Description: The old Peery Hotel has a lot going for it: location (a stone's throw to the Salt Palace), great service, character and great food. Add in free Starbuck's coffee each morning and a haunted elevator--what more could you want?
The atmosphere is late Victorian as this hotel was built to take care of successful miners in the late 19th century who came to Salt Lake City for business, shopping and fun. Now a home to really nice antique furnishings, strong air conditioning and a staff with the desire to make all feel at home, the Peery stands out in the modern world of cookie cutter hotels. After one trip to the 2nd floor on Moaning Molly, the haunted elevator, I used the stairs. You would as well as this elevator sounds like it is crying. Bawling! My room was one of the larger ones and had a queen size bed, a great deal of large furniture and a suitable if oddly shaped bathroom. Forget details like an in room mini-fridge as that if for modern style hotels. There is an ice machine down the hall. Some of the rooms are really tiny and others are suites, so ask a lot of questions when you make your reservation. My room did not have the musty smell so typical of many hotels. Perhaps this is due to the quality of the bath products provided and the cleanliness of the room.
Bath products are from Bath & Body Works and are supplied generously in an assortment of scents including 'warm vanilla sugar' and a great lavender. I don't know what sort they leave for men. I don't like 'exclusively made for' bath products when in hotels are they are often cheap stuff and do harm to my long hair. I appreciate a full line of products with the TSA restrictions for taking bath products in carryon bags on flights. The more available in hotels, the better.
It was really, really hot while I was in Salt Lake City. Hotter than a typical June. The air conditioning at the Peery kept up with the demands of the guests and that is saying something. Best of all were the kind and helpful staff members who demonstrated that their work was more than a job during my staff of over a week. I really got to know this hotel.
There are two restaurants in the same building: the Romano's Macaroni Grill and Christopher's Seafood and Steak House. Christopher's offers breakfast which is not included in your rate for your room at the Peery. Free Starbucks coffee and Tazo tea are offered self service each morning in the great and large lobby and at least once a week there is a Manager's wine tasting open to all guests at no charge.
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel and will gladly do so again. The original address for this hotel is: 100 West 300 South.
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