Tips And Guides

After picking Park City Utah as the destination for your winter ski trip, you will need to determine what type of accommodations is best suited for the needs of you and your fellow travelers. Some things to consider include whether you prefer a ski-in/ski-out ski condo, a hotel or a house, or luxury versus budget lodging. Since the choices are nearly endless, you will have no problem selecting the perfect vacation rental for your Park City winter vacation.

Many families decide to book a hotel room in an effort to keep their ski trip free of worries and mundane details. The positive aspects of a hotel is the access to amenities and services that assist in making your trip convenient and hassle-free. The hotel concierge can provide recommendations for restaurants and other winter activities while the ski valet stores your skis and housekeeping makes sure your room is clean and well kept. Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, and The Canyons Resort all provide several hotels for your stay.

Winter ski holidays often include extended family and friends, in which case a rental home or condo is probably the best suited lodging option for the trip. Different from hotels, the larger, freestanding units offer more room, either for quality time or privacy, depending on your personal needs. The added bonus of a full kitchen means the opportunity for some healthy cooking instead of dining out at pricey restaurants each evening. Whatever your housing needs, you will be able to select the perfect private home or rental condo in the greater Park City UT area.

Before booking your rental, consider whether your ideal location is a ski-in ski-out property or a housing unit closer to downtown or on the shuttle route. Ski-in ski-out rentals at all three resorts offer easy access to the ski hill for all of your family and friends. Conversely, the bus route provides access to many luxurious properties at a more competitive price, freeing up savings for an additional day on the hill or night on the town. Downtown hotels and condos offer convenient lodging options for travelers interested in Park City nightlife.

If high-end luxury and first-rate customer service are what you are looking for, then Deer Valley Resort is the place to look when booking your condo rental. Three different lodging areas ensure that all vacationers will find what they are looking for. Places like Black Diamond and Trails End offer ski-in ski-out access at the Snow Park base area, while more budget-conscious guests should think about bus route options like Courcheval and Boulder Creek. The Upper Silver Lake area provides vacationers with additional seclusion at places like The Chateaux or the Mont Cervin condos.

With its convenient access to town and great central location, Park City Mountain Resort is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. Book a slope side rental at the Marriott Mountainside or Loft at the Mountain Village and grab first chair every morning. The new Silver Star condos and lifts offer a luxurious ski-in ski-out experience for vacationers looking for peace, quiet, and no lift lines. To take full advantage of the restaurants, shops, and ice rink of the Park City Mountain Resort base area, make reservations at Loft at Mountain Village, the Snowflower, or Snowcrest.

As the more recent addition to the Park City ski resorts, The Canyons is an up-and-coming area with many new lodging options to choose from. Slope side options include the Grand Summit Hotel, Vintage on the Strand; new, luxurious townhomes with stunning panoramic views. The Sundial Lodge, the Westgate, and Silverado provide a few great options within close walking distance to the Flight of the Canyons Gondola. Although not as developed as the Park City resort center, The Canyons base area does offer a handful of gear shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.

No matter what your winter vacation needs, Park City has a hotel or condo option perfect for you and your family and friends. The wide variety of condos, homes, and hotels spread out across the 3 local ski resorts ensures that whatever you are looking for, you will find it in Park City.

Alyson Monetti lives in Northern Utah and works as a professional snow sports writer. She likes Local Tourist for information on Park City lodging.