Grand America Hotels & Resorts

Starting at 700 square feet, The Grand America’s expansive and elegant guest rooms feel comfortable and personal thanks to thoughtful design and uncompromised quality. Every room and suite was designed with care, featuring handcrafted furniture and imported fabrics, while floor-to-ceiling windows frame awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Wasatch Mountains. 

The hotel’s commitment to the details is reflected in pristine French patisserie baked in-house each morning, perfect place settings at every table in the Grand Ballroom, and a warm welcome waiting every time a bellman opens a door. 

Meeting and Event Space

Planners will find 100,000 square feet of exceptional indoor and outdoor event space at The Grand America. The crown jewel of the hotel is the Grand Ballroom. With 23,000 square feet of customizable space under a soaring ceiling, the ballroom is highlighted by glittering Moscatelli bronze and crystal chandeliers, the largest of their kind. Up to 2,400 guests can be accommodated in this dazzling space, while adjacent private prefunction areas can host cocktail receptions, registrations and more, all set away from the busy main hallways of the hotel in an innovative design rarely seen in competing properties.

Second only in size, the 13,000-square-foot Imperial Ballroom, complete with Richelieu furnishings and its own Moscatelli chandeliers with hand-cut crystals, has a capacity of 1,350 people. Here too, well-positioned private prefunction space serves the larger room without inviting the intrusion of passersby.

Watch video above to see what makes The Grand America's event spaces so extraordinary.

For a space that combines the rich beauty of the interior design with the natural beauty of the surrounding city,  the 3,400-square-foot Grand Salon features mirrored walls framed by Italian marble columns, 24-foot-high ceilings, arched windows that welcome natural light from the courtyard, and can accommodate up to 400 guests. The salon offers access to the adjoining 3,000-square-foot Grand Salon Patio, complete with two working fireplaces and space to host 200 for a banquet or 256 theater-style.

For more intimate events, the superlative Savoy Salon spans 2,124 square feet and can host receptions for 220 people and banquets for 150, all under gorgeous chandeliers and alongside picture-perfect windows. Even more intimate gatherings can take place in the 1,547-square-foot Murano Garden salon, with a reception capacity of 160 people and banquet space for 120.

During the warmer months, open air receptions for as many as 1,500 guests can be hosted in the Center Courtyard, the hotel’s center plaza surrounded by manicured lawns and topiaries. Always accommodating, the event staff at the hotel can arrange events virtually anywhere on property, depending on the nature and size of the gathering. This is just part of a full roster of services offered to assist planners, including a dedicated Convention Services Manager, a true partner in planning who helps events succeed in spectacular fashion by providing rich resources and smart solutions.
 
No matter the size of the event, presentation is everything. And The Grand America tech team is as impressive as the event venues. The Grand America is one of the few hotel organizations with an audiovisual department that is comprised of internal employees who know the property — and their clients — inside and out. The hotel’s tech professionals can also provide imaginative solutions for a group’s streaming, recording and production needs.

First-Rate Amenities

Attendees are always looking for something extraordinary to experience on-property, and the superior amenities at The Grand America are known to exceed expectations. Attendees can plan unique itineraries for their down time without having to leave the 10-acre property.

An irresistible seasonal outdoor pool and its splashy indoor, year-round counterpart are popular gathering spots, while the in-house fitness center has a full complement of workout equipment, including state-of-the-art cardio machines, cable crossover machines, treadmills and more.
 
A superb spa is a must-check box for many attendees. Located in the heart of the hotel, The Grand Spa offers a wide range of physically and spiritually rejuvenating therapies. The only spa of its caliber in Salt Lake City, the luxurious facility is a frequent recipient of the Forbes Five-Star certification. Plus, attendees can find unique souvenirs and luxury finds at the Shops at the Grand, our on-site boutique outlets. 

Exciting Dining Options

Dining options have the potential to make or break an event. Planners can be confident that The Grand America meets the mission with flawless ambiance and service that makes guests feel at home. Exquisitely crafted foods paired with high style are a hallmark of in-house options such as the Laurel Brasserie & Bar. This modern American take on European cuisine presents fresh flavors and seasonal favorites, featuring reimagined classic dishes like organic old-fashioned rolled oats for breakfast and molasses-glazed country-style pork chops for dinner — all prepared from largely locally-sourced ingredients and served in a warm and inviting ambiance that is locally loved and always impactful. 

For that extra something that will impress attendees, consider The Grand America’s tradition of English-style afternoon tea services. Accompanied by tiers of delicate tea sandwiches and made in-house patisseries, this special ceremony will inspire lifelong memories.

In addition, the French-inspired Bonne Vie features specialty-brewed coffees made from locally roasted beans, traditional French favorites like croissants baked fresh daily, and more. Nights often wind down at The Gibson Lounge, an early-20th-century-style cocktail lounge with a contemporary twist.
 
Whether convening for executive board meetings or all-hands-on-deck gatherings of up to 2,000 people, groups will enjoy the services of an in-house catering team devoted to efficient and attentive care.

Centrally Located 

Only 10 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport, the hotel is in the middle of Salt Lake City’s vibrant downtown, with a myriad of shopping, nightlife, restaurants and sporting events. Within a 15-minute walk are the Salt Palace Convention Center and City Creek Center, while just beyond are the Delta Center and the University of Utah. The hotel’s network of affiliated cultural hot spots will allow groups of attendees to plan with affiliated venues including the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the Pioneer Theatre, where professional artists of all kinds visit each year to lecture and perform.

Large Salt Lake City Campus with Little America Hotel

For larger group events, planners can employ the use of the 699-room Little America Hotel, on 10 acres of quiet garden grounds directly across from The Grand America. Resources here include 25,000 square feet of flexible space ranging from a radiant grand ballroom to an intimate coffee shop patio, all brought into harmony by two hotel teams working seamlessly.

Mountain Event Experiences

A healthy section of attendees is bound to be skiers, and they’ll be thrilled with the proximity to the slopes. An under-40-minute drive brings guests to some of Utah’s world-class ski resorts, including the sister property, Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, Utah. This fabulous property celebrates the majesty of the Wasatch Mountains with unforgettable hiking (and mountain-top dining) in summer and top-notch skiing in winter, the latter on 3,000 acres of terrain and a 3,015-foot vertical drop. Planners can arrange a mountain buyout, reserving the location for group activities. The resort also provides seven event spaces with a maximum capacity of 500 people.