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Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection
Mid-mountain Austrian-style inn in Deer Valley offering an on-site ski valet and immediate slope access.
Exceptional · Solid coverage · read from 25 sources · 122 traveler insights
96
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Goldener Hirsch delivers an Austrian-inspired boutique stay with direct mid-mountain ski access right by Silver Lake Lodge. Guests consistently value the personal service, the seamless on-site ski valet, and the light, comfortable rooms with plush beds. However, several reviewers complain about the high costs, especially citing overpriced dining and occasional kitchen misses. 1714
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the mid-mountain location near Silver Lake Lodge, highlighting easy access to the slopes and the convenience of the on-site ski valet for boots and gear storage. 17
- The accommodations earn wide praise for being spacious and airy, featuring plush king-size beds, gas fireplaces, and bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in showers. 1
- Staff service is repeatedly described as smooth, attentive, and personal, with employees frequently greeting guests by name. 231525
- Guests also highlight the rooftop infinity hot tub and its views of the sun setting behind the Wasatch Mountains. 25171
The catch
- Opinions on the food are divided: many guests praise the breakfast pastries, trout, and fondue, while others found the fondue too strong or received cold and undercooked entrees. 2
- Reactions to the aesthetic vary between guests who love the Austrian-style charm and modern rooms, and critics who describe the decor as a Disney version of the Alps. 1
Who it's for
- — Skiers prioritizing mid-mountain access and ski valet service
- — Travelers seeking a boutique alpine setting with quiet surroundings
- — Guests looking for spacious suites with soaking tubs and fireplaces
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers sensitive to overpriced dining
- — Guests looking for lively Park City nightlife rather than serene isolation
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “As I stepped into the suite, the light was brilliant-pouring in through the sliding glass patio doors and around the corner, into the easy-to-love bath and waterfall shower room.” 21
- “The bathroom was back toward the entrance, and was a great size, with double sinks, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and a toilet in a separate room.” 1
Food
88read from 8 sources · Solid coverage
- “As delicious as dinners were, I lived for the breakfasts of yogurt and granola parfaits with apricot, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds, and pastry chef and Bouchon Bakery alum Catherine Balken's sinfully good cinnamon rolls.” 15
- “Agree on the service - we also came back late one night from a friends house on the mountain and ordered a bunch of food that wasn't on the late nite menu and they got it to us in legit 8 minutes” 17
Location
98read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “The mid-mountain location gives you easy access to the whole mountain right at Silver Lake Lodge. It's the ideal location - you're not over by St. Regis where is a zoo with ski school and lots of beginners and you're not over by Empire / Montage where it's the much harder side of the mountain” 17
- “The mid-mountain location gives you easy access to the whole mountain right at Silver Lake Lodge. It's the ideal location - you're not over by St. Regis where is a zoo with ski school and lots of beginners and you're not over by Empire / Montage where it's the much harder side of the mountain (best snow though for those who are intermediate)” 17
Room
97read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “We chose to stay in the original and more traditional rooms at the the Goldener Hirsch. I fell in love with the Austrian charm, the gorgeous furniture, detailed wood work on the balconies and real wood burning fireplaces in the rooms!” 4
- “We were assigned room 224, located on the second floor. This might just be the most centrally located room in the hotel, as it was near reception, the elevator, the coffee shop and lounge, and even near the bridge. Since we were traveling with Miles, we found it to be handy to be in the middle of the building in this way, since we could easily get anywhere from there.” 1
Service
97read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “I had a birthday dinner with my brother and his wife. The service was outstanding!” 2
- “Stayed a little over a year ago during winter as non-skiers, and experienced some of the best service to-date (we asked for 3 things super late at night that we didn't expect they'd have... they all came in under 5 minutes).” 17
Bed & Sleep
95read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “The cabin was airy in the summertime when we were there, with its sliding doors thrown open (no flies!), and surely it is ultra-cozy in winter, with its gas fireplace and wildly comfortable low-slung king bed and a natural privacy curtain of Aspen trees beyond the deck.” 15
- “The room boasted a really comfortable king size bed, with a plush mattress and large pillows.” 1
Value
90read from 1 source · Solid coverage
- “Jake and Hattie, who are in charge of the guest riding program, were excellent teachers.” 15
- “While the hotel wasn't cheap, this was just such a good reminder of how much people get screwed when they pay cash for luxury hotels affiliated with points programs. It's absurd to me that this hotel was charging about half as much as the St. Regis.” 1
Where it is, how to reach it
7520 Royal Street Deer Valley
Park City, Utah
84060 USA
Details checked 2026-09-13
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Punches above its peers
Beats what $$$ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the upscale median of 92, across 344 hotels in the same bracket. In Park City it sits 9 points above the local median of 87.
