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Holiday Inn - West Yellowstone: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
315 Yellowstone Avenue, PO Box 470, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Olympia, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Mediocre”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Not the greatest of choices. If you don't have very high expectations, then it is fine.

Room was large and clean. Hotel was worn from, I suppose, heavy use during the tourist season. The staff needs training in professional interactions and customer service.

The restaurant was mediocre and its staff really needs training as well. They had the dining room closed in the evening and made everybody sit in the bar. It was noisy with sports blaring on the TVs. If I wanted a sports bar atmosphere, I'd gone to one. The food was pricey and not very good. We had to return one dish because of hair in the food and two of us became sick after eating there.

Choices are limited in the off season but you'd be better off making a different choice unless you need a reasonably clean place just to sleep.

Room Tip: There are elevators so room choices on the 1st floor aren't always necessary.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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York, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Quick and easy access to Yellowstone”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

We stayed here for two nights in September. The weather was good while we were there, sunny and mid 60s to low70s. There is plenty of space in the rooms, but the rooms are tired and in need of an upgrade. There was plenty of hot water for showering, and the sink area was outside the bathroom, which is great for families, enabling teeth washing etc whilst the bathroom was in use. We were disappointed with the restaurant in the evening, which is simply a bar and which was full of locals watching American football on the large TVs, so it was very noisy. Two meals on the menu were unavailable and as the menu was limited, I struggled to find something I wanted to eat. Food was average but acceptable as it was not expensive. Breakfast was slow to arrive and was cold. The real bonus for this hotel is that it is very close to the entrance to Yellowstone National park and all the amazing geo-thermal attractions.[The road into the park has many opportunities for wildlife spotting and photography, with Elk, Bison etc.] The room was reasonably priced for its location, and was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would have rated it V. good had the restaurant been better.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

Terri at the front is amazing! We had a big group and she treated us so good! We loved this place and will definately stay there again, thanks Terri, you made our stay the best! The rooms are big, very clean. The kids loved the pool. Great location to walk everywhere!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Olney, Maryland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Surprisingly Good Accommodations in West Yellowstone”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Not a luxury hotel, but even for the generally good and reliable Holiday Inns, this is an exceptional property in a town not known for great hotels or restaurants. Staff were professional, warm and helpful. The room was clean and the beds surprisingly comfortable. And the restaurant food was the best we found in West Yellowstone; excellent for breakfast and dinner (try the bison stew!). I agree with others who have commented on "opportunities for improvement" in the restaurant; they were not particularly well prepared for the large tour group that arrived on our last night. And for some reason they close the more appealing dining room at dinner, using only the bar area. (We were "between seasons", so it may be that in summer the dining room is open.) The location can't be beat for ready access to Yellowstone. This was my third stay in West Yellowstone (first at the Holiday Inn), and I would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Pompano Beach, Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Restaurant was poor but room was good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Lovely big rooms. If you are a Brit you will be delighted at the space. Restaurant was poorly managed, long wait for a table both at breakfast and dinner. Don't think they had enough staff on duty. Didn't get what we wanted from the menu even as early as 8 pm. Huge foreign tour groups seemed to dominate. Lovely position in town, easy walk to shops, bars and other restaurants. Good value overall. But probably better to eat elsewhere.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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West Yellowstone Holiday Inn
Address: 315 Yellowstone Avenue, PO Box 470, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
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Region: United States > Montana > West Yellowstone
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in West Yellowstone
#11 Family Hotels in West Yellowstone
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn West Yellowstone is your premier hotel in West Yellowstone, MT; the most popular and centrally located entrance to Yellowstone National Park and its many attractions. Just three blocks from the Park Gate, the Holiday Inn is your ideal choice for lodging while enjoying Yellowstone or one of the many attractions in West Yellowstone such as the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Yellowstone Imax Theater, summer melodramas and fun local gift shops. We can also help you plan your adventure with one of our many fun-filled activities such as guided fishing trips, whitewater rafting, lake kayaking, Interpretive park tours and, in winter, snowmobile and snowcoach tours as well as XC ski rentals. Our hotel offers many amenities including spacious, well-appointed guestrooms, indoor pool, a lobby fireplace, free high-speed Internet access, an on-site activities assistance, and unique dining in the Branch Restaurant featuring Open-Range Cuisine. Enjoy one of our regional microbrews in the Branch Bar and try your hand in our Montana Casino. The Oregon Short Line Railroad once brought travelers to Yellowstone in comfort and style. Travel through time in a self-guided, free tour of our 1903 executive rail car built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad Vice President E. H. Harriman. The car has been fully restored to museum quality, and is part of the West Yellowstone Walking History Tour. ... more   less 
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