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The Little Nell

The Little Nell is a landmark hospitality project at the base of Aspen Mountain. Designed as part of a complete reconfiguration of the mountain base, the 92-room hotel links Aspen’s city center with the ski mountain through a layered composition of public spaces, rooftop terraces, sub-grade connections, and private guest amenities.

The hotel living room, restaurant, and bar wrap a landscaped courtyard with pool and spa, creating an intimate retreat within one of Aspen’s most active civic thresholds. More than three decades after opening, The Little Nell remains a defining landmark for Aspen and one of the country’s most recognized mountain resort hotels.

Completed

1989

Location

Aspen, Colorado

Project Size

210,000 SF

1.98 Acres

Primary Scope

Architecture

Primary Materials

Stucco, Sandstone

Awards

US News + World Report Ranked #1 Best Hotel in Colorado

US News + World Report Ranked #19 Best Hotel in U.S.A.

Urban Land Institute | Award of Excellence

AIA Colorado West | Honor Award

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