43 ReviewsProperty Location When you stay at Independence Square Lodge by Frias in Aspen, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Mill Street Fountain and Wheeler Opera House. This ski lodge is within close proximity of Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at Hallam Lake. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include a spa tub. Additional features at this Edwardian lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Dining Mingle with other guests at a complimentary light meal reception, held daily at afternoon. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include an Internet point, audiovisual equipment, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge (available on request). Parking is also conveniently located nearby.
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404 S Galena St,Aspen,CO,United States of America
Property Location When you stay at Independence Square Lodge by Frias in Aspen, you'll be near the airport and minutes from Mill Street Fountain and Wheeler Opera House. This ski lodge is within close proximity of Aspen Art Museum and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at Hallam Lake. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include a spa tub. Additional features at this Edwardian lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and ski storage. Dining Mingle with other guests at a complimentary light meal reception, held daily at afternoon. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include an Internet point, audiovisual equipment, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge (available on request). Parking is also conveniently located nearby.
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estrelle11 on 10/09/2017 19:19
In terms of location this place is great! Right near the bus station that takes you to neighboring villages and right in the midst of the shops and restaurants. It's a little hard to find as there is no visible sign and you must park your car and walk to find it (entrance is actually down a few stairs.) if you type in Ralph Lauren store and park in front of it you will be just around the corner from the entrance, walk towards the bus station and entrance is next door to L'occitane store. They give you a parking pass that lets you park overnight but you are required to find your own spot in residential areas which can be quite hard when it's busy and you may end up a good 10 minute walk away (so leave your bags behind at the desk while you park.) The continental breakfast is great and lots of selection. The public spaces are all very well kept and clean. I hesitate to give it 5 stars because like mentioned in other reviews this is not a 'hotel' it is a vacation rental building where each suite is owned separately. Ours (306) was somewhat outdated and the TV was in a spot where it was not able to be seen from the bed or even the couch, unless you were lying down. The bathroom is so oddly laid out that it was super difficult to pass between the vanity with the angle the door opened into it. We are both relatively small people and there wasn't much clearance... I'm not sure that a larger person could comfortably maneuver around in there. We would stay again but take the gamble on a different room if given the option.
phxaz54 on 05/09/2017 02:04
This is a condo rental units advertised as a hotel. Not really a hotel. All units individually owned and decorated. So look over the pictures before you pick. (Note 213 is over 'belly up' and a bit of noise at night. You pick the one you want.
The 'hotel' is extremely hard to find! It is on a pedestrian square! You must park and walk to hotel.
There is no parking at the hotel. Or anywhere nearby. You cannot park on street for more than 4 hours and not overnight. There is one parking garage in town by the hotel Jerome
A holiday weekend we were not charged- got lucky!
Hotel is locked at night no attendant.
Other than that, our room was nice with microwave and mini-fridge.
Not cheap!
John R on 24/08/2017 19:49
Best hotel I've ever stayed at in Aspen, beautiful rooms and an amazing rooftop deck. The staff member Gus was one of the most welcoming and accommodating hospitality workers I've ever met, truly a great experience all around.
Derek L on 07/06/2017 16:47
Decided to finally visit Aspen for a change of pace from the usual vacation destinations as we aren't avid skiers. My wife and I chose the Independence Square based on price and the location and could not have been more happy with our stay. We booked our room through the front desk and everyone we spoke to during the process was very helpful and kind. Our flight was to Denver and we drove to Aspen the same day our flight arrived. After arriving in Aspen we called the hotel to ask where we could park our vehicle and were pleasantly surprised when the hotel manager came out to greet us with a parking pass and showed us where to park the vehicle as he took our bags inside. I wish I knew this gentleman's name but I don't recall. Once the vehicle was parked we were shown our room, it was clean, quite, and well maintained. The rest of the trip would be no different, the hotel staff was wonderful, they helped provide information and things to do, answered questions and were always available. The hotel has many amenities including a roof top deck with incredible views. Will be staying here again, no need to look else where.
Sara P on 06/06/2017 19:54
My boyfriend and I decided to vacation is Aspen over my Spring Break this year. When we arrived in Colorado, we stayed 1 night in Denver before driving to Aspen. We arrived earlier than typical check-in time, but the gentleman who was at the front desk was kind enough to let us check in early! We realized after he introduced himself that he was the manager on duty for the week we'd be staying. Gus was super accommodating and friendly- he helped us bring our bags to our room and gave us his personal cell number in case we needed to get in touch with him. Gus gave us numerous suggestions for things to do in the area, favorite Aspen restaurants, and more! He was very knowledgeable about the area and even gave us a brief history lesson on the beautiful Independence Square. We were lucky enough to stay on the 3rd floor in one of the rooms facing the town square. One of the photographs on the wall was a shot of the front of the very same building more than a century ago! The Independence Square is located very conveniently to shops, parks, bars, and restaurants. While we did not use the rooftop hot tub, we did spend lots of time taking in the breath-taking views of this picture-perfect town and mountains! Our room was beautifully decorated, as was the rest of the common areas of the hotel (foyer, dining room, common areas on each floor, etc.), and our kitchen and bathroom were in pristine condition, clearly having just been cleaned. Our linens were fresh and our kitchen came stocked with a bottle opener, plates, wine glasses, and some kitchen tools. Gus invited us to make ourselves at home, pointing out a bookshelf full of novels and board games that the guests are encouraged to borrow. I am direction-challenged, and one afternoon I went for a walk and found myself totally turned around and lost. Instead of asking a passerby for directions, I called Gus on his cell and he was patient enough to walk me through the directions until I recognized where I was. Not only was our vacation made by our exquisite accommodations, but also by the kindness and helpfulness of The Independence Square's manager, Gus. My boyfriend and I are already planning our return trip to Aspen and wouldn't think of staying anyplace else besides The Independence Square.
