Known for its iconic properties on Nantucket and in Palm Beach, White Elephant Resorts is bringing its signature blend of service, style and hospitality to the American West. Debuting in February 2026, White Elephant Aspen will sit at the corner of Main Street and Garmisch Street in Aspen’s desirable West End neighbourhood.
For its 54-key hotel, White Elephant Resorts tapped Boston-based architectural firm EMBARC to reinterpret Aspen’s traditional Victorian aesthetic with a modern, Alpine-chic aesthetic. Featuring a warm palette of rust, ivory and charcoal, paired with smooth leathers, natural wood and stone. Playful brand touches such as a brass elephant trunk at the lobby desk and elephant-shaped door knockers add character and charm.
Guest rooms and suites continue this elevated yet cosy design approach. Many offer private terraces or balconies for enjoying the mountain air. Interiors combine porcelain tile flooring, natural woods, and tactile elements like horsehair details and stone mosaics. Hand-painted lamp shades, embossed leather headboards, resin tables and oil-rubbed bronze fixtures enhance the sense of craftsmanship. Nightly turndown service includes Colorado-made Pollinator Chocolate, and the hotel has collaborated with Petite Plume on custom silk sleepwear featuring a chalet-inspired print, available to purchase both on-site and online.
Among the top accommodations is the three-bedroom, 1,560-square-foot Ajax Penthouse, featuring a real log fireplace, a chef’s kitchen, expansive living and dining spaces and a mountain-view terrace with fire pit. Additional options include the two-bedroom, 1,050-square-foot West End Suite, complete with fireplace and furnished terrace, and the 870-square-foot Highlands Suite, offering two king bedrooms, three bathrooms and a welcoming lounge.
Art is a central pillar of White Elephant Aspen. More than 125 original works, curated by long-time brand collaborator Emily Santangelo will be displayed throughout the property. The collection includes landscapes by Alex Katz, paintings by Robert Peterson and special commissions by artists such as Orit Fuchs and the young British talent Doodle Boy.
Dining brings a familiar favourite with the celebrated LoLa 41° restaurant and a new speakeasy lounge. Known for global flavours inspired by the 41st parallel from Japan to Nantucket, the bistro will serve everything from inspired seafood and sushi to mountain-ready, après-ski bites. Breakfast will feature pastries by local favourite Open Sesame, while après-ski might include snowball-shaped nigiri, frosted martinis and truffle fries dusted like fresh powder.
Guests will have effortless access to Aspen’s year-round attractions, from Michelin-starred dining and boutique shopping to outdoor adventure. Exclusive winter experiences range from before-hours ski runs and backcountry snowcat tours to winter fly fishing and snowmobiling to the Maroon Bells. Summer activities include mountaintop yoga, gondola picnics, mine tours and priority tee times at three local golf courses.
To help guests explore, White Elephant Aspen will extend its partnership with BMW, offering complimentary airport transfers and courtesy vehicles. Priority Bicycles and a ski shuttle will also be available. After a day outdoors, guests can unwind at the year-round heated pool, two hot tubs or outdoor fire pit, or take advantage of VIP access to Base State Longevity, a wellness studio offering IV drips, hyperbaric therapy, saunas and cold plunge. Pet-friendly rooms feature local treats from Barks Gourmet Deli and artisan bowls by ceramicist Less is More.
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Rates at White Elephant Aspen start at $1,995 per night for two people sharing on a room only basis.
For more information, please visit www.whiteelephantaspen.com.
