The 10 Best Hotels in Salt Lake City UT 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Crossroads of the West’s Finest Stays

Salt Lake City in 2026 is no longer just the gateway to the Greatest Snow on Earth — it’s the Rocky Mountain’s luxury powerhouse, where historic grand dames meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Wasatch Range. With two major openings in 2025 (Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City and The Asher), a $120M+ renovation wave at icons like The Grand America and Little America, and Downtown drawing 12 million visitors annually, the Crossroads of the West now rivals Denver and Park City for sophistication and soul. From Temple Square's skyline glamour to Sugar House's neighborhood chic, Salt Lake City's hotels finally match the city's mountain majesty.

Curated by the Salt Lake City-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Salt Lake City hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, skied the canyons, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the SLC.

Why Trust This Salt Lake City Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Salt Lake City UT 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. The Grand America Hotel – Downtown's Gilded Age Crown Jewel (Forbes 5-Star)

Location: 555 S Main St, Downtown

The city's only Forbes 5-Star hotel — 775 rooms with English manor elegance, the only hotel in Utah with a Forbes 5-Star spa and afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge.

Standout: Indoor/outdoor pool + The Garden Café 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $650–$1,100 | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 3,800+ reviews)

→ The Grand America Official

2. Little America Hotel – Downtown's Classic Comfort

Location: 500 S Main St, Downtown

850 rooms with French-inspired design — the only hotel with an indoor/outdoor pool and the city's largest standard rooms (average 550 sq ft).

Standout: Indoor/outdoor pool + Lucky H Bar & Grille 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Little America Hotel

3. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City – The New 2025 Downtown Icon

Location: 170 S West Temple, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 700 rooms in a 26-story tower, the largest hotel in Utah with the city's highest rooftop bar (26th floor).

Standout: 26th-floor rooftop pool + Contribution restaurant 2026 Rates: King $550–$950 | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

4. The Asher – The New 2025 Adam's Mark Revival

Location: 155 W 200 S, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 190 rooms in the former Adam's Mark, the only boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and Asher restaurant.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + in-room Nespresso 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ The Asher

5. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City – Downtown's Boutique Chic

Location: 15 W 200 S, Downtown

225 rooms with bold design — the only Kimpton in Utah with a rooftop bar and complimentary wine hour.

Standout: Bambara restaurant + evening wine hour 2026 Rates: King $450–$800 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Kimpton Hotel Monaco

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Hilton Salt Lake City Center – Convention ($480+)
7. Radisson Hotel Downtown – Skyway connected ($450+)
8. Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown – Value ($400+)
9. Sheraton Salt Lake City – West downtown ($460+)
10. Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown – Central ($420+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Salt Lake City UT 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. The Grand America Downtown $650–$3,000+ 4.8 Forbes 5-Star spa 2. Little America Downtown $480–$2,000+ 4.6 Largest standard rooms 3. Hyatt Regency Downtown $550–$2,500+ 4.8 Highest rooftop bar 4. The Asher Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.7 Rooftop pool 2025 5. Kimpton Monaco Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Wine hour + rooftop