Building Utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since coming to The Depot District in 2024, Asher Adams has become a distinctive part of downtown’s hospitality scene, blending historic charm with modern design and thoughtful comfort. Director of Marketing, Katie Van Riper, joins us with more. Katie Van Riper: Salt Lake City’s historic Union Pacific Depot has been beautifully reimagined as Asher Adams, the city’s newest boutique hotel and hospitality destination. Built in 1909, this architectural landmark now features 225 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, blending the building’s timeless architecture with modern comfort. Located directly across from the Delta Center, Asher Adams is perfectly situated for both business and leisure travelers, offering easy access to the best of downtown Salt Lake City. Guests and locals alike can enjoy inventive dining at our signature restaurant, sip creative cocktails in the welcoming lobby bar, or host unforgettable gatherings in curated private event spaces that h