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Old Faithful Inn Review
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Old Faithful Inn 
- Address: Old Faithful Village, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, WY | Map It
- Phone: 307/344-7901
- www.travelyellowstone.com
- Price range: $$$
- Location: Old Faithful
Fodor's Review:
It's no accident that this Robert Reamer signature building has been declared a National Historic Landmark -- and has been a favorite of five generations of park visitors. The so-called Old House was originally built in 1904 and is worth a visit regardless of whether you are staying the night. The lobby has a 76-foot-high, eight-sided fireplace; bright red iron-clad doors, and two balconies (both open to the public) as well as a fantasylike "tree house" of platforms, ladders, and dormer windows high above the foyer. Believe it or not, you can stay in 1904-era rooms with thick wood timber walls and ceilings for less than $100 if you are willing to forsake a private bathroom. Rooms with bathrooms in either the Old House or the "modern" wings (built in 1913 and 1927) can rent for as high as $200-plus, especially if they have geyser views. Renovations in the hotel will continue throughout 2008 but shouldn't compromise one of America's most distinctive buildings. Pros: A truly historic property, Old House rooms are truly atmospheric with lodgepole-pine walls and ceilings. Cons: Waves of tourists in the lobby, some rooms lack private bathrooms.
- Hotel Details: 324 rooms, 246 with bath; 6 suites
- In-room: no a/c, no phone (some), no TV.
- In-hotel: restaurant, bar, no-smoking rooms.
- Rate includes: European Plan
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed late Oct.-early May
Member Reviews & Ratings:
The Classic Park Inn
Posted by RWV from Tennessee on 4/13/08
The total atmosphere experience can not be matched. The inn is hand made of wood & stone a 100 years ago. The wood beams, huge 4 flue fire place, very high open lobby, viewing deck above entrance & The Old Fathful Geyser were breath taking! Take the free tour of the inn & learn something. Sure the rooms were not elegant & the food could be better, but the staff was helpful & friendly. Many were foreign exchange college kids. If you can, book your stay with a full moon & watch the guyser from the deck. Stayed 3 nights on the second floor with a view of The Geyser & elevator access. Wish it were a month! Absolutely loved The Inn!
Great building, bad food
Posted by sashley from Milwaukee on 8/21/07
I would recommend staying at the Inn a few nights just to enjoy the historic ambience of the building. It's not a luxury hotel but was clean and had great towels! We ate at the Old Faithful Inn dining room and, while the atmosphere was nice, the food was not good at all and very overpriced considering the quality. We found food throughout the park to be consistently poor--aside from a few breakfasts we enjoyed at the soda fountain counters at the Hamilton and Canyon Village general stores and the sandwiches we picked up at delis. In our opinion, dining in the Park suffers due to Xanterra's monopoly.
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