Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

The Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek earns its name from its location beside City Creek Center, the open-air downtown shopping and dining district that stretches along the blocks east of the hotel. That position puts it a short walk from Temple Square and the Church History Museum, and it makes the hotel one of the easiest in the city to enjoy on foot. Inside, the hotel is a reliable full-service Marriott, with comfortable rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness center and on-site dining. For visitors, the main appeal is what is outside the door. City Creek Center has a mix of national retailers, restaurants and a landscaped stream and walkways that mimic the canyon creek that once ran through the site. In summer, the retractable roofs open the center to the air, and in winter it is a warm place to wander on a cold evening. The hotel is also a good base for the choir, the Tabernacle and the temple grounds, all within a few minutes on foot.

The rooms are modern and comfortable, and the higher floors offer views of the mountains and the city. Many guests value the quiet, since the hotel is somewhat insulated from the nightlife areas, and the beds and bathrooms are in line with the brand's standards. There is a restaurant and a lounge on site, but the main attraction is the range of options nearby.

For families, the combination of an indoor pool and easy access to shops and food is practical, and the central location means that nap time at the hotel is a short walk away.

Downtown Salt Lake City is a pleasure to walk. The wide streets, the mountains at the end of every view and the generally gentle pace make strolling enjoyable, even in winter. From the hotel, you can reach Temple Square in minutes, walk to the Capitol by way of Main Street and State Street, and visit the museums and theaters in the neighborhood. Light rail is close, and the trip from the airport takes about 20 to 25 minutes. For the Jazz and Mammoth games at the Delta Center, the hotel is within easy walking distance.

For skiing, ask about shuttle options or take a ski bus from the downtown stops. If you want a quieter room, request a high floor and a side away from the main street. As a base for first-time visitors, the hotel's blend of location, reliability and access to shopping and dining is hard to beat.