Limelight Lodge, Aspen

The Limelight Lodge in Aspen was pretty much off our radar for years despite its great location. Then some local friends suggested the newly rebuilt Limelight. Not a brick exists from the old hotel and the results are rather impressive. A spacious, upscale room awaited us that mixed Aspen “mountain” style with a fresh, clean twist. The facilities also included a large contemporary outdoor pool and hot tub area which was rocking on our second night — which happened to be opening night of Gay Ski Week, a raucous long-standing Aspen tradition. The Limelight Lodge, while in need of a little “soul” and some warmer lighting and treatments in the public areas, was very well put together and ready for prime time. That and the reasonable prices will assure our return.