Hampton Inn Salt Lake City-Downtown

Housed within the familiar Hampton Inn bland concrete facade, this mid-rise hotel features an updated lobby with wood-look tile floors, modular sofas, and retro-inspired accents such as pendant lighting over a communal bar table and a bold orange reception desk. The adjacent breakfast buffet area, tiled in an oversized checkerboard pattern, features long countertop buffets on both sides that hold toasters, waffle makers, juices, and cold cereals. Monochrome photos of friendly pets and nature scenes adorn the public areas. Natural light floods the attractive indoor pool and hot tub from floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a parking lot. Guests are a mix of business and leisure travelers looking for low rates in downtown Salt Lake City. 

Visitors with a car will find this property's location convenient for exploring Salt Lake City's attractions. There are a number of dining options on the surrounding streets, and nearby Pioneer Park hosts a weekly farmers market. The Salt Palace Convention Center is within a five-minute drive away, as is historic Temple Square and the City Creek Shopping Center. Also just a few minutes away by car are the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art and the Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the NBA Jazz. Salt Lake City International Airport is within a 10-minute drive.

There are numerous room configurations from which to choose, but all are bright and comfortable, with soothing neutral color schemes enlivened by geometric patterns in carpets, curtains, and bedspreads. Light wood furniture, chrome reading lamps, and floating upholstered headboards add to the clean, airy feel. In an apparent effort to expand floor space, many rooms have hanging bars and shelves hidden by drapes rather than actual closets. Contemporary barn-style sliding doors in some rooms open to bright, clean bathrooms with white tile and small vanity areas. Notable amenities include comfortable beds, mini-fridges, large flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have boring parking lot views. 

Freebies abound at this property. The heated indoor pool is brightly lit and welcoming, with a few lounge chairs and a separate whirlpool. Treadmills, with their own media stations, plus a decent selection of free weights are a plus in the adjacent workout room overlooking the pool. Both areas are open 24 hours a day. A breakfast buffet with both hot and cold items like oatmeal, juice, and cereal, is served daily in a separate section of the lobby. There's also a lobby convenience store offering snacks, beverages, and microwavable meals. Business amenities include 2,000 square feet of meeting space and a 24-hour business center with free printing. Parking is free, as is Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the hotel.