The Grand America hotel exterior with yellow fall leaves
The Grand America Hotel

Holidays at The Grand

Bringing family and friends together is one of our most beloved traditions.

witches tea setup

Witches Tea

It’s time to celebrate witching season with a magical afternoon in The Grand America Hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Come dressed in your most bewitching costume from September 25th to November 1st.

Multiple cocktails on a bar with smoke behind them

Ghost of Gibson

Sip specialty cocktails like the Pumpkin Spice Sazerac and Black Widow amid a spooky atmosphere. Ghost of Gibson brings haunting elegance to The Grand America, no reservations required.

Woman setting a plate of meat on a table

Thanksgiving

Join us at Laurel Brasserie & Bar this holiday season for a gourmet Thanksgiving buffet. Savor a plentiful spread of holiday favorites, seasonal sides, and house made desserts. This event is sold out.

Table with full Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving To-Go

This holiday season, let us do the cooking with our ready-to-go gourmet Thanksgiving meals. Pick up your meal the day before or on Thanksgiving Day with heating instructions.

brunch buffet featuring eggs, sausage, and bacon

Saturday Brunch

This November and December, savor our traditional Sunday brunch not only on Sundays but also on Saturdays starting late November. Join us in celebrating the holidays!

Entrance to Laurel Brasserie & Bar with holiday decorations

Holiday Brunch at Laurel

Celebrate the season with a special holiday brunch at Laurel Brasserie & Bar, available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Santa and Mrs. Claus pose together

Breakfast with Santa Accommodation Package

Gather the family for a magical Breakfast with Santa Package, including a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and overnight accommodations for four guests.

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Breakfast with Santa

Spend a magical morning enjoying an expansive breakfast buffet, plus photos, singing, and story time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Tea service decorated with holiday decorations

Holiday Tea

Celebrate the season with an exquisite afternoon tea in the refined setting of the Lobby Lounge. Dress in your holiday best and join us for our renowned tea service, November 5 through January 3.

Gibson Lounge decorated with holiday decorations

Vintage Classic Christmas

Details coming November 2026.

Children looking at a holiday window display

Holiday Window Stroll

Details coming Fall 2026.

valentine's day tea table scape

Valentine's Day

Details coming January 2027.

Flowers blooming in front of The Grand America Hotel

Easter Brunch

Details coming Spring 2027.

Mother and daughter enjoying tea together and doing a cheers

Easter Bunny Tea

Details coming Spring 2027.

Lady wearing fancy hat at Derby Day

Derby Day at Laurel

Read about the success of our 2026 event as we eagerly await Derby Day 2027.

tulips blooming in a courtyard

Tulips at the Grand

Details coming Spring 2027.

Mother and daughter enjoying tea

Mother's Day Tea

Details coming Spring 2027.

Brunch buffet

Mother's Day Brunch

Details coming Spring 2027.

glass of wine being poured

Bastille Day

Details coming Summer 2027.

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Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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