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  Salt Lake City is the capital city of Utah and has its own international airport. It is a city known for its scenic beauty, ski resorts, national parks and outdoor recreational activities. Salt Lake City is home to the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Historic Temple Square, a popular tourist attraction. Travelers to Salt Lake City have many luxurious options for accommodations that are close to the airport.
  
  

Grand America Hotel

• The Grand America Hotel is less than 15 minutes away from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Its the only AAA Diamond Hotel in the city and describes itself as having a European, old-world craftsmanship. The 775 rooms and suites come in various sizes. Rooms include basic amenities with a luxurious twist: an iHome instead of basic alarm-radio, Italian marble private bathrooms and 24-hour room service. Business travelers can enjoy a full business center with copying, binding, Internet and faxing capabilities. Others may enjoy the in-hotel boutiques, floral design studio or spa and salon services. For fitness enthusiasts, the Grand America has a gym, outdoor pool, indoor lap pool and sauna. For dining, guests can eat at the Garden Cafe for all three meals. The cafe offers specials during holidays and weekend brunch. For libations, two lounges are available -- the Gibson Girl Lounge and Lobby Lounge. A pool-side cafe is also available during the summer. Special occasion packages are available as well as exclusive web offers. In October 2010, a web offer example was a starting rate of $169 per night if booked at least 21 days in advance.
  
  Grand America Hotel
  
  555 S. Main St.
  
  Salt Lake City, UT 84111
  
  800-621-4505
  
  grandamerica.com
  
  

Hotel Monaco

• The Hotel Monaco is approximately 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. It is a 14-story building that includes 225 rooms ranging from a basic single-bed room to a luxury suite. It is pet-friendly and guests may keep and name a goldfish for their stay at the hotel. The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness facility, ski services, 24-hour room service, business services and hosted wine hour with chair massage. If guests want to continue spa services, they are available in-room and include massage, face and body treatments. Hotel Monaco prides itself on being an eco-friendly accommodation through its uses of organic beverages, recycling, environmentally safe cleaning supplies and soy ink.
  
  Hotel Monaco
  
  15 W. 200 South
  
  Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  
  801-595-0000
  
  monaco-saltlakecity.com
  
  

Peery Hotel

• The Peery Hotel is a member of the Green Hotels Association and is approximately 15 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. Its entirely nonsmoking and pet-friendly. All rooms have Tempur-Pedic beds, iPod docking stations and private voicemail. On the first floor of the hotel are two dining options: the Macaroni Grill and Christopher's Steak and Seafood. For guests who enjoy either of these restaurants, the hotel offers special restaurant packages. Guests who book classic king accommodations can receive either a $50 Macaroni Grill or a $100 Christopher's gift certificate, as of October 2010. For guests not interested in the hotel's dining options, 68 restaurants and 27 bars are within a two-mile radius. Couples may be interested in the Peery Hotel for its Romance Package. This includes classic king accommodations, a $50 gift certificate to Macaroni Grill, 30-minute carriage ride through downtown Salt Lake City, an in-room welcome package and valet parking.
  
  Peery Hotel
  
  110 W. Broadway
  
  Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  
  801-521-4300
  
  peeryhotel.com