The Kimball

The Resort & Setting

The Kimball operates as an independent timeshare resort with RCI affiliation, giving owners a fixed week (or points, depending on how your contract was structured) in Salt Lake City rather than at a branded chain property. That independent status means decisions on resort management, fees and amenities are handled locally rather than by a national timeshare company — worth knowing whether you're buying, selling or simply trying to understand your ownership better. The RCI tie-in is the main built-in flexibility: it opens the door to exchanging your week for stays at other RCI resorts around the world.

The Area & Things to Do

Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and the largest urban centre in the Intermountain West, which means owners get a genuine city base rather than an isolated resort compound. Temple Square, with its historic architecture and gardens, sits less than a mile from the resort and anchors the downtown core. Beyond the city itself, Salt Lake City is a launchpad for Utah's bigger draws: the slopes at Alta Ski Resort in the Wasatch Mountains are roughly 45 minutes away, and the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park offer a very different kind of scenery — open water, wildlife and wide horizons — within an hour's drive. Salt Lake City International Airport is about 10 miles away, so getting in and out for a short break is straightforward.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at The Kimball and are considering selling or renting your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers actively searching for Salt Lake City and RCI-affiliated resorts.

Because The Kimball is independent rather than part of a branded resort chain, resale transfers are generally handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth both sides confirming directly with the resort: the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long a transfer typically takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee. None of these figures are standardised across independent resorts, so getting them in writing from The Kimball's management protects both buyer and seller.

A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contracted week itself and, where applicable, the ability to continue using RCI for exchanges — but not any loyalty perks, promotional incentives, or in-progress exchange deposits tied to the original owner's account, so it's worth checking exactly what carries over before closing.

Practical Notes

Renters and buyers researching The Kimball should factor in Salt Lake City's altitude — around 4,226 feet — which can affect those unused to it; allowing a day to acclimatise before heavy activity (especially skiing) is sensible. The city has four distinct seasons, with winter bringing ski traffic to nearby resorts and spring/autumn offering milder, quieter conditions for sightseeing and hiking. Downtown Salt Lake City is walkable and well served by public transport, so a car isn't essential if you're sticking close to the city centre. RCI owners should check their exchange windows and deadlines well ahead of travel to avoid losing flexibility on a trade.