Washington School House Hotel

A historic Park City mountain retreat
2026 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
VERIFIED LUXURY

As its name hints, Washington School House Hotel originated as an 1889 school, but it was converted into a boutique hotel with 12 rooms and suitesin the heart of Old Town Park City in 2011. The elegant getaway offers the convenience of a resort ...

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Our Inspector's Highlights

  • The 19th-century schoolhouse, which was named for the first U.S. president, is a National Historic Registry landmark. The Park City hotel kept the original quarried limestone exterior intact.
  • Washington School House Hotel is just steps from Main Street’s restaurants, galleries and boutiques, but its tucked-away location makes for an exclusive retreat.
  • Blending historic charm with modern sophistication, the hotel is appointed with vintage furniture and over-the-top touches, like a 10-foot antique mirror from a French opera house.
  • Wake up to a gourmet breakfast, with items like avocado toast with beet purée and house ricotta, and wind down with daily après-ski snacks in the chic downstairs lounge.
  • Amenities also include an all-season pool and spa, built into the hillside and surrounded by mountain views. Roast s’mores at the fire pit, fashioned from a steel torch from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Things to Know

  • During peak winter season, book dinners and activities weeks in advance — restaurants fill up fast, as do outdoor adventures like dog sledding and snowmobiling.
  • Although known best for its winter powder, Park City’s summer months are also spectacular: 400-plus miles of trails, nightly live music, alfresco dining and fewer crowds.
  • This romantic chalet is family-friendly, too. Kids will love playing board or video games in the ski lounge.

The Rooms

  • Seven rooms and five suites boast unique features, from a cast-iron spiral staircase to a claw-foot tub. The luxe two-story Penthouse Suite includes a private elevator, kitchen and dining nook.
  • Beds are covered in lavish Pratesi white linens and feathery down duvets. A monogrammed Washington School House fleece blanket is free for the taking.
  • The white-marble-clad bathrooms feature heated floors, walk-in showers, Molton Brown products and plush white robes and slippers.
  • The daily turndown service leaves you with complimentary treats like lavender pillow spray and Evian spritzer.

Nearby Attractions

  • In winter, ski, board, ice skate or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Park City Mountain Resort. In summer, ride the alpine coaster, zipline or mountain bike from the resort’s base.
  • Main Street carries a range of eateries: Riverhorse on Main for contemporary American fine dining, farm-to-table Handle (order the General Tso cauliflower) or the French-American Courchevel Bistro. For a more casual evening, taste whiskey alongside elevated pub food at High West Saloon. 
  • Ride a bobsled or watch aerialists soar at the Utah Olympic Park, where a free ski museum will take you behind the scenes of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Amenities
Amenity Outdoor pool
Amenity Restaurants
Amenity Spa
Getting There
543 Park Avenue, Park City, Utah 84060
TEL800-824-1672
TEL435-649-3800
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
SLC (35-50 min)  
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