While we prefer not to blow our own horn, we are proud to say that the industry has been very kind in its praise.
Element 47 received "Recommended Restaurant" distinction in the 2023 MICHELIN Guide to Colorado.
The first MICHELIN Key hotels in the U.S. were announced in 2024 and The Little Nell was awarded One Key, indicating “a very special stay.” This inaugural program from The Michelin Guide recognizes hotels around the world that stand out for “a unique hospitality concept, distinctive character, warm welcome and very high level of service.”
The Little Nell has often been recognized by Travel + Leisure in their annual World's Best Awards, The Little Nell was ranked #8 for "Best Resort Hotels in the American West" in 2020 and named to the T+L 500 in 2021, 2023, and 2024, which recognizes the top 500 properties in the world. The Little Nell was also voted #3 on the list of 10 Favorite Resorts in Colorado of 2023.
The Little Nell was named among the Top 200 Best Hotels in the world by LA LISTE for their World’s Best Hotels and Special Awards Hotels 2023.
The Little Nell has been ranked among the top 50 "Best Hotels in the US" since 2014. In 2024, The Little Nell earned a Gold badge for Best Hotels in the United States. It ranks # 1 in Aspen, # 2 in Colorado and # 22 in the United States.
Recognized as one of "America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants" since 2011. Named to Wine Enthusiast's inaugural Hall of Fame list since 2018.
The recipient of the "Best Hotel Wine List in the World" award in 2023, after having first been recognized for "Best Hotel Wine List in North America." Wine lists are judged according to a rigorous protocol by independent, international panels of leading professionals and celebrate the world’s very best wine lists. The Nell was also honored for having a Three-Star Wine List.
The Little Nell is regularly recognized by Conde Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards, having been rated as a top property every year since 2017, most recently as #5 for "Best Hotels in Colorado" in 2023.
For the first-ever editors’ list of the best spas in the world, Elle.com named The Spa at The Little Nell among “The Best Spas to Visit in 2024.” Each spa destination was carefully selected, tested, and awarded by an ELLE editor.
Ajax Tavern won Best Après-Ski Bar in Aspen in 2016.
The Little Nell
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The hotel and all dining outlets are closed for the season, reopening May 21
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