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Utah is a major tourist destination, and you can plan on finding high-quality, reasonably priced motels and hotels in most cities and towns. Reservations are a good idea in major centers like Salt Lake City, Park City, and Moab—especially on weekends. Along the national parks loop, off-season rooms are limited (some establishments are seasonal), so call ahead to make sure there’s a room at the inn.
Hostels
Hostels are available only in Salt Lake City and Moab. They are open to travelers of all ages, and don’t require membership cards. You may need to provide your own sleeping cloth.
Bed-and-Breakfasts
With its wealth of pioneer-era homes and mansions, Utah also offers travelers some comfortable bed-and-breakfast accommodations. If you’re only familiar with British-style B&Bs, you’ll discover that in American B&Bs are more like small, well-appointed inns—usually in historically or architecturally significant homes. Smoking and pets are restricted, some inns have rules against young children, and others are reserved for couples only. Most require advance booking.
In Utah’s B&Bs you’ll find a friendly welcome, personalized advice on sites and recreation, a chance to meet fellow travelers, and, of course, a fine breakfast.
For more information on bed-and-breakfasts, contact the visitors centers in the regions you plan to visit; contact B&B Inns of Utah Incorporated (www.bbiu.org), a membership organization representing bed-and-breakfasts across the state; or contact the Utah Travel Council (800/200-1160, www.utah.com) for a more general list.
Guest Ranches
Utah has fewer guest ranches than other Western states, but some have sprung up here and there. Most are family ranches that take in guests during the summer. These tend to be authentic, horse-powered operations where you’ll work alongside the family and stay in no-frills cabins or bunkhouses. Others are more upscale and offer a dude-ranch atmosphere with a number of recreational options.
Most guest ranches ask for minimum stays, and prices include all meals and lodging. Advance reservations are usually required. If you’re contemplating staying at a guest ranch, be sure to ask specific questions about lodgings and work requirements. Expectations of the guest and host can vary widely. The Utah Travel Council can provide a full listing of Utah guest ranches; it’s also available from www.utah.com.
© W.C. McRae and Judy Jewell from Moon Utah, 8th Edition
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