Utah is all about the great outdoors: if you’re into hiking, cycling, rock-climbing and skiing in extraordinary surroundings, look no further. Southern Utah promises fiery-red cliffs, dramatic canyons and huge deserts — all the trappings of the classic Wild West — whilst Northern Utah is a snowy mountain skier’s dream. With so much to see and do, accommodation options in Utah are wide-ranging, offering everything from relaxed riverside lodges to striking luxury hotels hidden in the desert. The best places to stay in Utah fuse dramatic scenery with stacks of activities for a family holiday or couples’ escape to remember.
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Salt Lake City, the state capital, is home to the futuristic Natural History Museum and the impressive headquarters of the Mormon Church in Temple Square. Take a dip in the Great Salt Lake’s famously buoyant waters, before exploring the state’s largest metropolis.
Then head to Park City. Home to Utah Olympic Park and site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Park City is a wonderful winter spot, with world-class skiing and a thriving nightlife. Catch the annual Sundance Film Festival in January, hit the slopes with the whole family whilst staying at a luxurious mountain resort, or hide away in a sophisticated nineteenth-century boutique hotel.
Boasting 12 national parks and monuments, Utah specialises in adrenaline-fuelled adventure and exploration. Admire striking scenery as you drive around Bryce Canyon National Park, marvel at the mysterious pinnacles of Goblin Valley State Park, or hike through the Arches National Park, near Moab, which is dominated by enormous red rock formations.
Try white water rafting on the Colorado River, trek on horseback through Monument Valley for the ultimate Hollywood Western experience, or cycle under the towering pine trees and sandstone canyon walls of Zion National Park on a journey of discovery.
Whether you’re eager to unwind in absolute desert luxury, to cosy up around a campfire in top-notch safari-inspired tents, to get stuck in at the ranch with family and friends or to unwind at the spa after a big day on the slopes, Utah has it all. The best places to stay in Utah promise spell-binding views of the state’s magnificent landscapes and a sense of endless possibilities.