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Chain hotels and motels dot I–15 all along the Wasatch Front and nearly always have availability. Every small town on the back side of the range has at least one good bed-and-breakfast, and most towns have both independent and chain motels. Condominiums dominate Park City lodging, but you also find high-end hotels, luxurious lodges, and well-run bed-and-breakfast inns. All this luxury means prices here tend to be higher than in other areas in the state during the winter. Prices drop significantly in the warmer months, when package deals or special rates are offered. Lodging in Provo tends to be most expensive during the week. Make reservations well in advance for busy ski holidays like Christmas, Presidents' Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and during January's Sundance Film Festival. As the mountain country is often on the cool side, lodgings at higher elevations generally don't have air-conditioning.
Park City silver miners once soaked in the hot springs of this resort, which has been in operation since 1886. Garden walkways lead between cottages and the main building of the sprawling country retreat with a steamy, natural hot springs crater enclosed in a cave in the middle of the resort. You can even scuba dive into the crater's depths. Rooms and common areas are decorated in traditional style, with period furnishings.
With 11,750-foot Mount Timpanogos serving as a backdrop, Robert Redford's resort is tucked into a 5,000-acre swath of lush wilderness and is a genuine tribute to arts and the natural world. Choose from luxurious mountain rooms, suites, and fire-warmed homes along the mountainside next to the creek. Whatever the season, there is ample opportunity here for a personal renaissance. Ski 450 acres of Utah-powder-filled terrain, or ride the summer zip line. Take a watercolor class, hike the wildflower-strewn trail to Stewart Falls, watch a Sundance Film Festival flick, relish the Tree Room's farm chicken (and Redford's personal collection of Native American art), and belly up to the Owl Bar for a beer. Catch some repose at a slope-side symphony, settle down in a rocker beside the gentle stream, or wind your way through pines and aspens to your cottage, mountain home, or The Spa.
The breathtakingly luxurious resort hotel is nestled into Empire Pass at 9,000 feet above the sea like a jewel atop Park City's alpine crown, providing the ideal place to stay if you are looking to be completely pampered in a wilderness location. Although the setting and architecture are storybook-like, the experience is also grounded by well-designed suites and rooms (many which are residences). Enjoy personal catering by the attentive personnel and many amenities including access to skiing at Deer Valley Resort, an on-site bowling alley, and pampering of all kinds at the 35,000-foot Spa Montage. Fine dining, concierges to accommodate your every need, and daily activities for children, all add up to make this a luxurious getaway.
A 90-second ride up the funicular will take you to one of the most luxurious hotels at any alpine resort. The guest rooms have Australian hardwood flooring, marble baths, and luxurious gas fireplaces. Enjoy fresh oysters and seafood at the new RIME Raw bar, enjoy après-ski on the "beach" or beside the outdoor 40-foot-long "garden of fire," or relax by the heated pool during your stay. Don't miss the après Champagne sabering, hot chocolate bar in the wood-paneled library, or the relaxing treatments in the 14,000-square-foot Reméde Spa and fitness center. There's also a wine vault with space for 13,000 bottles.
As enchanting as it gets for a slope-side retreat, this lodge is as perfectly groomed, timelessly gracious, and uniquely charming as its namesake founder, the winner of an Olympic Gold Medal in 1952. Massive stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, and natural woodwork in the main lodge combine with in-room fireplaces, imported fabrics, and heavy wood furniture to create an old-world Norwegian atmosphere. The service and facilities are impeccable, right down to the heated sidewalks and bell staff that lights your in-room fire for you. All rooms have oversize whirlpool baths, and many have deck hot tubs and in-room steam showers. A full-service, 23,000-square-foot Norwegian spa will pamper you after a hard day on the slopes. A hotel expansion added an entertainment center, family pool, coffee lounge, and versatile patio covering.
A sweeping staircase, Baccarat crystal chandelier, and 300-year-old marble fireplace lend grandeur to the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in an alpine location. The only luxury hotel at the base of Park City Mountain Resort, this hotel offers sleek rooms with custom furnishings, fireplaces, balconies, flat-screen TVs, jetted tubs, and views of Park City Mountain Resort and/or the Wasatch Range foothills. Suites have luxurious kitchens with Viking appliances. In winter, slip on prewarmed ski boots, follow the valet a few paces to the neighboring gondola, and ski back in time for dining at the celebrated Powder restaurant. The 16,000-square-foot spa has a long list of wellness-related treatments.
