff member is personable, knowledgeable and dedicated to making your stay memorable. At some bed and breakfasts, people remember what they did but at the Sardy House, you'll remember where you stayed and what you experienced.
The Snow Queen Victorian Bed & Breakfast Lodge
The Snow Queen Victorian B&B Lodge, built in 1886. The Aspen Historic Society calls The Snow Queen Victorian "The Jewel of Aspen". This Historic Victorian bed and breakfast is just 2 blocks from the middle of Aspen Colorado and within easy walking distance to the Aspen Mountain ski lifts and shuttle buses to the three surrounding ski areas.
This enchanting, family run Victorian bed and breakfast specializes in a friendly, tranquil atmosphere with a western hospitality. Named after famous Aspen silver mines, their reasonably priced rooms all have private baths, TVs and phones. Some rooms have kitchens and private decks.
Guest sample homemade breads and muffins while visiting with others at breakfast. After an activity filled day on the slopes or nearby areas, visitors soak in the outdoor hot tub complete with spectacular views or enjoy hot spiced wine in the lounge before a woodburning fireplace.
Experience the historic charm of Aspen while staying at the Snow Queen Victorian Bed & Breakfast Lodge while in Aspen Colorado. It's a stay that you will place deep in your memory.
Little Red Ski Haus
Indulge yourself in a turn-of-the century accommodation that reflects Aspen, Colorado's 1880s silver mining boom with its Victorian allure. The Little Red Ski Haus was Aspen’s first bed and breakfast inn. The Little Red Ski Haus is located within walking distance to the gondola; shuttles to Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk, and restaurants and shopping.
The Prospector's Cellar reflects the lodge's historic evolution of change. It was excavated through layers of river rock during its recent $1 million historic restoration. The original owner, a silver miner, would fill the cellar with his friends after a hard day of work; thus its name, "the Prospector’s Cellar".
Start your day by the cellar’s fireplace with a home-style breakfast. In the evening, beckon up to the bar and join other lodge guests with one of the many fine wines that the lodge is noted for. Or have your favorite spirit, or a historic "Aspen Crud". The Prospector's Cellar is known for its plush western leather couches in a quiet cove. A wonderful place to snuggle up with your significant other.
Wake up each morning to the aroma of a home-cooked meal specially prepared by one of the talented, award winning chefs. Relax while you are provided with genuine down-home hospitality, including coffee and the morning paper.
The Little Red Ski Haus is on the historic registry and boasts the Victorian quaintness that has made it famous, making this lodge fit for all occasions, whether it's skiing, that special wedding, or just a quick getaway weekend.
Hotel Lenado
Hotel Lenado is an Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast inn that features award winning architecture with a warmth, style, and ambiance all its own. This wonderful Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast inn is located in the downtown Aspen.
Each room in the Hotel Lenado comes furnished with a four-poster hickory or carved applewood bed, some rooms also come with woodburning stoves, wet bars, and whirlpool baths. All rooms have feather comforters and hand crafted armoire's.
The hotel offers a complimentary gourmet breakfast that is worthy of everyone's praise. During the afternoons, guests lounge in the roof deck hot tub overlooking the Aspen Mountain. You can also enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres in Markham's Bar.
The in-town location of this Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast makes it ideal for walking to all the shops, restaurants, ski shuttles, and to the yearly Aspen music festival.
Independence Square
The Independence Square is Aspen Colorado's only bed and breakfast lodge on the downtown mall. It provides a complimentary continental breakfast, rooftop hot tub and deck, privileges at the Aspen Athletic Club. The central downtown location means it's only seconds away from Aspen's finest shops and restaurants.
This historic landmark bed and breakfast lodge offers all the modern day convenience that a tourist to Aspen expects. Independence Square is just one block from Aspen Mountain and Ruby Park and free shuttle service in the heart of downtown Aspen, Colorado. Visitors can take a step back in time without leaving the conveniences of today at this Aspen, Colorado lodge.
