Ski-in, ski-out resort right by the Deer Valley chairlifts
Cozy Austrian-inspired rooms with imported wooden furniture and homey decor
Suites with living rooms, and rooms with fireplaces and balconies available
Austrian restaurant with dishes such as strudel and wienerschnitzel
Breakfast included in room rates
Two hot tubs on-site, one indoor and one outdoor
Meeting and event space available, and private dining room
Free Wi-Fi throughout
In-room spa treatments and massage available
Tiny gym with exercise bike and treadmill, plus a cedar sauna
On-site gift shop
Rooms lack air-conditioning and can get hot during summer months
Lobby rooms lack privacy and can be noisy
Gym is tiny and has limited equipment
No swimming pool or spa
Room size and configurations vary -- some better than others
Modeled after a hotel in Salzburg, the upscale Goldener Hirsch Inn is one of Park City's quaintest ski-in, ski-out properties. The Austrian-themed retreat is located beside Deer Valley Ski Resort, one of Utah's most popular ski spots. The 20 rooms feature carpeted floors and hand-carved wooden cabinets imported from Austria; most also have wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies. However, lobby-level rooms can get noisy, and as all lack air-conditioning, rooms can get hot in the summer months. Features include indoor and outdoor hot tubs, free breakfast, and an Austrian-style restaurant serving items such as strudel and wienerschnitzel for lunch and dinner. Travelers may want to consider the adjacent Stein Eriksen Lodge, a five-pearl ski-in, ski-out property with an outdoor pool, though rates are higher.
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Scene
Austrian-themed hotel popular with skiers and outdoorsy tourists
Housed in a white building with light-wood trim, the Golderner Hirsch Inn is an Austrian-themed ski-in, ski-out property occupied primarily by skiers in the winter and outdoor sports enthusiasts in the summer months. The Austrian theme is even more obvious once inside the four-story property. White walls are decorated with alpine memorabilia, and ceilings are bedecked with wooden skis and an alphorn, and a large antler chandelier crowning the space. The seating areas feature old-fashioned upholstered armchairs and a couch, with a mint-green color scheme that extends to a beautiful carved-wood shelf filled with curios. A separate, carpeted lounge space offers additional cozy couches and cushioned wooden chairs for post-ski relaxing. Although most guests are tourists -- namely couples and families -- there is meeting space, making it a viable option for business retreats.
Location
On the slopes above Park City, next to the Deer Valley Ski Resort chairlifts
This ski-in, ski-out hotel is located high above Park City and surrounded by other hotels and businesses. It's right next to the chairlifts for Deer Valley Ski Resort, where many of the 2002 Winter Olympics events took place. This area is busy and safe, packed with tourists in the summer and winter. There are lots of restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. It's under 10 minutes by car to downtown Park City, the Park City Historical Society, and the Kimball Art Center. Getting to the Park City Golf Course takes around 10 minutes by car. The Salt Lake City International Airport is about a 50-minute drive away.
Rooms
Austrian Alps-inspired rooms with carved wooden furniture and king-size beds, can be hot in summer
There are 20 rooms at the Goldener Hirsch Inn, all decorated in homey, Austrian-themed style with upscale touches. Hand-carved wooden furniture from Austria may include carved beds with matching nightstands, and pretty armoires with painted panels. Rooms are carpeted in gray or pale green, and have comfortable king-size beds with feather blankets, Frette linens, and down comforters. Most rooms also have sofas or upholstered chairs and some have small desks. Many rooms also have private furnished balconies and wood-burning fireplaces. All have flat-screen TVs with DVD players, iHome docking stations, and free Wi-Fi, as well as humidifiers, coffeemakers, and minibars. Bathrooms feature travertine floors and showers, granite countertops, and shower/tub combos; slipper, hairdryers, and Aveda toiletries are also provided. Rooms types range from entry-level Lobby Bedrooms up to large Grande Suites with separate living areas. Room configuration and size varies, even within categories, and some may feel more cramped than others. Guests also report that Lobby Bedrooms tend to be noisy, particularly those facing the parking lot. Also note that rooms lack air-conditioning and can be hot during the summer.
Features
Two hot tubs, restaurant with free breakfast, meeting space
The Goldener Hirsch Inn is a fairly small boutique property with limited amenities. All rooms get free breakfast: European-style buffet in winter, and a continental spread in summer. The hotel restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, with Germanic items such as strudel and wienerschnitzel, plus a popular fondue. For recreation, there are two hot tubs, one inside and the other outside, in addition to a sauna and a tiny fitness room -- though it only has one treadmill and a stationary bike. There's no spa on-site, but the hotel can arrange services at one of the area's spas or beauty salons; in-room treatments and services are also available. There's a basic meeting room available for use, and the restaurant has a private dining room and can host parties and various events. The hotel offers concierge services, including airport transfers, area dining reservations, sports and theater ticket booking, and babysitting for a fee. A gift shop just off the lobby sells souvenirs and items such as jewelry and chinaware. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and on-site parking is free.
