We stayed here for a night to catch the Lakers-Jazz playoffs game. The hotel is in a very convenient location and we were able to walk to the Jazz arena for the game. There is a really nice deli across the street called Caputo's and they have really yummy sandwiches. The breakfast at Residence Inn is standard of other Residence Inns. The front desk was friendly.

Great hotel. Perfect location. Well maintained. And such a pleasant friendly and kind staff...from the front desk to the breakfast attendants to the housekeepers. A great place to stay!

We stayed here for a ski trip in the Cottonwood Canyon area and it was great. We were 1/2 hour from Brighton, which was where we went skiing and riding for a few days. The set up was exactly what we needed for a trip with two dads and two boys, especially having the extra bathroom and 3 TVs. (We had a 2BR/2BA suite.) And the free breakfast spread was huge and perfect for our needs. Though I was told the location would be somewhat "iffy" I didn't find it objectionable at all. In fact, I was very pleased by the clear evidence of revitalization/gentrification in the area, and we liked being close to so many family-friendly restaurant choices and to the shopping and IMAX theater that were just a few blocks away at the Gateway Center. The hotel itself was very clean, comfortable and well kept, and the staff was pleasant and helpful all around. I highly recommend this hotel for a family vacation to SLC or to the surrounding ski areas.

Our family of adults and teens recently stayed four nights at the Residence Inn. We were very pleased with the spacious accomodation, which was actually a one-bedroom apartment, with balcony. Our room, together with the comfortable lobby and landscaped grounds, gave us the room we needed to relax. We never felt crowded. Our 'room' included a kitchen, stocked with cookware, full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and cooking utensils.
The hotel is within walking distance of the downtown event centers, tourist destinations, and the very nice "Gateway' shopping/restaurant complex. Some of the best restaurants in town are located within a three-block radius. We ate our most memorable meals (several, actually) at a great Italian deli located immediately across the street from the hotel.
The hotel offers free parking and easy access to major streets and highways. The airport is a quick 7 minute drive from the hotel.
Staff members were very friendly, and helped our family to feel at home. The first night of our stay, the manager provided a complimentary BarBQ to all guests. A full breakfast is served every morning.
In summary, the hotel offers what families need, a home-away-from-home. Don't expect a doorman or the availability of spa treatments, but do expect that the hotel will work hard to provide for the needs of its guests, especially travelers and families.
I look forward to our next visit.