Named after a mining claim originally located not far uphill from where the hotel sits today, The Little Nell opened in 1989 and quickly began attracting a diverse international clientele, including celebrities, dignitaries, Fortune 500 magnates and political leaders. The Little Nell, a Relais & Châteaux resort, is proud to offer the only ski-in/ski-out access to Aspen Mountain as well as be the only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond, property in Aspen. Since opening, The Little Nell has worked with designers including Holly Hunt, Bentel & Bentel, Champalimaud Design, and Luis Bustamante to create a cosmopolitan yet intimate, contemporary yet timeless atmosphere. The Little Nell celebrates the bonds between people and guests travel from all corners of the world to be a part of what's known as 'the quintessential Aspen experience.' Guests seek the opportunity to spend treasured time together, to enjoy unique and memorable activities, to embrace life at its best. The Little Nell nourishes each moment along the way – from doorstep to dining room to guest suites to the slopes.
An inclusive, community-centric brand, Limelight Hotels is known for introducing guests to a wide range of year-round adventures, as well as facilitating truly local experiences in each of its locations. The Limelight Hotel Aspen, the flagship property, is just steps from the slopes of Aspen Mountain and the downtown core. The Limelight Hotel Ketchum is situated in Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area, Bald Mountain, and within walking distance to the town’s shops and restaurants. The Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Snowmass, Colorado, is a ski-in/ski-out property, located adjacent to the Elk Camp Gondola with access to 3,362 acres of terrain. All Limelight properties feature live music programming, casually elevated services and amenities, operate an employee-run community foundation, and most importantly, are pet friendly.
HOTELS
The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado
Limelight Hotel Aspen - Aspen, Colorado
Limelight Hotel Ketchum - Ketchum, Idaho
Limelight Hotel Snowmass - Snowmass, Colorado
Limelight Hotel Denver - Denver, Colorado (Estimated 2023)
Limelight Hotel Mammoth - Mammoth, California (Estimated 2024)
Limelight Hotel Boulder - Boulder, Colorado (Estimated 2025)
RESIDENCES
Residences at The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado
Limelight Residences - Ketchum, Idaho
Limelight Residences - Snowmass, Colorado
Limelight Residences - Mammoth, California (Estimated 2024)
PRIVATE MOUNTAIN CLUBS
ASPENX Mountain Club - Aspen, Colorado
Snowmass Mountain Club - Snowmass, Colorado
Mammoth Mountain Club - Mammoth, California (Estimated 2024)
Boulder Mountain Club - Boulder, Colorado (Estimated 2025)
Aspen Hospitality is actively seeking acquisition and development opportunities for its Little Nell and Limelight hotel brands with a strategy focused on further invest in the hotel business as the owner-operator of high quality hotel assets in leisure destinations.
PRESS RELEASES