About Us
HOME OF THE ASPEN IDEA
Your stay begins in a Bauhaus-inspired wonderland set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Located on 40 acres beside the Roaring Fork River, Aspen Meadows Resort is a secluded sanctuary in Aspen’s historic west end. This serene oasis integrates art and landscape architecture into the grounds, in an attempt to reinvigorate your mind, body and spirit. That's the Aspen Idea.
Resort Features and Amenities
98 guest suites
40 sweeping acres
Plato's Restaurant and fine dining
Health club with state-of-the-art cardio, weight and workout equipment
Outdoor Lap Pool & Hot Tub
Snowshoes & bicycle rentals
Pet-friendly ($25 per day per pet)
High tech Conference AV services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any questions about our resort or your future stay? We are happy to help! Check out our frequently asked questions for more information on our Aspen suites, dining outlets, and additional amenities available during your stay.
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Getting Here
Airport Shuttle Pickup
We'd be happy to arrange a shuttle pickup for you and your party upon arrival at the Aspen/Pitkin County (ASE) Airport. Please call the transportation desk in advance of your arrival at 970-544-7826 with your flight information. Aspen Meadows Shuttle vehicles will meet you outside of baggage claim. Please be aware that Pitkin County currently requires guests to mask-up in all shuttle vehicles, as well as in public transportation in Aspen.
Driving into Aspen and Parking
There are two main routes into Aspen -- via I-70 to Glenwood Springs then Highway 82 to Aspen, and via State highway 82 over Independence Pass, a Scenic and Historic Byway. Please note that Independence Pass is generally open in the summer months, and is closed annually, usually early November through late May each year. Check CDOT for updates. Oversized vehicles are not allowed on Independence Pass.Set your GPS for Aspen Meadows Resort, 845 Meadows Road Aspen, CO 81612. Complimentary, covered parking is available just past the tennis center on your right as you drive in. You're welcome to drive to the Walter Isaacson Reception Center to check in, and request help with your bags to your room, before parking your vehicle.
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Health Club
The Health Club is open from 7am to 9pm every day and has both cardio and weight equipment, steam rooms, an outdoor heated saline lap pool, a hot tub, as well as a half court indoor gymnasium with basketball.
- Gym: Masks and social distancing in the gym are recommended but not required.
- Hot tub: Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Saline Lap Pool: Reservations required.
- Spa Services: Please call 970-544-7860 to make your massage/spa appointment.
- Complimentary bike rentals: Available to all guests during Health Club hours.
Open 7 days a week - 7:00am to 9:00pm
Please call 970-544-7860 for more information about reserving the pool and operational changes during COVID-19.
Times may vary in the spring and fall off-seasons.
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Tennis Center
Play on one of our five tennis courts with the stunning backdrop of Aspen Mountain. The courts are open during non-winter months. Guests can enjoy:
- Four (4) cushioned hard courts and one (1) Har-Tru clay court
- Rackets, tennis balls, & play time on hard courts
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Design
Designed by creative polymath and one of Bauhaus’s most influential artists Herbert Bayer, Aspen Meadows Resort is a figure of simplified form, effortless functionality, inspiring natural light, and understated elegance.
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Sustainability
Green is in, and Aspen Meadows Resort is continuously seeking new ways to stay "in the now" of environment-friendly practices, like offering 2 EV Stations for our guests, glass-bottled water, WeCycle and our own bikes for guest use and arriving soon: electric powered shuttle vehicles by Endera. Our goal? Grow as a business that operates in harmony with the laws of nature. Learn more.
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WE-cycle
WE-cycle, Aspen’s FREE bike share, provides unlimited 30-minute rides May through November 1st. With stations conveniently located outside of the Aspen Meadows Walter Isaacson Center, Benedict Music Tent, and the Aspen Institute, you can enjoy a carbon-free bike ride through the historic West End on your trips to and from downtown Aspen!
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Art at the Meadows
Our 40-acre property is home to countless works of art, from our Resnick Art Gallery—featuring works by Herbert Bayer—to the Paepcke Art Gallery—which features a rotating collection of artwork—to individual art installations spread throughout our campus.
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History
History of Aspen Institute at Aspen Meadows
Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke (1896-1960), Chairman of the Container Corporation of America, first visited Aspen, Colorado in 1945. Inspired by its great natural beauty, he envisioned it as an ideal gathering place for thinkers, leaders, artists, and musicians from all over the world to step away from their daily routines and reflect on the underlying values of society and culture. He dreamed of transforming the town into a center for dialogue, a place for "lifting us out of our usual selves," as one visitor to Paepcke's Aspen would put it. Learn more in this film by Greg Poschman.
