Auberge Resorts Collection has been selected by the Eccles family to manage the Goldener Hirsch, an iconic hotel in Deer Valley, Utah. The property has been owned by the family for more than 25 years. The newly renovated 18-room luxury inn, which has been a fixture in Park City, is writing a new chapter in its storied history with an expansion featuring 40 residences set in two new buildings designed by Tom Kundig. Nestled in the heart of Deer Valley in Silver Lake Village, the Goldener Hirsch is located just steps from Deer Valley’s ski lifts and offers easy access to Park City’s Historic Main Street lined with historic buildings housing art galleries, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Founded in 1992, the Goldener Hirsch is owned by the philanthropic Eccles family who have been a part of the development of Utah and skiing in the region since the late 1800s. Designed in the spirit of an Austrian ski chalet, the inn pays homage to its historic namesake, a favorite of the Eccles family. Interiors are filled with carved and painted wood furniture imported from Austria, antiques collected from around the world and original paintings from the Eccles’ private collection.
Goldener Hirsch blends the historic charm of an Austrian-inspired inn with the modern lines of recently added mountain residences. The buildings, connected by a glass bridge and alfresco plaza, house alpine inspired accommodations ranging from inn rooms to multi-bedroom residences outfitted with full-service kitchens, contemporary living spaces and private balconies.
Set across four floors, the inn’s 18 redesigned rooms and suites feature wood-burning fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and arched doorways. Rooms start at 420 square feet and are complemented by spacious suites spanning 1,530 square feet, including a two-bedroom signature suite that occupies the entire fourth floor. Antique hand-painted furniture, pleasant living areas, luxurious bathrooms and furnished balconies overlooking scenic mountain and village views offer a quiet respite throughout the year.
The property features 40 modern one- to three-bedroom alpine residences that seamlessly blend the classic with the contemporary—by harmonizing concrete, steel and expansive windows with the use of native materials and reclaimed wood appropriate to its alpine setting.
The residences are designed by Tom Kundig, founder of the Seattle-based Olson Kundig architecture studio, Think Architecture’s John Shirley and Todd Lanahan’s inspired interiors in collaboration with the the Eccles family. Ranging from 550-square-foot studios to spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom residences laid across 2,485 square feet, each residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, custom furniture and spacious living areas. The residences are equipped with full-service marble kitchens featuring Wolf and Subzero appliances, washers and dryers, gas fireplaces in the living room and master bedrooms, deep soaking tubs and furnished balconies with sweeping views of Bald Mountain, Silver Lake Village and the Park City area.
The hotel is interconnected via a glass walkway and outdoor plaza, providing guests access to a range of amenities including a restaurant, après lounges, cafe, spa-treatment suites, on-snow ski storage, ski boot locker room, a game room, rooftop fitness center, infinity pool and hot tub overlooking the Wasatch Mountain range and Deer Valley Resort.
At the ground level, the ballroom and luxurious lobby frame the Terrasse with seating and fire pits, while a secret garden set into the hillside offers additional space for outdoor gatherings or a pleasant escape. The resort also features a sunlit boardroom, new conference center with alfresco terraces and a private dining room, among many other venues for private events. Combined, the buildings introduce 21,000 square feet of new amenity spaces for weddings, events and meetings.
Goldener Hirsch’s restaurant and après lounges feature dining menus that blend Bavarian specialties with farm-fresh regional fare. Popular dishes include Bavarian pretzel knots, four-cheese fondue with toasted baguettes, a signature dish of crispy wiener schnitzel and apple strudel. Centered around a blazing hearth, the inn’s intimate restaurant features wood-carved furniture, hand-painted ceilings and an alfresco terrace. A private dining room can also be booked for small parties.
Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed in the adjacent Antler Lounge, which offers après cocktails and entertainment in the evenings. The cafe offers gourmet selections throughout the day, from specialty coffee and breakfast to lunchtime and après fare paired with a curated cocktail and wine list.
The resort’s mid-mountain location offers guests direct access to skiing Deer Valley’s 100 miles of perfectly groomed runs, as well as hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in warmer months. Other outdoor pursuits include fly-fishing, golfing, hot air ballooning, tubing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and snowshoeing. The Park City area is home to year-round concerts and festivals including the Sundance Film Festival, and a downtown district that offers family-friendly fun and a lively dining and nightlife scene.
Guests can relax with a customized massage in the resort’s spa suites or soak in the rooftop pool and infinity-edge hot tub. The fitness center also enjoys a prime rooftop location with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern equipment and a unisex sauna. Personal trainers and yoga instructors are available on demand.
For more information, visit aubergeresorts.com/goldenerhirsch.
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