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W Aspen
A ski-in base at the foot of Aspen Mountain featuring a rooftop WET Deck pool, fire pits, and mountain views.
Strong · Solid coverage · read from 24 sources · 97 traveler insights
82
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W Aspen is a slope-side hotel located at the foot of Aspen Mountain, offering ski-in convenience and 360-degree views from its rooftop WET Deck. Rooms feature oversized windows with natural light, plush duvets, and modern bathrooms equipped with large rain showers and cozy black robes. However, guests frequently complain about uneven restaurant service and high room rates combined with mandatory resort fees. 2410191
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the location at the foot of Aspen Mountain, which allows visitors to practically ski in and easily walk to downtown shops and nightlife. 8
- The rooftop WET Deck earns universal acclaim for its outdoor pool, hot tub, and fire pits overlooking 360-degree mountain views. 821
- Bedrooms provide comfortable sleep with plush duvets, thick pillows, and separate hallway doors that keep rooms extremely quiet at night. 724
- Bathrooms are modern and well-lit, featuring expansive counterspace, large rain showers, Bliss amenities, and cozy black robes. 197
The catch
- Service reviews are divided: some visitors highlight cheery front desk staff who escorted them to rooms, while others encountered subpar cleaning and stood unattended at the restaurant. 7
- Opinions on value differ, with some finding lower-level rooms and breakfast menus reasonably priced for Aspen, while others argue the steep room rates do not justify the added resort fee. 11
Who it's for
- — Skiers wanting direct slope and downtown access
- — Guests seeking a lively rooftop pool scene
- — Travelers prioritizing quiet, comfortable beds
Skip it if
- — Travelers looking to avoid mandatory daily resort fees
- — Guests expecting flawless, prompt restaurant service
- — Those looking for traditional, expansive resort layouts
Seen on camera
10 moments · 2 videos · W Aspen
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“after the living room last but not least is the bedroom giant comfy welcoming king-size bed more of the windows”
youtube.com2:40“we are at the w aspen it is right at the base of aspen mountain steps away from the gondola it's not technically ski and…”
youtube.com3:04“after a quick walk up the stairs you come into the main dining area this is where you can have breakfast lunch dinner or…”
youtube.com0:39“once inside the room the first thing you come to is the bathroom it's a beautiful modern w-style bathroom it's quite nic…”
youtube.com1:20“but my favorite part of almost any hotel is the balcony how pretty and it's so nice to be able to just sit outside and r…”
youtube.com1:38“one of the cool features of this room is that in this little desk here they kind of hid a little mini fridge nice touch…”
youtube.com2:00“they definitely did not skimp on the fits and finishes for this room it had very nice touches including these glasses wh…”
youtube.com2:19“behind the sink there was the shower it was pretty nice usually there's rainfall showers but it was still quite a nice s…”
youtube.com2:30“well that's it the w aspen it's such a beautiful hotel and it's in a perfect location”
youtube.com4:49“bathtub is your centerpiece double sink here with a marble counter luxury amenities from comfort zone which is a very ni…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “The fluffy, black robes found hanging in the bathroom's closet were insanely cozy -- probably too cozy for September but likely perfect for those ski months.” 7
- “A brightly lit, modernistic bathroom - complete with a large rain shower, expansive counterspace and Bliss amenities - was an excellent get-ready spot for each night out” 19
Food
89read from 9 sources · Solid coverage
Location
98read from 1 source · Solid coverage
Noise
92read from 2 sources · Light coverage
- “Other than my lighting fail, the room itself was great for sleeping. There was a door that separated the rest of the hallway from my room and the one next to it, so it was extremely quiet at night.” 7
- “The Mill Street Fountain is a short walk away and the hotel offers great views of Aspen's famous mountain ranges” 9
Room
83read from 1 source · Solid coverage
Service
84read from 1 source · Solid coverage
Bed & Sleep
87read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “The itself bed was pretty much perfect, with clean, comfortable linens and power outlets on each side.” 7
Value
78read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “For travelers on a budget, look for their "lower-level" rooms (ie basement rooms) which offer a great value when you plan to mostly be out and about!” 11
- “There was a well-stocked minibar lurking in those shiny drawers, though I didn't even see a price list in sight - and you know what they say when you have to ask what something costs ...” 7
Where it is, how to reach it
550 South Spring Street
Aspen, Colorado
81611 USA
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
W Aspen and the 2 other hotels we cover in Aspen. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$$ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the upscale median of 92, across 307 hotels in the same bracket.
