Hotels for MountainWest RubyConf 2008

Area Hotels

The Red Lion Salt Lake Downtown

The Red Lion Salt Lake Downtown has everything at about a 5-block walk. Many of our speakers are staying here. Best price of these four; $89-99/night.
161 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 521-7373

Hilton Salt Lake City Center

255 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(801) 328-2000

Salt Lake City Marriott City Center

The Marriott City Center is at the corner of 200 S and State St. The hotel only provides wired internet access in guest rooms, but most rooms and public areas can get the (free) SLCWiFi.com signal at the Gallivan Plaza on the same block. In the range of $120-150/night.
220 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 961-8700

The Grand America

The Grand America has everything and is plenty close, though it'd be a little bit funny to spend $50 on a conference and about $225/night on a hotel room ;)
555 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 258-6000

Little America Hotel

The Little and Grand America are across the street from each other. Little America is cheaper than grand.
500 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(801) 596-5700

Thanks to Curtis Buys for chasing down this information!

About the conference

MountainWest RubyConf is brought to you by MountainWest Ruby, LLC. We are committed to promoting and supporting the Ruby community.

The conference is two full days this year, and costs just $100 which includes lunch both days, t-shirts, and a terrific opportunity to rub elbows with some of the smartest Rubyists around. We have a great list of presenters with compelling presentations.