Meeting & event planning guide.

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A successful meeting requires more than a PowerPoint presentation and doughnuts. Utah facilities statewide offer amenities and assistance for even the pickiest of corporate planners looking to pull off an event to remember. We've compiled a list of the top places, spaces and faces in the state for your next business meeting or conference.

VENUES BY REGION

Northren

Best Western Sherwood Hills Resort & Spa

7877 S. Hwy 89-91 * PO Box 311 * Wellsville, UT 84339

800-532-5066

[Blue Right Triangle] www.sherwoodhills.com

* Total Meeting Space: 8,500 square feet

Sherwood Hills Resort & Spa offers four different styles of meeting rooms to fit any size group from eight to 400. Guests can enjoy steam rooms, full-service spa, a golf course and sand volleyball courts.

Davis Conference Center

1651 N. 700 West * Layton, UT 84041

801-416-8888

[Blue Right Triangle] www.davisconferencecenter.com

* Total Meeting Space: 70,000 square feet

The Davis Conference Center offers wireless high speed internet, XM radio and LCD projectors as well as extensive catering and banquet facilities. Landmark weather towers are illuminated during dark to designate the weather for the coming day.

Hilton Garden Inn

762 W. Heritage Park Blvd. * Layton, UT 84041

801-416-8899

[Blue Right Triangle] www.hiltongardeninn.com

* Total Meeting Space: 32,000 square feet

The Hilton Garden Inn offers incredible catering and banquet facilities, unparalleled service, technology and the convenience of having a hotel adjacent to the Davis Conference Center.

Golden Spike Event Center

1000 N. 1200 West * Ogden, UT 84404

801-399-8798

[Blue Right Triangle] www.co.weber.ut.us/gsec

* Total Meeting Space: 150,000 square feet

The Golden Spike Event Center boasts a state-of-the-art horse facility as well as a competitive convention and exhibit facility. The 55,000-square-foot Golden Spike Arena features a 100-by 180-foot open arena, conference rooms and concession stands.

Ogden Eccles Conference Center & Peery's Egyptian Theater

2415 Washington Blvd. * Ogden, UT 84401

801-395-3200

[Blue Right Triangle] www.oecenter.com

* Total Meeting Space: More than 50,000 square feet

The Ogden Eccles Conference & Peery's Egyptian Theater's executive chef will prepare your breakfast, lunch or dinner fresh onsite. The center is located in the heart of downtown Ogden, adjacent to a 137-room hotel and within walking distance of the Ogden Marriott Hotel, transportation, Historic 25th Street restaurants and novelty shops.

Ogden Marriott

247 24th St. * Ogden, UT 84401

801-627-1190

[Blue Right Triangle] www.marriott.com

* Total Meeting Space: 16,000 square feet

This full-service hotel offers 13 conference rooms. Catering and audio-visual materials are available upon request.

Pineview Lodge at Wolf Creek Resort

3923 N. Wolf Creek Drive * Eden, UT 84310

801-781-4130

[Blue Right Triangle] www.wolfcreekresort.com

* Total Meeting Space: 4,490 square feet

Pineview Lodge is Wolf Creek Resort's corporate gathering venue. Designed to accommodate functions any time of the year, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities, with abundant lodging accommodations and world-class recreation right out the back door.

Weber State University

2108 University Circle * Ogden, UT 84408

801-626-8539

[Blue Right Triangle] www.weber.edu

* Total Meeting Space: 26,000 square feet

Located in Ogden, Weber State has hosted many high-profile events. Catering and audio-visual equipment are available.

Salt Lake Area

Airport Comfort Inn

200 N. Admiral Byrd Road * Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-746-5200

[Blue Right Triangle] www.slccomfortinn.com

* Total Meeting Space: More than 2,500 square feet

The Airport Comfort Inn, located one mile from the Salt Lake Airport, offers an outdoor pool, fitness room and two meeting facilities. In addition, a complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Alta Ski Area

PO Box 8007 * Alta, UT 84092

801-521-2930

[Blue Right Triangle] www.alta.com

* Total Meeting Space: 10,800 square feet

Featuring five lodges, Alta Ski Area offers many choices for its guests and event attendees. During the winter, ski lifts are available just steps from the lodges, and in the summer and fall space is available for conferences, weddings or other special events.

