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Sleeping
Aspen is a cute town to nest in and there are more than a few charming inns to consider -
and although pricey, it's still more affordable than Vail. If the winter prices make you balk
or you simply can't find a room, consider a down-valley option in Basalt, Carbondale or
Glenwood Springs. Once the snow melts (early June), Aspen's breathtaking wilderness
areas draw campers from around the world - ask at the ranger office for up-to-date info on
backcountry sites. Wherever you stay, even if you're car camping, make sure to reserve
well in advance.
Aspen
St Moritz Lodge
( 970-925-3220;
www.stmoritzlodge.com
; 334 W Hyman Ave; dm summer/winter $60/66, d summer $130-269,
winter $155-299; )
St Moritz is the best no-frills deal in town. Perks include a
heated outdoor pool and grill overlooking Aspen Mountain, and a lobby with games,
books and a piano. The European-style lodge offers a wide variety of options, from quiet
dorms to two-bedroom condos; the cheapest options share bathrooms. There's a kitchen
downstairs.
HOSTEL
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Annabelle Inn
HOTEL
$$
( 877-266-2466;
www.annabelleinn.com
;
232 W Main St; r incl breakfast summer/winter from $169/199;
)
Personable and unpretentious, the cute and quirky Annabelle Inn resembles an
old-school European-style ski lodge in a central location. Rooms are cozy without being
too cute, and come with flatscreen TVs and warm duvets. We enjoyed the after-dark ski
video screenings from the upper-deck hot tub (one of two on the property ).
Tyrolean Lodge
( 970-925-4595;
www.tyroleanlodge.com
; 200 W Main St; r summer/winter from $135/155; )
One
of the few midrange lodges in Aspen, the Tyrolean is a popular, family owned option, loc-
ated within walking distance of downtown. The white condo-style building is adorned
with a giant bronze eagle and crossed skis mounted on the outside walls. It's built to re-
semble a Native American version of an Austrian ski lodge, and is hard to miss.
LODGE
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