As the new face of Deer Valley’s East Village expansion, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley looks and feels every bit like a high-end mountain escape. It’s sleek. It’s scenic. And for folks escaping the Wasatch Front for a weekend, it’s refreshingly accessible without being too close to home.

The rooms? Huge. Brand new. Immaculately clean. You’ll find comfy beds, bougie decor, and a vibe that leans more “Park City penthouse” than “cozy cabin in the woods.” During a recent stay with family, my kids loved the arcade, the several hot tubs and outdoor heated pool, and (like my wife and I) felt like a big deal walking through the property.

Grand Hyatt is also the slightly more affordable of the three, at least during the times I check in the summer. Which is great because you get the latest contemporary property for less. That said, the Grand Hyatt is still working out some kinks. Service was a little slow and the “High Chocolate” afternoon tea was laughably overpriced when compared to others on this list.

Still, for a five-star hotel with serious style, Grand Hyatt is a solid splurge.

Montage: High on a mountain top luxury

Of the three resorts I recently visited, Montage Deer Valley is the one that feels most like you’re living in a luxury outdoor lifestyle ad. The natural setting is as calming and impressive as they come, whether in summer or winter. Ski-in/ski-out? Check. Gourmet hot chocolate in the lounge? Check. World-class servers to answer your every beck and call at every turn of your stay? Double check.

What sets Montage apart — besides its jaw-dropping views — is its service. In my experience, it’s the best of the bunch: warm, responsive, not too stuffy. It’s an upscale mountain lodge with California-like hospitality. My family adored the massively cozy Vista Lounge, free arcade, and firepit with s’mores and hot cocoa every night.

The food, pool, and room service were all top-notch. The plush rooms were tastefully updated, modern, and comfortable. Especially those with a back porch fireplace. There is serenity in spades, here. And yes, it’s the most expensive option here. But with more inclusions, better dining, and a world-class spa, it mostly earns the price tag.

If you’re looking to drop serious coin on a staycation that actually feels like an out-of-state getaway, this is your place.

Grand America: Utah’s billion dollar hotel

Now for the icon. The legend. The Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. This place doesn’t whisper luxury–it announces it with million-dollar chandeliers, Italian marble, and custom French furniture that would make Marie Antoinette proud. And it does all of this with enough European refinement to make you feel as though you’ve traveled overseas.

This 24-story palace is, quite literally, Utah’s only Five Diamond hotel — and it deserves every one of those gems. From the moment you step into the soaring lobby with live music and ornate decor, it’s clear this isn’t your typical hotel. When you bite into your first macaron or oversized croissant, you’ll wonder if you’re not in Paris (which makes sense because it was made by a French pastry chef who moved to Utah just a few years ago).

The rooms? Lavishly large — some of the biggest in that state. Floor-to-ceiling windows. And marble bathrooms big enough to throw a party in. As for the service, everyone here seems to love their job, and it shows. Whether you’re sipping tea in the lobby lounge, strolling through the garden courtyard, or pretending to be a foreign dignitary in the spa or elegant pool, Grand America hits all the right notes.

And yet for all its grandeur, Grand America is surprisingly affordable. Rooms start at just a few hundred bucks, letting you live out your billionaire dreams without torching your retirement account. It’s hands-down the classiest, most elegant hotel in Utah — and a must for any special occasion or even routine staycation.

Blake Snow contributes to fancy publications and Fortune 500 companies as a bodacious writer-for-hire and seasoned travel journalist to all seven continents. He lives in Provo, Utah with his wife, five children, and one ferocious chihuahua.