Aspen, CO

Hotel Jerome has been the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889 at the height of the town’s silver boom, known as the place where all great stories were born and are told. As the only Aspen hotel to survive the silver crash, the long pre-ski-resort winters, and the Depression, we’ve seen cowboys ride through our doors, 10th Mountain Division soldiers gather round over pints after training on the slopes, and Hunter S. Thompson holding court during his run for sheriff. You can’t experience Aspen, without experiencing Jerome. Built in 1889, Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection has established itself as a luxury landmark in the heart of chic Aspen. The three-story brick structure, built during the height of the state’s silver boom, was the vision of Jerome B. Wheeler, whose intention was to emulate the great European hotels of the time. The property pioneered new levels of innovation with the only elevator in town, and was one of the first buildings to have full electric lighting west of the Mississippi. During the 1950s, the hotel became a popular gathering spot for writers, artists and screen stars, including Gary Cooper, Lana Turner, Hedy LaMarr and John Wayne. Today, the historic Hotel Jerome shines brighter than ever thanks to contemporary-meets-mountain interior design, stellar service and a slew of ski-season luxuries, namely a few fantastic outdoor Jacuzzis.