Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - DowntownvsLittle America Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Little America Hotel ranks significantly higher than Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown. Little America Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with accolades from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Gayot.
Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City - Downtown
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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
Little America Hotel
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 Oyster
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 Star Service
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500 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "This reliably comfortable hotel stands in the shadow of its world-renowned sister property, but Little America actually has more rooms and its own loyal following." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The 850-room Little America Hotel is one of Salt Lake City's grand dames." Full review
 "Order room service and enjoy it poolside in the walled garden or up in your 17th-story tower room overlooking the city." 
 "Lacking the consistent service and higher standards of the Marriotts, Hiltons and even the Radisson, this is a popular pick for budgeting travelers here on business or pleasure." Full review
 "Reliable comfort downtown with plenty of amenities."