evo turned five joined-together century-old warehouses in the Granary District into a 50-room hotel built around climbing, skating and gear rental rather than conference space. It's the smallest and most singular of Salt Lake City's recent openings.
The essentials
Group evo (independent, managed by PM Hotel Group)
Opening February 2022
Rooms & suites 50 rooms
Segment Boutique / Lifestyle
Designer Vida Design (interiors)
Entry rate From $100 Learn more → The place evo Hotel is part of Campus Salt Lake in the Granary District, a cluster of five formerly disused century-old warehouse buildings assembled into a single 100,000-square-foot complex just south of downtown.
The concept evo, the Seattle-founded outdoor and action-sports retailer, converted the warehouse buildings into its first hotel as the centerpiece of Campus Salt Lake: a combined retail store, Bouldering Project climbing gym, All Together Skatepark and gathering space. The 50 rooms are unapologetically niche: the Wasatch Room is a master suite with a private patio and mountain views, Boulder Rooms sit directly above the climbing gym, Rafter Rooms strip out TVs and windows for a bunkhouse feel, and Bunk Rooms mix a king bed with a bunk for groups.
It is a genuine first-time hotel use of a warehouse complex that had no prior lodging history, aimed squarely at climbers, skaters and outdoor travelers rather than the convention crowd downtown: a clear point of differentiation in a city otherwise dominated by convention-hotel openings.
Dining & wellness Guests have access to Campus Salt Lake's on-site restaurant, bar and Market Hall, alongside the climbing gym, skatepark and evo's retail and gear-rental shop. Details on specific outlet names are to be confirmed.
Our take A genuinely different proposition from the convention-hotel wave that otherwise defines this list: small, purpose-built for a specific traveler, and better for it. Not for anyone wanting a conventional hotel room, but it doesn't pretend to be one.
Google guest reviews 4.2/5 · 372 reviews
2/5 Stars
We stayed at EVO Hotel for one night, and honestly, that was enough.
When we first arrived, we thought the property was really unique. The indoor skate park, bar, shops, and walkable location gave it a fun, modern vibe with plenty to do nearby.
Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once we settled into our room. We were excited to open the blinds and enjoy the mountain views, but our room overlooked a common area where people continually leaned over the railing and looked directly into our room. There was very little privacy.
Our room was also located behind the bar, and it was extremely noisy. Between the music, yelling, banging, and trivia night, it felt more like a college party scene than a hotel. The noise continued until around midnight, making it difficult to relax or enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Cleanliness was another disappointment. We found black, curly hairs all over the bedding, the walls were dusty, and the HVAC vent was so clogged with dust that it barely looked capable of letting air through.
EVO Hotel definitely has a unique concept and could be a great fit for college students or those looking for a lively nightlife atmosphere. However, if you’re hoping for a clean, quiet place to relax and enjoy the mountain scenery, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
If you are a climber than this is a five star hotel. It has every amenity a climber went to dream of. Even Climbing decor in the rooms.
I’m so happy they do not have single use plastic shampoo and conditioner. Thank you, thank you thank you
If you are the wife of a climber and used to traditional hotels, then it is a bit of a surprise. Be sure to bring your slippers. The hard concrete is hard on my toes. Don’t get me wrong. It’s very clean. I just wish I had my slippers.
Also, if you’re planning to refrigerate or freeze something, you may request a cooler. There are no refrigerators in the rooms. With the coolers, the staff is kind enough to replace the ice when needed. Texting is easy to communicate.
The rooftop bar doesn’t open until four. But I was able to walk up to it. At one in the afternoon in the summer it is so hot. I can see why it’s not open till after four when things cool off. Amazing views. Sadly, I think someone will be blocked when the buildings across the street get finished.
Really nice stuff. Lots of shopping. Like I said a climbers dream. Four star for the rest of us.
We found this hotel randomly for a weekend in SLC and couldn't feel luckier that we did. The property is totally unique with lots of very cool common spaces, including the cafe and the bar that always had other guests hanging out and chatting. The staff was beyond helpful and friendly, especially loved that we could just text with the hotel the whole weekend and they responded immediately by a person. The rooms were cute, definitely recommend getting a room with a balcony.
My favoite place to stay in SLC. Rooms are simple but provide all that you need. I prefer the Wasatch rooms because of the outdoor balconies, other rooms may not have outdoor windows. Right below is a first rate cross fit - like gym that is better than any other hotel in UT. If you feel adventurous you can also take a turn at the Bouldering Project that is right downstairs. The bar is fun and a good spot to relax before bed and the coffee downstairs is quite good in the morning.
The stay was great! Nothing too crazy to complain about. The room was nice and clean and the complimentary liquid death water was a plus (my favorite water brand). The balcony was awesome we sat outside our first night to watch the snow fall. The shower was enormous and the bed was soft. Our room was next to the bar which I visited a few times on our stay. Now the patrons were a little noisy at night but thats just what happens when your room is next to the bar so it didn't really bother me. The TV must've required another remote because the internet log in page would pop up every 15 minutes or so but no big deal we dont watch much TV anyway. And it was hard to find a parking place between 10 am and about 7 pm so we just parked our car and Ubered everywhere. We will definitely stay here again our next trip to salt lake
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