3 Best Hotels in Heber Valley, Park City and the Southern Wasatch

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. 

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.

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.