Aspen Inn

Overall, our stay was good. The staff were pleasant, and the availability of breakfast items throughout the day was convenient. The room was clean and the towels/sheets were good quality. The beds were typical hotel beds - comfortable enough. With the very humid temps, the carpet in the room was always damp, even with the AC running. The parking lot was in disrepair with a number of pot holes to avoid. Even with these inconveniences, we would have no issue with staying here in the future.

Staff was very friendly and it was quiet and rooms very spacious and very clean. Very nice towels in the rooms. Would be nice if they offered apples, oranges or bananas for breakfast. The hot tub was not working.

Aspen in was clean, convenient and affordable. That being said, the amenities listed could probably stand to be updated. The hot tub was not available during our trip and, based on other reviews, has not been functional for quite some time. The “continental breakfast” is mostly just toast and single-serve Keurig coffee, with a few other pre-packaged items

Nice basic breakfast, exterior looked nice, fairly quiet, bed was fine, AC unit inside the room did not cool much at all; parking lot falling apart. Bathroom floor slanted and bathroom door difficult to shut, spa/hot tub under repair.

Rooms are nice and clean. Sauna is advertised, but has been broken for several months. They have no idea when owners are thinking of repairing. Outside trash bins overflowing with trash. We were there for 3 nights and 4 days. Trash was never dealt with.

Nice price but absolutely no frills- hot tub was broken and it was never mentioned ahead of time. Said it would take 6 months to fix. Breakfast is rather slim, not much offered. But nice beds and TV. Close enough to everything so that is not an issue. But it is not downtown, that is their sister motel, and yes that one has a pool this one doesn't, ads are misleading.

The Ice Machine was broken.

the hottub was not open, the parking lot needs work and the breakfast didn't have very many choices. Also the photo was decieving.

Parking area was full of potholes. The facility was ok for place to sleep, never saw hotel attendant, even though breakfast was offered.

Property needs maintenance. Ice machine was out of order, hot tub out of order and being used as a storage room. Siding and fascia looked rough. Noisy room AC. Light bulb rattled when i reached for switch to turn off.

Check in was fine. Front desk person was accommodating. Room was very dirty. Shower curtain was disgusting. Bedding may or may not have been washed. Smelled old and could detect the faint smell of cigarette smoke. I am guessing it wasn’t always a non-smoking place, especially because it’s an older building. Toilet had problems flushing. Carpet in the room looked newer but the room was not well maintained. TV was small, but there was a Roku with many options, so that was good. Doors into the building were not secure, but the room locked just fine. Lobby closes at around 8 or 9 PM, so very inconvenient in that respect. Free breakfast was minimal and pretty much all carbs. They had a Keurig-like machine, which was fine except that people had to wait in line. Lobby doubles as the breakfast area, so very small and not many places to sit. Probably the cheapest place in Grand Marais - would not return here. I guess you get what you pay for. Hotels in town and right on the lake look much nicer.

This is a basic hotel without much in the way of extras or luxuries. For example, the free breakfast is uninspiring. However, it is extremely clean and well-maintained. The bed is comfortable, and the shower stall is one of the best layed-out I've seen. Very much a good value for the price.

The “Hot Tub” out of order Looks like forever? The hallways smell musty and moldy The room we stayed in was definitely musty and damp Im glad I brought essential oils with Lavender helped! The ice machine made enough ice for 5 drinks every 5 hours And we found a 3 prong fish hook at the bottom of our comforter Thankfully our dog didnt. Pillows were too thick Shower water pressure not great Air conditioner did not work 1 mile walk to town was perfect! Nice sharable deck with firepit use. Coffee was nice Toaster Pancakes Bagles Oatmeal Yogurt Juices Milk Decent free breakfast options The smell was the worst thing about aspen inn

blood on the sheets

It was very clean!!!! Staff was friendly. Area was very quiet and peaceful

This hotel was close to Grand Marais and all the tourist sites and shopping. It was clean and the staff was friendly.

Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.

Cheap price but not very clean carpet needs to be shapooed &. Vacuumed bathroom door was not done found hair all over when asked housekeeper male to clean it he never did windows hard to open & close Need coffee pots & microwave in rooms no reason just too cheap to put in get refrigerator off floor & put on table how gross to be on floor some rooms not even open cause so bad . Know it’s old but no excuse not to at least update owner just greedy no ice machine except a potable on a table Housekeeper on phone lots when he should be doing his job

This place was a dump. It needs a good cleaning/refurbish and it would be cute. The air-conditioner didn't work, everything was worn out and wasn't clean. Only redeeming factor was the one staff person who did her best.

