Where it’s located: Right in the center of everything, on the corner of Main Street and Garmisch Street in the coveted West End, within easy walking distance of the Aspen Institute, Harris Hall and Benedict Music Tent.
Why we’re excited: Every time it seems like Aspen can’t get any more posh, a new opening comes along that brings America’s toniest mountain town to new heights. This summer, that new dose of excitement comes courtesy of White Elephant, the latest outpost from the Nantucket-born, Palm Beach-refined hotel group known for its highly specific blend of design-driven hospitality.
For its 54-room mountain debut, White Elephant Aspen enlisted Boston-based EMBARC to reinterpret American West style by putting art front and center: there are over 125 original works curated across guest rooms and public areas. The rooms are outfitted with details this brand’s discerning clientele will love, too, like Dyson hair dryers, Byredo bath amenities and Petite Plume custom chalet print pajamas and sleep masks available for purchase. Looking to splurge? The three-bedroom, 1,560 square-foot Ajax Penthouse comes with large dining and living areas, chef’s kitchen, a mountain-view terraced outfitted with a private fire pit, and access to a games library courtesy of Arhaus.
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Bison Lodge at Lone Mountain Ranch
Bison Lodge Cabin at Lone Mountain Ranch—Big Sky, Montana
Where it’s located: On a private ridge within Lone Mountain Ranch’s historic 148-acre property, with fantastic views of Big Sky Resort’s Lone Mountain.
Why we’re excited: Bison Lodge marks Lone Mountain Ranch’s 26th cabin and introduces a new large-format accommodation that is fantastic for groups. This being Montana, nothing about this one is small: it’s a 5,000 square-foot residence that accommodates up to 16 guests across six king bedrooms. A dramatic great room anchors the space, with professional-grade chef’s kitchen, dual 12-seat dining table, as well as five fireplaces, steam bathrooms, and expansive terraces sprinkled throughout. Booking this lodge includes a dedicated Mountain Experience Host who will wrangle horseback riding reservations, fly-fishing excursions, chef services, and every detail it takes to make your Big Sky stay unforgettable. As one of the largest luxury accommodations to book in the area—and one that exudes authentic Western hospitality, at that—this one will certainly be a hit with high-end groups.
Sublime Curated Hospitality