One of the most expansive and beautiful natural wonders of the world, Yellowstone, is a treasure every visitor should experience. Here are the best hotels for Yellowstone National Park.
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My Yellowstone Retreat
Starting off our list of the best hotels for Yellowstone National Park is one of the best-in-class, My Yellowstone Retreat. The only Idaho-based resort in our entire collection (all Yellowstone hotels on Suites and Lobbies), the property absolutely has the best design in our collection.
From the west entrance of the park, My Yellowstone Retreat has quicker access than other locations to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and several other sites near West Yellowstone or Gardiner areas.
The new build property offers an all-suite hotel with Master bedrooms featuring queen pull-out couches. For families traveling on road trips, they can rest easy in a bunk bed room catering to more guests.
Just 12 miles from the west entrance, and located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, sites outside the hotel and the beautiful design inside the hotel will leave guests ready to plan their next visit.
The Cody
From the east gate of Yellowstone National Park, The Cody is a resort that reflects the style and experience of the west. Deep wood features, Navajo-inspired style, stone elements, and fireplaces complete the dream of exploring the western national park.
The hotel straddles modern hotel necessities such as an indoor pool, fitness center with a variety of equipment, and on-site restaurant with room service offered to guests.
While standard hotel rooms are on offer in the property, discerning guests can secure a fireplace or jacuzzi suite with additional space and levels of comfort.
Lake Yellowstone Hotel
An updated and modern approach to a Victorian take on a lodge, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel gives guests the opportunity to experience the rare beauty of Yellowstone Lake in the heart of the park.
The lodge (renovated in the last few years) offers both standard and superior guest rooms and suites as well as private cabins. This gives guests the option to experience Yellowstone National Park on the lake from a variety of price points and comfort levels.
Families will enjoy cabins with fireplaces granting privacy and space with the creature comforts of the lodge nearby. Hotel guests can utilize all of the advantages of a traditional hotel in one of the most coveted locations in the United States.
Old Faithful Inn
An absolute classic for the American West and all national parks in the country, the Old Faithful Inn is a must-try lodge in Yellowstone. Close to and named for the most popular attraction in the park, the Old Faithful Inn is an ideal hotel for those visiting Yellowstone and specifically the Old Faithful Geyser.
Sometimes referred to as the Old Faithful Snow lodge, the traditional considerations of a huge lake lodge or mountain chalet apply here. Massive vaulted ceilings in the dining hall, log pillars several stories tall, and stone accents throughout hotel give the sense that visitors staying in Yellowstone have arrived exactly where they were intended to be.
The Old Faithful Inn made mention in our several other posts on the topic of hotels in Yellowstone and remains a top pick for park lodging. As part of a collection of Geysers (Old Faithful being the most famous but not the only one) the Norris Geyser Basin is celebrated in its entirety at the property.
Expect higher rates due to its proximity to the famous attraction and location (allowing guests to stay inside the park) coupled with premium lodge amenities.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
One of the rare winter resorts, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel will keep guests warm even when they don’t want to be. Closer to Bozeman and the north entrance to Yellowstone, the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is the opposite of Jackson Hole at the southern end of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.
Instead of focusing on downhill skiing and snowboarding, Mammoth Hot Springs is calmer and delights in relaxation both in the natural springs as well as its approach to winter wonderland activities. Cross country skiing, ice fishing, and winter hikes are just some of the offerings of the property.
If you’re the adventurous type, make sure to book a tour on the iconic yellow bus. Tours range in prices depending on season and type of tour, read up more about them here.
The hotel uses modern amenities in an updated design that borrows from the lodge concept in a contemporary way. Reasonably-sized rooms, lighter wood features, and lots of windows help guests connect with the beauty and nature that surrounds them.
The Mammoth Hot Springs hotel is open only through the winter months, opening in early November and closing in March annually.
Best Hotels for Yellowstone National Park
There are a number of hotels we have highlighted in other sections that could have been included in this list. Properties in the Lamar Valley, further down into Grand Teton National Park, or even in the towns that border the gates like Cooke City, and West Yellowstone. However, we believe that these are the best hotels for Yellowstone National Park.
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