Union Pacific Depot's gets intensive hotel makeover
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Asher Adams lobby. Photo: Kim Bojórquez/Axios
Downtown visitors now have a fresh destination for modern American fare, zero-proof cocktails and a cozy room under one roof.
The intrigue: The high-end Asher Adams hotel, belonging to Marriott's Autograph Collection, is partially located inside the 1908 Union Pacific Depot.
Why it matters: The hotel could energize a quieter corner of downtown that gets little foot traffic unless the Delta Center and The Depot hold major events.
Zoom in: Asher Adams houses 225 rooms, a restaurant, a grab-and-go coffee shop and two bars that pay homage to the location's historic railway past.
- The whiskey-forward No. 119 bar contains as many nonalcoholic options as cocktails, Zack Lippincott, the hotel's director of food and beverage tells Axios.
- The centerpiece of the restaurant, Rouser, is a rotisserie oven and grill fueled by charcoal.
What they're saying: "We're just as much for the locals as we are for the hotel guests," he noted, saying they are adding to the "budding scene" in Salt Lake City.
Context: Asher Adams is among the latest hotels to launch downtown since the 700-room Hyatt Regency was completed in 2022 and Le Meridien & Element opened last year, boosting the city's event tourism.
- The newest property was built by luxury developers Athens Group and Hatteras Sky.
Dig in: Rouser features a wide array of breakfast and dinner options.
- For dinner service, small plates featured are tuna and caviar ($20) and roasted Spanish octopus ($22). Meanwhile, big plates include Salmon "Pastor" ($42) and their whole heirloom chicken ($68)
- For breakfast, I opted for the hearty "Rouser Breakfast" ($20) that came with eggs, fry bread, crispy potatoes, pork sausage and a smoky housemade fry sauce that was enough to feed me for the whole day.
How to go: Rouser is open daily from 7am-11am and 5pm-10pm.