Aspen Lodge

2.0 star property
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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Lobby
Lake view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
208 East Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
  • Sivertson Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grand Marais Art Colony
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cook County Court House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Grand Marais

When you stay at Aspen Lodge in Grand Marais, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Superior National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Grand Marais Art Colony. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cook County Court House and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cook County Public Tennis Courts.

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 9 min walk
  • Cook County Court House - 10 min walk
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 10 min walk
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Gunflint Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aspen Lodge

Lakefront hotel with a sauna and an indoor pool
Aspen Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private spa tubs and hair dryers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa 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 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring indoor private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and refrigerators, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 85
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 121
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Phone
  • Private indoor hot tub

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Aspen Lodge Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge Hotel
Aspen Lodge Grand Marais
Aspen Lodge Hotel Grand Marais

Aspen Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay in Grand Marais MN! But this particular time the hot tub was out of order (no biggie), and the older guy behind the desk complained both times when I asked him for more pool towels and the day after for one extra bath towel for our 3-night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Collin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Our room looked clean but did not smell clean. Hot tub was out of service the whole time so that was very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy, Otsego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We needed a place to stay and this place had the only opening. While it worked, it is definitely due for an update. The carpet in our room was definitely stained, old and pulling away from the corners, (we always kept something on our feet). The room had 2 windows that were supposed to open. One had a lock on it b/c the screen was missing. The other could open, but having a huge arachnophobia; we dare not do so b/c the screen didn’t fit appropriately and there were so many spiders and webs around the window. Um, spray water from a house to dispatch these arachnids or call the Orkin folks to come out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to check in and were given keys to a room either still occupied or just not cleaned. So we stood at front desk for 15 minutes while the guy texted someone else to figure it out. No apology or any words from the bearded front desk fella. The hot tub wasn’t hot at all. Which was a main thing we were looking forward to after being outdoors in the cold all day. They had hot chocolate packets out, but couldn’t give a styrofoam cup because he said they get locked up at 10am. If your looking for 1 or 2 star hotel, this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

janae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was advertised that the pool room is open from 10am to 10pm, however, we were told by the front desk that it would be closing at 9pm so that he could go home. He was quite grumpy. The whirlpool was closed entirely. The wifi kept disconnecting from the TV as to be unusable. The coffee in the morning was not good. There wasn't any local information about hiking trails in the area. The room itself was clean, quiet, and comfortable and there were plenty of towels, pillows, and blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

DEBORA, SAINT PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No exterior lights and outside doors did not lock
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Hamden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was nice. Property is nice, but inconvenient. Breakfast items too limited, no cold water available once hotel desk is out at 9 pm. Parking somewhat limited. Otherwise a good hotel, nice suite, outdated bed comforters but does not smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely needs some updating and a thorough cleaning. Very old furniture and fixtures. Noisy bathroom fan and poor faucet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the reviews were very misleading about negative aspects of this property. HOWEVER, there MUST BE a MICROWAVE!!!!!! We plan to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay was good. Service was very good. Room was good size. Negative was vanity sink drained slow & fan was very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpet in our room had multiple stains and appeared dirty. The decor in the room is out of date and appeared to be 30 years old. When we requested a different room, the person at the front desk indicated that no other rooms were available. Very disappointed in the condition of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Maintenance
The room maintenance was terrible with a roof leak that is pealing back the popcorn ceiling. The sink faucet was almost impossible to operate because the handle was tight. The continental breakfast was almost nonexistent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator. Worn carpet in hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The room was clean supplied with hygiene products. However, the mattress was not comfortable and I didn’t get rest. The room was not supplied with a coffeemaker and coffee. The free continental breakfast was little to be desired. I felt for the price of the room there should have been more variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Camila

Was in a good area and good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Pleasantly surprised, the rooms are dated , but very clean and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barclay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Please get rid of the internet-based smart TV, and return to real cable or satellite TV. I realize it's cheaper, but there is nothing worth watching, it buffers constantly, and I'm sure it saps the strength of the hotel wi-fi. Which brings me to the problem of weak wi-fi. I was in room 113, and I'm sure it was worse for me, being at the end of the hotel. But I had to move to the lobby to find stronger wi-fi to get my work done. This is the only negative. Apart from this annoyance, which is fixable, I love staying at the Aspen Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chuck

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Didnt realize there was no elevator. Inconvenient carrying 3to4 bags, up 3 flights of stairs. And was disappointed in breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024