Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake CityvsCrystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City scores significantly higher than Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City has a TripExpert Score of 93 with positive reviews from 9 publications including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Oyster.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
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15 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Strong jewel-toned decor and a sense of humor set this hotel apart." 
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Tall folks can request special rooms with extra-long beds and higher showerheads.
 "Located across from the Capitol Theatre and along the light-rail tracks, this hotel continues to liven up Salt Lake with hip, innovative decor and a youthful, attentive, service-oriented staff." Full review
 "Stylish, very upscale downtown hotel, housed in a former bank." 
 "Salt Lake's preeminent boutique hotel, the Monaco occupies a restored 15-story Deco-era bank building." 
 "Landmark 1923 bank turned hip hotel brings luxury and a little bit of funk to SLC’s buttoned-up downtown." Full review
Upscale
 "Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City is a four-pearl hotel located in downtown Salt Lake City." Full review
 "The comforts of home at a premier Salt Lake City boutique hotel." 
2.0
 "Like most Kimpton properties, the Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City appeals to trendy travelers." Full review
 "This swank hotel is ensconced in a 14-story former bank (built in 1924), distinguished by an exterior decorated with classical cornices and cartouches." Full review
 "Rich colors, sleek stripes and plush prints create a whimsical mix at this sassy boutique chain." Full review
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown
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 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