Independence Square Lodge by Frias - Aspen

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Our room had a window air conditioning unit that made abrupt, intermiitent noises which made it impossible to run the unit while we were sleeping. Without it, the late night street noise made sleeping impossible. To top it off, construction right across the street started promptly at 8am (even on a Saturday). The room was much smaller than anticipated, […] and we could not stand in front of the sink without the bathroom door being open due to an awkward design. This was also the most uncomfortable mattress we have slept on in this price range. The rooftop hot tub was a nice bonus though. We regret choosing this hotel for our annual Aspen trip. Read more

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We had a great time. Not a "fancy" hotel, but it was very nice and the location was excellent. Our room had character and comfort and the desk staff was very helpful and friendly. The offsite parking was inconvenient, but we didn't have to park far away and the permit the hotel provided made it free. Independence Square was a little loud on Saturday […] night, but perhaps next time we can request a room that doesn't directly face it. And, the off-season price for the hotel was great. We'll be back! Read more

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Great hotel, great service, great location. We stayed here in September and price was very affordable. Parking not as bad as everyone talks about, but I'm sure it's tough to find spots during the winter.

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loved this place! room was darling--- just a nuisance that one has to park 3 blocks away!! also there are stairs leading down to elevator which make it hard when one has heavy suitcases other than that its a very nice place and great price

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Our stay was very nice, particularly because of the Innkeepter. I didn't get his name, but he was helpful, accommodating, and very nice.

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Fantastic. But this particular room overlooked the alley and dumpsters. Would hav been ok, but bears knocking over the dumpsters at 5 am and trucks coming thru there at the wee hours, made for annoying noise in the mornings.n

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The hotel was much better than I expected based on some of the reviews. It is a older hotel, but it has a GREAT location, room had a fun decor, loved the small gathering areas on each floor and the price was right.

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We drove up from Boulder to spent 3 nights at this hotel for a short getaway. Great location - right on the mall. However, the noise level at night did not end until around 2 or 3 AM. Very hard to sleep. The hotel was very nice - our room was clean and spacious. We liked the roof top deck and hot tub. We brought up a bottle of wine and enjoyed the ambiance. […] Breakfast was adequate, but lacked any fresh fruit and decaf coffee. Room had a coffee pot, but no coffee. Little ammenities were missing, but overall, we had a nice stay. Aspen is beautiful in the summer, and we enjoyed it. Read more

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Overall we were happy with our stay - the hotel is located right next to the bus station (a good thing) and the mall down town. It was easy to walk around or to dinner, then stop back in the hotel for a change of clothes and then back out again. The room was cozy and clean, although the bed was noisy and not particularly comfortable, but for the price […] and location, I could live with it. My only serious cretique is the management. The hotel seems to be poorly staffed - often there was nobody at the front desk. The first morning, no one showed up to set up the contenental breakfast until 45 minutes after it was supposed to start. Still, I was pleased overall with the hotel and would probably stay there again if there wasn't anything else at a similar price and location. Read more

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Right in the center of town, friendly staff, breakfast included with your stay - a very positive experience overall!

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Nicely maintained, but small room. I believe these rooms are time share units with actual owners, so each room is distinctly different. My room was small but cozy, king bed, but NO desk, which was a little problematic. Outlets were hard to find. There was an iron, but no ironing board. It was nice to have a safe, but it was tiny too...hotels shoudl […] realize that many people want to put their laptops in a safe, so should be big enough to accomodate! It was quiet, but I think due to it not being fully booked, so as an old bldg, I can imagine it woudl be noisy with partiers staying there. Front desk staff were OK, a couple were a little distant, but they were helpful. They used ot have airport transport, but then stopped doing that, so would be nice if they included that. Perfect location right in the middle of downtown. Price was reasonable. Read more

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went to aspen to visit friends. hotel is in a great location. you have to park a couple blocks from the hotel. parking is only free on sunday. received a 30 dollar parking ticket.

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Our first assigned room was possibly the least comfortable room I have had in years. The mattress and pillows were old and hard. The room was so small that you could not get out of the queen sized bed without crawling over your partner. Our second room was fine: well done! The hotel is without luggage assistance and there are two sets of stairs to […] get to the lobby. The breakfast is very simple. Read more

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The Independence was a wonderful experience. The location is the BEST! Coming into a quiet, lobby with wine and cheese set up, is my kind of Apre ski. Staff is kind and helpful and do a great job. I wouldnt stay anywhere else!

