Sky Hotel: A Favorite Aspen Hotspot
2012
July 2012
- THE SKY HOTEL, A KIMPTON HOTEL IN ASPEN, GETS A FACELIFT
First Phase of Renovations Completed; Gives Guest Rooms, Interior Corridors and Pool a "Nip & Tuck"
February 2012
- A nightlife to remember: "One might expect Playboy bunnies or stiletto-heeled celebrities to sidle up to the swanky bar of the Sky Hotel's 39 Degrees Lounge -- and, in fact, they often do. This is the place to quaff cocktails like the dangerously tasty champagne supernova (it involves elderflower liqueur and white peach puree) and thaw frost-nipped toes by the fire while channeling your inner heiress." - CNNGo.com
- Aspen vs. Vail: "The younger bump-skiers take over the banquettes at Kimpton's Sky Hotel." - Travel + Leisure
- Best Bar Bites: "Slider Party Platter at 39 Degrees inside The Sky Hotel." - Aspen Magazine
January 2012
- For the young, and young at heart: "A timber-trimmed bar a few feet from a steaming pool deck beckons a 20- and 30-something mix of microbrew beer and cocktail drinkers to a teeming lounge that you'd think has peaked at 4 p.m. each ski day yet simply gets busier as the evening progresses." - The Street
2011
- 10 Great Places to Bar-Hop Around the Globe: "As far as mountain towns go, Aspen in one of the few that holds up in summer and winter. Of course it has the usual ski-bum haunts, but it also has places like 39 Degrees Lounge, an urban-style oasis with a pool frequented by a chic crowd." - USA Today
- Ski You Later in Aspen: "This uber-cool hotel has long been a favorite amongst the hippest and most fashionable in Aspen. Set right at the foot of famous Aspen Mountain, this sizzling place is a favorite amongst locals as well. Nothing better than skiing all day and then skiing right into this cool après-ski hotspot." - Examiner.com
December 2011
- True Aspen: "Apres ski is the integral bridge between a day on the slopes and Aspen"s raucous nightlife, and 39 Degrees in the Sky Hotel is where to go." - Wild Blue Yonder
- Even in the winter you can party, poolside: "If you"re looking for a party scene, the Sky Hotel is your place. The vibe around the pool is cool, complete with eye candy galore and a scenic mountain backdrop. The outdoor fire pit is a great place to relax after an exhausting day on the slopes." - Area-daily.com
November 2011
- Luxury Living: "A brilliant hotspot on the Aspen see-and-be scene. Perfect for pleasure-seekers. A high-style chill pad where beautiful people let loose. A Kimpton Hotel with a unique combination of serenity and style, all with the dazzling Aspen Mountain as the backdrop. Come experience the secret behind the red velvet rope." - Luxury Accommodations Blog
October 2011
- Say "I do" with Fido by your side: "This 90-room Kimpton outpost has a breathtaking backdrop for weddings: the Aspen Mountain Room, with a balcony overlooking Aspen Mountain itself. Plus, there"s no size limit, weight restrictions or extra charges for pets, who are greeted by name on a welcome board." - Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
September 2011
- "This Kimpton-managed property has all the qualities of an urban boutique hotel, with iPod alarm clocks and personal oxygen tanks in every room." - San Francisco Magazine
- Where to Stay - "The Sky Hotel, at the base of Aspen Mountain, is a walk from the town"s frontier-luxe bars and restaurants." - Men"s Journal
- The party starts early: "Aspen?s after-hours party gets swinging around 3 p.m. at the casual-hip 39 Degrees Lounge in the Sky Hotel, which serves up one of the towns" more innovative cocktail programs, at the base of the Aspen lift." - San Francisco
- Tweet worthy packages: "Love the "crack of noon" deal w/ mimosas, spa treats for ski season @skyhotelaspen"- @kylewagnerworld, Travel Reporter for the Denver Post
- Treat yourself like a celebrity: "Try to spot Gwen at Sky Hotel"s 39 Degrees Lounge. Happy hour here means a Moscow mule by the fire." - Fabulous London
June 2011
- Style: Modern Design, Atmosphere: Happening: "Stylish ski hotels are rare enough, and all the more so in Aspen, where the local style tends toward a fairly conservative overstuffed-armchairs-and-stone-fireplaces sort of luxury look. The Sky Hotel is the first hotel in town to try to change all that, and its efforts haven't gone unnoticed." - Tablet.
