The Best Bed and Breakfasts in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, is a popular destination for couples. It offers great skiing in the winter; with several resorts a mere 35-mile drive from downtown. The downtown area is alive with shops, tasty dining, and historic sites. The Sundance Film Festival is held in nearby Park City. The Delta Center is host to sports, concerts, and other events. Outdoor enthusiast will find many activities to fuel their interests. The Salt Lake Valley truly has something for everyone.
There are many lodging choices, but if you are planning a trip to Salt lake City, you should definitely consider staying at one of their many fine bed and breakfast choices. What follows is a sampling of some of the more romantic, luxurious and popular places, many of which have been featured in various travel magazines for their spectacular amenities and services.
#1 Inn on Capitol Hill
Imagine a gorgeous, old mansion on a hill surrounded by verdant green lawns tucked right into a large corner of a busy city. The mansion is constructed of sandstone colored bricks with a generous porch and a welcoming sweep of stairs adorned by elegant light fixtures. Every window sparkles in the afternoon sun, and it is obviously a home that is well taken care of. It is also a bed and breakfast, and is one of the best places to stay in Salt Lake City. It is the Inn on Capitol Hill, located at 225 North State Street, in the historic neighborhood surrounding the Capitol building. It is a neighborhood of stately houses from a bygone era, and their current owners lovingly restore many of them. It is also located just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Salt Lake City.
The mansion originally belonged to Edward Day Woodruff, a surgeon turned successful entrepreneur. He came to Salt Lake City in 1890 to build his dream home. The result is an enchanting home that is elegant, yet also has a homey atmosphere. It boasts Tiffany stained glass and inviting rooms. The home was restored to its former glory and turned into a bed and breakfast in 1998.
The house has thirteen rooms for guests, and the carriage house can also be rented for those who want more privacy. Each room is attractively named for a destination in Utah. Names like Zion, Arches, and Snow Mountain, pique your curiosity. All the rooms have luxurious private baths with jetted tubs and beautiful tile work. Some of the rooms have balcony access, and a weary traveler can look out over the well-kept gardens to the city lights below. Each room is different with it’s own unique characteristics and antique furnishings.
The Inn serves a complimentary continental breakfast in the mornings. They also do weddings and can provide space for small business meetings if needed.
#2 Armstrong Mansion Historic Bed and Breakfast
Another great bed and breakfast choice is the Armstrong Mansion Historic Bed and Breakfast, located at 667 East 100 South. The mayor of Salt Lake City, Francis Armstrong, built the home in 1893. It was built as a wedding day promise to his wife, Isabel, and the dining room still bears her name. At the time it was built, it was one of only three houses in the Salt Lake valley that had indoor plumbing and running water. The Armstrongs held many parties there during their lives. When it passed out of the family, it fell into disrepair, but was restored in the 1990s to a very successful bead and breakfast. The house is very attractive, and brings to mind the Victorian times in which it was built. The beautiful red brick, graceful front porch and intriguing turret make you curious to see what it is like on the inside.
The inn offers thirteen fantastically appointed rooms that are furnished with period antiques. The rooms are named after the months, such as the December Dreams rooms, which has the proverbial Victorian brass bed and is complete with a small lighted Christmas tree. Other rooms include the June Bride, which is housed in the original master bedroom of the mansion, and is the perfect place for newlyweds or for celebrating an anniversary. The October Hollow room has a more rustic appearance, with exposed brick and a cozy feel. The February Interlude is a great place for letting your Valentine know how much you care. Besides being a beautiful room, it has a private, ornate spiral staircase that leads to the turret that you were wondering about outside. There are also two suites and a loft located in Annie’s Cottage, which belonged to the Armstrong’s daughter and is just across the way.
This bed and breakfast offers you homemade cookies upon check-in, and one of the best gourmet breakfasts you’ve ever had in the morning. They do not skimp on their breakfasts and have something for both light eaters and those that like a full breakfast.
#3 Saltair Bed and Breakfast Inn
The Saltair Bed and Breakfast Inn continues the excellent choices for B&Bs in Salt Lake City. It can be found at 164 South 900 East. It is the oldest continually operating bed and breakfast in the area, a fact that the owners are very proud of. The home in which it is located is very welcoming. It is a pristine, white house surrounded by green trees and gardens. The well kept home looks like the haven it is. The wide porch invites you to stay a while, and the many windows give you great views of the Wasatch Mountains in the distance. It has affordable rates and is also located close to the airport and downtown activities.
The owners pride themselves on giving you the ultimate bed and breakfast experience. The rooms are quaintly furnished with antiques and the air is filled with the perfume of fresh flowers. They have soft goose down comforters, and all the rooms have a gift of salt water taffy. One room is named for the state flower, which is the Sego Lily, and others include the Blue Crystal room, which is done in a blue and white theme, and the Sweet Sage room, which has a western feel to it. Some of the rooms have private baths, while others share a bath. They also offer several attractive cottages and a two-bedroom bungalow for rent.
#4 Wildflowers Bed and Breakfast
If you stay in this bed and breakfast during the spring months, you will find yourself dazzled by the beauty of six hundred tulips in bloom. The owners of this B&B love the outdoors, and their 1891 Victorian home has a garden that must be seen to be believed. This home is on the National Historic register, and once you see it inside and out, you understand why. The details are charming, and the house has a wonderful feel. You will be able to see original chandeliers and gorgeous stained glass windows. It is located at 936 East 1700 South in a very nice, quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown.
The house offers five different rooms to stay in, with the entire third floor being a suite, complete with a kitchen. All the rooms have private baths, some with wonderful claw foot tubs to soak away the day’s cares. They are named after flowers, (of course!) like the Primrose, which features original art by one of the owners, the Larkspur, which has a comfortable king size bed, and the Columbine, which boasts Art Deco furnishings and great views.
The owners of this B&B have written their own cookbook, so you know that breakfast is going to be good. They will spoil you with their tasty creations, and no one leaves the table hungry.
So if romance and luxury are what you are looking for when visiting Salt Lake City, take the time to stay in one of the bed and breakfast inns. They offer everything you are looking for, privacy, gourmet breakfasts, and great locations. You won’t be disappointed.
