The Best Western Desert Inn is a budget property in the heart of West Yellowstone, in an area with plenty of restaurants and just a two-minute drive from the park entrance. This pet-friendly hotel is clean and well-maintained, with attractive amenities that include a free hot breakfast, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a heated indoor pool. Its 74 rooms are spacious and well equipped, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but bathrooms are small. Like other hotels in this world-famous destination, rates can spike quite high in peak season when it often fills up. The slightly pricier mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is a good alternative and has a restaurant/bar, an indoor pool, free breakfast, and even a small casino.
The Best Western Desert Inn is a budget property in the heart of West Yellowstone, in an area with plenty of restaurants and just a two-minute drive from the park entrance. This pet-friendly hotel is clean and well-maintained, with attractive amenities that include a free hot breakfast, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and a heated indoor pool. Its 74 rooms are spacious and well equipped, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but bathrooms are small. Like other hotels in this world-famous destination, rates can spike quite high in peak season when it often fills up. The slightly pricier mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is a good alternative and has a restaurant/bar, an indoor pool, free breakfast, and even a small casino.
The 102-room budget Gray Wolf Inn and Suites is a popular, well-priced motel in tiny West Yellowstone, Montana. Location is the star at Gray Wolf, which is situated a half mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, making it a good base for exploring the area. The casual, laid-back Gray Wolf is popular with snowboarders and families. Rooms, which include suites with kitchenettes, are huge, clean, and cheerful, if somewhat dated. Those with a little more room in the budget might prefer the more modern Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone.
The 102-room budget Gray Wolf Inn and Suites is a popular, well-priced motel in tiny West Yellowstone, Montana. Location is the star at Gray Wolf, which is situated a half mile from the entrance to Yellowstone National Park and across the street from the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, making it a good base for exploring the area. The casual, laid-back Gray Wolf is popular with snowboarders and families. Rooms, which include suites with kitchenettes, are huge, clean, and cheerful, if somewhat dated. Those with a little more room in the budget might prefer the more modern Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone.
The 66-room Yellowstone Park Hotel is a cozy, mid-range property situated in the middle of West Yellowstone, close to the west entrance of the park. It's conveniently located for visitors to the park, and there are a number of dining options within a short walk. Rooms include microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but are basic and traditionally styled. Some have fireplaces and private hot tubs. The indoor pool and hot tub are pluses, as are the free continental breakfast, on-site convenience store, and laundry facilities. As an alternative, the Kelly Inn West Yellowstone has lodge-style rooms with a bit more character, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 66-room Yellowstone Park Hotel is a cozy, mid-range property situated in the middle of West Yellowstone, close to the west entrance of the park. It's conveniently located for visitors to the park, and there are a number of dining options within a short walk. Rooms include microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, but are basic and traditionally styled. Some have fireplaces and private hot tubs. The indoor pool and hot tub are pluses, as are the free continental breakfast, on-site convenience store, and laundry facilities. As an alternative, the Kelly Inn West Yellowstone has lodge-style rooms with a bit more character, though rates will be a bit higher.
The 123-room, mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is less than a mile from Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Rooms won't win any design awards, but they are homey and spacious, and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The list of freebies is long: breakfast, a vehicle charging station, Wi-Fi, parking, and even laundry. The heated indoor pool is a nice perk, as is the fitness center and hot tub. The Branch on-site restaurant is a casual eatery that features a restored rail car for history buffs, plus a small electronic casino. Travelers looking for a less expensive option in the same area should consider the Yellowstone Park Hotel, which offers similar features.
The 123-room, mid-range Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone is less than a mile from Yellowstone National Park's west entrance. Rooms won't win any design awards, but they are homey and spacious, and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. The list of freebies is long: breakfast, a vehicle charging station, Wi-Fi, parking, and even laundry. The heated indoor pool is a nice perk, as is the fitness center and hot tub. The Branch on-site restaurant is a casual eatery that features a restored rail car for history buffs, plus a small electronic casino. Travelers looking for a less expensive option in the same area should consider the Yellowstone Park Hotel, which offers similar features.
The 78-room Kelly Inn West Yellowstone is a two-and-a-half-pearl property conveniently located near the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and within walking distance of shops and eateries. Carved wooden critters are positioned around the property, providing a distinctive touch. Homey, lodge-inspired rooms are spacious and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. A basic breakfast buffet is free, as are parking, Wi-Fi, pet stays, and coffee and tea in the lobby -- the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a sauna and hot tub. The Yellowstone Park Hotel, which has slightly lower rates, offers similar features but charges a fee for pets.
The 78-room Kelly Inn West Yellowstone is a two-and-a-half-pearl property conveniently located near the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park and within walking distance of shops and eateries. Carved wooden critters are positioned around the property, providing a distinctive touch. Homey, lodge-inspired rooms are spacious and come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. A basic breakfast buffet is free, as are parking, Wi-Fi, pet stays, and coffee and tea in the lobby -- the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a sauna and hot tub. The Yellowstone Park Hotel, which has slightly lower rates, offers similar features but charges a fee for pets.
The three-pearl Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone opened in 2013 with a collection of 50 cabins in the heart of West Yellowstone, near the famous park's west entrance. The cozy country-western cabins have everything a guest needs for a park vacation, and each comes with a kitchenette. The biggest hit with guests is the free daily s'mores kits that are put to use at the communal fire pits, and Bridgers -- a food shack with outdoor tables -- is open during the summer. The cabins are a bit more expensive than most hotels in the area, but for independent travelers who don't mind the lack of amenities, they are hard to beat.
The three-pearl Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone opened in 2013 with a collection of 50 cabins in the heart of West Yellowstone, near the famous park's west entrance. The cozy country-western cabins have everything a guest needs for a park vacation, and each comes with a kitchenette. The biggest hit with guests is the free daily s'mores kits that are put to use at the communal fire pits, and Bridgers -- a food shack with outdoor tables -- is open during the summer. The cabins are a bit more expensive than most hotels in the area, but for independent travelers who don't mind the lack of amenities, they are hard to beat.