We booked this room at the last minute and weren't disappointed. The room was nicely appointed with sofa, 2 lounge chairs, a small table and chairs. There was a microwave and small refrig. It was nice to relax and look out the tall windows toward town and the mountains. Check in was fine but not terribly welcoming or friendly. Parking can be an issue as we hunted for a place to park on the street. There are no
designated spaces for guests to park. It is not a bed and breakfast atmosphere--it's more like a small hotel. It's
convenient to walk all over town and is just down from the
gondola if you are there during ski season. Breakfast was a typical continental breakfast--juice, yogurt, bagels, coffee. Book room 203 if you like lots of windows and light.

We stayed at Independence Square B&B over July 4th weekend because everywhere else was booked. There were some nice aspects -- our room was very clean and most things were in order. The jacuzzi on the roof
was kind of nice to watch the fireworks from. But while there were no
major problems, there were a litany of annoyances.

When we arrived, the air conditioner was off and our room was in the 80s and stifling. We left the air conditioner on high for several hours and returned to find it still hot; only the fan was working. Power cycling the air conditioner worked and it seemed to function ok after that but the next day the maids left all the windows shades open so our room was boiling when we got back anyways. The drain in the sink didn't work, the coffee at breakfast was so old as to be inedible (and I am not picky) and when we got up to the jacuzzi for the 4th, it was so hot we could barely get in, and had to spend 10 minutes mixing the water. The second day we got to breakfast there were no napkins and we had to wait 5-10 minutes for the desk clerk to get off the phone to ask for them. The yogurt they served at breakfast was past the sell-by date. This is not a "B&B" -- while there is a "common room" on each floor, they're not used and as another reviewer stated, breakfast is not exactly lovingly prepared.

Overall, for what you pay in Aspen, I'd hope for some more attention to detail. The location is good if you ski, but I can't recommend this place unless you get a stellar price.

The location can't be beat. The rooftop jacuzzi is worth the entire cost of the stay. The rooms are simple but more than adequate. I find it funny someone from England would call the rooms small and the breakfast chilly coming from the land of tiny rooms and dreadful food.

My family stayed for a weekend in a deluxe room at the Independece Square over HBO Comedy Festival week. The accomodations couldn't have been better. The roof top Jacuzzi and the Aspen Athetic Club were our favorite places to relax. The location is centrally located in the midst of town activities, shops, and restaurants with excellent views. During the winter they provide a free cheese and wine hour! Who doesn't love that!

The baked danishes, fruit, and yogurt hit the spot every morning. We will stay with the Independence Square every year.