Grand America Hotel

The Grand America Hotel is the undisputed flagship of hospitality in Salt Lake City, the second biggest hotel in Salt Lake City. Standing 24 stories tall and clad entirely in white Bethel granite, this property is a visual landmark that creates an immediate impression of permanence and grandeur. With 775 guest rooms, it serves as the largest and most comprehensive luxury hotel in the city. It offers a level of service and scale that is typically reserved for major international capitals, making it the premier choice for high level delegations, major association conferences, and corporate groups that demand a 5 Diamond experience.

For convention planners and large groups, the hotel operates as a resort destination with full service within the downtown core. The property features a staggering 75,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Unlike the standard, functional meeting rooms found in many business hotels, the venues here are designed with an aesthetic from the Old World that emphasizes craftsmanship and detail. The Grand Ballroom is a massive, column free space illuminated by Murano glass chandeliers that are hand blown. It provides a regal setting for galas, opening sessions, or major corporate announcements. The Imperial Ballroom offers a similar level of finish, allowing groups to host multiple events that have high impact simultaneously.

One of the most defining features of the Grand America, and a massive asset for event logistics, is its center courtyard. This 100,000 square foot garden is a meticulously landscaped oasis located in the heart of the hotel footprint. It features elaborate fountains, walking paths, and manicured lawns. For event planners, this space is a game changer. It allows for massive outdoor receptions, weddings, or networking events that feel completely removed from the city noise, yet are protected by the hotel towers on all sides. This ability to transition from a formal ballroom presentation to a garden party in seconds is a capability few city center hotels can match.

The guest room inventory is equally impressive and uniquely designed. The accommodations here are among the most spacious in the market, with the average room size starting at an expansive 700 square feet. The hotel layout is split between the Tower and the Garden suites, but the commitment to quality is uniform throughout. Each room features windows from floor to ceiling and, rare for a city hotel, balconies that guests can step out onto. These balconies overlook either the Wasatch Mountains or the interior gardens. The bathrooms are finished in Italian Carrara marble and feature separate soaking tubs and showers. This residential scale ensures that VIPs and executives feel a sense of true comfort during extended conferences.

The culinary and amenities offerings are designed to keep guests on property, reducing the need for off site travel. Laurel Brasserie & Bar serves as the main dining hub, offering a modern European inspired menu in a lively, approachable setting that works well for client dinners. For a quick, upscale treat, Bonne Vie is an authentic French patisserie located right in the lobby, serving fresh macarons, pastries, and gelato. A distinct cultural highlight of the hotel is the Lobby Lounge, which hosts a traditional Afternoon Tea service. This provides a sophisticated, quiet alternative for business meetings that differs from the typical coffee shop meetup.

Wellness is addressed on a grand scale at the Grand Spa. This four level facility is an industry leader, featuring extensive treatment rooms, a salon, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The indoor pool is particularly notable for its large size and surrounding lounge areas, allowing for relaxation throughout the year regardless of the mountain weather.

The location of the hotel is strategic for group logistics. It stands on a dedicated block measuring 10 acres at the southern edge of the central business district. This position offers easy access to the Salt Lake City International Airport, which is only ten minutes away. It is also adjacent to the TRAX light rail system, providing guests with a direct line to the rest of the city and the nearby ski resorts. By combining the physical presence of a European palace with the functionality of a modern convention hotel, the Grand America offers a venue that is truly singular in the American West.