The capital of Utah, Salt Lake City has a population of over 180,000. Founded by Brigham Young, Salt Lake City is an outdoor haven for residents and tourists. From sightseeing at the Great Salt Lake, to hiking at Antelope Island State Park, to exploring the Bonneville Salt Flats, the environs offer a wealth of activities. The Old Mill Golf Course is a newer 18-hole course visitors can take advantage of. The Eago Restaurant is located at the golf course and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Located in the center of downtown Salt Lake City, the Hilton Salt Lake City Center is a pet-friendly hotel. This comfortable and inviting Hilton has four room types guests can choose from. The nonsmoking King Premium Room includes turn-down service and bathrobes. All guest rooms have Internet access, cable TV, Nintendo PlayStations and coffee makers. Nonsmoking and smoking rooms are available upon request. A business center, babysitting services, indoor pool and Jacuzzi are on site. The Utah Children's Museum is three blocks from the Hilton. Children can do hands-on activities, play interactive games and attend workshops in which they pretend they are reporters or news anchors. The Old Mill Golf Course is 15 miles from the hotel. For a relaxing evening, reminisce about the day in the hotel's award-wining restaurant, Spencer's. Salt Lake Magazine has given Spencer's the "Best Steakhouse" award for the past eight years.
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 Salt Lake City Center
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-2000
www1.hilton.com
Embassy Suites Salt Lake City
Located 14 miles from Old Mill Golf Course and five blocks from the Energy Solutions Center where the Utah Jazz play, the Embassy Suites is located near many activities. Each guest room is a suite with Internet access, MP3 connections, cable TV, complimentary newspaper and a kitchen area. An indoor pool, business center, baggage storage and fitness room are located inside the hotel. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. During the winter months, skiing at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City is a 30-minute drive away. The Gateway Shopping Center is five blocks from the Embassy Suites and includes an IMAX theater, a planetarium and a number of stores.
Embassy Suites Salt Lake City
110 West 600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 359-7800
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
The Radisson is an inviting hotel one block from Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. The 381 guest rooms are nonsmoking. Guest rooms have complimentary Internet access, hair dryer, cable TV, complimentary newspaper and coffee maker. Suite rooms have a separate living area. The hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, and provides concierge services. The Family History Library, two blocks away, has over two million genealogical records. For no charge, guests can use one of the 314 computers and do research on their own family. The five-story Salt Palace Convention Center is adjacent to the Radisson. The Old Mill Golf Course is a 15-mile drive from the hotel. After a day of golfing, enjoy an American-style cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, Cooper Canyon Grill and Tavern, which uses local products to prepare dishes.
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
215 West South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 531-7500
www.radisson.com
About The Author
Alison Merfeld has been a freelance writer since 2008. Many of her published articles can be found on GolfLink, Trails and eHow. She is currently working on her first fiction novel. Merfeld earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Iowa.
