First the pros: Good location, close to Aspen without the Aspen prices. Room was clean Nice towels Cons: Upon check in the desk clerk, knowing we were from California, asked how we were doing with the wild fires and proceeded to tell me we should be cleaning the forest floors and managing our forest better. Our room was one door away from a construction site. Our window in the back of the room opened up to a noisy neighbo's backyard. Every time our neighboring rooms air-conditioning kick on you could hear it in our room. It went on and off all night. Trash pick up across the parking lot started at 6:30 a.m. read more

My kids said... they loved the great breakfast...the comfy beds and the tv with lots of channels...good water and the newspapers.... Adults say... we love being close to the river and having a fun restaurant right out the back door. We loved the proximity to walk around Basalt, which we thought was so cute! The owner and the evening desk clerk were wonderful- they were so helpful! There was plenty of hot water for our family of five. We came on a rainy weekend in October so we spent a little bit more time in the room than we had planned and although it was a tight squeeze, we were all very comfortable. We would return! read more

Nice location. Bedrooms are decent. Check in was easy even after hours. We just spent the night on the way to Marion Bell pricing was most affordable in the area. read more

I choose this motel because of the price as it compared to the chain hotels. It was dated, but clean. The mattress made me and daughter's sleep miserable. A continental breakfast was included. My problem was the mattress. read more

I honestly didn't mind it but do need to take into account my mother who was very disappointed. I will say finding something even relatively affordable in this area is impossible so this to me was a little of you get what you pay for. However I will say that the photos online are much nicer than the finishes we had in this old motel. There was nothing wrong, just that it was old and still cost a pretty penny. I think white linens and white coverlets go a long way to making something appear less dingy. Breakfast was included which was nice. read more

4+ stars for this recent reno just down the highway from Aspen/Snowmass. Posh modern decor and rooms over looking Roaring Fork River. Wayyyy better than expected. Excellent beds and could not hear neighbors. From the outside it looks like it might have once been a Howard Johnsons motel or something like that but the rooms were lovely and quickly dispel that thought. $269/night midweek for two queens during ski season. One note to mgmt is that our better battery was dead in the morning and there was no one on site that could help even the front desk didn't have jumper cables, so that might be something you want to keep there -just in just a thought. (in the end a good Samaritan helped us so we did not have to wait for the tow truck.) read more

The good: the price is awesome, the town is cute with great food options, the bed was comfy, the room was warm, it's close enough to Aspen and Snowmass. The bad: it's pretty old and therefore a little dirty and outdated, the walls are super thin - you hear everything that is going on outside, the breakfast was ridiculously mediocre - did not eat it. All in all, I would totally stay here again. Next time I'd bring ear plugs. read more

More like 3.5 Stars. I came for work and I saw that others came for vacation/fishing/boating. The interior room amenities are nice, clean and spacious, but the exterior not so appealing to the eyes. The check-in office is a small building attached to the eating nook where they serve basic cereal, hard boiled eggs, pastries, coffee, tea, and OJ. Lodging was available in about 3 separate small buildings, where each room pretty much had immediate access to the outside. I was in building B facing the parking lot and not the frying pan lake. Therefore, in the early mornings I had the pleasure of hearing early bird risers chatting away in the parking lot, big trucks starting up with its loud engines, dumpster trucks and its annoying cautionary beeps when backing up. Next time, if there ever is a next time, I will request a room facing the river. Another ding on service is poor wifi. I input the password provided at check-in and ended up with weak/spotty/no service. Instead I used my own 4G, which was faster. For a pricey stay ($140/night) I would look for better deals elsewhere. Overall, staff was friendly, rooms very clean and breakfast super duper basic. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this lodge. My family of 5 stayed in the one bedroom apartment and it worked perfectly for us. It's updated and remolded in a modern farmhouse feel and was super cozy. Having a full size kitchen with teenage boys was a blessing each morning as we were able to make a great breakfast then sit out front and listen to the water as we ate. We met the new owner, Robyn, who is pleasant and kind. She's done a great job remodeling and cares deeply about her guests. Unfortunately, the only AC unit is in the living room. Being there in August the bedroom was warmer than we'd like it to be but Robyn said she is aware and working on fixing that issue so I won't take off any stars for that. I highly recommend staying here. read more

Work brought hubby and I through Basalt. Glad we were able to get reservations at Aspenalt Lodge. We've been here before. Easy check in and friendly staff. This is an older place but still comfy, cozy and clean. My only complaint would be the mattress is to hard. Small fridge, microwave, non smoking. Not pet friendly. Walking distance to numerous places around town. Need to try out Riverside Grill, they share the parking lot. Can't wait to come back but hopefully for leisure and fishing. read more

This place is by no means anything fancy, but the accommodations were good considering the very ideal location. It's a 24 min drive to snowmass and breakfast included, which really came in handy before hitting the slopes. It's essentially a motel, but we felt very safe in the area and the rooms were clean for the most part. Some dust on the outer comforter but that's pretty much it. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Will stay here again. read more

The Aspenalt is a local gem in Basalt. It offers clean rooms at reasonable prices with an outstanding location. The new owner (Robyn) is well known around town and a true doll. Robyn takes the lodge and the needs of her guests very seriously. Definitely recommend. read more

