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Good base for Yellowstone

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4 of 5 stars
TouristMD 1,528 contributions
Baltimore, Maryland

We stayed here for four nights while touring Yellowstone. This is a good place for people who want to see the whole park while staying in one place. It's in a good location, only a minute drive to the entrance, and right along the main street of shops and restaurants.

The rooms were spacious, and the beds were okay. There is a small pool and hot tub which is open until 10pm and often crowded with families. The breakfast had the standard items, and the counter area is small which creates crowding.

One piece of advice is that if you need help, ask the day staff, who were very helpful. At night they have teenage boys running the desk, and they did not seem to know what they were doing.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since July 03, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Nice place to stay!!!

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4 of 5 stars
hunter08Clovis_CA 19 contributions
Clovis, CA

We stayed here for 5 nights on a well-anticipated trip to Yellowstone. Have to say that it was great for the price and location. Less than 1 mile from the West entrance of the park and located within walking distance of all of downtown West Yellowstone!!! Breakfast was a little bit limited and chaotic at times, but there was plenty of food for everyone - mostly bagels, toast, cereal, fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, danishes, etc. I would definitely consider staying here again!!!

  • Liked — Location & convenience
  • Disliked — nothing that I didn't like
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay July 2007
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family (extended)
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 16, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Other
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Good Location

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3 of 5 stars
West_Mids_Traveller 89 contributions
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here for three nights in May 2008.

We had reservations for the BW Cross-Winds Motor Inn, however, it was closed for a reception upgrade and we were redirected to this Motel.

The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and gave us ideas on where to have dinner.

The rooms were clean and generously sized. A basic breakfast was included in the rate, however, at a rate of just over $50 a night we had cash spare to go out for breakfast each morning!

The Motel is located within a short stroll of a good choice of restaurants and shops. We would recommend the Three Bears Restaurant and highly recommend Bullwinkles for dinner. The Outpost Restaurant should be avoided! The Running Bear Pancake House does excellent breakfasts and packed lunches to take into the Park with you.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Member since September 20, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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1 of 5 stars
somenameforscreen 1 contribution
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0/1 found this review helpful

Compare to other places I stayed, I didn't like this hotel. In yellow stone, I liked lodges inside the park.

Customer service is very poor. Rooms are average. I went with a higher expectation just to find that place is not worth for the money I paid. I could have stayed in a different hotel at this place at a much cheaper price with comparable or better hotel amenities.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Member since October 07, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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3 of 5 stars
San_jose_guy 8 contributions
San Jose, Ca
1/1 found this review helpful

Friendly staff was helpful during our two night stay. Room was large with furniture that my wife feels came from the second hand store. Window coverings really bothered her. Sink and very small vanity were outside bathroom in main area. The refrigerator made a high pitched noise whenever it kicked in. Breakfast was marginal at best. Good location allowed easy walking to town and restaurants.

  • Liked — Close to Yellowstone Park
  • Disliked — The room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since September 22, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Address: US 20, 191 & 287, West Yellowstone, MT 59758