New hotels in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has quietly rebuilt its hotel map since 2022, adding a convention-anchor tower, a design-forward downtown property, a warehouse-turned-adventure-hotel and — most dramatically — a century-old train depot reborn as a luxury stay. Together they give the city a range it lacked a few years ago, from big-box convention business to niche boutique lodging, without straying from the compact downtown core most visitors actually want.

What to do

A weekend in Salt Lake City

Start downtown: Temple Square, the Utah State Capitol and the shops at City Creek Center are all walkable from the Warehouse District and The Gateway, where most of the city's newest hotels cluster. Spend an afternoon at The Gateway itself, now anchored by the restored Union Pacific Depot and its Asher Adams hotel, before catching a show or game at the adjacent Delta Center. On day two, ride the free downtown TRAX line or drive twenty minutes up Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon for a hike with the whole Salt Lake Valley spread out below — even a short trip up the canyon delivers the mountain views that define the city's setting.

A full week

With more time, split the week between the city and its backyard. Use the first few days downtown — museums, the Capitol, the farmers market if the season is right — then head into the Granary District, home to evo Hotel's climbing gym and skatepark, for a change of pace from convention-district polish. Devote the back half of the week to the Wasatch Range: Park City, Alta, Snowbird and Solitude are all under an hour away, making Salt Lake City a legitimate base for both an urban stay and a mountain trip without changing hotels.

Neighborhoods

Downtown / Salt Palace District

The civic and convention core, built around the Salt Palace Convention Center and Delta Center. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City sits here, connected directly to the Salt Palace by skybridge — the obvious choice for conference and event travelers who want to walk straight from their room to the show floor.

Warehouse District / West Quarter

A formerly industrial pocket just west of downtown, rebuilt around the new West Quarter development. Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown anchors this district, putting design-forward rooms and the city's first full-scale hotel rooftop bar a short walk from both the Salt Palace and City Creek Center.

The Gateway

An open-air retail and entertainment district on downtown's western edge, built around the historic Union Pacific Depot. Asher Adams occupies the restored depot itself, making The Gateway the address for travelers who want a landmark building and easy access to the Delta Center and TRAX.

Granary District

An industrial-turned-creative pocket south of downtown, home to breweries, galleries and evo Hotel's Campus Salt Lake complex. It's the pick for travelers prioritizing climbing, skating and gear culture over conference proximity — quieter and less polished than downtown proper, deliberately so.

Sugar House

A residential and retail neighborhood a few miles southeast of downtown, known for independent shops, restaurants and Sugar House Park. None of the hotels tracked in this guide are located here; it remains a dining and shopping detour from a downtown base rather than a lodging base itself.

The Avenues

A historic, tree-lined residential district on the bench above downtown, popular for its architecture and views back toward the valley. No tracked new hotel openings are located in The Avenues — it's a neighborhood to walk through, not stay in, for visitors following this guide.

Sugarhouse-adjacent University / Foothill area

Home to the University of Utah and Research Park, this area sees steady visitor traffic for campus events and the nearby Natural History Museum of Utah. It has not seen any of the hotel openings tracked here; downtown and Gateway hotels remain a short drive or rideshare away.

Which hotel for your trip

Business and convention travelers

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is the clear pick, physically connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center with 700 rooms and meeting space built for exactly this purpose.

Design-conscious city travelers

Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown offers the most design-forward rooms in the current crop, plus Van Ryder, the city's first full-scale hotel rooftop bar, for evenings that don't feel like an afterthought.

History and architecture lovers

Asher Adams is the obvious choice — a stay inside a restored 1908 train depot, with the Grand Hall, original murals and terrazzo intact alongside a new luxury tower.

Outdoor and adventure travelers

evo Hotel in the Granary District puts guests directly above a climbing gym and next to a skatepark, with evo's own gear shop on site — ideal for a Wasatch ski or climbing trip bookended by city nights.

Travelers who want walkable downtown access

All four hotels sit within a compact downtown footprint, but Le Méridien and Asher Adams are the closest to City Creek Center, Temple Square and the Delta Center for guests without a car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in Salt Lake City?

Asher Adams, Autograph Collection is the most recent of the tracked openings, debuting in November 2024 inside the restored 1908 Union Pacific Depot at The Gateway.

Is there a hotel connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center?

Yes. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, which opened in October 2022, is the first hotel physically connected to the Salt Palace Convention Center via skybridge.

Which Salt Lake City hotel is inside a historic building?

Two of the tracked hotels are adaptive reuse projects: Asher Adams occupies the restored 1908 Union Pacific Depot, and evo Hotel is built inside five converted century-old warehouse buildings in the Granary District.

Where is the best rooftop bar among Salt Lake City's new hotels?

Van Ryder, atop Le Méridien Salt Lake City Downtown, was the first full-scale hotel rooftop bar in the Salt Lake City market and remains the standout among the tracked properties.

Is there a boutique hotel option in Salt Lake City for outdoor travelers?

evo Hotel in the Granary District is the smallest and most niche of the group at 50 rooms, built around a climbing gym, skatepark and gear shop rather than conference space.

Are any luxury hotels currently under construction in Salt Lake City?

A Kimpton hotel is planned for 370 S. West Temple downtown, but as of this writing it is slated to open in early 2028, outside the current tracking window, so it is not yet included in this guide.