- Aspen's Most Chic Lounges: "39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel caters to the hip and trendy." - Jetsetter
- The Luxe Life: "Kimpton's Sky Hotel introduces a customized program this month called the Sky high Life. Whether in need of a hike, a cycling fix, a wine pairing or mixology class, Sky High Life ensures a memorable experience." - Aspen Peak
May 2011
- City Guide: "Located in the bottom floor of the trendy Sky Hotel, 39 Degrees rocks from après till last call. Easily the closest bar to Aspen Mountain; so close, hot tub vapors steam gondola windows." - Blackbook
April 2011
- Food that is as intriguing as the clientele: "39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel is Aspen's hottest destination for après ski and late-night dining. Featuring a mouthwatering menu of shared plates, this chic yet cozy lounge is ideal for a large group or an intimate evening for two." - Aspen Peak
March 2011
- Zones: Aspen/Snowmass: "Located at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola, The Sky Hotel's central location makes it easy to get everywhere. With swanky rooms and a sweet outdoor patio scene, you don't want to pass this place up." - Snowboard Magazine
February 2011
- 10 Great Places to get Quite Cozy Après-Ski: "39 Degrees is the see-and-be-seen gathering spot in the see-and-be-seen capital of ski towns. After a crazy martini, I pretty much lost track of why I had gone to Aspen in the first place or maybe I actually discovered it." - USA Today
January 2011
- Surviving the Elements: Aspen "Sky is a short walk to snowboarding and just about any of the eating, drinking and partying that you'll want to do in Aspen, and it's nice. The lavish pool and hot tub area has full bar service." - Complex
- Aspen Loves the Latest and Greatest: "This is a business trip, right? Do some "work" poolside, iPad in one hand, martini in the other." - Aspen Magazine
- 10 Great Places to Drink in the Scenery: "39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel is right off the slopes. It has a deck with a fire pit, hot tub and heated pool, open to anyone who buys a beverage not just hotel guests. It's the perfect après-ski environment and a celebrity hangout." - USA Today
2010
- The High Life: "For a young, hip place to stay, Sky Hotel is also located just steps from the gondola and always boasts a hot après-ski scene at its 39 Degrees lounge." - Los Angeles Confidential
- The Best Après-Ski Bars in the World: "...oversized furniture and electric smiles. If Wonderland was home to a ski resort, this would be its watering hole." - WeLove2Ski.com
December 2010
- Dog-Friendly Winter Destinations: "Aspen boasts numerous upscale pet-friendly resorts, including the trendy Sky Hotel. Dogs stay free, and the hotel has a dog-walking service for pet owners who want a little alone time. For budget-conscious travelers, the conveniently located Aspen Mountain Lodge also is friendly to Fido." - The Today Show
November 2010
- "Sky Hotel is Kimpton's hip entrant into the ski-and-be-seen scene in Aspen." - Travel + Leisure
October 2010
- Don't Miss List: "Après at 39 Degrees, the funky, hip bar at the Sky Hotel." - SKI
- Where the Wild Things Are: "Downtown Aspen has everything from dark, unpretentious places to lounges seemingly airlifted straight out of L.A. like 39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel, complete with signature martinis, minimalist furniture, and the outdoor fire pits." - Outside Magazine
August 2010
- Continental Divide: "The Sky Hotel delivered: fake-fur-trimmed lounge chairs; a lampshade as outsize as the lobby timbers; tuna-tartar tostadas; travelers in summer whites." - Travel + Leisure
January 2010
- The 5 Best Après Ski Joints: "If you prefer a little more posh stateside, 39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel in Aspen is your luxury hideout. Crackling fireplaces, heated pools and gorgeous patrons keep the area warm. A favorite of Playboy magazine, it lists the bar as one the best poolside and call the Sky Hotel, "America's sexiest ski lodge." Draped in earth tones and rough wood finishes, 39 Degrees is exactly the type of chic you expect to find in Aspen. The views outside aren't bad either, as the ultra-hip lounge is watched over by Aspen Mountain. A surprising feature? Locals claim the best burger in Aspen is served in the Lounge of 39 Degrees. Beauty, booze and burgers... consider us there." - MadeMan.com
