By Kim P. Alden
The Cathedral of the Madeleine is surrounded by hotel options to accommodate visitors.
The Cathedral of the Madeleine is the seat of the Catholic Church of Utah. The first dedication was in 1909, and after a renovation, it was rededicated in 1993. This cathedral is the Roman Catholic parish for Salt Lake City. In addition to regular services, the church serves through community outreach, seminars, lectures and weddings. While visiting the Cathedral of the Madeleine, you might enjoy staying in one of the four-star hotels nearby.
Peery Hotel
Rooms at the Peery Hotel feature Tempur-Pedic beds with plush linens, pedestal sinks, brand-name bath amenities, voice mail, coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee, free wireless Internet access and terrycloth bathrobes. The hotel is completely nonsmoking and is an environmentally conscious "green" hotel; all housekeeping products are nontoxic and eco-friendly. In-room spa services are available. The Peery has two restaurants: Christopher's Seafood and Steak House serves a variety of signature dishes, fine wines and liquors; Romano's Macaroni Grill serves Italian cuisine. Valet parking is available for a fee. Guests are welcome to use the hotel's business center and also have 24-hour access to the fitness center.
Peery Hotel
110 W. Broadway
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
801-521-4300
peeryhotel.com
Hotel Monaco
The 225 suites and guest rooms at the Hotel Monaco use Frette linens and offer free wireless Internet access, laundry and valet service,a minibar, gourmet treats, fully stocked refrigerator, leopard-print bathrobes, complimentary shoeshines and a morning newspaper delivered to your door. Hotel Monaco has a number of "tall" rooms with extra-long beds and high shower heads. Pets are welcome, but there are pet-free rooms available. For guests who didn't bring their pets but would like some company during their stay, the hotel will provide a goldfish upon request. Bambara is the hotel's award-winning restaurant and serves American Bistro cuisine. The Hotel Monaco is a Kimpton hotel.
Hotel Monaco
15 W. 200 S. St.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
800-805-1801
monaco-saltlakecity.com
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Each of the 499 rooms at this Hilton features down comforters, "Touch of Down" pillows and custom bed throws. Among the amenities are speakerphones, voice mail, cable television with HBO and Nintendo, morning paper delivered to the door and a Cuisinart coffee maker with gourmet coffee. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. The larger premium rooms on the hotel's top three floors also include turn-down service, cordless phones and bathrobes. Guests can take advantage of the full fitness center with a Jacuzzi and steam rooms, or take a swim in the pool. Trofi Restaurant opens at 6:00 a.m. to serve its extensive breakfast menu and stays open until 5:00 p.m. daily. Spencer's for Steaks and Chops serves prime beef and seafood and is open for lunch and dinner.
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
255 S.W. Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
801-328-2000
hilton.com
About the Author:
A professional writer and editor for more than 25 years, Kim Alden is also a certified yoga therapist who has lectured in and traveled to many parts of the world. She combines her travel savvy with natural health and yoga expertise to write for various online publications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
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