This property is so disgusting, dirty and smelled sooooooo bad. Mold in bathroom, the whole room was dirty, hair, moldy and the bed was the worst we ever slept on in our lives and we are not picky, it was so bad I lifted the sheets to see what we were laying on and the very very old cheap mattress was disgusting with stains all over. I was scared of bed bugs but didn’t get bit up surprisingly!!! The continental breakfast is such a joke, there was NOTHING and what they had poptarts and cereal boxes were old and stale. Absolutely, not worth the price. We would not stay here again if they paid us to. We stay in Grand Marais or the surrounding area every fall. Advice… pay the extra for a clean hotel!!!!

Pros: It is often the cheapest place to stay in Grand Marais and was quiet. The breakfast was very simple, but was well-stocked. Cons: It is about a mile from downtown and the harbor, so have a car or be okay with the walk. The rooms do not have refrigerators or microwaves if this is important to you.

Easiest and the fastest check in ever. Quiet location, slept great and good water pressure. This is an older property that needs renovations but still comfortable at a good price. This was my second stay and will go back.

King size bed was comfortable, and bathroom was newly remodeled clean. TV cable worked well. Fridge was actually cold and not noisy.

Aspin Inn is not much. Very old and run down, Traffic on Hwy 61 is very loud. The room and bathroom were both clean just old

Comfortable beds and room for the price

Property was formerly a semi-decent Super 8 that we used often in the past when on winter x-c ski adventures, but changed hands in last 10-15 years. Owners now appear to be the same real estate group who bought up many of the motels in Grand Marais (including a slightly better but pricier motel on the NE end of town with similar name: Aspen Lodge), which is an extremely popular Minnesota vacation area on Lake Superior. Quite remote so not many options for lodging. This property has NOT been properly maintained - now very dirty & heading toward dereliction. Ice machine "broken" so guests offered ice in lobby from a cooler - primitive but workable first night; however, second night told "no ice"...only one staff person on duty & she could not leave to buy more ice (say what?). Had only an antique, extremely loud and ineffective room air conditioner, and windows would not open. Bathroom sink replaced sometime in last decade, but so tall that touched the bottom of the original shelf above sink, making it very difficult reach the hot/cold spigots. No maid service between day #1 & day #2. Parking lot desperately needs repaving; potholes galore. There was a fridge but no microwave. Alarm clock did not work. WiFi, however, was quite good. Property needs a serious facelift!! I will not stay here again until it is upgraded - even if it means driving 40 miles farther north to Thunder Bay, Ontario for lodging.

There were quite a few bugs in the room (not bed bugs). There was also a door next to the bathroom that we believed was a closet, but when opened it led to what looked like a crawl space underneath the room. I’m guessing that’s where all the bugs were coming from but it felt a little bit unsafe as we were not willing to check the crawl space area and someone could have been hiding down there. Other than that, the room was good enough for the price paid.

During the heat during our stay the air conditioner was marginal.

The hotel is a bit old but clean and comfortable. I would stay again.

A good clean, no-frills room for a great price. The decorating was a bit outdated but that is not as important to me as having a clean, quiet room, on this respect it gets an A . The tv had a roku or something similar, so all kinds of streaming were available. The tv remote batteries were dead but in contacting the front desk, the remedied this promptly and with a smile. I would definitely stay here again and would certainly recommend it.

Mitchell at the front desk is always so pleasant and accommodating. Rooms are very clean.

Nice motel about 1/2 mile from town. Clean with what looked like recently re-done bathroom. Staff was professional, efficient, respectful and friendly.

After a day of exploring the area, we required a place to rest for the night. Our purpose for being there was not to experience the lodge itself but rather to enjoy what the area has to offer. It is essential to consider whether you are seeking a restful sleep and the assurance of safety and security, knowing that your belongings are secure, and I firmly believe that Aspen Inn provided what we needed. The accommodations were quite comfortable, the breakfast met our needs, and the customer service exceeded our expectations. When we approached the front desk staff named Quawnea with numerous inquiries, Quawnea provided us with valuable insights regarding our interests and advised us on what to avoid, which made our trip very valuable. We have appreciated our time at Aspen Inn and have had ample opportunity to relax. I will be bringing family members to this location soon. Thank you, Quawnea, for everything.