This hotel is a gem. We recently spent 4 nights at the Aspenalt after our Son's wedding in Denver. We had room 106, right on the creek. The room was absolutely spotless. Every corner in the room and the bathroom was like new - no built up crud anywhere - even around the baseboard heaters. The beds were delightfully comfortable and the linens were crisp and fresh. After spending a week in the $350/night Rally in Denver (plus $50/night parking), this was a very pleasant surprise. Housekeeping at the Aspenalt was willing to refresh the room EVERY DAY, unlike the Rally (loved the Rally for it's location - but ....). Spending time enjoying the sounds and views of the creek is delightful. The location is fantastic and you can walk to all of the very good local restaurants. We didn't try their breakfast until the last day, and it was absolutely fine. We would go back in a heartbeat - unless it is winter - way too cold a climate for us! Thank you for a great stay! read more

They try. Great location for fair price and really nice people. The wi-fi is mostly useless and they have those little ''hobbit'' toilets. Not a lot of space between you and the water if you know what I mean. read more

We had a tremendous experience staying here over the weekend. Great location next to the river and a short walk to the restaurants and shops in town. Our room was super: king size bed that was very comfortable and a very large jetted tub that allowed you to stretch out and relax. The room was clean and the towels were thick! Check in and check out were quick and easy. The free breakfast was simple, but had some tasty breads, doughnuts and coffee. Would definitely stay there again read more

We've stayed here many times. It's a clean motel and it's great to be on the river. The only problem is if you're a woman the lady at the front desk will be extremely rude. If you're a man he gets treated much better. We were a bit early for our check in time and my husband went in to see if it would be possible to check in a bit early. She said sure just give us about an hour. When we came back I went in to talk to her. With me she threw her hands up, huffed and asked if I saw the check in time so why was I asking. She was stressed and didn't have time. OK...We give it about 10 minutes and my husband went back in and sure enough sweet as punch with him. Curious read more

The check -in staff was pleasant. I agree with Tawnee's review...the walls are so thin. I could hear the adjacent room's TV playing Disney Sing Alongs well into the early morning. I called the front desk and got an answering machine. There is no manager to tend to ANY of your needs from 9pm to 6am. The next morning, I was told to call, Robyn, the owner. What a hag. She told me I should have called the police. Really? She wanted the police at her facility at 2 am? It almost became humorous as I remained calm and to my point, asking for a 25% refund consolation. She was ridiculous in her comments that I was telling her how to run her business and she was gonna talk to her attorney husband and she hung up on me. She SAID she would 'credit the $50 for me to go away'... but she is a LIAR. And it's certainly not worth it to me. Stay away from this Lodge and its Unmindful owner. She has no idea how Public Relations work. read more

The lodge is now under new ownership and I believe the name will be changing to the Frying Pan River Inn. I've stayed at the Aspenalt Lodge many times in the past during ski season although it's been a few years. Under new ownership, I found the rooms to be very clean and neat as they were in the past. This lodge offers a very convenient location to Aspen ski areas for a more affordable price. It is also is within easy walking distance to several good places for dining. My only concern is that I learned the new owner does not plan on replacing the hot tub (current one is out dated and no longer works). Frankly, I feel this is a mistake. The hot tub area is overlooks the Roaring Fork River and is a great location for one. Additionally, the other hotels near by do not offer a hot tub. Skiers welcome a hot tub after a day on the mountain and frankly this is one reason we stayed here many times in the past. In closing this is why I rated a 3 vs a 4. I hope the owner will reconsider along with a bit a "face-lift" in terms of the appearance and within the rooms. Again, this is a great location and I do believe some investment would easily pay for itself quickly! read more

This place sucks. I stayed here for 4 nights. The front desk staff are not very helpful somewhat short and rude and fairly clueless. The internet is a joke and does not work. The hot tub is broken and I just got a general feeling that nobody really cared about the guests or the property. read more

Budget friendly SKI AND SNOWBOARDER PARADISE. This place is only 20 minutes from Snowmass and totally affordable! The staff was so nice, and helpful. The room had a mini fridge and microwave. This is a perfect spot to revive between hitting the slopes. Their complimentary breakfast included hard-boiled eggs, cereal, oatmeal, pastries, bread, jams, butter, OJ, tea, coffee, and milk. If you are in Colorado to ski, stay here and avoid the luxury tax of Aspen ! read more

The Aspenalt is a great spot, but can benefit from some upgrades that would justify it being in the chain of Best Western. For those looking for an alternative to Aspen or Snowmass, don't hesitate but pay for the riverside rooms. read more

Clean & decent place to stay outside of Aspen, reasonable too. Recommended by my brother who lives in Basalt. Didn't realize continental breakfast was included til the end of our stay (was not told at check-in). Wifi where we were located on the property did not work well. I was told extenders were added recently but it didn't make a difference. I would definitely stay again & hope the wifi is fixed! read more

The room was clean enough, but not a particularly pleasant stay. Light bulbs were missing. Wireless was not available in our room. At 5 in the morning we realized that it was getting rather chilly. Found the heat did not come on after adjusting the thermostat. Called the front desk repeatedly, (they didn't pick up until 7 AM) and was told that the boiler for heat was not turned on yet for the season. When we mentioned the problems upon check out, the person at the desk was pleasant, but we were told that how cold the room got was "a matter of taste". I've seen worse, but most are better. We will not be staying at the Aspenalt again and we moved to a hotel in Carbondale for the second night of our stay in the area. read more

We loved staying here. Clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, great location. Ask for a room by the river, you can hear the water at night. Hot tub, standard breakfast, walking distance to bars and restaurants in town. We met a lot of friendly people also staying here. We'll be back. read more

This is a great place to stay. We stayed in a river room in Building A and loved hearing the river. The room was very spacious with frig and microwave. It was also super clean. The breakfast was good and could be eaten at picnic tables by the river. I liked they used real dishes and silverware - no plastic or Styrofoam. We hope to come back. read more