Holiday Inn Express

Within 0.6 miles of the LDS General Conference address at 60 North Temple Street, Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown by IHG offers a simple, predictable setup for groups that want to stay close to the Conference Center area without adding extra transportation steps. The hotel sits along West Temple in the downtown grid, which helps visiting wards, families, and organized church groups keep meet times and walking plans straightforward.

Designed around a fast daily routine, this property works well for conference weekends because it removes a few common friction points. Complimentary breakfast helps groups move in the morning without splitting up across multiple restaurants. An indoor pool and hot tub provide a low-effort reset between sessions, especially for families traveling with kids or older attendees who want downtime without another outing. The overall feel is practical and quiet compared with more nightlife-heavy downtown hotels.

Morning logistics tend to be the make-or-break factor for conference travel. Breakfast service is scheduled early enough for groups trying to arrive before peak foot traffic, and the lobby flow stays easier to manage when arrival and departure times are planned in waves. For larger blocks, a pod approach works best: small sub-groups with one point person each, plus one primary organizer and one backup to handle exceptions. That limits front desk questions and keeps key pickup from turning into a line of repeated requests.

Access planning is one of the strongest reasons to choose this hotel. The downtown location supports short walks to the main conference footprint and quick access to the convention and temple-area corridor. That matters for attendees who want to minimize rideshare use, reduce parking headaches, and keep the schedule focused on sessions rather than commuting. It also helps group leaders who need a clear meet point and a simple “in and out” route for morning and evening movement.

Space and amenities are tuned more toward functional stays than large on-property programming, but there is still value for organized groups. Meeting rooms can support small gatherings like leadership check-ins, itinerary reviews, volunteer coordination, or a quiet space for group leaders to regroup. The best use is short, scheduled sessions rather than long open-ended meetings, especially during conference weekends when the building is busy.

Parking is part of the planning equation downtown. On-site parking is available, and it can be limited during peak periods. Groups that are driving in multiple vehicles tend to do better with a clear carpool plan and a simple unloading rule so curb space stays clear and arrivals remain calm.

Engine.com is most useful here as the behind-the-scenes organizer for multi-room stays. It keeps the booking and billing centralized for a group block, and Incidental Coverage helps reduce the need for travelers to use personal cards for incidental holds at check-in, which keeps arrivals moving and reduces exceptions.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Complimentary breakfast, useful for early conference mornings and coordinated departures

• Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center for simple downtime between sessions

• Guest rooms with practical in-room basics for short and mid-length stays

• Meeting rooms that can support small group check-ins and organizer coordination

• Wi-Fi for group messaging, schedule updates, and communication needs

• Downtown location with straightforward walking routes to the conference footprint

• On-site parking available, with capacity that can tighten during peak weekends

Points of interest and attractions within a 2–3 mile radius

• Salt Lake Temple Square area for conference-related movement and sightseeing between sessions

• Conference Center corridor around North Temple for the main LDS General Conference footprint

• Salt Palace Convention Center for downtown events and a clear navigation landmark

• City Creek Center area for meals, coffee stops, and quick errands

• Capitol Hill area for a short walk and a quieter outdoor break

• Delta Center corridor for major events that can overlap with downtown traffic patterns

• Downtown dining clusters along Main Street and nearby blocks for group-friendly meals

Features of interest to group travelers

• Walkable access that reduces reliance on rideshare and simplifies meet times

• Complimentary breakfast supports a consistent group routine before morning sessions

• Meeting room option for short organizer huddles, leadership check-ins, or coordination windows

• Pod-based rooming works well for wards, families, and multi-household groups traveling together

• On-site pool and hot tub provide an easy reset between sessions without extra travel

• Parking is manageable with carpools and a written arrival plan that limits curb congestion

• Engine.com can centralize the room block and billing under one coordinated plan

• Engine.com Incidental Coverage can help prevent travelers from using personal cards for incidental holds at check-in