Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes The Peery Hotel

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Today, the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT, as the newest addition to its growing portfolio of one of a kind distinctive hotels. Built in 1910, this property is a historic landmark located at 110 West Broadway, in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.

“The Peery Hotel is a truly special property that takes you back to the rich history of the region, while offering the modern luxuries expected of today’s discerning traveler. That is at the core of the Ascend Hotel Collection,” said Janis Cannon, senior vice president of upscale brands for Choice Hotels. “This historic hotel’s architecture is rooted in the early prairie and classical revival style, strengthening the Ascend Hotel Collection’s diverse portfolio of distinctive independent hotels and resorts that guests seek out for a truly immersive experience.”

The Peery Hotel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, went through extensive restoration and renovations to provide guests with a fresh way to feel a part of local history with its unique design and art throughout its walls that nod to the railroad and mining industry, an integral part of Salt Lake City’s past. The hotel features two new independent specialty restaurants, The Oak Wood Fire Kitchen and Aristo’s, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. The hotel is located close to many popular attractions in downtown Salt Lake City, including the Salt Palace Convention Center, Vivint Smart Home Arena, Temple Square, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Gateway Mall, among many others.

“We’re excited to play homage to the railroad and mining industries of Salt Lake City’s past through this beautifully renovated historic property, and we are thankful for the partnership with the Ascend Hotel Collection,” said Sid Patel, Regional Manager, Marin Management, Inc. “Through Ascend, Choice Hotels has given us the ability to expand and be seen globally while still empowering us with the freedom to realize our vision for The Peery Hotel. We are grateful to be backed by Choice’s indisputable reputation and all of the resources they provide. It has equipped us to continue to deliver on our promise to deliver a superior experience to our guests, as well as the benefits of the Choice Privileges rewards program.”