I took my 12-year-old son on his first ski trip to Alta, Utah over Thanksgiving. We could not have had a better experience. The Alta Lodge was just perfect, from our huge room overlooking the slopes to the wonderful meals in their cozy dining room. I felt like we were in a European ski chalet. I cannot recommend Alta Lodge... more

We just returned from a long weekend at the Alta Lodge and I can't say enough good things about this place! I'm almost hesitant to write anything because I don't want to let any more people in on the secret (we barely got a room this trip b/c it was so packed!), but I was so impressed that I had... more

Alta lodge is a poorly run pit. We paid $433 a night for a room that consisted of four bunk beds constructed out of 2 by 4s and plywood. It was so narrow that I could stand in the middle of the room and touch the walls on either side. The bathroom was down the hall They do provide pillows... more

My family of four spent 4 nights at Alta Lodge in April. We booked our rooms at the last minute. Though the hotel is quirky -- the lobby is about 3 flights down from the street (with no elevator), no TVs in the rooms, unusual layout of property -- we enjoyed our stay and would happily return. The staff could... more

When I called the hotel, they told me they were rustic, they have no TV's or kitchenettes. I stayed at this hotel 25 years ago, when I was a kid, and the furnishings were outdated then. I think it is the exact same furniture. The layout is awkward, the halls are dimly lit. Some halls are wallpapered with jute carpeting,... more