The Grand America, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City 84111, Utah, USA
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The Grand America 
555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City 84111, Utah, USA
+1 801 2586000, +1 801 2586911
http://www.grandamerica.com
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Address: The Grand America Hotel 555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: (801) 258-6000 Fax: (801) 258-6911. Reservations: Toll-free: (800) 621-4505 LOCATION: The Grand America Hotel is conveniently located on 10 acres in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, just 10 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. Ensconced by the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountain Ranges in the magnificent Salt Lake Valley, the Grand America is walking distance from shopping, restaurants, cultural and sporting events and is roughly 30-40 minutes from the major ski resorts. Nearby are historic Temple Square, the world-famous Great Salt Lake, four major rivers, national parks, forests and monuments. OPENED: March 27, 2001. ARCHITECTS: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart Stewart Associates, Inc. DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the world's grand hotels of the past, The Grand America Hotel has the allure of Old World craftsmanship, charm and hospitality, with every modern convenience at your fingertips. Designed to be a European boutique hotel of American scale, The Grand America is abundant in exquisite details: chandeliers from Murano and Milan, French cherry- wood furniture, English wool carpets, Italian marble bathrooms, as well as state-of-the-art high-speed internet connections, 32-inch televisions and dual-line phones in every room. ACCOMMODATIONS: 380 Premier Rooms, each 700 sq. ft. 395 Suites, each 880 sq. ft. - 127 of which are suites with balconies overlooking the garden courtyard and pool. Three Presidential Suites, each over 2,000 sq. ft. GUEST AMENITIES: Italian marble bathrooms Bathrobes Cosmetic mirrors Hair dryers Customized personal bath amenities In-room safe Gibson Girl Lounge High-speed Internet Access In-room, on-screen, video movie rental 24-hour room service Daily laundry/valet service Business Center Boutique shops, including men's and women's fashions, fine gift, novelty and sundry shop Flower Studio Luxury outdoor swimming pool in a garden-like setting Full-service spa and salon, indoor lap pool, saunas, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment Underground parking. DINING FACILITIES: The Grand America serves afternoon tea from 2-5 p.m. daily and the offers casual all-day dining, as well as fine dining featuring New American Fusion cuisine. MEETING FACILITIES: The Grand America Hotel offers 74,000 square feet of meeting space. Three ornate ballrooms with hand-cut chandeliers and 21 boutique-style meeting rooms provide exquisite facilities for a wide range of events. The hotel has state-of-the-art projection and electronic systems that can accommodate diverse client needs. EXECUTIVE STAFF: Bruce T. Fery, Executive Vice President Grand America Hotels Resorts Anthony Bartholomew, Director of Hotel Operations including Food and Beverage Mark B. Erekson, Corp. Director of Sales and Marketing. OWNERSHIP: The Grand America and the Little America Hotels are part of the collection of hotels and resorts owned by Earl Holding. The collection features Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, twice selected by readers of SKI magazine as the nation's top ski facility; Snowbasin Ski Resort just outside Salt Lake City, site of the 2002 Olympic Downhill and Super G Races; The Westgate Hotel in San Diego; and Little America properties in Arizona and Wyoming. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. 1. How should I get from the airport to The Grand America? For information about all forms of transportation available out of the Salt Lake International Airport, please visit the pages of the Salt Lake City International Airport website or call the airport's Ground Transportation Desk at 801-575-2477. 2. I would like to arrange reservations prior to my arrival. Can you tell me some of the best restaurants in town? Please contact our Concierge Staff at 801-258-6703. Our concierges are aware of the finest restaurants in town for any cuisine you would be interested in. They can email or fax you with menus of various restaurants. 3. Can I get an alcoholic drink in Utah? Here's an overview of the infamous Utah Liquor Laws. Beer - You can purchase 3.2% beer at grocery and convenience stores. Full-strength beer can be purchased at state liquor stores and most restaurants and clubs. Wine - Wine can only be purchased at state liquor stores and is served in most restaurants and clubs. Liquor - You can purchase liquor at state liquor stores and is served in most restaurants and clubs. 4. What can you tell me about your public transportation in Salt Lake City? The Trax System (light-rail train) runs in front of our hotel. The train is free in our downtown area. You catch the train 1/2 block from our hotel lobby and continue downtown for free all day long. Trax runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm Monday-Saturday and 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sundays. You can also catch Trax up to the University of Utah at a cost of $2.50 for a full day pass. 5. Do you have shopping malls in the area? Yes, we have 2 shopping malls within 1 mile of our hotel. Both are easily accessible by using the Trax light-rail system. These malls are The Gateway and Trolley Square. 6. How far is Park City and various ski areas from the hotel? We are located 40-50 minutes from Park City and 6 other ski resorts (Alta, Brighton, The Canyons, Deer Valley, Snowbird and Solitude). 7. Is there public transportation to the various ski resorts? Yes, but the public transportation is only for Big Little Cottonwood Canyons (Alta, Brighton, Snowbird Solitude). You can take the Trax light-rail for 20 minutes south and at the train station where you get off you meet an express bus going to the resorts. The total time is approximately 1 hour from hotel to resort. There also are transportation companies running buses and vans up to the various resorts. This form of ski resort transportation will run approximately $35 for a roundtrip ride. Please contact the Concierge Desk at 801-258-6703 for more information. 8. How far is Temple Square from the hotel? Temple Square, which is the center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon religion), covers 35 acres in downtown Salt Lake City. Temple Square is located 1/2 mile from the hotel. You can walk or use the Trax light-rail system to get to the Square. There are tours daily from 9:00am-9:00pm every 15 minutes of the Square grounds. These tours are free.

