Overview

This hotel is one of Aspen's historic treasures left over from the heydays of the Silver Boom. Jerome Wheeler (hence the name) built the hotel, and it opened with a grand gala in 1889. When silver crashed, so did the hotel and it struggled to stay afloat throughout the 1900s. Of course, when Aspen became the ski hub of the stars, the hotel received a second life. But it was not until the late 1980s that a complete restoration catapulted the hotel to new heights of luxury. The spacious suites look like something straight out of Victorian England. The rooms have individual charm and each feature huge beds, down comforters, handmade furniture and period antiques. Have a drink at The J-Bar, a cigar in The Library, or a meal at The Century Room, Jacob's Corner or the Garden Terrace , all of which are located on site.