Deserving of its AAA Five Diamond Award, you walk into the opulent lobby to find Italian glass chandeliers from Murano, French cherry wood furniture and English wool carpeting. The lavish look might give you the idea that this upscale property is only welcoming to adults. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Within the resort’s confines are a children’s toy store, a French pastry shop and an outdoor pool. 

Only a 15-minute drive from the international airport, surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch mountain range, the Grand America has a perfect locale for winter skiing or summer exploring. A bus arrives in the morning to pick up skiers and drive them a mere 20 minutes to the ski resort of Alta. The local light rail system, TRAX, runs directly in front of the hotel to visit all the downtown sites, like City Creek Center, a high-end retail shopping center, and Temple Square, the headquarters of the Mormon church. A bike-sharing program brings you to other fun neighborhoods in the city like the residential 9th and 9th neighborhood. Wherever you head during the day, rest assured that you picked the right spot to lay your weary head at night. The Grand America is grand, indeed.

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