Price bracket
$$$
Upscale
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 86
Based on 307 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.
Ask for
- 3 mentions
Avoid
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.
Service
74
Value
59
Room
58
Food
52
Location
46
Bathroom
7
Noise
5
View the 70 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Noise2 mentions
- “Other than my lighting fail, the room itself was great for sleeping. There was a door that separated the rest of the hallway from my room and the one next to it, so it was extremely quiet at night.” 7
- “The Mill Street Fountain is a short walk away and the hotel offers great views of Aspen's famous mountain ranges” 9
Service16 mentions
- “The service at the St. Regis Aspen is a lot better because the property offers Butler service. The W Aspen has some friendly staff and the service is overall acceptable, but it isn't quite matched with the St. Regis.” 6
- “Our waiter was pleasant, but there is zero chance I would ever go back here. It's clear that there is zero management or direction for the staff here.” 3
- “Instead of a crackling fireplace, you're greeted with thumping music and friendly, young staff pouring Prosecco for arrivals at reception.” 24
- “Settling in for my multiday stay in early September wasn't difficult, as staff bedecked in sleek cowboy gear whisked away my bags before I could protest carrying anything myself, and the concierge handed me a glass of fruit-infused water and encouraged me to experience The Living Room and its outdoor area before I tackled unpacking my luggage.” 19
- “Cleaning staff also subpar at the moment.” 11
- “Check-in at both properties were smooth but the St. Regis overall offered slightly better service due to their butler service.” 6
- “Get an extra bun and easily share this one. Just like at breakfast, dinner service was attentive and kind. Even though my family was almost certainly not the target demographic for this hotel, we didn't feel out of place at all eating in the Living Room.” 7
- “Great views. Fun atmosphere. Happy staff. Overall it was a great place to kickstart our girls weekend for an afternoon at the pool.” 3
- “Got rained on and had to ask our server multiple times to bring napkins so we could towel off our seats. There was only one other party sitting in the section we were in so I'm not sure why the service was so slow. The ONLY enjoyable part was the view.” 3
- “The staff were all truly amazing, and it showed how much they cared about making sure we were well taken care of.” 10
- “Bathrooms are stocked with high-quality toiletries, oversized towels, robes, slippers and excellent lighting behind enormous mirrors.” 24
- “The check-in process itself was swift: There was no line, and I got the impression there weren't a whole bunch of guests at the property quite yet, as it was only three weeks old on the date of my stay.” 7
- “The service at the restaurant was friendly and attentive, though there were very few tables full on this Monday morning in late September.” 7
- “Got rained on and had to ask our server multiple times to bring napkins so we could towel off our seats. There was only one other party sitting in the section we were in so I'm not sure why the service was so slow.” 3
- “Almost non-existent service. Stood around for 5 minutes before going behind the bar to ask if someone could seat us.” 3
- “Cleaning staff also subpar at the moment. Otherwise a decent hotel” 11
Food13 mentions · 1 filmed
- “The restaurant is intimate, with seating for 40, but the food punches way above its weight.” 10
- “The food and beverage team works to meet a high bar set by other restaurants in town, and they succeed quite well.” 24
- “We tried out breakfast and dinner in the Living Room, which is truly a cozy spot with plates and cups that looked like a mix-and-match arrangement from your cool friend's apartment.” 7
- “Menu options are varied with lots to please kids and adults; veggies with hummus, smoothies and sliders were our favorites.” 2
- “Compared to the St. Regis, I actually like the W breakfast better because it is the better value option.” 6
- “The all-day menu of casual fare does a good job competing with the view. Mexican street corn in dip format is a fun shareable, as is preserved lemon and roasted garlic hummus.” 16
- “I went for coffee, orange juice and the Eden Bowl loaded with veggies, all of which were great.” 7
- “after a quick walk up the stairs you come into the main dining area this is where you can have breakfast lunch dinner or just sit back and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains outside the window” On camera140:39
- “Liked most of our food but the Hummus was not too great. For sure raw Chickpeas not roasted, had a weird flavor... also very thick likely no tahini or barely any, would be better off serving Sabre.” 3
