Residence Inn

About 0.8 miles from the LDS General Conference area at 60 North Temple Street, Residence Inn by Marriott Salt Lake City – Downtown is a strong option for groups who want more than a standard hotel room during a multi-day conference stay. The biggest advantage is the suite-style setup. This property works especially well for families, church groups, and attendees staying several nights who want extra room to spread out and keep a more comfortable routine.

Unlike a basic room built only for sleeping, Residence Inn is designed for longer stays. Suites generally provide a separate living area along with a kitchen, which can make a major difference during a busy conference schedule. Groups can handle breakfast, snacks, and simple meals without needing to coordinate every stop around restaurant hours. That extra flexibility helps when some attendees want to head out early while others need a slower start.

For LDS General Conference visitors, location also matters. Staying downtown keeps the trip easier to manage because the conference area, dining options, and central Salt Lake City landmarks are all within a short radius. Instead of building every day around driving and parking, the group can focus on getting to sessions on time, regrouping afterward, and keeping the stay organized without constant transportation planning.

During large gatherings, the hardest part is often not the event itself. It is the coordination. Families may arrive at different times, church members may need different room types, and everyone still wants a clear plan for meals and meetups. A hotel with suite layouts and common areas gives the group more flexibility, both inside the room and throughout the property. That makes it easier to regroup between sessions or keep everyone aligned before heading back out.

This hotel is especially useful for longer conference stays where comfort matters just as much as proximity. Having more room, kitchen space, and a dependable routine can make the overall trip smoother for attendees who are balancing conference sessions, family time, and downtown plans.

Engine.com supports the group booking side by coordinating the room block, keeping the rooming list organized, handling changes when plans shift, and consolidating billing so the organizer is not stuck managing separate reservations and payments.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Suite-style accommodations with more space than a standard hotel room

• Full kitchens in many suites for meals, snacks, and groceries

• Separate living and sleeping areas in many room types

• Breakfast included, helpful for conference mornings

• Fitness center for guests keeping a routine during longer stays

• Pool access for downtime between sessions

• Common seating and gathering areas that work for informal meetups

• On-site parking for guests traveling by car

Points of interest within a 2 to 3 mile radius

• Temple Square and the LDS General Conference area

• Conference Center and surrounding downtown Salt Lake City landmarks

• City Creek shopping and dining district

• Delta Center event area

• Salt Palace district

• The Gateway entertainment and retail area

• Pioneer Park and nearby downtown gathering spaces

Features of interest to group travelers

• Suite layouts that make family and church-group stays more comfortable

• Kitchens that help reduce meal coordination and dining costs

• Breakfast included to simplify morning schedules

• Downtown location that keeps conference plans easier to manage

• More livable room setup for multi-day stays

• Common areas that help groups regroup and coordinate plans

• Engine.com support for room blocks, roster tracking, changes, and consolidated billing