The Grand America Spa welcomes you to distinctive European ambiance that is dedicated to overall health, fitness and well-being. Let our staff pamper you as you enter a sanctuary from the outside world. Choose from an exquisite selection of massages, facials and body treatments, or relax in our sauna or eucalyptus steam room. A full-service salon, newly equipped fitness area and indoor pool add variety, tranquility and balance to a renewed self. Hours of Operation (Daily) Fitness Center 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Spa Services 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Salon Services 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Contact Toll Free: (800) 304-7834. In Room Massage for your convenience, our certified massage therapist will provide your service in the privacy of your guestroom. A fee of $20.00 will be added to your treatment invoice. Private Yoga Enjoy and invigorating Yoga session in the Grand Spa Yoga Studio or in the privacy of your guest room. Experience this ancient art that will open a new chapter in your life. A 1-Hour session is $105.00, add an additional $20.00 fee for in room sessions. Facility Fee Daily fee for guests of The Grand America Hotel: $10.00 per room, per day, Little America Hotel: $15.00 per room per day and Grand Spa Guests $25.00 per day, per person. The facility fee includes unlimited day access to all Spa facilities. Upon the administration of any spa treatment, access fee will be waived. The spa facilities and services are open to adults 16 years of age and older. An adult must accompany patrons under the age of 16 in the spa area or indoor pool. Amenities The spa amenities include separate men and women's spa areas include changing rooms, lockers, Eucalyptus steam room's and dry sauna's. Plush robes, sandals and towels are available specifically to enhance your spa experience. You may also enjoy a moment of relaxation at our indoor heated pool and whirlpool. Reservations To ensure availability of your requested service and preferred time, we highly recommend that you call to schedule your appointment in advance. A credit card will be required to reserve your appointment. Note: prices are subject to change without notice. 800-304-7834. Cancellations If you must cancel or change your spa appointment, please do so at least four hours prior to your first treatment to avoid being charged 50% of your treatment's value. Failure to cancel a scheduled appointment will result in being charged the full value of your scheduled treatment. Safety and Well-Being When scheduling your appointment, please notify Spa Concierge of any medical condition that may be contradicted during your service. For your safety and well-being, we highly discourage alcohol consumption prior to a spa treatment, immediate sun exposure after skin care therapy, and shaving following any exfoliation treatment. Arrival Time We recommend you arrive time is at least 30 minutes prior to your spa service to begin your relaxation and prepare for your treatment. Late arrivals will have their treatment end based on the original scheduled time so as not to delay the next guest. Gratuities As gratuities are not covered by your service charge, tipping our trained professionals for exceptional service is greatly appreciated. Policies To preserve the serene environment of our spa, we respectfully request spa patrons to turn off cell phones while in the spa area. In addition, this is a smoke-free environment to promote our focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Gift Certificates Our are the perfect way to pamper family, friends and colleagues. There is no better way of giving, than the gift of relaxation. Gift Certificates may be purchased in the Grand Spa, located on the 3rd floor of the hotel or call direct at (801) 258-6568.
Amenities
 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Games room
 Garage places
 Hairdryer
 Hairdresser's saloon
 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Jacuzzi tub
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Sauna
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Animation, entertainment
 Solarium
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set
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