St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums
Affordable European-style lodge offering dorms and private rooms an easy walk from downtown Aspen.
The verdict
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St. Moritz Lodge is a European-style property offering budget-friendly lodging ranging from dorms to private rooms with kitchenettes. Guests consistently highlight the exceptionally friendly staff, complimentary breakfast, and easy walk to downtown Aspen. However, bathrooms show their age with dated '80s fixtures, beige mini tiles, and unappealing lighting. 1175
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the welcoming and accommodating staff for creating a friendly, homey atmosphere. 57
- The complimentary continental breakfast earns frequent praise as a generous start to the day. drawn from the full read
- Reviewers appreciate the convenient location, which is next to the mountains and a super easy walk to downtown Aspen. 5
- The outdoor heated pool with Jacuzzi jets and garden area provide a pleasant space to unwind. 75
The catch
Who it's for
- — Budget-conscious travelers and solo skiers
- — Guests who value a friendly, homey lodge atmosphere
- — Visitors wanting a walkable location near downtown Aspen
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting modern luxury bathrooms
- — Guests sensitive to firm dorm mattresses
How to book
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Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Food
94- “Despite being a cloudy morning, it was still picture perfect. We ate at the hotel restaurant for dinner twice, and without a doubt was the best food we had in Queenstown!” 4
- “The breakfast was lavish - loved all the fruit, and the late afternoon wine helped us meet other guests, adding to our enjoyment.” 5
Location
91Room
78- “For something special, we were upgraded to the One Bedroom Alpine Suite Lake View with a balcony which again, is a nice touch. We arrived at our room, opened the door and were amazed at the view you see immediately - you're looking right over Lake Wakatipu from your private balcony.” 4
- “The rooms are decorated with style and elegance, our room provided a sense of calm and serenity. The blend of textures, colours and light combine to make this alpine residence a unique haven.” 4
Service
89- “Great check in And friendly reception We booked 3 rooms with kitchenettes. We booked 3 rooms with kitchenettes. Rooms were immaculate and beds were comfortable.” 5
- “In particular I have to commend the cleaning staff on being so wonderful-our room was pleasantly freshened up every day when we came back from our excursions.” 5
Bed & Sleep
83Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
88- “With Clean, Bright Rooms Ranging From Dorms to Private Rooms With or Without Shared Bath or Kitchenettes, the St. Moritz is the Best Deal in the Valley, and Beloved for Its Friendly, Homey Atmosphere and Plentiful Free Continental Breakfasts.” 7
- “The cost was very affordable and I still can't believe we were lucky enough to stay here.” 5
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-13
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the modest median of 82, across 516 hotels in the same bracket. In Aspen it sits 5 points below the local median of 89.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 516 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 43 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “With Clean, Bright Rooms Ranging From Dorms to Private Rooms With or Without Shared Bath or Kitchenettes, the St. Moritz is the Best Deal in the Valley, and Beloved for Its Friendly, Homey Atmosphere and Plentiful Free Continental Breakfasts.” 7
- “Room at the St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums. At $73 a Night Plus $7.01 Tax, It Was Well Located, Clean, and Comfortable. And the Daily Continental Breakfast Makes It an Even Better Deal.” 7
- “Where Bunk-style Rooms With Shared Bathrooms Go for as Little as $30 a Night During the Early Season (Rates Jump During Christmas Week and Then Drop Slightly. A Private Room Seemed Worth the Extra Money.” 7
- “The cost was very affordable and I still can't believe we were lucky enough to stay here.” 5
- “r lodge will be the first reservation I make when I do come back. You have a lovely lodge, location, everything.” 5
- “Your lodge will be the first reservation I make when I do come back. You have a lovely lodge, location, everything. Hope you have a nice snowy winter Jeri Jaminet” 5
- “Hotel St Moritz is located within a 10-minute walk from central Queenstown and is perfectly situated overlooking Lake Wakatipu over to the Remarkables.” 4
- “Room at the St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums. At $73 a Night Plus $7.01 Tax, It Was Well Located, Clean, and Comfortable.” 7
- “The location was perfect - next to beautiful mountains, but a super easy walk to downtown Aspen.” 5
- “We loved the large whirlpool and its open setting, your generosity at happy hour and at breakfast, the warmth and friendliness of the staff, the gatherings around the fireplace in the main lodge.” 5
- “Checking out was quick and easy and reception called a taxi for us to head back to the airport.” 4
- “Can't think of anything that would have improved our stay- the kitchenette room really suited us well - Rito was very helpful too - and all staff so accommodating and welcoming!” 5
- “We walked through to reception and were greeted by Tegan who had already retrieved our welcome pack and had our keys ready! Talk about service... Tegan told us about the hotel and gave us a debrief of the weather forecast for the next couple of days.” 4
- “If I were to be a little picky, the only thing I would say would be housekeeping was inconsistent in how they turned down the room, but this is very minor in the scheme of things!” 4
