Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Headquarters Hotel of the WMA 2026 Annual Meeting
Located in the middle of the action, the Hilton Salt Lake City Center is this year’s Annual Meeting headquarters hotel. The hotel is right in the downtown Salt Lake area with easy access to some of the best restaurants and attractions in SLC. The Hilton SLC Center is the perfect place for attendees to ASPIRE to greater heights with learning sessions and networking opportunities.
BOOKING A ROOM
For WMA 2026 attendees, The Hilton Salt Lake City Center offered rooms at a discounted rate of $200/night, but those have sold out.
WMA has secured an OVERFLOW HOTEL, the Hampton Inn Salt Lake City - Downtown, for a discounted rate of $179/night. Within walking distance (approx. 10 minutes) from the Hilton SLC City Center, the Hampton Inn offers the following amenities:
- Complimentary hot breakfast for each morning of your stay (6am-10am)
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Indoor swimming pool, open 24hrs
- Free Wi-Fi
Cut-off Date: August 24th, 2026
You can also book reservations by calling the Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS and mention the 2026 WMA Annual Meeting or the unique code 90K to receive the group rate.
NEED A ROOMMATE?
To find that perfect roommate for the Annual Meeting, post in the comment section below.
Please Note: The Western Museums Association is happy to provide these community bulletin boards, but is not responsible for ensuring that attendees are paired as roommates.
HOTEL AMENITIES + SERVICES
Start your morning with a fresh cup of joe from Starbucks in the Hilton SLC Center lobby. Enjoy a full breakfast at Trofi Restaurant, check out the indoor pool, or take a walk in the lovely Fall weather and find local food and retailers. For a more formal dining experience you might visit Spencer's Steak & Chops for a memorable and delicious meal.
Looking to visit some local museums? The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is about a five minute walk from the Hilton SLC Center. Also within walking distance are the Church History Museum and the Clark Planetarium. Accessible via the TRAX light-rail Red Line are the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and the Fort Douglas Military Museum.
Additional Amenities include:
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Free WiFi
- Valet Service
- Meeting Rooms
- Wake up Calls
- Daily Housekeeping
See additional photos of the Annual Meeting headquarters here.
GETTING TO THE HILTON SLC CENTER
WMA recommends flying into the Salt Lake City International Airport which is approximately 8 miles away from the Hilton SLC Center. While the hotel does not offer airport shuttle service there are other transportation options:
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC):
13 minutes by car | 30 minutes by TRAX (Green Line)
Taxi, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare apps
Nine rental car agencies located in airport
Click here for Google Maps driving directions to the hotel
PARKING NEAR THE HILTON SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
Looking to be someone's roomate!
Hello!
I am an Outgoing Loans Registrar in sunny Los Angeles. Looking to be someone's roommate at the WMA conference. Ask me some questions to see if I'd be a good fit. Cheers!
In reply to Looking to be someone's roomate! by Laura K. (not verified)
Roommates
Hi Laura.
I’m a curator, community engager, interpretive planner living in Eugene, but from LA. Quiet, tidy and can also be social and hang out.
I just booked a room at the Hilton overflow hotel from the 22-26.
Deana
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