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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Best Trolly Square Hotels, Utah


Shopping, dining options and entertainment await Salt Lake City, Utah, locals and visitors at Trolley Square, located in the downtown area. The entertainment venue in this mall is the Wiseguys Comedy Club -- which hosts stand-up comedy -- while dining options include Old Spaghetti Factory and Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse. Downtown Salt Lake City offers accommodations within 10 minutes of Trolley Square, Temple Square and Sugarhouse Park, the largest park in Salt Lake City.
  1. Chase Suites Hotel Salt Lake

    • The closest hotel to Trolley Square is the Chase Suites Hotel on East 400 Street, a five-minute drive from the Square. Hotel suites include studio and two-bedroom units; the suites have fully-furnished kitchens and living room areas. Other hotel features include shuttle service to Salt Lake City International Airport and outdoor pool. The Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Steakhouse dining options are available at Ruby's, less than five minutes walking distance from Chase Suites.

    Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City

    • The Hotel Monaco is a boutique hotel less than 10 minutes west of Trolley Square. The hotel is across the street from off-site dining and shopping options at Arrow Press Square mall. Business travelers are a five-minute walk from the Salt Lake Convention Center. The hotel's restaurant, Bambara, is a bistro-style establishment that serves game and steak entrees; the restaurant has a full-service bar. Other hotel features include a concierge desk and in-room massages. Hotel suites have whirlpool tubs; pets may stay in rooms at no extra cost. The hotel provides a pet goldfish upon request.

    The Grand America Hotel

    • The Grand America Hotel on Main Street is a 10-minute drive from Trolley Square. This hotel is the only AAA five-diamond accommodation in Salt Lake City. The Grand America Hotel offers fine dining at Garden Cafe, which serves American and Italian dishes; Garden Cafe provides outdoor dining in the Terrace area. Guest amenities include transportation to downtown Salt Lake City sites and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Live theater and dance concerts are hosted at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Liberty Park is a five-minute drive from the hotel; this 80-acre park has walking paths, tennis courts and birding opportunities at Tracy Aviary.

    The Little America Hotel

    • According to AAA, the Little America Hotel is a four-diamond accommodation. This boutique hotel is a 10-minute drive from Trolley Square. Energy Solutions Arena, home of the Utah Jazz basketball team, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel's presidential suites have living rooms with fireplaces and wool carpeting, fully-furnished kitchens and separated dressing and powder rooms. The Little America Hotel's restaurant, Coffee Shop, has a cafe-style appearance and serves seafood and steak entrees for lunch and dinner; the restaurant also provides breakfast. Other features are a fitness center and indoor/outdoor swimming pool.