Pros
- Convenient downtown Salt Lakelocation within walking distance of attractions and restaurants
- Free airport shuttle
- Free breakfast buffet with eggsand hot items
- Spacious rooms with comfy beds, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves
- Indoor pool and hot tub, plus sauna and fitness room
- Meeting rooms availablefor conferences and private gatherings
- Internet cafe and convenience store open 24 hours
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
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Cons
- No bar or on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner
- Furniture in dining area is bland and the place lackscharacter
- Wi-Fi can be slow in some rooms
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Bottom Line
With an indoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a convenientlocation within walking distance of downtown attractions, the 175-room Crystal Inn is a great value and a solid choice for families orbusiness travelers. Guest rooms are clean and spacious, with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but a bit bland and dated. The free breakfast buffetincludes hot eggs and bacon, and Wi-Fi is free throughout -- though can be slow in some rooms.
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Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City – Downtown
Hotel Class:Budget
Scene
Comfortable and welcoming but a little plain
Although this large hotel looks a bit gray and stark from theoutside, the inside is warm and contemporary -- if a bit bland. Thelobby has an uncluttered look, with beige tile floors and walls combined with brown leather and dark green fabrics for a somewhat earthy look. Thevaulted ceiling, revealing the landing to second-floor rooms, as well as generic, abstract paintingsand modern, wall-mounted light fixtures make the space feel warm. The adjacent, busy but spaciousbreakfast area is full of a variety of guests -- families, as well as leisure and businesstravelers -- and has basic wood-laminate tables and green vinyl chairs. There are several, medium-size meeting rooms decorated with dated carpeting and curtains in dark colors and busy patterns. The indoor pool, which is nicely curved and lined with several windows, is popular but not overcrowdedwith kids, and is open until midnight.
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Location
Convenient to downtown attractions, outdoor activities, and the airport
Situated on a wide streetsurrounded by other hotels, car rental agencies, and fast food restaurants, the hotel is within easy walking distance of downtown attractions. Restaurants and shops are in the vicinity, andEnergySolutions Arena -- where the Utah Jazzplay -- along withSalt PalaceConvention Center, and City Creek shopping center are within a mile, or 20 minutes' walk.Temple Square is about a 30-minute walk away.The University of Utah’s campus and the Salt Lake City Airport are each about 10minutes away by car. Mountain trails and paths -- includingAlexander Basin, Bell Canyon, and Mill Fork Trail --can be reached in 15 to 30 minutes bycar, and the nearest ski resorts are less than an hour away by car.
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Rooms
Spacious and comfy, though lacking style; some with private hot tubs
There is nothing personal about therooms and suites at the Crystal Inn, though they are spacious and offer convenient features. Decor is mainly brick-red and beige, with some framed floral prints hanging on the walls. Rooms are rectangular and long, each with one largewindow, a table and chairs, and small couch. Despite lacking style, rooms are clean and comfortable, with wardrobes and nightstands, plush mattresses, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, microwaves, and ironing facilities. Bathrooms are dated and beige, with shower/tub combos and toiletries; dual sinks/vanities are outside in the main room areas.Some suites have private hot tubs and separate bedrooms.
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Features
Free breakfast, airport shuttle, parking, and Wi-Fi -- plus a pool and hot tub
The Crystal Inn has a long list ofperks, including free outdoor parking, a shuttle to-and-from the airport, coffee in the lobby, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. The free breakfast buffet is another bonus, with hot items like eggs and sausage replenished often. The hotel also has an indoor pool and hot tub, as well as a sauna and a small fitness room with a few cardio machines. Three meeting rooms and standard business services are available -- including a few computers for guest use. The 24-hour convenience store sells snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and over-the-counter medicines.Pets are allowed for an extra fee. The only things missing are a bar and full restaurant for lunch and dinner.
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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City – Downtown
Hotel Class:Budget
Scene
Comfortable and welcoming but a little plain
Although this large hotel looks a bit gray and stark from theoutside, the inside is warm and contemporary -- if a bit bland. Thelobby has an uncluttered look, with beige tile floors and walls combined with brown leather and dark green fabrics for a somewhat earthy look. Thevaulted ceiling, revealing the landing to second-floor rooms, as well as generic, abstract paintingsand modern, wall-mounted light fixtures make the space feel warm. The adjacent, busy but spaciousbreakfast area is full of a variety of guests -- families, as well as leisure and businesstravelers -- and has basic wood-laminate tables and green vinyl chairs. There are several, medium-size meeting rooms decorated with dated carpeting and curtains in dark colors and busy patterns. The indoor pool, which is nicely curved and lined with several windows, is popular but not overcrowdedwith kids, and is open until midnight.
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Location
Convenient to downtown attractions, outdoor activities, and the airport
Situated on a wide streetsurrounded by other hotels, car rental agencies, and fast food restaurants, the hotel is within easy walking distance of downtown attractions. Restaurants and shops are in the vicinity, andEnergySolutions Arena -- where the Utah Jazzplay -- along withSalt PalaceConvention Center, and City Creek shopping center are within a mile, or 20 minutes' walk.Temple Square is about a 30-minute walk away.The University of Utah’s campus and the Salt Lake City Airport are each about 10minutes away by car. Mountain trails and paths -- includingAlexander Basin, Bell Canyon, and Mill Fork Trail --can be reached in 15 to 30 minutes bycar, and the nearest ski resorts are less than an hour away by car.
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Rooms
Spacious and comfy, though lacking style; some with private hot tubs
There is nothing personal about therooms and suites at the Crystal Inn, though they are spacious and offer convenient features. Decor is mainly brick-red and beige, with some framed floral prints hanging on the walls. Rooms are rectangular and long, each with one largewindow, a table and chairs, and small couch. Despite lacking style, rooms are clean and comfortable, with wardrobes and nightstands, plush mattresses, free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, microwaves, and ironing facilities. Bathrooms are dated and beige, with shower/tub combos and toiletries; dual sinks/vanities are outside in the main room areas.Some suites have private hot tubs and separate bedrooms.
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Features
Free breakfast, airport shuttle, parking, and Wi-Fi -- plus a pool and hot tub
The Crystal Inn has a long list ofperks, including free outdoor parking, a shuttle to-and-from the airport, coffee in the lobby, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. The free breakfast buffet is another bonus, with hot items like eggs and sausage replenished often. The hotel also has an indoor pool and hot tub, as well as a sauna and a small fitness room with a few cardio machines. Three meeting rooms and standard business services are available -- including a few computers for guest use. The 24-hour convenience store sells snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and over-the-counter medicines.Pets are allowed for an extra fee. The only things missing are a bar and full restaurant for lunch and dinner.
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Amenities
Airport Transportation
Business Center
Cable
Dry Cleaning
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Internet
Kids Allowed
Laundry
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Pets Allowed
Pool
Poolside Drink Service
Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
Tennis Court
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