Since 2011, this spectacular boutique hotel has been the hottest "must-stay" destination in Old Town Park City, providing beautifully designed and well-appointed rooms within a National Historic Registry landmark. Retaining the integrity of the building—one of the West's oldest schoolhouses—the interior has been completely overhauled to feature a magnificent common living room. Everything about the hotel exudes luxury, from the Pratesi linens and Molton Brown bath products in the guest rooms to the 10-foot, antique French opera-house mirror in the living room. Each guest room is unique, but many feature 16-foot ceilings and 9-foot schoolhouse windows, ensuring they feel spacious and bright. Floors are made from repurposed oak barn wood, bathrooms are marble with heated floors and walk-in showers, and furnishings are a careful mix of period antiques. At the back of the property, a heated pool and hot tub are cut into the hillside and surrounded by blue aspen and spruce trees. Situated just above Park City's Main Street, the hotel offers immediate access to the best dining, shopping, and entertainment in town and is also just a few hundred yards from the town's ski lift. That means you can practically ski to the front door—hence the presence of a ski valet and guest-only après-ski lounge. A hearty mountain breakfast is included in the rates, as are après-ski nibbles.
Great mountain views, convenient access, and clean updated rooms make this a good stopover.
Wrought-iron balconies, mountain views, and an antique alpenhorn give this château-style inn a warm, romantic feel. Beautifully furnished rooms have fresh flowers, a fireplace, jetted tub, and cuddly "guard boar." Enjoy a fondue for two of melted Gruyere and Emmental cheeses, followed by wild boar carbonara or a hearty rack of lamb at the in-house restaurant. Don't miss the Belgian waffles at Sunday brunch with peach compote and sweet ricotta cream or the honey lavender panna cotta. Pop into Truffle Hollow for a pint, or play a round at the neighboring golf course. The views of the Wasatch Mountains are as impressive as the in-house chef's cuisine.
In one of the most expensive ski towns around, this reasonably priced classic skiers' lodge is a throwback to bygone ski days. Just 150 yards from Park City Mountain Resort, the rooms aren't fancy, but they're clean, and the service is friendly. Continental breakfast is included. If privacy isn't a priority, men can rent one of 32 beds in the male dorm rooms for $45 a night, which includes breakfast.
Just steps away from the Deer Valley lifts at Silver Lake Village, this modern interpretation of a luxury European château incorporates designer furnishings, heated towel racks, full kitchens in suites, gas fireplaces, and numerous windows with spectacular mountain views. Renovations in 2022 added an expanded courtyard with fountains, cozy seating areas with fire pits, outdoor games, and plenty of space for kids to roam, plus an updated outdoor pool area with more lounge chairs, a second hot tub, and a spacious fitness center. The service is exemplary, and the on-site restaurant, Cena, offers traditional Italian dining in a warm and relaxing space. Complimentary s'mores kits and a daily breakfast buffet are offered year-round.
Guests love its central location with easy access to Park City's ski resorts and to historic Main Street with its many upscale and casual restaurants, shopping options, and even a cinema close by. The property is a dependable option for both winter and summer vacations. The high ceilings with exposed beams and flagstone entry to the lobby lend a mountain-lodge feel. Some rooms have fireplaces, jetted tubs, and kitchenettes.
A beloved alpine escape for more than 30 years, this cozy and charming, Bavarian-style chalet got a modern upgrade in 2021 with the addition of two new buildings designed by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig, named one of the AD100 design firms by Architectural Digest. The sleek buildings added contemporary accommodations to the property, as well as a new lobby and lounge area, ski lockers for guests, a fitness center and sauna, and the crown jewel: Deer Valley's only rooftop pool and hot tub with panoramic mountain views. The new buildings connect to the original inn via a glass bridge skywalk. The 18 original rooms were spruced up, too, and feature fresh paint and new carpet, drapes, and minibars. On-site dining options include an Austrian-inspired restaurant offering lunch and dinner; the Antler Lounge, a new après gathering spot for food and drinks; and The Kitz, a coffee shop and café. Guest opportunities range from alpine fire cooking classes and Bavarian beer tastings to customized ski experiences and full moon mountain bike rides.