- “Tom helped us out by being so friendly and offering a locals rate. It was a perfect place and was gorgeous with the beautiful flowers. The pool was perfect and the staff was welcoming and kind to us all.” 5
- “Absolutely enjoyed the stay. easy parking. Great check in And friendly reception” 5
- “The accommodations are comfortable, the flowers are spectacular and the staff goes out of their way to be helpful.” 5
- “Tom helped us out by being so friendly and offering a locals rate.” 5
- “Dear St. Moritz Staff, I had a spectacular time staying at your place. The bed was very comfy, popcorn a nice surprise and hospitality warmer than imagined.” 5
- “Great check in And friendly reception We booked 3 rooms with kitchenettes. We booked 3 rooms with kitchenettes. Rooms were immaculate and beds were comfortable.” 5
- “I've Been a Regular at This Place for a Decade Now, and I'm Still Smitten. Its Groovy, '70s-meets-switzerland Ambience; Friendly, Helpful Staff; Clean, Well-lit Rooms, and Free Mega-breakfast Kick Ass...what's Not to Love?” 7
- “The attentive, helpful and caring way you responded and anticipated our every need was much appreciated.” 5
- “my daughter and I were very happy and lucky to be in this beautiful hotel; everything was perfect thank you so much. Specially Leslie; she was so kind and friendly.” 5
- “Thanks so much! We had a great time visiting Aspen and the St. Moritz is a lovely,friendly,well situated place to stay.” 5
- “All of your staff is amazing! All of your staff is amazing! The breakfast is outstanding! Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful, friendly and fun environment.” 5
- “Alvar was the hotel concierge and he delivered a beautiful New Zealand red wine and hand written card to our room shortly after checking in. Alvar was full of information about Queenstown and offered advice on what to see and where to visit. It was certainly a nice touch!” 4
- “In particular I have to commend the cleaning staff on being so wonderful-our room was pleasantly freshened up every day when we came back from our excursions.” 5
- “My son Torbet and I really enjoyed our stay at your lodge on our trip to Aspen. I especially appreciate the helpful information about. Aspen from Clarisa when we checked in.” 5
- “The service you provide is exceptional and one reason we like to stay in smaller places like yours.” 5
- “...Everything superb. You obviously pick your staff with impeccable taste, and it shows. They are extremely courteous, pleasant, and most accommodating.” 5
- “All of your staff is amazing! The breakfast is outstanding! Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful, friendly and fun environment.” 5
- “For something special, we were upgraded to the One Bedroom Alpine Suite Lake View with a balcony which again, is a nice touch. We arrived at our room, opened the door and were amazed at the view you see immediately - you're looking right over Lake Wakatipu from your private balcony.” 4
- “The Room Was Much Bigger and Cleaner Than I Had Expected, With a Big Bay Window, Two Twin Beds, a Large Desk, Television, Closet, Full-size Bathroom and Views of the Mountain.” 7
- “Room at the St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums. At $73 a Night Plus $7.01 Tax, It Was Well Located, Clean, and Comfortable.” 7
- “The rooms are decorated with style and elegance, our room provided a sense of calm and serenity. The blend of textures, colours and light combine to make this alpine residence a unique haven.” 4
- “It is a European-style lodge with an outstanding continental breakfast included, après-ski parties, laundry facilities and a 10l-degree pool outdoors.” 7
- “Despite being a cloudy morning, it was still picture perfect. We ate at the hotel restaurant for dinner twice, and without a doubt was the best food we had in Queenstown!” 4
- “We loved the large whirlpool and its open setting, your generosity at happy hour and at breakfast, the warmth and friendliness of the staff, the gatherings around the fireplace in the main lodge.” 5
- “The heated pool, steam room, breakfast, and beautiful grassy area made it feel like we were at some all-inclusive resort.” 5
- “The breakfast was lavish - loved all the fruit, and the late afternoon wine helped us meet other guests, adding to our enjoyment.” 5
- “The variety of breakfast items was plentiful and always fresh produce on offer and the thing I love is that the eggs are made to order from the chef.” 4
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 51/100We read 11 sources for this property, and pulled 65 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 11St. Moritz Lodge & Condominiums - Aspenoyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing5 quotes used
“Far from the hippest place in this tiny ski town, the St. Moritz has an off-kilter charm that is equal parts European, practical, and old fashioned, though some furnishings are dated or worn.”
Read originaloyster.com - 4Hotel Review: Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - New Zealandthewelltravelledfamily.comReview site2016-09-11Ageing11 quotes used
“Checking out was quick and easy and reception called a taxi for us to head back to the airport.”
Read originalthewelltravelledfamily.com - 1St Moritz Lodge and Condominiums - Aspen (Colorado)youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes onlyRead originalyoutube.com
- 2St Moritz - my verdict, snowHeads ski forumsnowheads.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalsnowheads.com
- 3ST MORITZ LODGE AND CONDOMINIUMS, ASPENstmoritzcondominiums.hotelaspen.orgReview siteDate not statedRead originalstmoritzcondominiums.hotelaspen.org
- 5Testimonials | Best Hotels in Aspenstmoritzlodge.comReview siteDate not stated36 quotes used
“r lodge will be the first reservation I make when I do come back. You have a lovely lodge, location, everything.”
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