Price bracket
$$$
Upscale
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 86
Based on 344 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Value
79
Food
65
Room
56
Service
53
Bathroom
5
Location
5
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Room9 mentions
- “We chose to stay in the original and more traditional rooms at the the Goldener Hirsch. I fell in love with the Austrian charm, the gorgeous furniture, detailed wood work on the balconies and real wood burning fireplaces in the rooms!” 4
- “We were assigned room 224, located on the second floor. This might just be the most centrally located room in the hotel, as it was near reception, the elevator, the coffee shop and lounge, and even near the bridge. Since we were traveling with Miles, we found it to be handy to be in the middle of the building in this way, since we could easily get anywhere from there.” 1
- “But the room is warmed considerably by servers who are happy to tell you about their favorite local hiking trail or ski run.” 15
- “Reading this in a room in the Inn building right now! Rooms are due for an update.” 17
- “Wi-Fi in the room was fast and free, and housekeeping was provided twice daily, and was thorough.” 1
- “The striking, authentic alpine decor is also a highlight.” 14
- “Our room was a one bedroom suite with separate bedroom from the living area which was perfect for traveling with our newborn. The bed was comfy and we had plenty of space.” 4
- “the residences are nice but vary for sure. this was the Studio Suite” 17
- “The one aspect of the room that didn't particularly impress was the view. Obviously properties in Deer Valley are built into mountains, so views can vary. Our room had an outdoor space, but then there was a large wall just past that. On the plus side, we had a good amount of privacy, but there wasn't otherwise much to see.” 1
Food27 mentions
- “Likewise, for a more casual dining experience, The Kitz is the perfect spot for a quick breakfast or lunch when on the go.” 20
- “There's three food options: the main restaurant A lot of people LOVE this restaurant. I really didn't like the fondu. Legit everyone orders the fondu - so I'm the odd one here. But it's just too strong of cheese for my taste.” 17
- “Deer Valley has awesome food all around and I'll be honest that while GH wasn't bad, it wasn't as good as the food I had at Montage, St. Regis and even some off property spots.” 17
- “Agree on the service - we also came back late one night from a friends house on the mountain and ordered a bunch of food that wasn't on the late nite menu and they got it to us in legit 8 minutes” 17
- “Agree on the service - we also came back late one night from a friends house on the mountain and ordered a bunch of food that wasn't on the late nite menu and they got it to us in legit 8 minutes.” 17
- “As delicious as dinners were, I lived for the breakfasts of yogurt and granola parfaits with apricot, blackberries, and pomegranate seeds, and pastry chef and Bouchon Bakery alum Catherine Balken's sinfully good cinnamon rolls.” 15
- “Goldener Hirsch's award-winning restaurant, The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant, skillfully marries Bavarian specialties with farm-fresh regional fare sourced from local Park City pastures.” 18
- “Dining at The Goldener Hirsch Restaurant is a must-do when staying in Deer Valley.” 20
- “Food was excellent Great ambiance Not noisy Best dining experience we've had in quite some time” 2
- “I really wish they had one more food outlet, that would really elevate things. If they could turn the lounge into an outlet with unique F&B it would be fantastic” 17
- “Personally, I thought the mix of food and drink options was sufficient for a property of this size, and the quality was top notch.” 1
- “What made the evening even worse was the dining room. It was uncomfortably hot, and we were told by the staff that the air conditioning was down in half of Park City. After looking into it, it became clear that the restaurant simply does not have air conditioning.” 2
- “Dinners were served at the hotel restaurant, Yuta (the local Indian word for "people at the mountain top"), which sits on one side of the Sky Lodge's main floor, overlooking the mountains. It's spacious, if a bit generically decorated, and never too crowded, as some guests choose to eat in Park City.” 15
- “we can do side by side comparison lol More replies tripleaw • 2y ago >I really didn't like the fondu I feel SEEN! We stayed at GH last December and I thought the fondue was quite mid. The food there definitely didn't blow me away.” 17
- “The drip coffee and cappuccinos were excellent, and certainly helped with waking up every morning.” 1
- “We stayed at GH last December and I thought the fondue was quite mid. The food there definitely didn't blow me away.” 17
- “The food was fresh, satisfying. A chopped gem lettuce salad with a pickled egg. Utah trout with truffled celery root purée, watercress, and gremolata.” 21
- “Could have coursed the meals better. We were at a two top and they delivered the salad, tartare and bread at the same time. Should have coursed rge salad and tartare and then they said our mains were ready when we were 75% through the first.” 2
- “Warm up with a long soak after a day on the slopes, followed by hearty Bavarian fare or fondue at the Goldener Hirsch Restaurant.” 24
- “A lot of people LOVE this restaurant. I really didn't like the fondu. Legit everyone orders the fondu - so I'm the odd one here. But it's just too strong of cheese for my taste.” 17
