Frequently Asked Questions
Are you ski in/ski out?
Aspen Mountain is seven blocks (5 minutes walk) from the Hotel Jerome; and complimentary transportation can be provided. Both Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk are a short 5 – 7 minute drive from the Hotel Jerome ($10 on-call shuttle/person ~ $60 for private vehicle), while Snowmass ($15 on-call/person ~ $100 for private vehicle) is about 12 – 15 minutes. The City of Aspen provides complimentary transportation to all four mountains; the shuttle runs continuously, picking up guests every 30 minutes and the bus stop is located just a block and a half from the Hotel Jerome.
Are you a pet-friendly hotel?
For a $75 charge, the Hotel Jerome will make Fido feel like a V.I.P. (Very Important Pet) beginning at check-in. All furry guests are presented with a personalized welcome letter from General Manager Jud Hawk and a signature “Hotel Jerome VIP” dog tag. The luxury experience continues with a specialized J-Bone treat, pet pillow and collapsible water bowls to be used during the duration of the stay. For an afternoon of sniffing around town, Hotel Jerome provides optional participation in the “Pooch-on-Parade” program, a daily 20-minute walking service (additional daily walks are available for a fee). All pet guests and owners will receive a “HJ Haute Pets Menu” with pet amenities, grooming services and a helpful listing of pet-friendly attractions in Aspen.
What sets you apart from other properties in Aspen?
The Hotel Jerome on Main Street, Aspen is the perfect location for your guests stay. Our blue-skies and sunshine, majestic mountains, endless outdoor activities and world-famous restaurants are only steps from the front door. From the stunning natural beauty of the mountain terrain to an equally impressive dining landscape, there is no place like Aspen. A distinctive blend of history, culture, festivals, sports and nightlife makes this Rocky Mountain town a world-class, year-round destination. And the legendary Hotel Jerome offers guests luxurious comfort in the center of it all and its knowledgeable staff helps visitors make the most of their stay.
In the late 1800s, explorers hoping to strike it rich in the silver mines settled in Ute City, which was renamed Aspen in 1880. The year of its official renaming, Aspen’s population was a mere 300. During the next decade, which boomed with mining fortune, some 12,000 people called Aspen home. The high life brought two railroads, four schools, 10 churches, brothels, an opera house and electricity to the mountain town where Jerome B. Wheeler built the Hotel Jerome in 1889. The Hotel Jerome became the social and civic centerpiece of Aspen, which by 1891 had become the country’s largest silver-producing district.
Two years later Aspens’ mining luck ended, when gold became the national standard.
The next economic boost came in the 1930s, when the annual winter snow cover began to attract skiers. While plans to construct the first ski resort were deferred by the advent of World War II, in 1947 Aspen Mountain opened for business. It was during the late 1940s and early 1950s that the “Aspen Idea” was also born – the revitalization of mind, body and spirit – resulting in the establishment of world-renowned institutions, the Aspen Institute, Aspen Music Festival & School and the International Design Conference. Buttermilk and Aspen Highlands opened shortly there after in 1958, followed by Snowmass in 1968.
How do I get to Aspen?
Aspen Airport:
Just three miles from the Hotel Jerome with direct flights arriving from Denver, Los Angeles (seasonal), Chicago, San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Phoenix
Eagle Airport:
Approximately seventy-five minutes from Aspen with (seasonal) direct flights arriving from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York and Washington
Grand Junction:
A two and a half-hour drive from Aspen
Denver Airport:
A four-hour drive through scenic Glenwood Canyon or over Independence Pass (Open during the summer).
Do you provide airport transportation?
The Hotel Jerome provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Aspen Airport, Aspen Mountain, and anywhere within Aspen city limits for individuals, excluding group arrivals. A private meet and greet can be arranged through our Concierge desk for a fee of $30.00 per person. Group transportation may be arranged for an additional fee through our Catering and Conference Services department.
Do you have a spa on property?
The Hotel Jerome's Concierge Staff would be happy to arrange for an in-room massage during your stay. Alternately, the Hotel Jerome has partnered with Aspen's premier spa, The Aspen Club & Spa, where Guests will savor a tranquil and soothing experience as they relax in one of the 34 treatment rooms at the Aspen Club & Spa. This comprehensive 77,000-square-foot facility also includes: health & fitness center, classes, kid's gym, tennis courts, indoor pool and locker room area.
What activities other than skiing are available in the Aspen area?
Sports for All Seasons
The Hotel Jerome boasts two Concierge Staff with the prestigious Les Clefs d'Or (Gold Key) accolade; likewise, the entire Jerome Concierge Staff is seasoned at making guests’ arrangements for a vast array of activities at any time of year.
Summer
In warm weather, recreational opportunities include: golfing on championship courses; outdoor tennis at several nearby courts; hiking along hundreds of scenic trails; guided and unguided horseback riding along mountain trails; and biking through the beautiful Rocky Mountain countryside. In addition visitors can take in fishing at the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers, guided hunting trips, scenic skytours of the Aspen/Snowmass area, sunrise hot-air ballooning above lush green mountain peaks and whitewater rafting on the Colorado, Roaring Fork and Arkansas rivers.
Winter
During the winter, Aspen offers skiers and snowboarders the power of four. Four of the world’s greatest mountains – Aspen, Buttermilk, Snowmass and Aspen Highlands – form one giant ski resort, which can be accessed with multi-mountain lift passes. The Hotel Jerome can also arrange for complimentary shuttle service to and from Aspen Mountain and throughout downtown Aspen. (Inter-mountain shuttle is also available.) Scenic cross-country trails are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. Private and group ski lessons can be tailored to individual levels of skill.
Other winter activities include exploring the surrounding mountains on snowshoes, gliding across the snow on horse-drawn sleighs and snowmobiling. Ice-skating also is available at Aspen Ice Gardens, an indoor rink open year-round, and at The Silver Circle, an outdoor rink open during the winter months. The Aspen Recreation Center also offers visitors access to a 32-foot climbing tower, aquatic center, NHL-size ice arena with grandstands, team, individual and family locker rooms, a youth center and five outdoor multi-use playing fields.