- Road Trip Anyone: "Meet up for après ski in Aspen's Sky Hotel, and enjoy the people watching with a signature cocktail. They also feature homemade Gnocchi "Mac & Cheese" that alone is worth the trip." - Out Front Colorado
- Fueling Up: "Steps away from Ajax is 39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel, complete with outdoor fire pits, cozy couches, and a DJ - making it the après locale for hip 20-to-30 somethings in Aspen." - Aspen Magazine
2009
- Colorado's Best in the Mountains: "The bottom line: You know what they say about location-this is it, at the base of the Silver Queen gondola. They put all of the money into the location, the pool and the lobby and bar, often the site for the ski town's hippest parties." - Denver Post
- Ski Country Fire Escapes: "One is ultra-hip Sky Hotel whose 39 Degrees Lounge has been called the Best Celebrity Spotting hideaway by Ski Magazine. The boutique hotel's theme is Play and Action and that describes the scene once the Aspen lifts close." - The Dallas Morning News
December 2009
- "Across town at the Sky Hotel... in the 39 Degrees Lounge, just beyond the hotel's lobby that looks like it was created by Salvador Dali (fur lined chairs that reach up to the sky, curves and nooks everywhere, and fabulous lighting). The Sky is... a bit more on the boisterous side. Expect a lively party that will last into the wee hours, where guests spill onto the outdoor deck and splash the night away in the hot tub. The menu at the Sky also caters to après-ski: dishes that can be served up quickly that are tasty, moderately priced, and imaginative." - Edge Travel
- Cocktail of the Moment: "Grand Marnier puts a touch of flair in any holiday drink, and the combination of Colorado whisky and the famed liqueur in 39 Degrees' Aspen Slush makes it even better. Whiskey drinkers love it, and people who are afraid of trying whisky love it too." - Aspen Magazine
November 2009
- "If you're looking for Austin Powers in Aspen, chances are he's hanging out at the uber-hip Kimpton property Sky Hotel. In step with the fun décor, the list of specials includes a Ski In Rock Out package that includes a lift ticket per guest for each night's stay." - Marin Magazine
- Insiders Guide to Aspen: "Aspen's bar scene rocks. Top stops include 39 Degrees at the Sky Hotel..." - Mountain Living
- Weekend Warrior Visits Aspen: There are no pet restrictions in terms of size, number of pets (or charges) at Kimpton's very trendy Sky Hotel. Pet sitting and dog walking can also be arranged at the Concierge desk..." - Fido Friendly Magazine
- Local Beta - Where to Go, Where to Eat: "Located right at the base of Aspen Mountain with a beautiful lobby and stylish rooms. The 39 Degrees bar is the après hot spot with an outdoor pool/hot tub that goes off more often than not." - Freeskier Magazine
October 2009
- Find Unique Lodging at Aspen Base: "The Sky Hotel is ...a downtown property that is funky and fun, known as a modern boutique hotel. The décor is dazzling and described as sleek elegance highlighted with playful Alice-in-Wonderland-like touches. This means oversized leather chairs trimmed in fur and fantastic colors in the rooms." - OnTheSnow.com
- Meeting Among Mountains: "Smaller in size, but no less impressive is Kimpton's 90-room Sky Hotel, with 3,300 sq. ft. of meeting space, including the 1,200-square-foot Aspen Mountain Room, which features a balcony that overlooks Aspen Mountain." - Smart Meetings
- The Allure of Aspen: "The chic boutique Sky Hotel exudes energy and fun with 3,300 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space and 90 rooms and suites." - Successful Meetings
September 2009
- Where to Stay, The Sky Hotel: "With swanky modern décor and a bar that delights in spoofing the rich-and-famous (how about a Gold Digger or Botox Martini?), this stylish 90-guestroom slope-side hotel is a fun place to play and stay." - Denver Life