Independence Square Hotel

Loved this place…amazing location in the heart of Aspen, steps away from the gondola. Staff was very friendly, we didn’t have a car so not sure about that aspect. We loved the hot tub on the roof and the complimentary breakfast was nice too!

If you intend to stay here and you have a car then good luck! They advertise “Free Parking” This place doesn’t have any car parking space. You have to hunt for a free parking spot on the street. Good luck with this!!!! Had to park almost 1.5miles away. Also, it’s...

If you intend to stay here and you have a car then good luck! They advertise “Free Parking” This place doesn’t have any car parking space. You have to hunt for a free parking spot on the street. Good luck with this!!!! Had to park almost 1.5miles away. Also, it’s not a hotel or B&B. They are privately owned condo’s which they rent per night etc... Book some where else as there are much better places available.

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...

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 Ours (306) was somewhat outdated and the TV was in a spot where it was not able to be seen from the bed or even the couch, unless you were lying down.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.

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...

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.

Arrival and check in were prompt, the desk agent provided a printed page listing services and amenities which included a continental breakfast, and an apres ski wine cheese hour and a roof top hot tub. Our room was tiny tiny tiny and space for two was cramped. Our request for...

Arrival and check in were prompt, the desk agent provided a printed page listing services and amenities which included a continental breakfast, and an apres ski wine cheese hour and a roof top hot tub. Our room was tiny tiny tiny and space for two was cramped. Our request for an upgrade was poorly handled by the desk agent and by the property management company. The Manager told us the hotel was full however the desk agent reported that there were plenty of rooms available. When two people from the same company tell us two different stories, someone is lying. They gave contradictory information regarding availability of an upgraded room. This hotel was most certainly not full, in fact during our week long stay we encountered fewer than 5 guests. The last thing a weary traveler wishes to encounter upon arrival is unprofessional hotel management. The room was clean. There was no apes ski hour as promised. The hot tub temperature was 86 not only a misrepresentation of availability but unhealthy if used at that temp. By the end of the week, it was repaired and running at an appropriate 102. The cleaning staff was friendly and flexible. The refrigerator was oddly stuffed in a cabinet which caused it to generate heat thus making it dysfunctional as a refrigerator. Our complaints about this went unheeded. The property has a coin operated laundry but the front desk didn't have any change. Our lift tickets were not delivered to the front desk as promised. Still waiting to see if some valuable items I left in the safe are returned to me. Very disconcerting that they are missing from the safe. So if you don't really want anything but a warm bed and a good location in Aspen, and are willing to overpay for these things at the risk of having valuables go mysteriously missing, then this is the place for you!

As a frequent business traveler whose company always books with chain hotels, it was a nice change of pace to spend a few days in a small quite laid-back local place. Our room was very cute and clean. The staff was more than friendly and the hotel is in an...

As a frequent business traveler whose company always books with chain hotels, it was a nice change of pace to spend a few days in a small quite laid-back local place. Our room was very cute and clean. The staff was more than friendly and the hotel is in an excellent central location that is walking distance to everything - shopping, restaurants, ski-lift, etc. The only downside that I can think of is there is a small flight of stairs to get down to the registration desk so it's not heavy luggage or handicapped friendly but for us it was perfectly fine and worth the luggage lug down to check-in

I could not get into the Marriott timeshare in Aspen, so we booked the Independence Square Lodge. It is centrally located, but you have to lug your luggage downstairs to check in, there is no parking nearby, and the breakfast was minimal. There are 2 flights of stairs to get...

I could not get into the Marriott timeshare in Aspen, so we booked the Independence Square Lodge. It is centrally located, but you have to lug your luggage downstairs to check in, there is no parking nearby, and the breakfast was minimal. There are 2 flights of stairs to get to the main desk. The parking was an issue as I had to park about 6-8 blocks away and leave the car on the street overnight. The breakfast had a plethora of jam selections, but no tea bags at all. There were about 6 bagels and 6 pastries for the entire lodge. There was some fruit, but not much. The room itself was ok, once we were moved away from the elevator. I'm sure this is a great place to stay if you are a skier as it is close to the lifts. It served the purpose for us, but I was not terribly impressed. NOTE: Do not forget the password for the front door as we did!! We got lucky as one of the condominium owners let us in. Yikes!!