Grand America Courtyard under construction

A Quarter Century of Grand: A Photo Essay

Twenty-five years after opening its doors in 2001, The Grand America Hotel looks back at how its lobby, dining, pool, and afternoon tea tradition have transformed, and at the feeling that has never changed.

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The Grand America under construction in 2001

Then and Now: A City That Kept Building Around Us

Twenty-five years ago, The Grand America Hotel opened in downtown Salt Lake City, the same year as a Winter Olympics-bound landmark next door. See how the neighborhood around this Salt Lake City luxury hotel, from Main Street to the downtown skyline to a brand new airport and hockey team, has transformed since 2001.

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Family posing for photo in Grand courtyard at night with trees lit up with holiday light

More Than a Hotel: Every Stay Has a Story

New guest memories celebrating twenty-five years at The Grand America, shared in their own words.

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Natural History Museum Dinosaur Skeleton

Utah Museum Month: 10 Museums Worth Exploring This Summer

July is Utah Museum Month, and the state's nearly 300 museums are ready for visitors. From a landmark new museum on Capitol Hill to a deeply affecting WWII history site in the Utah desert, here is a curated guide to ten destinations worth exploring this summer, with Salt Lake City as the ideal home base.

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