Skip to content
Utah State Capitol

Room Information

Browse by location:

Capitol Rooms

(Back to top)

Utah State Capitol RotundaRotunda

The Rotunda is a beautiful and spacious venue that gives class and elegance to large gatherings and celebrations. It is a room full of history and symbolism. The Capitol dedication in 1916 and rededication in 2008 were held in this space and almost all of Utah’s past governors have walked its floor.

  • Location: Capitol Second Floor
  • Capacity: 1,500
  • Seated: 900
  • Seated at Tables: 320
  • Price: Weekdays $2,000; Friday–Sunday $2,300
  • Special event insurance required for use

Rotunda setup diagram must be submitted no later than 2 weeks before event or additional fees will be charged.

 Hall of GovernorsHall of Governors Utah State Capitol

The first floor of the Capitol, directly under the Rotunda, features elegant portraits of Utah’s former governors. Under the glow of the glass Rotunda floor and highlighted by historic Edison light bulbs, this large open area provides a unique setting for a variety of gatherings.

  • Location: Capitol First Floor
  • Capacity: 1,500
  • Seated: 900
  • Seated at Tables: 320
  • Price: $1,300
  • Special event insurance required for use

Hall of Governors setup diagram must be submitted no later than 2 weeks before event or additional fees will be charged.

Utah State Capitol Board RoomCapitol Board Room

The Capitol Board Room is a venue capable of hosting both large and small gatherings. Lit by replicas of the original light fixtures, the room is both spacious and comfortable. A nearly life size portrait of the Capitol Commission, that directed the original design and construction of the Capitol, adds a historic touch to this elegant room.

  • Location: Capitol 240
  • Capacity: 82
  • Seated at Table: 20
  • General Public and Private: $150.00/hour
  • Non-profit: $75.00/hour

Setup diagram

Conference Rooms 105, 170, 160, and Visitor Services

These small conference rooms, ideally for 12–15 people, are conveniently located inside the Capitol. Please check each room for capacity details.

Room 105Capitol Room 105

  • Location: Capitol First Floor
  • Seated at Table: 13
  • Chairs in Room: 16
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Capitol Room 170Room 170

  • Location: Capitol First Floor
  • Seated at Table: 14
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Room 160

  • Location: Capitol First Floor
  • Seated at Table: 12
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Visitor Services Conference Room        

  • Location: Capitol First Floor
  • Seated at Table: 12
  • Bench along wall: 3
  • Chairs along wall: 3
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

State Capitol Grounds

(Back to top)

The beautifully restored Capitol grounds provide an elegant outdoor setting for any event. The immaculate lawns and plazas offer a variety of spaces from which to choose.

Capitol Hill Complex Map

North PlazaUtah State Capitol North Plaza

The North Plaza is the central point of Capitol Hill and its buildings. The plaza walkways are lined with yoshino cherry trees, carefully trimmed gardens, and sculptures of historic Utah figures. A reflecting pool in the center of the plaza creates a stunning backdrop for events and photography. An accord certificate is required for each event held on the Plaza.

  • Price: $1,300
  • Capacity: 5,000
  • Special event insurance required for use

North Plaza setup diagram

Utah State Capitol East PlazaEast Plaza

The East Plaza is perfect for evening events. With a complete view of Salt Lake City and the surrounding mountains, this area is sure to be the perfect location for weddings, receptions, socials and more. An accord certificate is required for each event held on the Plaza.

  • Price: $1,300
  • Capacity: 1,000
  • Special event insurance required for use

East Plaza setup diagram

Utah State Capitol West PlazaWest Plaza

The West Plaza is located near the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial and the Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Veterans War Memorial. This area boasts views of the southwest cityscape and is perfect for weddings, receptions, socials, and more. An accord certificate is required for each event held on the Plaza.

  • Price: $1,300
  • Capacity: 1,000
  • Special event insurance required for use

View the West Plaza diagram

Utah State Capitol South StepsSouth Steps

The grand staircase sweeps across the South entrance of the Capitol, creating a grand setting for press conferences, rallies, and choir performances.

Please contact the Capitol Preservation Board for pricing and scheduling information.

South Steps setup diagram

 

East Senate Building

(Back to top)

State RoomUtah State Capitol State Room dining room

The State Room, located on the first floor of the Senate Building, serves as the dining area of the Capitol Café. While this room is not available for rental during the day, it may be booked in the evening and on weekends.

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Capacity: 360
  • Seated at Table: 225
  • General Public and Private: $1,000

Setup diagram

Senate Seagull RoomSeagull Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Capacity: 25
  • Seated at Table: 22
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

Senate Beehive RoomBeehive Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Capacity: 25
  • Seated at Table: 25
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

Copper RoomSenate Copper Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Standard Setup: 36
  • Auditorium Style: 70
  • Cafeteria Style: 60
  • Classroom Style: 36
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

Aspen RoomSenate Spruce Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Standard Setup: 36
  • Auditorium Style: 70
  • Cafeteria Style: 60
  • Classroom Style: 30
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/ hour

Setup diagram

Olmsted RoomSenate Olmsted Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Seated at table: 19
  • Additional chairs: 22
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

Senate Kletting RoomKletting Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Seated at table: 20
  • Additional chairs: 12
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

Elk RoomSenate Elk Room

  • Location: Senate Building First Floor
  • Seated at table: 10
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

 

State Office Building

(Back to top)

SOB AuditoriumState Office Building Auditorium

Ideal for conferences, public forums, and banquets.

  • Location: State Office Building First Floor
  • Capacity: 225
  • Auditorium style: 225
  • Cafeteria style: 160
  • Classroom style: 100
  • General Public and Private: $125.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $75.00/hour

Auditorium setup diagram must be submitted no later than 2 weeks before event or additional fees will be charged.

Conference Room 1112SOB Room 1112

  • Location: State Office Building First Floor
  • Capacity: 38
  • Seated at Table: 20
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

SOB Room B110Conference Room B110

  • Location: State Office Building Basement
  • Cafeteria Style: 48
  • Seated at Table: 30
  • General Public and Private: $100.00/hour
  • Non-profit or School: $50.00/hour

Setup diagram

White Chapel

(Back to top)

White Memorial Chapel

Located in the southeast corner of the Capitol grounds, the White Chapel was originally built as a LDS meetinghouse in 1881. The chapel was dismantled and reconstructed on capitol grounds in 1976 and now serves as a nondenominational meetinghouse for weddings, memorials, and other special gatherings. Read more on the historic significance of the White Chapel.

  • Location: 150 East 300 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
  • Capacity: 160
  • $500 per day; $250 for rehearsal the day before function
  • Special event insurance required for use

The following items are prohibited in the White Chapel:

  • Food
  • Fresh flower petals on the ground (fresh flowers may be held and attached to pews)
  • Alcohol
  • Open flame

For more information on what is allowed in the White Chapel, please refer to the Facility Use Rules.

 

Site SettingsSettings