Awards

While we prefer not to blow our own horn, we are proud to say that the industry has been very kind in its praise.

JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION

Element 47 has been nominated for "Most Outstanding Wine Program" multiple times. In 2000 (finalist), 2011 (finalist), 2014 (finalist), 2016 (semi-finalist), 2018 (finalist), 2019 (semi-finalist) 2020 (semi-finalist), 2022 (finalist). In 1997, George Mahaffey, executive chef at The Little Nell, was named Best Chef Southwest.

Forbes Travel Guide

Recipient of the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award for 2022, marking the 26th consecutive year to receive this designation as "one of the best hotels in the world."

AAA FIVE-DIAMOND

Recipient of the prestigious American Automobile Association's (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2021, marking the 28th consecutive year to receive this designation "for uncompromising standards of excellence in all aspects of the operation."

US News & World Report

Ranked #12 for "Best Hotels in the U.S." and #1 in Colorado for 2021; ranked #1 for "Best Hotels in Colorado" in 2019, named and among the top 50 for "Best Hotels in the US" since 2014.

Wine Spectator

Recipient of the Grand Award for having an exceptional wine program since 1997, the highest distinction by this discerning publication.

WINE ENTHUSIAST

Recognized as one of "America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants" since 2011. Named to Wine Enthusiast's inaugural Hall of Fame list since 2018.

TRAVEL + LEISURE

The Little Nell has often been recognized by Travel + Leisure in their annual Worlds 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, recognizing the top 500 properties in the world.

Conde Nast Traveler

The Little Nell has often been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards, The Little Nell was ranked #6 for "Best Hotels in the U.S. West" in 2020, and #1 on the list for Aspen. The Nell was ranked #10 on the list for "Best Hotels in the American West" in 2018. In addition to being named one of the top 500 properties in the world, The Nell was a member of the "Gold List" in 2014 and listed in the 2013 Reader's Poll as one of the "Top 270 Spas in North America, the Caribbean, Hawaii and at Sea" and as a "Top Resort in the West."

DEPARTURES

The Little Nell was recognized in the 2021 Legends' Awards in the category of "8 Most Impressive Ski Resorts in the US."

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association

In 2017, The Little Nell earned the Good Earthkeeping Award. In 2011, The Nell received the Hospitality Green Award for its work on sustainability, as well as being named the most environmentally responsible hotel in the state.

Trip Advisor

The Little Nell is a favorite of Trip Advisor, which has honored us with the prestigious Certificate of Excellence award since 2010. Named a Trip Advisor 2015 Silver Level GreenLeader for sustainable hotel practices.

Celebrated Living

The Little Nell was named "Top Sporting Hotel in the World" on the 2018 Platinum List and one of the "Best Boutique Hotels Worldwide" in 2016 on the Platinum List for Celebrated Living, American Airlines’ first and business-class in-flight magazine.