Often, yes, but it depends on where you are staying or going. Resort hotels and some lodges in ski towns like Aspen commonly offer valet for their guests, so the most reliable answer comes from asking your hotel or lodge directly before you arrive.
Where is valet usually available in a ski town?
In mountain resort towns, valet is most common at the front door of resort hotels and some lodges, where it is part of the guest experience. Some restaurants offer it in the evening. Whether a particular property offers valet, whether it is included in your stay or charged separately, and whether it covers overnight parking all vary by property and can change from season to season.
Day parking at a ski area is a separate question. Ski areas set their own parking, reservation and shuttle arrangements, so check the ski area's own information for the current season before you drive up.
How can you check before you go?
Call or email your hotel or lodge and ask:
- Do you offer valet, and is it available around the clock?
- Is there a charge, and is it per night or per use?
- Can you handle a tall vehicle, roof box or ski rack?
- Is parking covered or outdoors?
- Do you offer a shuttle to the slopes, so I can leave the car parked?
Asking ahead avoids surprises at check-in, especially on busy holiday weeks when parking is tight across town.
What about private events and homes in Aspen?
This is where private valet companies come in. Hosts and planners in Aspen and the surrounding valley hire valet teams for weddings, private parties, fundraisers and gatherings at homes, ranches and event venues. Mountain properties often have long, narrow or steep driveways and very little parking, so valet lets guests arrive at the door while cars are parked safely in a field, a lower lot or a nearby location. VIP Parking Solutions provides valet for private parties and events in Aspen. Learn more on the Aspen valet parking page.
What makes valet in the mountains different?
- Snow and ice. Attendants drive more slowly, keep walking paths clear, and plan for cars that need brushing off at the end of the night.
- Tight parking. Mountain towns and homes rarely have room to spare, so the parking plan matters more than it does in the city.
- Unfamiliar cars. Many guests drive rentals, and some cars carry ski racks or cargo boxes that change how they fit in a garage.
- Guests on foot. People arrive in ski boots, heels or heavy coats, often after dark, which makes a short walk to the door matter.
Does VIP work at other mountain resorts?
Yes. Along with Aspen, VIP works in Vail, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge. In Vail, VIP takes day-skier valet reservations at Golden Peak through the reservation request page. VIP staffs every assignment with its own employees, not subcontractors.
How do you book valet for an Aspen event?
Send the date, the address, the expected guest count and the event hours through the event quote form, or call (303) 502-2340. VIP will look at the site, plan where cars will go, and send a written estimate. For our Front Range work, see the Denver valet company page.
Frequently asked questions
No, and services change. Call your hotel or lodge before you arrive and ask whether it offers valet, whether there is a charge, and whether it handles overnight parking.
Yes. Private hosts and planners hire valet companies for events at homes, ranches and venues. See Aspen valet parking.
Yes, in Vail. VIP takes day-skier valet reservations at Golden Peak through the reservation request page.