Sandra Estornell has been appointed as Managing Director at The Little Nell

Seasoned luxury hospitality executive, Sandra Estornell, has been named Managing Director of The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five Star, Five Diamond hotel, The Residences at The Little Nell, and Aspen Mountain Club. 

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Estornell brings more than two decades of experience spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer of Assets Group, leading strategy and performance across a diverse hospitality portfolio while partnering with owners and property leaders to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. Earlier in her career, she served as Assistant Rooms Executive at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, gaining firsthand experience at one of the brand’s leading mountain resorts. She went on to serve in global corporate leadership roles before becoming General Manager of several acclaimed Ritz-Carlton properties, including   Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz Carlton Panama, and The Ritz-Carlton Santiago. Throughout her career, she has also led more than 25 luxury hotel openings worldwide.

Estornell joins The Little Nell as the property enters a defining new chapter, following the launch of Nell HotelsAspen Hospitality's new luxury hotel brand rooted in the legacy of The Little Nell. As the founding property of the brand, The Little Nell continues to shape its future while preparing for its first comprehensive renovation in more than three decades.

For more information on Nell Hotels, please visit nellhotels.com.

Sandra Estornell is an alumnus of University of Phoenix – Class of 2022.

General Management USA & Canada United States Colorado Aspen

Nell Hotels is a collection of distinctive luxury hotels and residences united by a shared commitment to warm, intuitive hospitality, cultural connection and unparalleled access. Founded on the legacy of The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado, the portfolio includes The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond ski-in/ski-out hotel; the Residences at The Little Nell; and The Nell New York, opening in 2027 as the first hotel within...

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, owns and operates a portfolio of hotels and residences that currently consists of The Little Nell, Aspen's only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both of which are located at the base of Aspen Mountain; as well as the Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado; the Limelight Hotel Ketchum near Sun Valley in Idaho; and...