A Salt Lake City hotel is closing and laying off 100 workers after it sold its property to a university

Sheraton, owned by Marriott, began layoffs Feb. 15, according to a WARN notice disclosing the cuts to the state.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Sheraton in downtown Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Sheraton in downtown Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

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