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Independence Square Lodge by Frias

3.5 star property

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Relax in the hotel's hot tub, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and a serene landscape.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and stainless steel appliances.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, dining table, and large window offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
Experience the charm of this historic building with its classic facade and central entrance, offering carriage rides.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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404 S Galena St, Aspen, CO, 81611
  • Aspen Mountain
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wagner Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The John Denver Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Aspen, CO (ASE-Pitkin County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, Kitchenette (310)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Mountain View (300)

Standard Room, Mountain View (300)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Mountain View (302) | View from room

Standard Room, Mountain View (302)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View (304)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (304)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room (306)

Standard Room (306)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (305)

Deluxe Room (305)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, Kitchenette (210)

Premier Room, Kitchenette (210)

Premier Room, Kitchenette (210)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Room, Kitchen (203)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Room, Mountain View (308)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (308)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Mountain View (202)

Standard Room, Mountain View (202)

Standard Room, Mountain View (202)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Room (211)

Deluxe Room (211)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View (303)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View (303)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Mountain View (303)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (206)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (206)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Mountain View (213)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (213)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (213)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Mountain View (311)

Standard Room, Mountain View (311)

Standard Room, Mountain View (311)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (212)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (212) | View from room

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette (212)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Mountain View (309)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (309)

Deluxe Room, Mountain View (309)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (205)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (205)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (205)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Mountain View (313)

Standard Room, Mountain View (313)

Standard Room, Mountain View (313)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (301)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (301)

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View (301)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Aspen

With a stay at Independence Square Lodge by Frias in Aspen (Downtown Aspen), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Aspen Mountain and 10 minutes from Aspen Highlands. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Buttermilk Mountain and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Snowmass Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Aspen Mountain - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wagner Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The John Denver Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aspen Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buttermilk Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Bakery & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ajax Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New York Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Wrap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clark's Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Independence Square Lodge by Frias

Edwardian hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Independence Square Lodge by Frias offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Aspen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 305 metres
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1889
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Independence Square Lodge
Independence Square Lodge Frias
Independence Square Lodge Frias Aspen
Independence Square Lodge Frias Hotel
Independence Square Lodge Frias Hotel Aspen
The Independence Square Hotel Aspen
Independence Square Frias Aspen
Independence Square Frias
Independence Square By Frias
Independence Square Lodge by Frias Hotel
Independence Square Lodge by Frias Aspen
Independence Square Lodge by Frias Hotel Aspen

Independence Square Lodge by Frias Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 405 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HARRY, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

CHAD

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent condo style accommodation. Great location near Ajax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable room and a great staff!

The staff was freindly and helpful, the room was modern and clean and comfortable and the location is great. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DUANE, SUNRISE

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Any room facing the main street will be loud in the evenings on the weekends as the hotel is next to belly-up and the line forms right next to the hotel entrance. If you’re a light sleeper, probably not where you want to be. However, the views from the top floors are fantastic. Pick your poison. Other than that, great spot and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Fernanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Muskegon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Friendly staff. I stayed in one of the older rooms, but was able to view of some of the updated rooms wich were fantastic. The roof top views - amazing!!! I would return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yelda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check - in process was very organized with coordination if after hours check-in was necessary. The room was perfect for our stay. It was clean and comfortable. The location was wonderful to enjoy all amenities of downtown Aspen. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Polite staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Underwhelming if well intentioneded.

Heat did not work properly during a severe cold snap. Had to get two space heaters in order to keep the room decently warm. Staff was helpful and sympathetic, but it was an issue to stay warm.also, the breakfast is particularly underwhelming. also one annoying thing was there was no bathrobe in my room so it was really freezing to go up on the roof and get in the hot tub and then make it back inside. Other people said they had bath robes, but there was not one in my room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gang, IRVINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT LOCATION
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismaray, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved 😍 the 🔥 hot tub on the roof.. the service was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daria

December Stay (2024)

The location is key, right in the middle of Downtown Aspen with shops and restaurants all around and with a 2 min walk to the gondola. The negatives are that the hotel is very outdated. The windows in our room had gaps between the frame and the building wall creating a draft at all times and making it loud from outside noises. The thermostat did not work (would not go up above 67 F). When taking a shower hot water would run out so I had to wash my hair with cold water =(
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, affordable and cozy. Awesome rooftop hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful non cookie cutter hotel. It is less than four minute walk to Aspen gondola and less than two minutes to free public bus for Snowmass. It simply could not be more convenient. There is no elevator from the entrance to the lobby so if you cannot manage stairs you will have a problem. The elevator works from lobby to the rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024