Our stay at Jenny Lake Lodge was nice yet somewhat disappointing. For the price we paid ($550 a night including breakfast and dinner), we expected top-notch service and accommodations. That, we found out, is largely reserved for their regular guests who come back year after year. While the staff was courteous, their emphasis was clearly reserved for their repeat guests--many of whom returned year after year. Indeed the Lodge guarantees your same room for the same period the following year. Unlike the Jackson Lake Lodge, where the staff was always extremely friendly and helpful, the atmosphere at Jenny Lake Lodge is quite clubby. We also noticed that many repeat guests were very friendly to each other but visably standoffish toward other guests. Also, the staff expected a high level of tipping. We tipped around 22% of our meals, and were made aware that it was not enough by their attitude towards us the next day. The setting is in a beautiful area of Grand Teton National Park and is very convenient to nice hiking. The food is excellent, the cabins nice (we were in a duplex, which had some noise issues), the front desk staff friendly but reserved, the service staff somewhat standoffish, and the guests on the whole insular. It was surprising to to have such an experience in a national park.

We had a fantastic stay at Jenny Lake Lodge. It is in the most incredible location--in the middle of Grand Teton with views of snow-capped peaks right outside your door. Our cabin was rustic and adorable. There aren't many modern features (phones, TV, etc) but this only contributes to the sense of escaping the modern world into a beautiful, natural retreat. The dining room serves excellent food; we always had a first-rate dinner to look forward to after our hikes. You can walk to String Lake where you'll find great swimming spots. It was hot when we were there last summer, and this lake was wonderfully refreshing. The service was good, and the kitchen will make up lunch boxes for you each morning (at an extra price) if you plan to be outdoors all day. Yes, Jenny Lake Lodge is expensive, but it is a wonderful treat and worth the money for the view, location, and fine cuisine.

This was our second visit to Jenny Lake Lodge. We stayed one night and enjoyed it even more this time. The cottages are sweet and very comfortable. The bed had good linens and a down duvet, which was delicious. The bathroom is tiny, but well equipped with a nice soaking tub and massage showerhead with good water pressure. The shampoos and such, all had a cedar scent, which I enjoyed. The food remains wonderful, although I found the dinner menu was rather limited and was not knocked out by the choices. Breakfast was outstanding. Try the huckleberry pancakes! The one caveat I will add to this review is to point out the age of most of the guests. On both occasions we were there, we found that at 40+, we were the babies. At dinner, we were easily the youngest people in the room. Actually, we were probably the only ones who were not members of the AARP! The place can be very 'clicky', as well. Lots of folks come year after year. We rode with a couple that has been there every year for 15 years. The hotel definitely caters to their repeat guests, we got a nicer cabin the second time there and I believe it was due to the fact that we were returning. Although we got good tables at meals, I have read in other reviews that regulars get priority in the dining room and I don’t doubt that to be true. That said, everyone is friendly. The high point of Jenny Lake Lodge is the riding. Mary Sue and her staff are fantastic!

The Jenny Lake Lodge lived up to high expectations. We stayed in one of the newer cabins which was comfortable and most attractive. Neighbors one night were a bit loud and sound did carry. Staff members were gracious and accommodating. We would love to go back. Meals were excellent. The only discordant note was the seating order for meals. Giving faithful returning guests the best tables is understandable. Seating those same guests when they arrive later than waiting guests is less so. The dinner jacket policy is not enforced; only about half of the male guests on any night wore jackets. Maybe it is time to revisit the policy.