A 7-Story Boutique Hotel Is Coming Right Next to Sugar House Park
The old Sizzler site at 2111 S 1300 E is being rezoned for an 89-foot hotel. Planning commission approved it. Here's what it means for property values.
The old Sizzler property at the corner of 2100 South and 1300 East — prime Sugar House Park frontage — is about to become a 7-story boutique hotel. The Salt Lake City Planning Commission has given it the initial thumbs-up, and the developer is pushing forward.
At 89 feet, this will be one of the taller buildings in Sugar House. The developer has been transparent about why they need the height: the economics of a boutique hotel only work at a certain scale, and the park views justify premium room rates that make the project viable.
What does this mean for Sugar House real estate? In short: good things. Hotels are amenity multipliers. They bring visitors who spend money at local restaurants and shops. They signal to the market that the neighborhood is a destination, not just a place to live. The Sugar House Park frontage will become even more valuable.
Dr. Haws' prediction: Properties within two blocks of this hotel site will see above-average appreciation over the next 3-5 years. If you're thinking about buying in Sugar House, the 1300 East corridor is worth watching closely.