For this price range, was excellent. Location was great. The customer service was top notch. The woman at the front desk was so helpful and accomodating. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Gavin helped us out before normal business hours with a key card issue. Great reliable staff!

Front desk personnel not friendly.

Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.

Good low budget motel. Close to Grand Maria’s downtown area, although not really walkable. There was an error in our charges, staff worked to correct it promptly.

Mitchell at the front desk is great. She is a huge part of why I stay there every time I'm at Grand Marias

Property in disrepair. The locks on the door didnt work well. I was locked inside the room when the lock and door would not open. The phone number on the website didnt work to call for help. I called another hotel in town and they contacted the manager to help with the door. The manager appeared angry at me after she was called to fix the lock, which did not get fixed as promised. I had to wait 20 min to find out if there was another room available to move me to. The heat was shut off and the room was cold, below 67 degrees. Rather than turn on the heat in the room, I was given a space heater. I was stuck there for 4 nights. I was given a discount on the room which amounted to $4 per night. Certainly not worth the problems I had during my stay. I do have to admit that the young woman that worked there part time was very polite and sympathetic, but she didnt have the authority to do anything, but seeing one smiling face with all theproblems

Wonderful people work here, so even though it's an older building, not at all fancy, the amenities they provide are generous and the vibe is welcoming. The location is excellent, an easy walk or bikeride into town, and the motel was very quiet (not a party site) when we were there, even though it was full for both Memorial Day Weekend and a cycling race. This motel should be much appreciated by travelers on a budget. All the other guests were nice, too. We would stay here again if the rate is the same--affordable!

Good location.

This is a quiet, comfortable, no-frills motel. It is not near downtown Grand Marais, but is near a nice bar and the mini golf course. Overall, a good reasonably-priced place to stay.

This hotel was close to Grand Marais and all the tourist sites and shopping. It was clean and the staff was friendly.

Great location and price. Clean.

It was great home base to head out cycling on the Arrow Head. Excellent value and location.

The condition of the windows, heater and doors was poor. Need new windows and doors. Convenient location to downtown Grand Marais.

Really good place to stay that’s just outside downtown Grand Marais

We really liked the location. It was quiet and close to downtown and dining (walkable if you like to walk). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was quite run down, but the important items (bed and bathroom) were clean. The bed was very comfortable. All in all, we had a nice stay.

Average hotel rooms clean close to town

Best thing about Aspen was their WONDERFUL selection of breakfast and snack items! Yogurt, mandarins, cereal, trail mix , even pop tarts loved it all. Thanks.

I came to Grand Marais to go fishing. Spent very little time in the room, mostly for sleeping and showering. Room was clean, bed was reasonably comfortable. I had my own food ( in-room fridge but no microwave or coffee maker). There was a breakfast available-cold cereal and toast, no fruit. I suited my needs; I’d stay there again.

Bar/restaurant next door. Clean place to stay for a night on the way to Canada. Not much for breakfast if you are looking for that. Hot shower.

Overall, our stay was good. The staff were pleasant, and the availability of breakfast items throughout the day was convenient. The room was clean and the towels/sheets were good quality. The beds were typical hotel beds - comfortable enough. With the very humid temps, the carpet in the room was always damp, even with the AC running. The parking lot was in disrepair with a number of pot holes to avoid. Even with these inconveniences, we would have no issue with staying here in the future.

Nice and clean property though not very fancy. Great staff and the breakfast bar is open from 7:00am to 9:00pm with many choices.

Aspen in was clean, convenient and affordable. That being said, the amenities listed could probably stand to be updated. The hot tub was not available during our trip and, based on other reviews, has not been functional for quite some time. The “continental breakfast” is mostly just toast and single-serve Keurig coffee, with a few other pre-packaged items

Office was only open one hour, 4-5PM. Room was clean but walls were thin. This motel has seen better days and the places seriously lacking in maintenance. Staff was friendly but again having only one hour to actually talk to someone was a downtick. They advertise free breakfast but it was very minimal. You will have to go somewhere else for a decent breakfast and coffee.

Clean simple rooms, nothing fancy. Free breakfast. Great value option! Friendly staff.

Bed was a bit hard for my taste but the pillows were wonderful. Breakfast is a bare minimum. Cereal, toast, bagels, precooked pancakes. Very good deal for the price.

Liked the all day continental breakfast