- “Jordan was our bartender and our server and she made our time fantastic! Our dinner was delicious. We will definitely be back!” 2
- “High touch service, and the food was tasty. Highly recommend the Wienerschnitzel and the trout.” 2
- “We had breakfast here each morning, which was included with our Virtuoso booking. Breakfast is entirely a la carte, and you can find the menu below. As you can see, the selection isn't huge, but I found the quality to be very good.” 1
- “One of our most memorable meals was a lunch of ribs, burgers, and berry pies served cookout style in a field of wildflowers that we arrived unsuspectingly via a 1” 15
- “But it's just too strong of cheese for my taste. There's a cute breakfast place with to go stuff - we did this every morning for breakfast because we wanted to get on the slopes.” 17
- “Similarly, the amenities are split between the buildings, and I love how the main restaurant is located in the historic building, so you really feel like you're in Europe.” 1
- “we can do side by side comparison lol tripleaw • 2y ago >I really didn't like the fondu I feel SEEN! We stayed at GH last December and I thought the fondue was quite mid. The food there definitely didn't blow me away.” 17
Service35 mentions
- “The strongest part of the hotel is the modern rooms in the Goldener building They are super light, well appointed, spacious, airy and very comfortable. A bunch of them also have nice views” 17
- “Absolutely LOVE this property, mostly because of its tiny boutique vibe and the amazing service. The staff to guest ratio is insane.” 17
- “The service A refined, casual approach; it's not unusual for the staff to know your itinerary and greet you by name, but also talk about their personal lives and connect on an interpersonal level.” 23
- “The ski butler on property was great - that's pretty standard among all the DV hotels, but it does make getting onto the slopes super easy daily” 17
- “In addition, Goldener Hirsch also offers a complimentary shuttle service for trips within a four-mile radius. This service is great for venturing to Park City's Mountain Resort and Main Street.” 20
- “Fabulous dining and extremely gracious and friendly staff. We keep coming back!” 9
- “The Ski Butlers team was exceptionally helpful in sizing my rental equipment in the hotel's locker room. This made the process as quick and convenient as possible.” 20
- “The low room count and delightful staff create one of the best options in the area, and personal service is a hallmark.” 14
- “The hotel has well appointed rooms, great service, and a real boutique vibe, with easy access to the slopes.” 1
- “The concierge desk was located just inside the entrance and to the left, while the front desk was located beyond that. Our check-in process was quick, and we were upgraded to the Goldener Studio Suite, one category up from what we booked.” 1
- “good service, however the room housekeeping needs some improvement. They shouldn't decrease or skip floor vacuuming and wiping surfaces at the hotel of this level.” 9
- “Wi-Fi in the room was fast and free, and housekeeping was provided twice daily, and was thorough.” 1
- “The concierge is very knowledgeable and can get guests access to things like dinner or event reservations during Sundance Film Festival, and similar feats that otherwise wou” 23
- “Past visitors praise the accommodating customer service staff, who are available to help with just about any need, from arranging airport transportation and theater tickets to stocking your room with fresh flowers. Just know, this property charges a hefty nightly resort fee.” 19
- “ Is this helpful? We asked if they could turn on the fireplace and the staff was happy to make it happen even though they had to move furniture.” 2
- “And the service? The service was smooth, attentive, and personal.” 15
- “The manager refused, explaining that the ingredients were in the breakfast restaurant one floor below. Considering the restaurant was only half full and an experienced chef can prepare a fresh Kaiserschmarrn in about 15 minutes, this response showed a complete lack of flexibility and customer service.” 2
- “The staff are very friendly and the inn is very well managed by Garrett.” 9
- “With unparalleled accommodations and exceptional service, Goldener Hirsch offers the best luxury experience in Deer Valley.” 20
- “Waiter was so nice but really inexperienced” 2
- “Past visitors praise the accommodating customer service staff, who are available to help with just about any need, from arranging airport transportation and theater tickets to stocking your room with fresh flowers.” 19
- “The service at the Goldener Hirsch is a little better too.” 1
- “The customer service is wonderful and very accommodating.” 9
- “One of my favorite amenities is the ski valet located right inside the hotel. They have a group that provides valet service for renting skis, boots, etc and a convenient locker to store your personal items.” 4
- “A refined, casual approach; it's not unusual for the staff to know your itinerary and greet you by name, but also talk about their personal lives and connect on an interpersonal level.” 25
- “Rooms are nice but they are condos” 1
- “I had a birthday dinner with my brother and his wife. The service was outstanding!” 2
- “Lovely restaurant but very poor service.” 2
- “Stayed a little over a year ago during winter as non-skiers, and experienced some of the best service to-date (we asked for 3 things super late at night that we didn't expect they'd have... they all came in under 5 minutes).” 17
