5 Best Hotels in Park City and the Southern Wasatch, Utah

Wrought-iron balconies, mountain views, and an antique alpenhorn give this château-style inn a warm, romantic feel. Beautifully furnished rooms have fresh flowers, a fireplace, jetted tub, and cuddly "guard boar." Enjoy a fondue for two of melted Gruyere and Emmental cheeses, followed by wild boar carbonara or a hearty rack of lamb at the in-house restaurant. Don't miss the Belgian waffles at Sunday brunch with peach compote and sweet ricotta cream or the honey lavender panna cotta. Pop into Truffle Hollow for a pint, or play a round at the neighboring golf course. The views of the Wasatch Mountains are as impressive as the in-house chef's cuisine. 

Guests love its central location with easy access to Park City's ski resorts and to historic Main Street with its many upscale and casual restaurants, shopping options, and even a cinema close by. The property is a dependable option for both winter and summer vacations. The high ceilings with exposed beams and flagstone entry to the lobby lend a mountain-lodge feel. Some rooms have fireplaces, jetted tubs, and kitchenettes.

Park City silver miners once soaked in the hot springs of this resort, which has been in operation since 1886. Garden walkways lead between cottages and the main building of the sprawling country retreat with a steamy, natural hot springs crater enclosed in a cave in the middle of the resort. You can even scuba dive into the crater's depths. Rooms and common areas are decorated in traditional style, with period furnishings.

At Newpark you'll find a busy shopping and dining scene on one side and a gorgeous nature preserve on the other. Clean lines, natural light, and subtle eco-friendly touches mesh with its location adjacent to the Swaner Preserve. Walk to neighboring restaurants, or hop a free shuttle to ski resorts or Old Town. Suites have kitchens, balconies, pullout couches, and hot tubs. Townhomes are a good option for larger families. Kids love the indoor-outdoor pool.

This charming Swiss-style hotel is a restful retreat tucked into the idyllic countryside. Start your day with espresso and a chocolate croissant from the in-house European bakery, or go after lunch for scoops of gelato. Order steak, pasta, or the signature pork schnitzel at the on-site Z's Steak and Chop Haus restaurant. Kids enjoy the working carousel and adults, the full-service spa. The lederhosen-bedecked staff is friendly without being overly solicitous, the rooms feel both modern and chalet-style old world, and the mountain views are superb. With activities ranging from volleyball to miniature golf, there's something to keep the whole family entertained.