Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown, an IHG HotelvsHyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown scores marginally higher than Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy. Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown is ranked #27 in Salt Lake City with approval from 2 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet.
Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown, an IHG Hotel
 Gayot
 Lonely Planet
 U.S. News & World Report
206 South West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
From $70/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "A member of a budget-oriented West Coast chain, this hotel may not have the prettiest lobby in the city, but it enjoys an excellent location across from the Salt Palace Convention Center." 
 "High-rise convention hotel. Microwaves and mini-refrigerators." 
 "The guest rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown feature free Wi-Fi access, 42-inch LCD televisions, microwaves, minifridges, coffee makers, work desks and irons and ironing boards." Full review
Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
 Gayot
9685 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070 
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
 "Residential-style accommodations in an off-the-beaten path (but still convenient) location."