- “I found service at Goldener Hirsch to be excellent and frictionless across the board. This really feels like a boutique, luxury property, and the service level reflects that. From the front desk associates, to the valet staff, to all the bar and lounge employees, to housekeeping, everyone was super friendly and accommodating.” 1
- “Everyone was so accommodating to children and really kind! Highly recommend if taking your family to ski this winter!” 4
- “Now with that, you get fantastic rooms, great service and an amazing location on the mountain for skiing.” 17
- “The concierge is very knowledgeable and can get guests access to things like dinner or event reservations during Sundance Film Festival, and similar feats that otherwise would be impossible-and take that from me as an ex-local.” 25
- “Sorry to say as you seem to be greatly enthused about this hotel so criticism might not be well regarded and the hotel looks very nice, but is a sort of Disney version of the Alps with the hope that the mistakes (Alphörner in Austria) cannot be identified.” 1
- “High touch service, and the food was tasty. Highly recommend the Wienerschnitzel and the trout.” 2
View1 mention
- “The balcony overlooked the slopes so we had a great view too.” 4
Value6 mentions
- “Food ok with the Kita steakhouse but atrociously overpriced” 1
- “While the hotel wasn't cheap, this was just such a good reminder of how much people get screwed when they pay cash for luxury hotels affiliated with points programs. It's absurd to me that this hotel was charging about half as much as the St. Regis.” 1
- “The food was extremely overpriced and, more importantly, nowhere near authentic Austrian cooking.” 2
- “Service is well intentioned South American J1s (as usual, labor cost to room rate ratio 1/1000, but thats now everywhere)” 1
- “Overall not great everything not worth the money at all would not return” 2
- “Jake and Hattie, who are in charge of the guest riding program, were excellent teachers.” 15
Bed & Sleep2 mentions
- “The cabin was airy in the summertime when we were there, with its sliding doors thrown open (no flies!), and surely it is ultra-cozy in winter, with its gas fireplace and wildly comfortable low-slung king bed and a natural privacy curtain of Aspen trees beyond the deck.” 15
- “The room boasted a really comfortable king size bed, with a plush mattress and large pillows.” 1
Location4 mentions
- “The mid-mountain location gives you easy access to the whole mountain right at Silver Lake Lodge. It's the ideal location - you're not over by St. Regis where is a zoo with ski school and lots of beginners and you're not over by Empire / Montage where it's the much harder side of the mountain (best snow though for those who are intermediate)” 17
- “The inn is extremely close to the skiing chair lifts and it made our holiday easy and comfortable for a great skiing trip.” 9
- “The mid-mountain location gives you easy access to the whole mountain right at Silver Lake Lodge. It's the ideal location - you're not over by St. Regis where is a zoo with ski school and lots of beginners and you're not over by Empire / Montage where it's the much harder side of the mountain” 17
- “The Goldener Hirsch is located at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. It is about a 45 minute drive from Salt Lake City Airport which was so convenient to reach the slopes so quickly!” 4
Bathroom2 mentions
- “The bathroom was back toward the entrance, and was a great size, with double sinks, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and a toilet in a separate room.” 1
- “As I stepped into the suite, the light was brilliant-pouring in through the sliding glass patio doors and around the corner, into the easy-to-love bath and waterfall shower room.” 21
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Solid coverage · 57/100We read 25 sources for this property, and pulled 122 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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- 1Review: Goldener Hirsch Deer Valley, Auberge Collection ...onemileatatime.comReview site2026-01-19Recent28 quotes used
“Infinitely better than most other lodging - specifically St. Regis and even Montage. The "historic rooms" are also amazing.”
Read originalonemileatatime.com - 17Goldener Hirsch | Deer Valley | Review : r/chubbytravelreddit.comForum thread2025-03-20Recent25 quotes used
“There's three food options: the main restaurant A lot of people LOVE this restaurant. I really didn't like the fondu. Legit everyone orders the fondu - so I'm the odd one here. But it's just too strong of cheese for my t…”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Staying at the Goldener Hirsch Auberge Deer Valleyleisurelylinds.comReview site2024-01-08Ageing7 quotes used
“We chose to stay in the original and more traditional rooms at the the Goldener Hirsch. I fell in love with the Austrian charm, the gorgeous furniture, detailed wood work on the balconies and real wood burning fireplaces…”
Read originalleisurelylinds.com - 9Goldener Hirsch Inn - Deer Valley Utah - Reviews - Spa Indexspaindex.comSocial post2024-01-01Ageing9 quotes used
“Fabulous dining and extremely gracious and friendly staff. We keep coming back!”
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“The food was fresh, satisfying. A chopped gem lettuce salad with a pickled egg. Utah trout with truffled celery root purée, watercress, and gremolata.”
Read originalgoop.com - 13Goldener Hirsch crowned No. 1 Best Resort Hotel in the ...townlift.comReview site2023-07-11AgeingRead originaltownlift.com
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