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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.