Located in the heart of Canyons Village, the hotel is just steps from a heated chairlift and golf course, making lodgings here ideal year-round. A $15 million renovation in 2017 updated this slope-side hotel and now Grand Summit is part of Vail Resorts' premium Rock Resorts lodging collection. The lobby's modern stone and timber interior leads to 212 rooms, most of which are condo-style units with kitchens. Accommodations range from studios to four-bedroom penthouses. Restaurants, shops, a spa, and a year-round heated pool complement your stay any season of the year.
Quaint and charming, this bed-and-breakfast is located in an 1895 mansion, where much of the original woodwork, brick, and stained glass has been left intact. It was originally owned by one of the wealthiest residents of Provo, and the nine guest rooms are decorated with different themes using period furniture. All rooms have a two-person jetted bathtub.
Just off the main Park City exit near I–80, this chain hotel has a mountain-lodge feel. Rooms are on the small side, but are clean and comfortable. Guests like the friendly staff and in-room Keurig coffeemakers. The heated pool is always a hit with kids. Continental breakfast is included. Rates depend on season.
Within walking distance of the restaurants, shops, and attractions at Thanksgiving Point, this reasonably priced all-suites Hilton property has well-stocked kitchenettes and roomy accommodations. Free parking and breakfast, an indoor pool and fitness center, and easy access from the interstate make it an excellent base for exploring Utah County—and Salt Lake City is still within day-tripping distance.
On the Park City golf course, this all-suites hotel is built in the tradition of the grand old stone-and-timber lodges of the West. Look for nice touches like leather furnishings and granite bathrooms. Each room has a private balcony or patio, fireplace, and jetted tub, and the cottages have hot tubs. The spa includes everything you'd expect, with extras like a yoga room and a candlelit couples treatment room. There's also an on-site Ruth's Chris Steak House. As nice as winter is, this hotel is idyllic in summer, surrounded by grass and trees.
Smack in the middle of Old Town, this contemporary hotel blends chic modern design with a mountain feel, and all 33 rooms are suites or residences, providing ample space to relax and take in the views of Park City and historic Old Town. Most rooms have soft leather couches, soaking tubs that fill from cascading ceiling spouts, fireplaces, kitchens with all the culinary bells and whistles, and balconies with hot tubs overlooking the mountains. Some units have billiards, too. Gawk at the view from the glass elevator, have a memorable meal in Courchevel Bistro, relax in the spa, or step out the door to the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Park City Mountain Resort's Town Lift is a block away.
Watch skiers go by from the heated outdoor pool at this timeshare hotel near the lifts in arguably the most ideal location at Park City Base Area, offering traditional rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites. Gabled roofs, rough-hewn stonework, and heavy wood beams re-create the look of Park City's mining-era buildings at this resort with residential condos.
At Newpark you'll find a busy shopping and dining scene on one side and a gorgeous nature preserve on the other. Clean lines, natural light, and subtle eco-friendly touches mesh with its location adjacent to the Swaner Preserve. Walk to neighboring restaurants, or hop a free shuttle to ski resorts or Old Town. Suites have kitchens, balconies, pullout couches, and hot tubs. Townhomes are a good option for larger families. Kids love the indoor-outdoor pool.
This swanky slopeside resort opened in Canyons Village in 2021, marrying the best of mountain living with modern design. Guest rooms and suites feature contemporary decor but are warm and comfortable, with luxury linens and marble bathrooms. The hotel boasts multiple dining options, including KITA, a stylish, Japanese-inspired restaurant serving steaks and sushi; Disco Pizza, a casual, family-friendly pizza and beer joint; Après Pendry, a cozy lounge with a fireplace, bar, and live music; and The Pool House, a bar and grill adjacent to the property's panoramic rooftop pool. Additional amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center, ski beach, and kids club.
This charming Swiss-style hotel is a restful retreat tucked into the idyllic countryside. Start your day with espresso and a chocolate croissant from the in-house European bakery, or go after lunch for scoops of gelato. Order steak, pasta, or the signature pork schnitzel at the on-site Z's Steak and Chop Haus restaurant. Kids enjoy the working carousel and adults, the full-service spa. The lederhosen-bedecked staff is friendly without being overly solicitous, the rooms feel both modern and chalet-style old world, and the mountain views are superb. With activities ranging from volleyball to miniature golf, there's something to keep the whole family entertained.
