Relax in the elegant resort between skiing, snowboarding—or hiking in summer
Best known for Robert Redford’s annual winter Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah is also a premiere skiing and snowboarding destination, with some of the most pristine snow on Earth. In summer, the blue skies are unending, and winter lifts are converted into runs for biking and hiking. And when the time comes to take a break from athletic exertion, music and art festivals abound.
At the base of the Canyons ski and snowboard resort lies the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Park City property, where guests are first impressed by its dramatic Swarovski chandelier, sweeping staircase and majestic hearth. The ambiance invites you to cozy up and stay put in one of its 176 guest rooms and suites, or participate in outdoor activities, some shopping in town, and then allow yourself to be treated at dusk to a s’mores celebration.
ELEGANCE COMPLEMENTS NATURE
Combining man-made luxury with the bounty of Mother Nature is part of the allure of this resort. “The interior design and physical attributes are unique to its own destination, and highlight the local flair, so we have a comfortable environment here,” says Barbara Schmaelzle, Director of Sales and Marketing at the hotel. “Guests note the pine wood, animal sculptures…that the elegance really complements Mother Nature’s surroundings.”
Located approximately six miles from town, the resort offers free scheduled transportation.
“In the winter, we are known for the greatest snow on earth and in the summer, the area
is completely transformed when the environment is green and lush with low humidity,”
says Schmaelzle.
GREEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Keeping nature, balance and sustainability at the forefront, the property has introduced many green initiatives, including internal programs for paper goods, glass and plastic recycling, plus all of the property’s construction elements are LEED, including those within the Golden Door Spa.
Specializing in a luxury spa setting, the Golden Door Spa boasts an atmosphere of balance and well-being. “The minute you walk through the door, you smell green bamboo piped through our HVAC system,” explains Scott Cowdrey, Director of the Spa and Fitness. “We use local honey in some of our treatments because of its hydrating properties, and try to use everything from the earth and organic in our skincare line. We’re all about complete wellness and how it goes together. So we can pamper you beyond your imagination and we can also educate you about how to take that complete menu of wellness and fitness home with you. We try to show people that your fitness doesn’t have to be confined to four walls or four seasons. We just offer a complete mind, body and soul experience.”
Schmaelzle adds: “We want our staff to anticipate what guests need before they know what they need, and being unobtrusive in delivering it, we offer a unique, singular experience.”
