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The best credit card for ski hotels in Aspen.

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Why this card

American Express Platinum for ski hotels in Aspen.

Aspen and Snowmass have the St Regis Aspen Resort, Limelight Aspen and Snowmass (Aspen Skiing Company), Viceroy Snowmass, and the Little Nell (independent, on FHR). Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is a 2-hour drive but is the strongest chain redemption in the Colorado Rockies.

Annual fee

$895

Best earn rate

5 points per dollar on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel, FHR upgrade at top Aspen properties

Signup bonus

Currently around 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

The Little Nell, the St Regis Aspen, and Hotel Jerome are all on Fine Hotels and Resorts. FHR upgrade plus daily breakfast for two plus $100 property credit on a $1,500-per-night peak week room is real money back, and Aspen peak ski week (Christmas through New Year, Presidents Day weekend) is some of the most expensive lodging in the world. The Centurion Lounge at Denver International is the right pre-flight launchpad. Single trip recoups the fee.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card.

St Regis Aspen is a Marriott property and prices around 110,000 to 150,000 points a night peak week. The 85K free night cert covers a shoulder week (April or late November) only. Platinum upgrades at the St Regis are reliably to a higher floor with mountain views.

American ExpressAnnual fee $650

Skip this one

Not the right card for ski hotels in Aspen: World of Hyatt Credit Card.

Hyatt has no Aspen property. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek is 2 hours away and is its own redemption. If Aspen is your destination, Hyatt is the wrong loyalty program to optimize for.

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecAmerican Express PlatinumMarriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
Annual fee$895$650
Best earn rate5 points per dollar on flights and prepaid hotels via Amex Travel, FHR upgrade at top Aspen propertiesSee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently around 175,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE) gets weather cancellations regularly. Always book a Denver International (DEN) backup flight option and drive the 4 hours through Glenwood Springs as plan B. Rental car winter tire packages are not optional in January and February.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for ski hotels in Aspen?

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American Express Platinum from American Express. The Little Nell, the St Regis Aspen, and Hotel Jerome are all on Fine Hotels and Resorts. Annual fee is $895.

How many points do you need for a free night in Aspen?

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Roughly 110,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Aspen. Cash rate is around $1100 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card a better choice for ski hotels in Aspen?

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St Regis Aspen is a Marriott property and prices around 110,000 to 150,000 points a night peak week. The 85K free night cert covers a shoulder week (April or late November) only. Platinum upgrades at the St Regis are reliably to a higher floor with mountain views. Annual fee is $650.