The stunning Prince of Wales compares to the finest park hostelries in Montana and Wyoming. Built in 1927 by the Great Northern Railway, the hotel boasts soaring roofs, gables, and balconies that convey the appearance of a giant alpine chalet. Rooms, though small, have aged well, with dark-stained, high-paneled wainscoting and heavily upholstered chairs. Standard rooms have double beds and/or twins; suites have king-size beds. Bathrooms have European-style tubs with wraparound curtains and tiny wash basins. Our choice here would be one of the pricey lakeside rooms (or one of the elegant suites, which also face the lake). Those on a budget should ask about the rooms facing the mountains, which are the lowest-priced units in the hotel. Rates from opening through about the first 2 weeks of June are considerably lower than rates the rest of the season.
The lobby, like many of the old railroad hotels, is wood, wood, and more wood--in this case accented by tufted furniture and carpeting. Two-story-tall windows overlook the lake and village, only minutes away by footpath. If you don't spend the night at the Prince of Wales, at least stop in for a traditional British afternoon tea, served daily from 2 to 5pm in the hotel lobby. All in all, the experience is very European--the gift shop even sells English bone china and Waterford crystal. The entire facility is no-smoking.
Facilities:
Restaurant, tearoom, bar, gift shop
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
