Reservations:
Toll-free: (800) 621-4505

LOCATION:
The Grand America Hotel is conveniently located on 10 acres in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City,
just 10 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport. Ensconced by the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountain Ranges in the magnificent Salt Lake Valley, the Grand America is walking distance from shopping, restaurants, cultural and sporting events and is roughly 30-40 minutes from the major ski resorts. Nearby are historic Temple Square, the world-famous Great Salt Lake, four major rivers, national parks, forests and monuments.

OPENED:
March 27, 2001

ARCHITECTS:
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart Associates, Inc.

DESCRIPTION:
Inspired by the world's grand hotels of the past, The Grand America Hotel has the allure of Old World craftsmanship, charm and hospitality, with every modern convenience at your fingertips. Designed to be a European "boutique" hotel of American scale, The Grand America is abundant in exquisite details: chandeliers from Murano and Milan, French cherry- wood furniture, English wool carpets, Italian marble bathrooms, as well as state-of-the-art high-speed internet connections, 32-inch televisions and dual-line phones in every room.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
380 Premier Rooms, each 700 sq. ft. 395 Suites, each 880 sq. ft. - 127 of which are suites with balconies overlooking the garden courtyard and pool. Three Presidential Suites, each over 2,000 sq. ft.

GUEST AMENITIES:
Italian marble bathrooms
Bathrobes
Cosmetic mirrors
Hair dryers
Customized personal bath amenities
In-room safe
Gibson Girl Lounge
High-speed Internet Access
In-room, on-screen, video movie rental
24-hour room service
Daily laundry/valet service
Business Center
Boutique shops, including men's and women's fashions, fine gift, novelty and sundry shop
Flower Studio
Luxury outdoor swimming pool in a garden-like setting
Full-service spa and salon, indoor lap pool, saunas, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment
Underground parking

DINING FACILITIES:
The Grand America Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea from
2-5 p.m. daily and the Garden Café offers casual all-day dining, as well as fine dining featuring New American Fusion cuisine.

MEETING FACILITIES:
The Grand America Hotel offers 74,000 square feet of meeting space. Three ornate ballrooms with hand-cut chandeliers and 21 boutique-style meeting rooms provide exquisite facilities for a wide range of events. The hotel has state-of-the-art projection and electronic systems that can accommodate diverse client needs.

EXECUTIVE STAFF:
Bruce T. Fery, Executive Vice President Grand America Hotels & Resorts

OWNERSHIP:
The Grand America and the Little America Hotels are part of the collection of hotels and resorts owned by Earl Holding. The collection features Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, twice selected by readers of SKI magazine as the nation's top ski facility; Snowbasin Ski Resort just outside Salt Lake City, site of the 2002 Olympic Downhill and Super G Races; The Westgate Hotel in San Diego; and Little America properties in Arizona and Wyoming.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How should I get from the airport to The Grand America?
For information about all forms of transportation available out of the Salt Lake International Airport, please visit the Rental Cars and Buses, Taxis, Limos pages of the Salt Lake City International Airport website or call the airport's Ground Transportation Desk at 801-575-2477.

2. I would like to arrange reservations prior to my arrival. Can you tell me some of the best restaurants in town?
Please contact our Concierge Staff at 801-258-6703. Our concierges are aware of the finest restaurants in town for any cuisine you would be interested in. They can email or fax you with menus of various restaurants.

3. Can I get an alcoholic drink in Utah?
Here's an overview of the infamous "Utah Liquor Laws".
Beer - You can purchase 3.2% beer at grocery and convenience stores. Full-strength beer can be purchased at state liquor stores and most restaurants and clubs.
Wine - Wine can only be purchased at state liquor stores and is served in most restaurants and clubs.
Liquor - You can purchase liquor at state liquor stores and is served in most restaurants and clubs.

4. What can you tell me about your public transportation in Salt Lake City?
The Trax System (light-rail train) runs in front of our hotel. The train is free in our downtown area. You catch the train 1/2 block from our hotel lobby and continue downtown for free all day long. Trax runs from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm Monday-Saturday and 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sundays. You can also catch Trax up to the University of Utah at a cost of $2.50 for a full day pass.

5. Do you have shopping malls in the area?
Yes, we have 2 shopping malls within 1 mile of our hotel. Both are easily accessible by using the Trax light-rail system. These malls are The Gateway and Trolley Square.

6. How far is Park City and various ski areas from the hotel?
We are located 40-50 minutes from Park City and 6 other ski resorts (Alta, Brighton, The Canyons, Deer Valley, Snowbird and Solitude).

7. Is there public transportation to the various ski resorts?
Yes, but the public transportation is only for Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons (Alta, Brighton, Snowbird & Solitude). You can take the Trax light-rail for 20 minutes south and at the train station where you get off you meet an express bus going to the resorts. The total time is approximately 1 hour from hotel to resort.
There also are transportation companies running buses and vans up to the various resorts. This form of ski resort transportation will run approximately $35 for a roundtrip ride. Please contact the Concierge Desk at 801-258-6703 for more information.

8. How far is Temple Square from the hotel?
Temple Square, which is the center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon religion), covers 35 acres in downtown Salt Lake City. Temple Square is located 1/2 mile from the hotel. You can walk or use the Trax light-rail system to get to the Square. There are tours daily from 9:00am-9:00pm every 15 minutes of the Square grounds. These tours are free.