Hotel Jerome

The place

In the heart of downtown Aspen, Hotel Jerome occupies a historic landmark from 1889. Behind the red brick, the 5-star mountain retreat keeps a moody vintage charm — the 93 spacious rooms turn on earthy tones, dark wood, and rich leather, down to the tree-stump lamps and cowhide chairs. Marble vanities in the bathrooms.

Wellness runs deep here: a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, steam showers, treatment rooms, a modern fitness center.

Seven sumptuous places to eat and drink. Prospect, the signature restaurant, takes a bold seasonal line on mountain cuisine. Bad Harriet is for later — avant-garde craft cocktails, one glass at a time.