Salt Lake City: Best Hotels

Salt Lake City’s hotel market offers two distinct propositions: downtown properties that work as a central base for city sightseeing, National Parks road trips, and access to the ski resorts; and Park City resort properties 35 miles east that offer ski-in/ski-out access and a self-contained mountain town experience. For ski-focused visitors, the Park City option is worth the premium. For everyone else, downtown Salt Lake City provides better value and more flexibility.

The city will host the 2034 Winter Olympics, and hotel development is already accelerating — several new properties have opened since 2022, with more under construction. This is a market in positive change. All prices below are approximate rack rates as of 2026.

Downtown Salt Lake City — Luxury

Grand America Hotel — 555 S. Main St. The standard-setter in Salt Lake City luxury since it opened in 2001, with 775 rooms and suites, the AAA Five Diamond rating, and an on-site spa and pool that are among the best in the region. The lobby alone — with European marble, hand-woven carpets, and 17th-century-style painted ceilings — is worth seeing. Rooms from approximately $220–350/night; suites from approximately $450/night. Parking approximately $35/day. Spa treatments from approximately $130. Best for visitors who want a hotel that functions as a destination in its own right.

The Grand Hyatt Salt Lake City — 170 S. West Temple. Opened in 2022, connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center. 800 rooms and suites, multiple food and beverage venues, a rooftop bar with Wasatch views, and a full gym. Rooms from approximately $180–280/night. The most modern large-format hotel in the city, with strong technology integration and reliably consistent service.

Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown — 75 S. West Temple. A large, well-maintained Marriott anchoring the west end of the convention district, adjacent to the Delta Center sports arena. 510 rooms, indoor pool, and multiple dining options. Rooms from approximately $140–220/night. The best large-format option for sports events and convention visitors.

Downtown — Mid-Range and Boutique

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City — 15 W. 200 South. A 225-room boutique Kimpton in a 1924 Neo-Classical building, one block from the TRAX light rail. Evening wine hour for guests, pet-friendly, and a well-regarded ground-floor restaurant. Rooms from approximately $150–240/night. One of the most characterful hotels in the city center, with thoughtfully designed rooms in a historic shell.

Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown — 55 N. 400 W. A reliable, no-frills Hyatt midscale property in a useful downtown location, with complimentary breakfast and free parking. Rooms from approximately $120–180/night. The free parking is a meaningful differentiator if you’re arriving by car.

AC Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown — 239 S. 500 W. A Marriott lifestyle brand property with strong design, a ground-floor bar, and compact well-designed rooms. Rooms from approximately $130–200/night. The Granary District location is slightly less central than the main convention hotel cluster, but puts you closer to the best independent restaurants.

Hilton Salt Lake City Center — 255 S. West Temple. A large business hotel with 499 rooms, indoor pool, and a downtown location close to Abravanel Hall (Utah Symphony). Rooms from approximately $130–210/night. Reliable but without the personality of the Kimpton or the scale of the Grand America.

Budget Hotels

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites — 230 W. 500 South, downtown. A locally owned property with complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and an indoor pool. Rooms from approximately $110–160/night. One of the best-value properties in downtown SLC — the free parking and breakfast meaningfully offset the lower rate. Not a luxury experience, but well-maintained and practical.

Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport — 4245 W. Century Drive, near the airport. A standard Hampton property with free shuttle to SLC Airport, free breakfast, and free parking. Rooms from approximately $90–150/night. Best for early departures or late arrivals; requires a TRAX ride or rideshare to downtown (approximately 30 minutes, $2.50).

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport — 2177 W. North Temple. A full-service airport property with restaurant, bar, free parking, and airport shuttle. Rooms from approximately $85–140/night. One of the few budget airport hotels in the USA that is genuinely comfortable.

Sleep Inn Park City — 1895 Sidewinder Drive, Park City. A budget option near Park City with ski season rates that are lower than in-town alternatives. Rooms from approximately $100–180/night in ski season (December–March). Free parking. Not ski-in/ski-out but within a 10-minute drive of most Park City ski access points.

Park City Resort Hotels

Pendry Park City — 2417 W. High Mountain Rd, Canyons Village. Opened in 2020, the best hotel in the Park City area. Ski-in/ski-out access to Park City Mountain, heated outdoor pools, multiple restaurants and bars, and a Spa Pendry. Rooms from approximately $300–500/night in peak ski season (mid-December through March); rates drop to approximately $180–280/night in summer. Valet parking approximately $45/day. The walk-in ski access from the room corridor is genuinely convenient and sets this property apart from the competition.

Waldorf Astoria Park City — 2100 Frostwood Blvd, Canyons Village. Adjacent to the Pendry in Canyons Village, a 175-room luxury ski hotel with ski-in/ski-out access. Rooms from approximately $400–650/night in peak ski season. The most formal hotel in Park City, with the service standards that implies.

St. Regis Deer Valley — 2300 Deer Valley Drive E. A 181-room luxury property in Deer Valley, with ski-in/ski-out access to one of Utah’s most exclusive ski resorts. Rooms from approximately $700–1,200/night in peak ski season. For budget-conscious ski visitors, the lower tiers in this list are more practical, but the St. Regis represents the ceiling of Utah ski resort accommodation.

Main Street Hotel (Autograph Collection) — 208 Main St, Park City. A boutique 61-room hotel on the Historic Main Street of Park City, within walking distance of Town Lift (ski access to Park City Mountain) and the best restaurant strip in the area. Rooms from approximately $250–450/night in ski season. The best option for those who want walkable access to Park City town rather than a self-contained resort.

Neighborhood Guide

Downtown Salt Lake City — Best for first-time visitors, National Parks road trips, cultural sightseeing, and accessing the ski resorts via the TRAX light rail to the Intermodal Hub and then UTA Ski Bus.

Airport-adjacent — Best for early-arrival and late-departure logistics, or as a budget base if you have a car and are spending most days outside the city.

Park City — Canyons Village — Best for ski-focused trips where you want to minimize resort transfer time and are prepared for higher rates.

Park City — Historic Main Street — Best for ski trips combined with town dining and nightlife. More character than Canyons Village but slightly less convenient for ski access.

Booking Notes

Ski season (mid-December through March) drives the highest hotel rates across both downtown Salt Lake City and Park City. Particularly high-demand periods: Christmas-New Year (book three to six months ahead), Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Presidents’ Day weekend, and the Sundance Film Festival (late January, primarily in Park City — hotel rates in the area reach their annual peak). Summer rates across most properties run 30–45% below ski-season peaks, making June through September a good-value window for National Parks-based trips.