Best Western Garden Inn

154 W. 600 South * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-521-2930

[Blue Right Triangle] www.bwgardeninn.com

* Total Meeting Space: 6,500 square feet

The Best Western Garden Inn can handle conferences of up to 300 people. Other features include an Olympic-sized outdoor pool, fitness facility and free Internet access throughout the property.

Crystal Inn Downtown

230 W. 500 South * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-328-4466 x 667

[Blue Right Triangle] www.crystalinns.com

* Total Meeting Space: 2,525 square feet

The Crystal Inn Downtown offers guests a round-trip shuttle, indoor pool, exercise facility and complimentary breakfast. The hotel features three business conference rooms, and high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Embassy Suites Hotel

110 W. 600 South * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-359-7800

[Blue Right Triangle] www.embassy-suites.com

* Total Meeting Space: 15,000 square feet

Along with a complimentary breakfast and beverage service, fitness room, pool table and pool, the Embassy Suites in Salt Lake City features five conference rooms with space for more than 200 people.

Energy Solutions Arena

301 W. South Temple * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-325-2200

[Blue Right Triangle] www.energysolutionsarena.com

* Total Meeting Space: 68,639 square feet

Ranging in capacity from 10 to 700 people, the Energy Solutions Arena can arrange each conference space to accommodate individual events. All-Star catering is offered, featuring a wide variety of menu options.

Grand America Hotel

555 S. Main Street * Salt Lake City, UT 84111

801-258-6000

[Blue Right Triangle] www.grandamerica.com

* Total Meeting Space: More than 100,000 square feet

The 775-room, five-diamond Grand America Hotel is located in downtown Salt Lake City. Guests have access to a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and in-house audio-visual equipment.

Hampton Inn & Suites, SLC Airport

307 N. Admiral Byrd Road * Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-530-0088

[Blue Right Triangle] www.hamptoninnsaltlake.com

* Total meeting space: 4,600 square feet

The Hampton Inn & Suites' beautifully decorated, functional meeting space can accommodate four to 400 people for corporate meetings and weekend receptions. An onsite catering facility also is available.

Hilton Salt Lake Airport

5151 Wiley Post Way * Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-539-1515

[Blue Right Triangle] www.hilton.com

* Total Meeting Space: 12,000 square feet

The Salt Lake Airport Hilton includes nine conference rooms, a private lounge, flat screen televisions throughout the lobby, and executive desks in every guest room.

Hilton Salt Lake City Center

255 S. West Temple * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-328-2000

[Blue Right Triangle] www.hilton.com

* Total Meeting Space: More than 23,000 square feet

With the entire second floor dedicated for business and conference events, the Hilton Salt Lake Center features several meeting rooms.

Hotel Monaco

15 W. 200 South * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-595-0000

[Blue Right Triangle] www.monaco-saltlakecity.com

* Total Meeting Space: 3,100 square feet

The Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City has three meeting spaces, located on the second floor, all of which offer private dining featuring the cuisines of Bambara. Complimentary Internet for meetings with overnight sleeping rooms and full audio/visual services are available.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

15 E. South Temple * Salt Lake City, UT 84150

801-539-3130

[Blue Right Triangle] www.jsmb.com

* Total Meeting Space: 27,000 square feet

Located just east of the Salt Lake Temple, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building features 11 elegant rooms that can accommodate 20 to 600 guests. Professional banquet coordinators are ready to assist with planning a business breakfast, luncheon, dinner or meeting.

Little America Hotel

500 S. Main Street * Salt Lake City, UT 84101

801-363-6781

[Blue Right Triangle] www.littleamerica.com

* Total Meeting Space: 25,000 square feet

Little America Hotel features two restaurants; 18 meeting rooms, which range in size from 480 square feet to 1,242 square feet; and a 9,000-square-foot grand ballroom. The full-service business center also is available to help coordinate and prepare meeting materials, and the A/V department can provide lighting, sound and technology support.

Maverik Center

3200 S. Decker Lake Drive * West Valley City, UT 84119

801-988-8...