Like many of the lodges in Aspen, this budget-happy place looks better buried in eight feet of snow. During the summer, you can tell the inn has been enduring winters since 1948, but under a blanket of fresh powder, you are libel to peer out the window and swear you see elves headed off to work.
The family-owned inn keeps the holiday spirit going year round with friendly service and affordable rooms. Located in a tranquil nook, just three blocks from downtown, it is a good place to spend a quiet weekend or escape the local high class hubbub for a bit of romance.
• Hotel Services: television, parking, bar, internet access, disabled access, sauna, whirlpool
• Special Features: Located on the free ski shuttle route.