Conference Hotel & Transportation Information

Little America Hotel

Conference participants can reserve their hotel rooms at the Little America in Salt Lake City, UT through the secured CORPS hotel rates below.

Book by May 27 to ensure your discount!

       OR

Call the Reservations Team at 801-596-5772 and select Little America Hotel from the voice menu. Let the representative know the dates of your stay and identify as a participant in the University of Utah CORPS de Ballet Conference in June 2025.

Address Telephone
500 South Main Street 801-596-5700
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Conference Rates

  • Garden Room
    • 500 sq. ft. in 2-story buildings adjacent to the tower
    • $149 per night plus tax
  • Garden Premier Room
    • recently remodeled, 500 sq. ft. in 2-story building
    • $169 per night plus tax
  • Tower Room
    • 600 sq. ft. in our 17-story tower
    • $209 per night plus tax
  • Tower Luxury Room
    • preferred views on top 2 floors or corner room
    • $219 per night plus tax

Rates are based on single or double occupancy. Additional adults (over 2) will be charged an additional $20 per night. Group rate will be honored up to 3 days prior and post, with availability. Guest room Wi-Fi is complementary and Resort fees waived. Salt Lake County Room tax is 15.82%. Overnight self-parking is $18, Valet is $18 plus tip. Guests are responsible for all their own charges.

Looking for a conference hotel roommate? Join our CORPS members’ Facebook page and post a request!

University of Utah

Campus Map
See important conference locations, the Marriott Center for Dance (MCD) and the J. Willard Marriott Library (MLIB), highlighted below:

WIFI
The University of Utah offers free WIFI for campus visitors.

Network: UGuest
No Password

Salt Lake City International Airport
Airport Code: SLC

 

UTA: Utah Transit Authority
NOTE: The TRAX Red Line that runs from Little America to campus is NOT RUNNING this summer. 

TRAX: The green line goes directly between the SLC airport and the stop near Little America Hotel—Courthouse Station is one block away from Little America.

Fair options for UTA: $2.50 for 1 trip; $5.00 a day.

BUS: If you are up for a nice walk, you can walk up Main St. to 200 and ride the #2  bus to President’s Circle on campus. It is about a 10-12 minute walk from there to the Library or School of Dance. This is about a 25-35 minute trip. More information is available on the website. Exact fare required. Cash only.

#4 Bus Route:

#2 Bus Route:

LIFT: $20-25 Airport to Little America Hotel

$15-20 Little America to University of Campus
Marriott Center for Dance (330 S. 1500 E.)
OR
Willard Marriott Library* (295 S. 1500 E.)
*Marriott Circle Roundabout may be listed but do not select “roundabout” as that will not put you a library entrance.

University of Utah

As with many college campuses, parking at the University of Utah is at a premium. CORPS has paid for conference attendees to park FREE in Lot 5, near the Marriott Center for Dance and the Marriott Library.

Parking availability is on a “first come” basis. Folks arriving early should have no trouble parking. Anyone arriving later in the day may have more difficulty. Carpooling is highly recommended.

Parking Map

RED circle: NO COST parking for conference attendees.

GREEN circle: pay lot, $3/hr

PINK circles: pay lots, $11/day (U stalls only)

On-Campus Dining and Coffee

Summer hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Building #67
Located near the Marriott Library and the Marriott Center for Dance buildings. Starbucks accepts mobile orders through the app; the store location is the Campus Store University of Utah.

Summer hours: M-F 8:00am-3:00pm
Skaggs Biology Building #82
This is on the way from the #2 bus.

Hours: M-F 10:30am-2:30pm
Building #53
Options include Burger 801, Panda Express, Saffron Valley, and Crossroads Bistro.

Hours: M-F 8:30am-4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm (beverages only)
Building #35
Food available 11:00am-2:00pm based on staff availability.

Various Food Trucks

Hours: Variable
Between Marriott Library (Building #86) and Gardner Commons (Building #48)
Some options may include Bento Truck, Chimichurri Grill, Cupbop, Kafe Mamai, Olives Oasis, Sergio’s Pizza, and Vietopia Bistro.

Off-Campus Dining within walking distance to the University

1320 E. 200 S., SLC (under/below the University Pharmacy)
Gluten-free, non-dairy, and vegan options
For the Take Out & Delivery Pie Pizzeria, it is around the corner at 273 S 1300 E.

224 S. 1300 E., SLC
Good but expensive

210 S. University St., SLC
Coffee shop with some food; closes at 3pm, hours can vary

Near Little America Hotel

There are many restaurants near Main Street between 400 S and 200 S, including:

Vertical Diner (Vegan food)

234 W. 900 S., SLC
Not quite within walking distance; take TRAX Green line near Little America to the 900 South & 200 West stop.

Local Events

Thursday, June 19th

Salt Lake Juneteenth Celebration & Black Owned Business Expo
at The Gateway (noon-10pm)
400 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

 

Friday, June 20th
Marriott Library, Classroom 1150 (noon-1:30pm)
University of Utah

 

Thursday, June 19th-Sunday, June 22nd

Library Square
200 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT

 

Additional Events

1140 W. 1100 N.
North Salt Lake
Millcreek Common 1354 East Chambers Ave
Millcreek, UT 84106