Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 4.5 miles.

Driving directions from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport: Turn right out of the airport onto CO-82. Follow CO-82 into Aspen, where it becomes Main St. At the second traffic light, turn right onto S Monarch St and proceed five blocks. Turn left onto Dean St and hotel is immediately on right.

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE): Approximate driving time is two hours and distance is 69 miles.

Driving directions from Eagle County Regional Airport: Exit the airport and turn right onto Cooley Mesa Rd. When Cooley Mesa Rd dead ends, turn right onto Valley Rd. When Valley Rd dead ends, turn left onto US-6 and continue to I-70. Proceed west on I-70 for about 24 miles. Take Exit 116 / CO-82 / Glenwood Springs / Aspen, and turn right onto N River Dr. At the first traffic light, turn right onto 6th St. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Grand Ave / CO-82, which crosses over the Colorado River. Continue on CO-82 for about 42 miles. Once in Aspen, CO-82 becomes Main St. At the second traffic light, turn right onto S Monarch St and proceed five blocks. Turn left onto Dean St and hotel is immediately on right.

The complimentary hotel shuttle is the most popular way of getting from the Aspen airport to the hotel. The shuttle meets every incoming commercial flight, but guests can also call ahead and provide the hotel with their flight information. Taxis, airport shuttles, and rental cars are also available. Taxi fares from the Aspen airport to the hotel range from $16–$25, and one-way shuttle fares range from $5–$15. Fees subject to change without notice. From the Eagle airport, airport shuttles, limos, and rental cars are popular ways of getting to the hotel. One-way airport shuttle and limo fares are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. For both airports, car rentals are available online. Winter driving conditions can be hazardous, which makes the shuttles a popular option.

Getting around: The hotel is situated in downtown Aspen, so walking is a popular and convenient way of getting around town. Upon request, the hotel courtesy shuttle transports guests to all destinations in Aspen, and for a fee can also transport guests to destinations outside of town. Three blocks from the hotel is the Ruby Park RFTA public transit bus stop, where guests can catch skier shuttles to the other three local ski mountains: Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass. These RFTA shuttles are free before 4 PM, and after this time the fare is less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. RFTA also provides free bus service throughout Aspen, and for a fare of less than $5 serves the rest of the valley to Glenwood Springs. Fee subject to change without notice.

Whiskey Rocks - Based on Whiskey Blue, nightlife impresario Rande Gerber's bar at the W Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, this darkly lit lounge is a local favorite and features blues music and mellow rock and roll. This place, which draws a lively après-ski crowd during the winter, is just off the hotel lobby, with a separate entrance on Mill St.

Lobby Lounge - This popular, casual gathering spot at the hotel's entrance features original artwork on the walls, four seats at the bar, tables, chairs, clutches of distressed-leather sofas and chairs on either side of the floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace, and views of Aspen Mountain. The bar offers a light menu, cocktails, aperitifs, wines, and a selection of domestic and imported beers.

Amenity highlights: Guests consult with a concierge, stroll through the outdoor courtyards, order room service 24 hours a day, and receive twice-daily housekeeping. On-site services include an outfitter, spa, salon, and health club. Dining options include the Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Olives Aspen and light nibbles at the Lobby Lounge. Whiskey Rocks provides the après-ski scene. Skiers appreciate the ski butlers and shuttles to nearby mountains.

Insider tip: The TV program Aspen Today on Channel 16 offers up-to-the minute information on snow conditions, clothing tips according to the latest weather conditions, ski and snowboard suggestions, trail grooming guides, and on-mountain activities. Mountaintop weather reports are given up to six times an hour.

Guest services include a concierge, ski/recreation butler, airport and town transportation, free incoming faxes, plus twice-daily housekeeping, evening turndown, 24-hour room service. Child care and overnight shoe shines are also available.

Clothing, specialty gifts, newspapers, and sundries are available at the hotel shop.

Valet parking only:
$26–35 per day. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

Other area recreational opportunities include skeet shooting, bird-watching, hot air ballooning, four-wheel drive tours, and paragliding. Bird-watching and skeet-shooting trips can be arranged at the hotel's on-site outfitters.

Nearby greens include the Aspen Golf Course, less than 4 miles away, and the Snowmass Golf Course, 8 miles away in Snowmass Village.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.