The Residence Hotel

We loved the suite and were very comfortable there. I was not aware of the many steps up to the rooms, but we managed and, in the end, it was probably good for us. We found it to be an elegant, well appointed hotel and really enjoyed our stay.

Bathroom is very unsafe. Having to ascend stairs to an elevated shower bath combo is not a great idea.

This is not a hotel in the usual sense. It is an unmanned group of rooms (8-10 ?) at the top of a long, steep, narrow staircase (18 steps) from street level. It is very central and convenient but there are no staff to let you in, help carry baggage up stairs or answer questions or attend to any needs. Street doorway and room entry are by key codes sent to you in advance. I can only comment on room number 8. Beds and room were clean but the two bedrooms were separated by a shared bathroom without locks in either doors. In fact the doorway from one bedroom to the bathroom was a pair of swinging doors (saloon-style). All OK if used for a family with kids but totally inappropriate for two adult couples. Interior decor is as advertised. Eclectic and very old-fashioned with wall to wall mirrors. Very unusual but functional. For certain guests this might all be fine but for others this it could cause problems or be unworkable. For us the three big issues were (1) Safely carrying suitcases up the stairs (2) Not having a front desk or on-site staff for security or questions (3) Non locking bathroom straddling the two bedrooms. Really a bit of a misnomer to call it a “Deluxe Suite.”

Nice. Really nice. Center of Aspen.

Good price