Utah is a western state of monumental landscapes, home to five of America's most dramatic national parks — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Red rock canyons, ancient hoodoos, towering sandstone arches, and the vast Bonneville Salt Flats define a state unlike anywhere else on Earth. Salt Lake City, the capital, anchors the north with world-class skiing, a growing food scene, and a gateway to the Wasatch Range.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Amangiri
Consistently ranked among the world's best hotels; 34 desert-camouflaged suites built around a natural rock formation; pool set into the sandstone; guided canyon experiences by Aman expedition team
Stein Eriksen Lodge
The Deer Valley standard for luxury ski lodging since 1982; Norwegian mountain lodge aesthetic; Glitretind Restaurant serves some of Utah's finest food; ski-in/ski-out access to Deer Valley's groomed-only runs
The St. Regis Deer Valley
Park City's most opulent hotel; butler service; J&G Grill by Jean-Georges; private ski funicular to the slopes; Remède Spa with altitude-adapted treatments
Grand America Hotel
Utah's signature luxury hotel; 775 guest rooms with Italian marble; formal English gardens; The Garden Café afternoon tea; full-service Spa Bella
Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa
Riverside luxury ranch 17 miles from Moab; red rock canyon walls on three sides; horseback riding on private trails; Colorado River swimming and kayaking from property
Waldorf Astoria Park City
Full-service luxury mountain resort; ski-in/ski-out gondola to Park City Mountain; The Powder restaurant; Waldorf Astoria Spa; heated outdoor pool year-round
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Log Haven
Utah's most romantic restaurant in a historic canyon mill house; $75–120/person USD
Glitretind Restaurant
Stein Eriksen Lodge's signature restaurant; reindeer, local lamb, and Norwegian salmon; $80–130/person USD
J&G Grill by Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Park City outpost; market-driven tasting menus; $90–150/person USD
Valter's Osteria
SLC's finest Italian with exceptional Barolo selection; $70–110/person USD