Other Aspen Colorado Area
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Lodge at River's Edge
Basalt, Colorado -- 20 minutes from Aspen
Nestled in the lush pine and aspen landscape surrounding the Frying Pan River, Lodge at River’s Edge has been welcoming guests to the Aspen-Basalt area since 1990. Situated on two secluded riverfront acres and dominated by the view of the snow-capped peak of Mt. Sopris in the distance, Lodge at River's Edge is only two blocks from the downtown district of charming Basalt Colorado.
The lodge is only minutes away from restaurants ranging from casual fare to gourmet cuisine, unique shops, and art galleries. Lodge at River’s Edge is open year-round for your convenience.
The Lodge living and dining rooms share a 17-foot high rock fireplace. This is where guests can warm their hands, and curl up with a good book and enjoy the tranquility that the lodge has to offer. A shady deck surrounds the bed and breakfast inn, expanding on the river front to accommodate a hot tub available to guests year-round.
When staying at Lodge at River’s Edge, guests experience a delicious, hearty breakfast on the deck or in the sun-filled dining room, both of which overlook the Frying Pan River.
You’ll feel a world away from civilization as you lose yourself in this two-acre river front paradise on the bank of the Frying Pan River. Fall asleep to the mesmerizing sound of the river, fish for the trout, be hypnotized by the river view from the cabin and all four guest rooms in the Lodge.
A full gourmet breakfast served fireside every morning, feather beds and down comforters, river-side hot tub, hammocks and lounge furniture on the riverside deck are just a few of the ammenities. Only a short 15 minute drive to the World Class skiing resort of Aspen/Snowmass, Lodge at River's edge is a convenient place to vacation.
Glenwood Springs Victorian Bed and Breakfast
Not far from Aspen Colorado is the Glenwood Springs Victorian Bed and Breakfast. It is particularly situated on the Colorado Avenue that provides lodging in the center of the historic downtown of Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Folk Valley.
This Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast lodging was founded on 1909 and continues to offer the character of true Victorian elegance which is particularly taken from its charming ‘stick’ style housing. Just like the other Aspen Colorado area bed and breakfast inns, most of the major attractions in the town like the caves, canyons, caverns, and adventure land are just steps away from this fantastic hub.
It is furnished with original antiques from 1860-1900's. The china, crystal, silver and quilts and comforters create a romantic and comfortable turn-of-the-century experience in Victorian grace. Conveniently located, within walking distance, the Hot Springs, Caverns, restaurants and other Glenwood Springs attractions.
Guests enjoy the comforts of this Victorian era home located in the downtown Glenwood Springs historical residential district. You can relax in a room furnished with Walnut, Mahogany, or Oak antique furniture, a Queen sized bed with quilts or comforters. Experience the romantic and comfortable atmosphere this bed and breakfast inn has to offer.
Visitors partake in the Victorian tradition of afternoon tea, hot chocolate, or lemonade during the summer along with homemade treats. The parlor area has a fireplace to sit by and take off the winter chills. In the summer months, enjoy the views of Red Mountain, Storm King, and Iron Mountain from the front porch. Each morning a homemade, full breakfast is served in the dining room.
You may walk through this historic neighborhood, down the streets that were the original part of the township of Defiance in 1883, later changed to Glenwood Springs. Within minutes from the bed and breakfast, guests can walk to restaurants, shops, the Frontier Museum, the Hot Springs, Yampah Vapor Caves, spas, Glenwood Caverns, Glenwood Canyon and bike trail, Doc Holiday's grave at Rosebud Cemetery, or the River Trail along the Roaring Fork. What a wonderful alternative to the hectic hotel/motel world that most vacationers stay in.
All in all, there are many bed and breakfast inns to choose from in the Aspen Colorado area. Which bed and breakfast is right for you is a matter of taste. But which ever Aspen Colorado bed and breakfast inn you choose, you'll find that the bed and breakfast inns of Aspen are deeply entrenched in the Victorian tradition that makes Aspen Colorado the tourist destination that it has become today.