Genuine Expedia guest review

Location cannot be beat. I stay there because my wife does not ski and this place is rignt in the middle of the action. Nice place, friendily staff and all of the usual amenities.

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Pillow and parking suck but everything else was nice. Once you deal with your car it's location is great, just downtown and close to about everything. If I had not been there for business I doubt I would have cared about the parking. I would probably stay here again but I would bring my own pillow.

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My wife and I stay at this hotel on our 3rd wedding anniversary. It will be a trip that we both will never forget. The hotel was in the perfect location. One block from the ski slopes and perfect walking distance to all of the nice restaurants. Our room was very clean and nice looking. It had a lot of natural wood which we both like. It was cozy and […] perfect to come back to after a long day roaming the town or skiing. The hotel also had a nice jacuzzi on the roof. It was a treat to relax in and look at the stars at night. This hotel offers a nice breakfast and some wine, cheese and crackers in the afternoon. That was one thing my wife and I made sure not to miss. This hotel really shines in the staff. They were very warm and friendly and were always eager to help. It was a pleasure to come back at the end of the day and see them smiling. Sometimes, management can be awkward but not in this case. Very down to earth and friendly. All in all, this hotel was a great value. If you're looking to stay in Aspen at a very reasonable priced hotel then look no further. My compliments to the management and staff. Well done. Read more

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The hotel is right in downtown Aspen. The staff was so VERY helpful and attentive! They had a great continental breakfast and wine and cheese in the afternoon. The hot tub is located on the roof, such a beautiful view of the ski runs and mountain. We will definitely stay again. I would rate it 10 out of 10! Thank you for making my husband birthday celebration […] so very special!! Read more

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best deal in Aspen. Right downtown

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This place is a find. In a renovated historic building in the heart of town, it couldn't be more convenient to shops, restaurants and the slopes. The rooms are evidently privately-owned units that are rented out - ours was large, comfortable and well-appointed. The staff was also very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended

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Very pleasantly surprised and delighted by the service and the hotel. The price is right, the location is ideal (unless you are right next to the nightclub next door). The hot tub on top of the hotel has a breath-taking view. The staff could not be friendlier.

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We really like our experience here. It's a little strange that you have to check in at a different location from where you actually stay and that there's not someone at the front desk 24 hours. For those complaining about the stairs, there's now an elevator. The only complaint we have is that it's right across the street from a bar (which isn't noticeable […] when you get there as it's underground). The bar had music pumping until late in the night, and our hotel window faced the bar. Turned on the A/C unit to drown out the noise. Read more

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The hotel was great, the room updated and nicely appointed, while it was next to the street it was very quiet, and it was very clean as well. The only real downside to this property is that it's totally inaccessible. I guess b/c it's an old building they can get away with not having an elevator from the street. We had to schlep all our stuff (and we […] had a lot of it b/c we were traveling with an infant) down two flights of stairs to check in, THEN take the elevator to our room. If you're in a wheelchair or on crutches, look elsewhere for somewhere to stay. We did learn that if you will call ahead, they can let you know where the loading zone is so you can take care of all this baggage without having to pay for parking. Yes, the parking is street parking, but it really wasn't an issue. The only issue was the loading and unloading and tackling the stairs. Oh, and getting our stroller up and down the stairs every time we left or came back to the hotel. Read more

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Nice place to stay, close to center of town.

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Awesome, awesome, awesome. This hotel is in the heart of downtown...close to shops, dining, gondola, free shuttle, and 2 awesome riverside trails for walking/biking. The room was well-appointed with wet bar & full A/V (flatscreen, DVD, DirectTV. Free light breakfast. All I need!

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This is a lovely hotel with a superb location -- right on the main pedestrian plaza and across the street from the bus station and from the gondola. By Aspen standards the price is very reasonable. The rooms are beautifully furnished and the bed is very comfortable. Although I really prefer a bathtub and there was none in our bathroom, the gorgeous […] shower with multiple sprays more than made up for the lack of a bathtub. Read more

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Bra frukostbuffé. Trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Underbar jacuzzi på takterrass. Gratis parkering på gatan något kvarter bort, helt klart att föredra, hittar p-plats inom några minuter. Mycket nära till liften. Gratis bussar som stannar precis utanför hotellet till de andra anläggningarna i närheten På kvällen ingår vin och ost som lite "after-ski". […] Receptionen ligger en trappa ner, men absolut inget som stör. Rekommenderar varmt detta hotell. Read more

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