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Sky Hotel
Adjacent to the Silver Queen Gondola at the base of Aspen mountain, this chic boutique hotel is a playful alternative to the serious Alpine-theme luxury resorts of the area. Conceived by San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels (owners of SF's Hotel Monaco and San Diego's Solamar), the former Aspen Club Lodge was the recipient of a complete makeover resulting in a hip hotel destination equipped with trendy eatery and be-seen lounge. The interior lobby features granite and limestone walls with towering lampshade-shaped chandelier above white-leather chairs and faux-fur rugs. During high season (Dec. – Mar.) the lobby is home to Aspen's hottest après-ski scene with DJ's spinning lounge anthems starting at 4pm daily. Grab a comfy banquette and settle in with some beverages - the people watching is phenomenal and the tunes are top notch - so trust us, you'll be here for awhile. With so much to see and do in Aspen, we did little more in our room than sleep, but the rooms are modern and comfortable with luxe touches like goose feather duvets and iPod docks double as charging stations – a nice touch. Sky Hotel's literal ski–in, ski–out location makes it the perfect location to stay and play in the center of it all.
TIP: The bottom floor of Sky Hotel has a ski/snowboard rental shop and they will wax and store your equipment for you nightly, at no additional charge.
