Fodor's Expert Review Inn on the Hill

Owned and restored by former Salt Lake Tribune publisher Philip McCarthey, this spectacular turn-of-the-20th-century Renaissance Revival mansion makes a striking impression with its red-rock exterior and princely setting on the lower slopes of tony Capitol Hill. The interior has stained-glass windows, pocket doors, and an eye-catching turquoise fireplace. All of the cushy rooms in this 11,000-square-foot inn are unique, and each is named for a Utah landmark, and rates include an outstanding breakfast.