Asher Adams

Asher Adams, Autograph Collection is a design-forward downtown hotel that works well for LDS General Conference visitors who want a short trip to Temple Square and an easy place to gather before and after sessions. At 0.6 miles from 60 North Temple Street by your distance marker, the location supports a walk-first schedule, with quick transit backup when weather or mobility needs change.

Built into Salt Lake City’s historic Union Pacific Depot, the property feels like a landmark rather than a standard chain hotel. That matters for conference weekends because it creates natural meeting points, clear navigation for groups, and a lobby that can handle busy arrival waves without feeling cramped. Several on-site dining and drink options also help simplify plans when downtown is crowded and group members are operating on different timetables.

Room inventory is large enough to support multi-room bookings while keeping the experience upscale and organized. Guest rooms and suites lean modern, with strong lighting, comfortable work surfaces, and the kind of quiet that helps when mornings start early. Wi-Fi and mobile-friendly services support attendees juggling schedules, notes, and transportation details across a packed weekend.

Transit access is another practical advantage. The hotel sits by a TRAX stop, which helps visiting groups move between downtown points without constantly coordinating carpools or garage parking. Parking on-site is typically valet-based, so larger groups often do best by planning drop-offs and consolidating vehicles.

Key hotel features and amenities

• 225 guest rooms and suites, useful for larger blocks and mixed room types

• Approximately 10,000 square feet of event space with capacity up to about 300 guests

• Four on-site food and beverage concepts, including a sit-down restaurant, lobby bar, coffee and grab-and-go, and a whiskey-focused lounge

• In-room dining available for late arrivals and quieter meal routines

• Fitness facility designed for full workouts and basic recovery routines

• Wi-Fi throughout the property for coordination, streaming, and work needs

• TRAX light rail access directly nearby for simple downtown movement

• Valet parking, with additional self-parking options typically available in nearby garages

Points of interest within about 2 to 3 miles

• LDS Conference Center and Temple Square area

• City Creek Center for shopping, dining, and easy indoor walking

• Salt Palace Convention Center

• Delta Center events and arena corridor

• Eccles Theater and the Main Street performance zone

• Utah State Capitol grounds and viewpoints

• Temple Square area museums and visitor sites

• Downtown dining blocks on Main Street and around The Gateway district

Features of interest to group travelers

• Short distance to General Conference venues, which helps with early morning starts and quick returns between sessions

• Multiple on-site dining options that reduce the need for large restaurant reservations

• Large public spaces that support meetups, headcounts, and planned departure times

• Event space that can work for small gatherings, leader huddles, or private group moments

• Transit access that reduces the need for multi-car coordination across downtown

• Higher room count that makes it easier to keep a group under one roof during peak weekends

• Valet-focused parking setup that benefits groups planning carpools, ride share drop-offs, or a reduced vehicle footprint

• Engine.com support for room blocks, rooming list updates, and consolidated billing when names, dates, or room counts change