Phil G.
Yelp
Our short one night stay at the Chateau(x) Deer Valley was odd, a bit schizophrenic, and surreal. Arriving late on a Sahara like hot day, we had few expectations, as the heat withered any excitement. The road from downtown Park City climbed vertically, but the temperature refused to drop. Eventually, we arrived at a cluster of resorts all gathered around a ski lift, and pulled into the Chateau(x)'s underground garage.
The hotel itself was designed as an ersatz version of a French chateau, a bit dated, pleasant, but definitively not our style. Service by a young man at the check in desk was fantastic. He was organized, efficient, warm and handled our free shuttle reservations with aplomb. We booked a ride from the hotel to dinner at the St. Regis, and booked another ride from the Snow Valley concert venue to downtown. The shuttle phone number was on the room key card.
Our room was rather lovely, with a gas fireplace, huge four posted bed, and a small kitchenette. Certainly, it was not new, and the chateau design a bit much, but it was very comfortable. The TV was new, and while the only sink was in the kitchenette, there were sliding doors to block noise and light from the sleeping area. A tiny bathroom contained a small whirlpool tub with shower head, plastic shower curtains, and a toilet. Towels were thick though, and a heated towel rack kept them dry.
We looked for something to do for a couple of hours, there was a bit of isolation up here during the summer, away from the bustle of Park City. The Chateau(x) is managed by the same folks who run the Stein Eriksen across the street, and staff at both places have this clean cut, robotic, "Stepford Wives" affect. Both places seem to lack a fun quotient. The bar at the Chateau(x) was empty late Friday afternoon, and there was no sit down bar at the Stein Eriksen. (???)
Problems occurred with our shuttle reservations. We got to the St Regis just fine. However, our shuttle reservation for the trip from the concert to downtown was lost somehow, and my phone call to the Chateau(x) was answered by someone who never heard of us and spoke English poorly. Fortunately, we anonymously squeezed on to a shuttle back to the hotel after somehow finding it in the dark outside the concert venue. Everything about the shuttle system seemed disorganized. Back at the hotel at 9:30, there was absolutely nothing to do, and we hopped on the last shuttle to downtown Park City. I do not know what you would do at the Chateau(x) after six in the evening. It is isolating, with no bar or entertainment around.
The breakfast buffet the next day was free, but the offerings were mediocre, and the staff disorganization continued. Training temporary staff out of season must be difficult in Park City.
The Chateau(x) was pleasant enough and the room lovely. Prices were reasonable in summer, but I still can't figure what we would do at night up here. If you like to tuck in early, the Chateau(x) would make a nice get away.