Kimpton Hotel Monaco

About 0.5 miles from 60 North Temple Street, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City is a downtown boutique hotel that works well for LDS General Conference weekends when a central location and a calm, organized base matter. The setting is close enough for easy walks or short rides to the Conference Center and Temple Square area, which helps reduce stress around road closures, limited parking, and peak-time traffic.

Historic-building character and a smaller-boutique feel set the tone compared with the city’s larger convention hotels. Common areas are designed for conversation and short meetups, which fits multi-family groups and coordinated attendee schedules. A hosted social hour adds a predictable window for groups to reconnect after sessions without needing a separate plan. For many conference travelers, that kind of built-in rhythm is more useful than extra facilities that rarely get used during a packed weekend.

Food and downtime are handled on site in a way that supports staggered arrivals. Bambara is the signature restaurant, and The Vault provides a quieter lounge option for a quick drink or a low-key meet-up. That can be helpful during conference weekends when surrounding restaurants fill up early and wait times stretch. Between sessions, the lobby and lounge areas provide places to sit, plan, and regroup without leaving the building.

Parking is worth planning ahead for. Valet parking is the primary option and it carries a nightly charge, so groups traveling in multiple vehicles typically benefit from aligning carpools early. No airport shuttle is offered, which makes rideshare planning and arrival timing more important for travelers flying in. These details are manageable, but they are easier when accounted for before the weekend starts.

Group bookings here tend to work best for adult groups, leadership trips, smaller wards or stake delegations, and families who want a comfortable, well-run downtown stay near the conference footprint. The hotel also has meeting and event space that can support a small gathering, coordination session, or a private group touchpoint.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Boutique downtown hotel with a historic-building feel and polished common areas

• On-site dining at Bambara, plus lounge-style space at The Vault

• Hosted social hour that can serve as an easy group touchpoint

• Fitness center

• Meeting and event space for small gatherings and coordinated group needs

• Pet-friendly policy with no extra charge in typical cases

• Valet parking available, with nightly and oversized vehicle rates

• No airport shuttle service

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

• LDS Conference Center area and Temple Square district

• City Creek Center shopping and dining corridor

• Salt Palace Convention Center

• The Gateway district for restaurants and casual downtime

• Delta Center area for major events

• Utah State Capitol grounds

• Eccles Theater and Capitol Theatre area for evening performances

Features of interest to group travelers

• Short-distance access to the General Conference location, reducing dependence on vehicles

• Downtown layout that supports walkable meal plans and simple meetups

• Boutique scale that can feel calmer than large convention towers during peak weekends

• On-site dining and lounge options that help when nearby restaurants are crowded

• Hosted social hour that gives groups a built-in regrouping window

• Meeting space that can support briefings, check-ins, or a small private gathering

• Engine.com room block support for managing names, dates, and changes in one workflow

• Direct Bill through Engine.com for centralized payment handling across the booking