Hotels in Mount Rainier National Park
For information about or reservations at the lodgings inside the park, contact Mount Rainier Guest Services, 55106 Kernahan Rd., E. Ashford, WA 98304 (tel. 360/569-2275; fax 360/569-2770; www.mtrainierguestservices.com).
There are a number of places to stay in the surrounding communities in addition to those reviewed here. For a list, contact Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau (tel. 866/732-2695 or 206/461-5800; www.visitseattle.org) or the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce (tel. 360/825-7666; www.enumclawchamber.com).
Outside the Southwest (Nisqually) Entrance -- Budget travelers might want to look into the hostel-style accommodations at Whittaker's Bunkhouse, 30205 Wash. 706 E., Ashford, WA 98304 (www.whittakersbunkhouse.com; tel. 360/569-2439), with bunks for $35 and private rooms for $85 to $115 double, as well as an espresso bar. The rates are lower in winter, but bunks are not available.
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Alta Crystal Resort at Mount Rainier
Alta Crystal Resort is known primarily as a lodge for skiers at nearby Crystal Mountain, but it’s a fine choice for a summer visit to Mount Rainier, as well. Rooms here are one-bedroom suites that can accommodate a family of four, and loft units that sleep up to 6; all have a…$$$Outside The Northeast Entrance (White River)
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Deep Forest Cabins
These lovingly restored, downright glam 1940s cabins offer a sense of isolation in two forested settings near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. Looking for a honeymoon-esque getaway? Ask for a cabin with a soaking tub inside and a hot tub on the deck. The majority of the…$$Outside The Southwest Entrance (Ashford) - Hotel
National Park Inn
Not far from the Nisqually Entrance in the southwest part of the park, this 1920 lodge is the only year-round lodging on Mount Rainier. But even if it weren’t, it would make a solid base for exploring the mountain, as the inn has easy access to hiking trails in summer and…$$Inside The Park - Hotel
Paradise Inn
With its cedar-shake siding, huge exposed beams, cathedral ceilings, gigantic stone fireplace, and spectacular mountain views, Paradise Inn is the quintessential Northwest alpine lodge on Mount Rainier. If you want to stay overnight in Mount Rainier National Park, try to get a room…$$Inside the Park - Hotel
Stormking Spa Retreat
My favorite getaway in the area, this romantic lodging started out as a day spa. The beautiful setting outside Mount Rainier's Nisqually Entrance begged for overnight accommodations, so the proprietors started building some here in the late 1990s. They have since put in five of the…$$Outside The Southwest Entrance (Ashford)
