There are a lot of choices for Glacier National Park lodging. Visitors to the park should know a few things about the regions that the Glacier National Park lodges serve. There are several lodges in Glacier National Park worth noting, but just to name a few, the Lake McDonald Lodge, Many Glacier Lodge, Glacier Park Lodge and the Prince of Wales Hotel stand out from the rest. These Glacier National Park lodges were all inklings by the Great Northern Railway to promote railway travel in the early 1900's. Each of these lodges were built to look like Swiss lodges, as the Great Northern Railway was coining Glacier National Parkas “America's Little Switzerland.” These lodges set the scene for the iconic national park lodge styles and occupy some of the most revered locations in Glacier National Park.
Glacier Park Lodge Lobby photo courtesy of Wikipedia
The Lake McDonald Lodge features iconic Swiss inspired architecture that the national park lodge style was founded upon. The Lake McDonald Lodge is just steps away from the gorgeous Lake McDonald that offers views straight up to the garden wall deep in the heart of Glacier National Park. The Lake McDonald Lodge features a restaurant, lounge, pizzeria, village shops and boat tours aboard the historic DeSmet. Lake McDonald Lodge is situated at the seat of the Going-to-the-Sun Highway which is a great location to start the day exploring the most traveled areas of Glacier National Park.
Another approach into Glacier National Park from the east meets the Glacier Park Lodge. This is yet another iconic national park style lodge. The Glacier Park Lodge offers a restaurant, lounge, cafe, gift shops, coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool, spa, a golf course and even a min-golf course. Staying in this Glacier National Park lodge offers great access to the eastern area of Glacier National Park and the Two Medicine area of the park. This is a lesser traveled area due to it not being directly off of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Visitors love this beautiful region and the solitude surrounding the Glacier Park Lodge.
Many Glacier Hotel photo courtesy of Wikipedia
The Many Glacier Lodge is in the northeastern area of Glacier National Park. This secluded and traditional national park styled lodge offers visitors the historic ambiance of the past combined with the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Grinnell and Swiftcurrent Lake. Boat tours leaving from the Many Glacier Hotel can take you to the most direct route to Grinnell Glacier. Of all the Glacier National Park lodging, the Many Glacier Hotel's panoramic deck has a sacred feeling where guests sit in silence and reverence for the awe-inspiring Glacier National Park. The Many Glacier Hotel has a restaurant, bar, gift shops, espresso bar, Swiss fondue, lounges and an old piano in the great room.
Sticking with the theme of Swiss-style chalet lodging built by the Great Northern Railway, the Prince of Wales Hotel does not disappoint. Although across the international border into Canada and Waterton National Park, this lodge will be a great part of your Glacier National Park vacation. The Prince of Wales Hotel is a seven-story icon of the national park lodge tradition. The Prince of Wales Hotel is famous for the English style afternoon tea. The Prince of Wales Hotel is fit with a fine dining restaurant, lounge, gift shops, carriage museum as well as kayaking and horseback riding on premises.
Prince of Wales Hotel photo courtesy of Wikipedia
Redbus tours come and go from each of these grand Glacier National Park lodges. Various activities are available at these lodges such as boat tours, boat rentals, horseback rides and ranger talks. Not all of these activities are available at each of these lodges. Visitors to Glacier National Park will have an absolute authentic experience in any of these Glacier National Park lodging choices. The essence of Glacier National Park has successfully been captured within each of these historic and beautiful Glacier National Park lodges. Many people choose to stay at more than one of these historic lodges to better get acquainted with the differing areas of Glacier National Park. Whether you want to stay in one Glacier National Park lodge during your vacation or you want to try them all, call the professionals at National Park Reservations to arrange your accommodations and ensure that you get the best possible arrangements for your dream vacation.