You'll have no trouble finding comfortable, conveniently located accommodations in Salt Lake City, usually at relatively reasonable rates. In fact, a building boom of new rooms for the 2002 Olympics resulted in a surplus of lodging, so if you check around, you're likely to find rates that are significantly lower than the rates listed here.
Among the more affordable major chains and franchises (usually charging under $75-$80 for two persons), we recommend the Days Inn, 315 W. 3300 South (tel. 800/329-7466 or 801/486-8780); Econo Lodge, 715 W. North Temple (tel. 877/233-2666 or 801/363-0062); Super 8, 616 S. 200 West (tel. 800/800-8000 or 801/534-0808); and Travelodge, 144 W. North Temple (tel. 800/578-7878 or 801/533-8200).
Slightly more expensive are the Comfort Suites Airport, 172 N. 2100 West (tel. 800/424-6423 or 801/715-8688); Hampton Inn Downtown, 425 S. 300 West (tel. 800/426-7866 or 801/741-1110); and Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport, 2177 W. North Temple (tel. 800/333-3333 or 801/364-5800).
Prices listed here are the rack rates, which virtually no one actually pays; the actual price that you will pay will most likely be significantly lower. Make a point of asking for discounts, which are often given to seniors, members of the military, business travelers, and members of travel clubs such as AAA. Salt Lake Reservations (tel. 800/847-5810; www.visitsaltlake.com/reservations), operated by the Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, often offers the lowest rates available.
