# The Galena Penthouse (Durant 6D) vs W Aspen

> A side-by-side comparison of space, kitchen, fireplace, ski access and estimated nightly cost: Durant 6D's 772 sq ft penthouse against a typical W Aspen room.

**Short answer:** Durant 6D gives two people about 93% more space than a typical entry room at W Aspen (772 vs about 400 sq ft, est.). It adds a full kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace and a ski trail ten steps from the door. An entry room there runs an estimated $1,200+ per night in peak season. W Aspen offers full hotel service: concierge, daily housekeeping and on-site dining. Durant 6D is a private residence with your own top-floor landing and a local Aspen team on call.

|  | Durant 6D | W Aspen (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Space | 772 sq ft one-bedroom penthouse | ≈400 sq ft entry room |
| Nightly cost | Live quote below | ≈$1,200+ peak (est.) |
| Kitchen | Full kitchen | No |
| Fireplace | Wood-burning | No (in-room) |
| Ski access | Trail 10 steps from the door; gondola about 5 min | About 1 block to the gondola |
| Pool / hot tub | Seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub facing Aspen Mountain | Rooftop pool & hot tub |
| Privacy / arrival | Private top-floor landing shared with no other residence; nobody above | Shared hotel corridors, elevators and adjoining rooms |
| Service | Local Aspen team; luggage assistance on request | Full-service hotel |

## Choose The Galena Penthouse at Durant 6D if…

- You want a separate living room, a wood-burning fire and a full kitchen, not just a bedroom
- You want to ski home on the trail behind the building and skip the shuttle
- You value a private top-floor landing with no corridor neighbors
- You are staying 4 nights or more, when breakfasts in and the space add up

## Choose W Aspen if…

- You want daily housekeeping, room service and a concierge desk
- You need an elevator or step-free access (Durant 6D is a 3rd-floor walk-up)
- You want on-site restaurants, a spa and a lobby bar

## Questions

**Is Durant 6D bigger than a room at W Aspen?**
Yes. Durant 6D is a 772 sq ft one-bedroom with a separate living room. An entry room at W Aspen is an estimated 400 sq ft.

**How much does Durant 6D cost per night?**
Rates change by date. Use the live quote on this page for your exact all-in direct rate.

## Live availability (as of October 28, 2026)

- Next open weekend, Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026: 3 nights, $1,270 all-in ($423/night).
- January ski week, Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 6, 2027: 5 nights, $6,837 all-in ($1,367/night).
- Peak February skiing, Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027: 5 nights, $7,623 all-in ($1,525/night).
- 7-night alpine escape, Nov 11, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026: 7 nights, $2,639 all-in ($377/night).

All-in direct rates include cleaning, property protection and taxes, with no platform fee. Exact quote for any dates: /#book.

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The Galena Penthouse at Durant 6D, 748 South Galena Street, Unit 6D, Aspen, CO 81611. Sleeps 2; 772 sq ft. Live availability and all-in direct rates: https://www.dunnestates.com/#book. Canonical: https://www.dunnestates.com/compare/durant-6d-vs-w-aspen