Aspen’s historic West End, where the Roaring Fork Valley crafts a masterpiece of natural beauty, is set to welcome the White Elephant Aspen. This swanky boutique hotel, a brainchild of New England Development, is scheduled to unfurl its welcome mat in fall 2025. It promises a delightful mix of modern panache and good old-fashioned mountain coziness.
What is White Elephant Aspen?
The White Elephant Aspen is a boutique hotel that aims to bring the renowned White Elephant brand’s signature luxury and service excellence to the Rocky Mountains. Think of it as the Rocky Mountain cousin of the celebrated White Elephant Resorts. Known for their swish spots in Nantucket and Palm Beach, the White Elephant Resorts team will bring their signature brand of “fabulous” to Aspen — a place where nature’s beauty and culture’s buzz collide.
The White Elephant Aspen’s grand opening is anticipated for fall 2025. It’s a grand transformation of the former Hotel Aspen, which New England Development acquired in October 2021 for $37.5 million.
Accommodation and Amenities
The White Elephant Aspen will feature 54 rooms, and each one will serve as a private retreat. These rooms will blend contemporary design with comfortable, classic elements. Naturally, every room will include high-end finishes and modern conveniences. And if that’s not enough, the rooms will also include a curated artwork collection evoking the feel of a private residence.
Of course, the hotel will offer a comprehensive range of amenities to enhance your stay. As is necessary in Aspen, during the winter, guests can enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Convenient ski lockers and a private shuttle to the slopes are a given. For après-ski enthusiasts, Aspen’s vibrant scene awaits. In the summer months, guests can relax by the hotel’s pool, explore the town on complimentary bicycles, or unwind in the outdoor hot tubs. A courtesy car will make it easy to navigate in-town destinations, and the dedicated concierge team will assist with personalized requests. They can, of course, also connect you to activities like guided tours of cultural landmarks and outdoor excursions in the surrounding mountains.
As far as dining goes, experienced chefs will create five-star gourmet meals. And for those seeking relaxation, the state-of-the-art spa will offer an extensive range of treatments and wellness programs.
New Chalets at White Elephant Aspen
In addition to the hotel, the White Elephant Aspen features three luxury chalets — each one offers approximately 5,000 square feet of living space. The design of these chalets incorporates an open floor plan, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views of Aspen’s natural beauty. The chalets include:
- Chalet One: 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, 5,014 square feet.
- Chalet Two: 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 5,231 square feet.
- Chalet Three: 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 4,929 square feet.
Future residents of these chalets will have premium access to the hotel’s amenities, including dining, accommodations, and concierge services. The chalets will also open in 2025.
Cost
While they’re keeping the exact room rates a little hush-hush, expect them to match Aspen’s other high-end havens. And if you’re feeling particularly flush, you can grab the luxury chalets for $25 million per piece.
FAQ
Q: When will The White Elephant Aspen open?
A: The hotel is scheduled to open in fall 2025.
Q: What types of accommodations does The White Elephant Aspen offer?
A: The hotel will feature 54 rooms, and will offer three luxury chalets for purchase.
Q: What amenities will The White Elephant Aspen offer?
A: Guests can expect five-star dining, concierge services, a spa and wellness center, access to winter and summer activities, and more at The White Elephant Aspen.
Q: Will the chalets have access to The White Elephant Aspen’s hotel amenities?
A: Yes, future residents of the chalets will have premium access to all The White Elephant Aspen’s hotel amenities.
