Top 10 Hotels Near Pony Express National Historic Trail in Salt Lake City for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, situated in a valley with mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

1. University Guest House

University District, 2.1 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Ariane

RM919

RM1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating with red chairs, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red armchair, a small table with a vase, and a view of the cityscape through a window.

A hotel with a neon sign, a parking lot, and a mountain in the background.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr

1.4 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Belinda

RM486

RM561 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A terrace with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of snow-capped mountains.

A hotel room with a round dining table, four chairs, a small potted plant, a sofa, and a TV.

A well-maintained lawn with a gazebo and a tented area, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of mountains.

3. Salt Lake City Marriott University Park

University District, 1.2 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Armando

RM563

RM651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, located in a cityscape with other buildings and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large chandelier, and a marble reception desk.

4. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

Rio Grande, 6.5 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Sasha Ramona

RM694

RM822 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and well-maintained gardens.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a central round table, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, elegant furniture, and a view of a building through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a round table, and hanging flower baskets.

5. The Grand America Hotel

Downtown Salt Lake City, 6 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Trish

RM1,159

RM1,362 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, ornate architectural details, and a central seating area with sofas and tables.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern dining area with a round table, four chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A four-poster bed with a bench, two bedside tables, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Asher Adams, Autograph Collection

Downtown Salt Lake City, 7.3 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Tracey

RM988

RM1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large decorative wall piece, and a sign for 'The Corner Market' with shelves and a refrigerator.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A patio with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a brick wall.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

Holladay, 13.2 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Roberta

RM511

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a water feature.

A red brick building with a water feature in the courtyard.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a central seating area with a fireplace.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Little America Hotel

Downtown Salt Lake City, 6 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Wendell

RM617

RM725 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Outdoor seating with chairs and a fire feature.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign for Springhill Suites by Marriott, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a spacious entrance area.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Sugar House

Sugar House, 4.4 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Robert

RM731

RM844 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel sign with the name 'Crystal Inn Hotel Suites' and a building in the background.

A hotel reception area with a sign for Crystal Inn Hotel Suites, a reception desk, a cash register, a plant, and a revolving door.

A hotel room with a large white bathtub, a bed with white linens, a wooden wardrobe, a television on a wooden stand, and two bedside lamps.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, two sinks, and a mirror.

10. Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

Rio Grande, 6.6 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

nicole

RM438

RM515 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and large windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central light fixture, and a reception area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by chairs and tables, large windows, and a tiled wall.

A hotel with a modern design, located in a mountainous area with a parking lot and a road leading to it.

11. Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT

Holladay, 13.5 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Stetson

RM448

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and large windows.

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with a round coffee table and armchairs, a television, and a reception desk.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a snow-covered landscape and mountains in the background.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a snow-covered parking area and mountains in the background.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

Cottonwood Heights, 15.2 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Bart

RM578

RM662 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a stone facade.

13. Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood

Holladay, 13 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Vito

RM552

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a 3ft depth marker.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

14. Hampton Inn Salt Lake City - Downtown

Rio Grande, 6.8 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Luis

RM517

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and sofas, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the distance.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Adelaide' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

15. Element by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown

Rio Grande, 6.9 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Lauren

RM649

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a bed, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee station.

A hotel with a prominent 'Best Western PLUS' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front area.

16. Best Western Plus Cottontree Inn

13.8 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Scott

RM451

RM513 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Hilton Garden Inn".

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated display case, and a coffee machine.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

A lobby with stone walls, a reception desk, a seating area, and a chandelier.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Downtown

Downtown Salt Lake City, 6.6 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Julia

RM448

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple dining tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A top-down view of a modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including a central seating arrangement with a round table, and two side seating areas with sofas and chairs.

18. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City

Downtown Salt Lake City, 6.3 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Zachary

RM522

RM613 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern reception area with a bar, wooden stools, a decorative plant centerpiece, and a geometric wall design.

A hotel with a parking lot, a road with a pedestrian crossing, and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a kitchenette with a coffee maker and sink.

A buffet setup with various food items and a salad bar.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown

Downtown Salt Lake City, 6.7 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Marlin

RM474

RM557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A modern hotel lobby with blue seating, a bar area, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, ottomans, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with a city view.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'HyattHouse' sign.

20. Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown

Rio Grande, 6.9 km from Pony Express National Historic Trail

Kristen

RM518

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Pony Express National Historic Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
University Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Salt Lake City Marriott University Park	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City	9.6 Exceptional 1,624 reviews	View
The Grand America Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,959 reviews	View

Top Pony Express National Historic Trail Hotel Reviews

The Grand America Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This is just a perfect spot for when I visit Salt Lake and the staff is always kind and helpful"

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the staff was great when we interacted with them! The bed was really comfy for us and we asked for fresh towels each morning and they came to us quickly and fresh out of the dryer! There were no weights in the gym, so that’s the only reason I’m not giving 5 stars but overall it was great!"

Little America Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous hotel and incredible staff!!"

Anniversary Inn - South Temple

10/10 Excellent

"Open the vents"

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City East

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and welcoming"

Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, and nice. The staff was courteous and helpful. It was in a convenient location with very good dining close by."

Mayehouse by Stylish Stays

8/10 Good

"The room was nice it was nice to have covered parking but to try to get in was absolutely it took us over an hour and three people trying to help us to get in to get to the room to get the garage open once we got that it works smoothly"

Other attractions near Pony Express National Historic Trail

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage and distant snow-capped peaks.

This is the Place Heritage Park

8.0/10 (1 review)

This is the Place Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in Salt Lake City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or experience its great live music.

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An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a wooden fence, a feeding station, and a stone wall.

Hogle Zoo

8.6/10 (1,021 reviews)

At this zoo outside Salt Lake City meet creatures from all over the world, from exotic African lions to Utah native gray wolves.

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A spacious interior with a large window overlooking a cityscape.

Natural History Museum of Utah

9.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum of Utah during your travels in Salt Lake City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

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A waterfall, purple flowers, and lush greenery.

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Open, verdant lawns framed by cheerful flowerbeds welcome visitors to this garden below the Wasatch mountains.

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Bonneville Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Salt Lake City at Bonneville Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in this romantic area.

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Wasatch Hills Tennis Center

Catch an event at Wasatch Hills Tennis Center during your trip to Salt Lake City.

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Red Butte Garden

After visiting Red Butte Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salt Lake City.

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Fort Douglas Military Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Fort Douglas Military Museum during your trip to Salt Lake City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pony Express National Historic Trail?

Pony Express National Historic Trail is located in a family-friendly area of Salt Lake City known for its popular theatre scene and temples. You'll find 1143 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Pony Express National Historic Trail?

Salt Lake City Marriott University Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Pony Express National Historic Trail. Another good option is Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Pony Express National Historic Trail?

Expedia has 1143 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Pony Express National Historic Trail.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pony Express National Historic Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Pony Express National Historic Trail.

What can I see and do near Pony Express National Historic Trail?

Natural History Museum of Utah, Classic Cars International Antique Auto Museum of Utah and Fort Douglas Military Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Lion House, Salt Lake Tabernacle and Utah Governor's Mansion. You can check out the local talent at Kingsbury Hall, Eccles Theater and Capitol Theater.

How can I get to Pony Express National Historic Trail?

You can take advantage of metro transport at University South Campus Station, Fort Douglas Station and University Medical Center Station. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

Hotels near Pony Express National Historic Trail

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Our top choices for Pony Express National Historic Trail hotels

1. University Guest House

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr

3. Salt Lake City Marriott University Park

4. Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

5. The Grand America Hotel

6. Asher Adams, Autograph Collection

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

8. Little America Hotel

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Sugar House

10. Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

11. Hampton Inn Salt Lake City Cottonwood UT

12. Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood

13. Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Cottonwood

14. Hampton Inn Salt Lake City - Downtown

15. Element by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown

16. Best Western Plus Cottontree Inn

17. Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Downtown

18. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown

20. Hyatt House Salt Lake City Downtown

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Top Pony Express National Historic Trail Hotel Reviews

The Grand America Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites Salt Lake City

Little America Hotel

Anniversary Inn - South Temple

Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City East

Hampton Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-University/Foothill Dr

Mayehouse by Stylish Stays

Other attractions near Pony Express National Historic Trail

This is the Place Heritage Park

Hogle Zoo

Natural History Museum of Utah

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Bonneville Golf Club

Wasatch Hills Tennis Center

Red Butte Garden

Fort Douglas Military Museum

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