Yes that's correct. As opposed to staying closer to Main St/Park Avenue/ Town Lift....Park City Base does not provide a lot to do after skiing; iirc the original poster mentioned having kids. Once the Lifts close at 3:30-4, the place clears out and there isnt much to other than the skating rink. Up thread others commented that the Canyons had more to do, is newer etc..but at the base specifically of Park City, we have found it much better to stay closer to the main st for shopping , walking around, sight seeing, there is a big open Park near the library etc... we've been the last 6 years to Park City/DV before heading to Breck this year, plus it is extremely loud at the base, constant trucks in and out all night. First year we went, we stayed across the street from the main parking lot and it was very loud all night. The Marriott Mountainside looks nice, but overall IMO, there are better lodging options than the base of PC.