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White Elephant Aspen
- Location: Aspen, Colorado, United States
- Why it’s notable: White Elephant Aspen brings the White Elephant brand’s thoughtful design and warm service to the Rocky Mountains with 54 rooms and suites, including top-tier options with fireplaces, terraces, and curated games libraries. More than 125 original artworks are displayed throughout the hotel, and guests can expect year-round mountain-town amenities like a heated pool, hot tubs, and a communal fire pit.
- Type of traveler who will love this hotel: Fans of White Elephant’s Nantucket or Palm Beach properties looking for a Rocky Mountain counterpart.
- What’s nearby: Aspen’s compact downtown lies a short walk away with high-end boutiques, galleries, and Michelin-level restaurants. The surrounding mountains offer direct access to four ski areas in winter and extensive hiking, biking, and climbing terrain in summer.
- Opening: TBA 2026