Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City with Kids
With its impressive architecture, luxurious décor, and regal name, you might assume The Grand America Hotel caters mostly to adults. You would be oh‑so‑very wrong. This hotel in the heart of Salt Lake City goes out of its way to welcome families. From VIP amenities for children to whimsical shops and fabulous pools, this is easily one of the best hotels for families visiting Utah’s capital. Here’s what to expect when staying at The Grand America Hotel with kids.
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Kid-Friendly Pools
What do children love more than a fabulous hotel pool? Two fabulous hotel pools.
The seasonal outdoor pool at The Grand America Hotel sits in an elegant courtyard that feels straight out of The Great Gatsby with shaded loungers, white stone tiles, and planters filled with colorful flowers. Your family can order beverage service and kid‑pleasing smoothies right from your chair.
The hotel’s pretty indoor pool is open year‑round and welcomes well-behaved children with their grown-ups. Take in views of the downtown skyline from the pool’s fourth-floor perch. The blown-glass pale green Chihuly chandeliers and sconces are a highlight of this memorable swimming space.
JouJou Toy Store
The Grand America Hotel’s JouJou Toy Store delights kids of all ages. This whimsical shop features a multitude of old-fashioned and modern toys. Look for a talking robot display and other interactive works of art that come to life when shoppers approach them. Then peruse a wall of massive candy machines filled with a rainbow of goodies.
Bonne Vie
When visiting The Grand America Hotel with kids, the on-site sweets and coffee shop is a dream come true. Bonne Vie offers cupcakes with queen-sized crowns of frosting, pastel-colored French macarons, and other enticing cakes and tarts. You can also order handmade gelato, chocolate truffles, and other candies. My daughter chose chocolate gelato (no surprise there), while I went for the Lemon Chiffon Torte. Both were absolutely delectable.
Family-Friendly Dining
The Grand America’s on-property dining feels fancy, fun, and family-friendly. Laurel Brasserie & Bar serves fresh, seasonal dishes in a bright, European‑inspired space where families never feel out of place. Their Sunday Brunch is a beloved culinary tradition in Salt Lake City, with live cooking stations, a whole section curated just for kids, and irresistible dessert displays. Be sure to try the slightly sweet, fluffy biscuits topped with salt crystals and served with strawberry cream cheese.
Children are welcome at Afternoon Tea, served with scones, finger sandwiches, strawberries and cream, pastries, and tea or hot chocolate. For a special treat, book the Princess Tea with appearances from Disney princesses like Cinderella and Snow White.
Grown‑ups can sneak away to the Gibson Lounge or Lobby Lounge for small plates and a quiet moment. Meanwhile, families who need downtime can always order In‑Room Dining for breakfast in bed, late‑night snacks, and everything in between delivered right to the room.
Essentials & Amenities for Kids
The Grand America Hotel makes traveling with children easy and fun. Families can request cribs, rollaway beds, bottle warmers, and high chairs to keep babies, toddlers, and kids comfortable and content during your stay. Young guests often get sweet touches like milk & cookies brought to your room and fun surprises at check‑in. Make your stay even more special by ordering a VIP Amenity like their signature Chocolate Grand Piano for an extra delivery charge.
The Grand Spa
When staying at The Grand America Hotel with kids, adults can enjoy Salt Lake City’s most luxurious spa, The Grand Spa. Book facials, manicures, pedicures, and hair services. Massages are also available, including prenatal offerings for mamas-to-be.
Luxury Accommodations for Families
Nothing is overlooked at this downtown Salt Lake City hotel. The fabrics are sumptuous, the flowers are real, and bathrooms are made of marble. Even the rooftops are made of copper and granite, making for an impressive view of the pool courtyard from our room’s balcony.
For all of its opulence, I always felt at ease at The Grand America Hotel even with an often boisterous, sometimes chocolate-faced child. The pricing is surprisingly reasonable, too, especially compared to other hotels of this caliber.
My daughter summed it up best: “This is the best hotel ever… because it’s so fancy and they have buffets and that candy store I love.” Book your stay at The Grand America Hotel to experience it yourself.
Grand America Hotel FAQ for Parents
1. Is the Grand America Hotel good for families?
Yes — the Grand America is one of Salt Lake City’s most family‑friendly luxury hotels. Spacious rooms, beautiful swimming pools, walkable access to downtown attractions, and welcoming service make it a great fit for parents traveling with children.
2. Are the Grand America Hotel pools kid‑friendly?
Absolutely. Grand America Hotel’s indoor pool is warm, clean, and welcoming to children, and families use it year‑round. The seasonal outdoor pool is a fun place for kids to swim and splash all summer long.
3. Does the Grand America Hotel offer babysitting or a kids club?
The hotel does not currently offer on‑site childcare, but parents can ask the concierge for vetted local providers.
4. What is there to do near the Grand America Hotel with kids?
The hotel is in a convenient downtown location near kid favorites like Liberty Park, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, and City Creek Center for shopping and dining. Other family-friendly attractions are not far by car, like the Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum of Utah.
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A Note from Colleen: The Grand America Hotel hosted our mother-daughter getaway for this review. I did not receive any monetary compensation related to this story. All opinions are mine, as always.
What a fabulous looking hotel! I’m pretty sure that my 9 year old would love having a mother/daughter spa treatment too. In fact, our daughters sound a fair bit alike – wherever we have just stayed, eaten or whatever activity we have just finished is always “the best ever”!!
Lisa – I hope we will get a chance to get our daughters together someday!
Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah looks like a five star hotel. The pool area and the bed room so amazing and very comfortable! When I go to Utah, I’ll check this hotel out.
Mike – I hope you will check out the Grand America. It is, in fact, the only AAA five diamond hotel in all of Salt Lake City!