- “With one main restaurant and lounge, the menu rotates throughout the day with some tasty meals.” 24
- “The bbq restaurant is a nice casual hang out spot.” 11
- “The current restaurant is very poorly run and they didn't even tell us there was a dinner menu when we asked to be seated.” 11
- “Dinner was, not surprisingly, pricier than breakfast, though not as bad as I thought it would be at a new hotel in Aspen. Dinner for four cost us around $100.” 7
Room17 mentions · 4 filmed
- “My king room looks like something straight out of an Aloft hotel, the bathroom design.” 5
- “after the living room last but not least is the bedroom giant comfy welcoming king-size bed more of the windows” On camera122:40
- “There were lots of lighting options on there, but none of them were labeled. I tried every combo I could come up with, and the best I could do was reduce the light to that emanating from the bathroom around the corner from the bed.” 7
- “As long as you are cool with the Brady Bunch era of orange tones and funky decor, my suite was great sans lighting failure.” 7
- “Its exciting atmosphere helps underscore the sense of a true mountain escape for guests, while the variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, the engaging onsite activities and the bold decor combine for an enjoyable stay.” 2
- “The St. Regis has recently between renovated and overall offers a more brighter room feel, with some stellar, stunning views.” 6
- “Not sure I like the 2 doubles room layout, is that typical of new build W's? This being the US I can see guests falling off the top bed, hurting themselves and going after Marriott for $$.” 20
- “then just around the corner you have the bedroom this room is what w calls a spectacular room with balcony and i liked it quite a lot” 14
- “My 425-square-foot Wonderful guestroom provided more than enough space for me to relax after a day of running around downtown, along with amenities such as bathrobes, a minifridge and well-stocked minibar, a coffeemaker, Wi-Fi access and easy-to-reach outlets and USB ports.” 19
- “one of the cool features of this room is that in this little desk here they kind of hid a little mini fridge nice touch also all those little pieces and parts come out so you can put whatever you'd like in the mini fridge” On camera142:00
- “If you're looking to splurge, consider the Wow or Extreme Wow suites, which take things up a considerable notch with beautiful living areas, conversation-starting decor and plenty of quirky W accents (bean bag chairs and funky lighting among them).” 24
- “All rooms are suites, we stayed in the 2-bedroom (with pull-out sofa) and it was great.” 11
- “The staff at the front was cheery and even escorted me to my room, which turned out to be a suite, presumably thanks to Marriott Platinum status and a low occupancy rate.” 7
- “Interestingly, it was flanked by TVs both to the right and to the front, across the room. I'm far from the world's most tech-savvy individual, but I could not figure out how to get the TVs on the same channel or turn one off without turning off the other.” 7
- “but my favorite part of almost any hotel is the balcony how pretty and it's so nice to be able to just sit outside and relax even if a little snow is falling” On camera141:38
- “The blend of decor and inspiration from the '70s, Native Americans, the mining era and more is a bit weird, but probably pretty well-suited to the W demographic, presumably millennials with enough money or points to come to Aspen but not so much money that they won't stay in bunk beds.” 7
- “they definitely did not skimp on the fits and finishes for this room it had very nice touches including these glasses which were super nice really heavy i really liked them a lot” On camera142:19
Location9 mentions · 2 filmed
- “we are at the w aspen it is right at the base of aspen mountain steps away from the gondola it's not technically ski and ski out but it is as close as you can possibly get” On camera123:04
- “If clients want to shop, hear live music, golf, eat incredible food or get into nature, W Aspen is located close to the action.” 19
- “Wow the rooms look so small. It feels like an Aloft targeted at millennial with the common activity space and tiny rooms. Given the Aspen location, a W would be a perfect addition, but I don't understand who they are trying to target with these tiny rooms.” 20
- “Aspen is a compact town, so it was easy to walk from the W to various shops, bars and restaurants in and around town.” 7
- “Best for: Those who want to be steps from the lift at Aspen Mountain, also known as Ajax, and within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants in downtown Aspen.” 8
- “well that's it the w aspen it's such a beautiful hotel and it's in a perfect location” On camera144:49
