One of the classic railroad hotels built to entice passengers to hop onboard and visit some of the most scenic areas of the U.S., the Lodge opened in 1914 and except for a flash flood in the 1960s it hasn’t changed all that much since. Lanterns still dangle in the soaring lobby, antlered deer heads stare down at you, and the balconies on each of the three floors are carved with words in the Kootenai tongue for “Welcome” and other hospitable phrases. You’ll feel the same welcome in the dignified main lodge rooms, though they are tiny (remember, people were smaller when this place was built). To make up for their size, there’s a longer list of amenities here than in most National Park Lodges. We prefer the lodge rooms to the viewless attached motel rooms and even the larger cabin units (which are plain to a fault). The sublime lakeside location, nestled in a lush forest, is a highlight.
Glacier National Park
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Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins & Motor Inn
On Lake McDonald
Our Rating
Phone
303/600-4300
Prices
$182–$191 lodge room; $315–$331 lodge suite; $135–$142 motel unit; $130–$191 cottage
Amenities
2 restaurants; bar; free Wi-Fi
Units
62 lodge and motel units, 38 cottage units
Web site
Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins & Motor Inn
Other
Closed late Sept to late May
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On Lake McDonald Glacier National ParkNote: 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.