Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - DowntownvsCourtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Sandy
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown is the choice of most writers compared to Courtyard Salt Lake City Sandy. Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown scores 77 with approval from 4 reviewers including Rough Guide, Gayot and oyster.com.
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
230 West 500 South, I-15 Exit 310, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "Spacious, well-equipped and very reasonably priced hotel close to downtown, with large buffet breakfasts included and free airport shuttle." 
Budget
 "A great value and a solid choice for families orbusiness travelers. Guest rooms are clean and spacious, with coffee makers, microwaves, and mini-fridges." Full review
 "A reliable, non-descript hotel immersed in convenience." 
 "Restaurants and Temple Sq are within walking distance of the downtown, multistory branch of Crystal Inns, a Utah-owned chain." Full review
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Sandy
 Fodor's
10701 S Holiday Park Dr., Sandy, UT 84070
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Excellent for business travelers visiting Salt Lake's many South Valley corporations, this full-service hotel offers large in-room desks with broadband and spacious work areas." Full review