- “The recently opened W Aspen and Sky Residences is a youthful, vibrant and modern chalet just steps from both the base of Aspen Mountain and downtown Aspen, Colorado - a great starting point to experience all Aspen has to offer families in both summer and winter.” 2
- “Both hotels have a really great location considering that Aspen is filled with luxury resorts everywhere. I loved that the W Aspen had a more central location to most of the attractions like the Gondola but the St. Regis' location felt a little quieter, and it is not at all a far walk to some of the attractions.” 6
- “W Hotel - In line with the brand, W in Aspen has a funky aesthetic. Stay here for excellent "ski-in" location and all the apres vibes.” 11
Bed & Sleep1 mention
- “The itself bed was pretty much perfect, with clean, comfortable linens and power outlets on each side.” 7
Bathroom8 mentions · 3 filmed
- “The shower was relatively easy to work, and I had no complaints about water temperature or pressure.” 7
- “behind the sink there was the shower it was pretty nice usually there's rainfall showers but it was still quite a nice shower” On camera142:30
- “The fluffy, black robes found hanging in the bathroom's closet were insanely cozy -- probably too cozy for September but likely perfect for those ski months.” 7
- “once inside the room the first thing you come to is the bathroom it's a beautiful modern w-style bathroom it's quite nice” On camera141:20
- “bathtub is your centerpiece double sink here with a marble counter luxury amenities from comfort zone which is a very nice and eco-friendly spa line” On camera120:45
- “Assuming you're OK with a lack of privacy from the rest of the room, the bathroom was also pretty divine. There was a lovely soaking tub out in the open in the bathroom (which, again, was open and connected to the rest of the room).” 7
- “The St. Regis has the best bathroom out of the two since it is very spacious and luxurious, while the W offers a nice bathroom too but a little bit compact.” 6
- “A brightly lit, modernistic bathroom - complete with a large rain shower, expansive counterspace and Bliss amenities - was an excellent get-ready spot for each night out” 19
Value3 mentions
- “Sadly, using Marriott points does not exempt you from the $55.65-per-night resort fee.” 7
- “For travelers on a budget, look for their "lower-level" rooms (ie basement rooms) which offer a great value when you plan to mostly be out and about!” 11
- “There was a well-stocked minibar lurking in those shiny drawers, though I didn't even see a price list in sight - and you know what they say when you have to ask what something costs ...” 7
View1 mention
- “I recommend grabbing a space by the large windows, as the view outside was simply outstanding.” 7
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.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 14 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 57/100We read 24 sources for this property, and pulled 97 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-12.
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Editorial
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Blogs & sites
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Video reviews
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Podcast segments
Breadth
38
Depth
54
Freshness
97
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- 5Does anyone else feel that the W Aspen is just a Fairfield + ...reddit.comForum thread2026-04-12Current2 quotes used
“My king room looks like something straight out of an Aloft hotel, the bathroom design.”
Read originalreddit.com - 6W Aspen Vs. St. Regis Aspen: Which Marriott property is ...reddit.comForum thread2026-03-23Current6 quotes used
“The service at the St. Regis Aspen is a lot better because the property offers Butler service. The W Aspen has some friendly staff and the service is overall acceptable, but it isn't quite matched with the St. Regis.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4W Aspen Review: What You Need to Knownerdwallet.comReview site2025-12-29Recent1 quote used
“Here is a list of our partners. This Marriott Bonvoy property offers bold design and mountain views that deliver on the Colorado experience.”
Read originalnerdwallet.com - 11r/chubbytravel - Aspen “Chubby” Hotel Roundup (Review)reddit.comForum thread2025-09-26Recent9 quotes used
“Cleaning staff also subpar at the moment.”
Read originalreddit.com - 16W Aspen Reviewglobaltravelerusa.comReview site2023-04-11Ageing4 quotes used
“Smart lighting lets you set any mood - though the controls to get it just right were a bit finicky.”
Read originalglobaltravelerusa.com - 24Hotel Review: W Aspenpursuitist.comReview site2022-02-14Ageing8 quotes used
“The food and beverage team works to meet a high bar set by other restaurants in town, and they succeed quite well.”
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