9 Best Hotels in Cody, Sheridan, and Northern Wyoming, Wyoming

Name: Bill Cody Ranch
Address: 2604 North Fork Hwy., Cody, Wyoming, 82414, US
Telephone: 307-587–2097
Price range: $$$

Just as diverse as the area’s landscape, which fades from small Western cities into vast lengths of open prairie and forested mountains, are its accommodations. In the population centers lodgings range from new chain hotels with wireless Internet access to elegant and historic stone inns decorated with buffalo skins and Victorian furniture. Move beyond these cities, however, and everything changes. Campgrounds abound in the open countryside. On the prairie, expect sprawling guest ranches alongside cold mountain-fed creeks. In the higher elevations, look for charming bed-and-breakfasts on mountain slopes with broad alpine vistas. But whatever the type of accommodation, all kinds of amenities are available, from the ordinary to the unconventional, including saunas, hot tubs, horseback riding, fly-fishing lessons, and square dancing. Perhaps the greatest benefit of all, however, is the isolation. In what some might call a welcome change in this era of information overload, many rural lodgings don’t have in-room televisions or telephones, and vast stretches don’t have cell-phone service.

Bill Cody Ranch

$$$ | 2604 North Fork Hwy., Cody, WY, 82414, USA Fodor's Choice

A classic Wyoming dude ranch that retains its rugged and historic 1925 ambience, this sprawling property in the high country west of Cody offers inclusive packages that include meals in the Western-theme saloon and restaurant as well as daily four-hour horseback rides or less expensive lodging-only rates. Accommodations are in rustic but nicely updated cabins, and on-site activities include fly-fishing and hiking. The location is midway between Cody and the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

K3 Guest Ranch Bed and Breakfast

$$$ | 30 Nielsen Tr., Cody, WY, 82414, USA Fodor's Choice

Here you have the chance to stay at an authentic, upscale 33-acre Western ranch, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Cody, without spending a mint or having to contend with a minimum-stay requirement. In one of the seven guest rooms a wooden fence stands before a wall-to-wall picture of the Tetons, and in another you can bed down in quilted comfort in an old chuck wagon. More options? Sleep in a genuine sheepherder's wagon, circa 1897. Guests don cowboy hats for breakfast, which is cooked over an open campfire, while an Australian sheepdog and two horses show off their repertoire of tricks. Ask head wrangler Jerry about his autographed guest soap collection.

The Nelson Inn

$$$ | 723 N. Main St., Sheridan, WY, 82801, USA Fodor's Choice

Experience the industrial wild West while based in these spacious suites (almost all over 1,000 square feet) featuring high ceilings, natural light, bold style, and all the modern comforts of home. Each of the nine suites comes with unique furnishings are just as suitable for a family trip or a romantic getaway.

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Paradise Guest Ranch

$$$$ | 282 Hunter Creek Rd., Buffalo, WY, 82834, USA Fodor's Choice

Not only does this dude ranch have a stunning location at the base of some of the tallest mountains in the range, but it's also one of the oldest (circa 1907) and most progressive, as evidenced by its adults-only month (September) and two ladies' weeks. The rest of the summer has extensive children's programs, with everything from overnight pack trips to a kids' rodeo. Adult programs involve sing-alongs and fancy barbecues. The wranglers are very careful about matching riders to appropriate horses; multiday trips venture into the Bighorn National Forest and Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. Three full-time guides on staff take guests on fly-fishing excursions. Cabins are simple. Some have fireplaces; all have full baths and kitchenettes. There's a one-week minimum stay; ask about 30% discounts in June.

Rimrock Dude Ranch

$$$$ | 2728 N. Fork Hwy., Cody, WY, 82414, USA Fodor's Choice

One of the oldest ranches on the North Fork of the Shoshone River, Rimrock offers horseback-riding adventures into Shoshone National Forest's surrounding mountains, excursions to Cody Nite Rodeo and nearby Yellowstone National Park, fishing in a trout-stocked pond, rafting trips, and more—all for one set weekly price. Accommodations are in rustic but attractive cabins that sleep 2 to 10 guests and have knotty-pine walls, porches, and grand views of the North Fork Valley. Weekly all-inclusive rates include delicious meals and free airport pickups on request.

Wyoming High Country Lodge

$$$$ | Forest Rd. 13, Lovell, WY, 82431, USA Fodor's Choice

Set amid verdant meadows at 9,000 feet elevation in the mountains of Bighorn National Forest, this peaceful compound of attractively outfitted contemporary cabins along with several spacious lodge rooms offers a charming, distinctive alternative to the handful of budget motels in downtown Lovell, about 30 miles away. Remote as it is, there's plenty to see and do just minutes from the property, including trails for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, and streams and lakes for fishing—the helpful staff can provide you advice on what to do and where to pursue it. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the rates.

Best Western Pioneer Lusk

$$$ | 731 S. Main St., Lusk, WY, 82225, USA

Although the exterior of this motel near downtown and the Stagecoach Museum is unremarkable, the lobby is attractive, with a ceramic-tile floor, hardwood trim, and wrought-iron tables and lamps. There are some extra-large rooms that can accommodate up to eight people.

Covered Wagon

$$ | 731 S. Main St., Lusk, WY, 82225, USA

With a covered wagon on the front portico, an indoor pool, and an outdoor playground, this U-shape motel is an inviting place for families with kids.

Hampton Inn Buffalo

$$$ | 85 U.S. Hwy. 16 E, Buffalo, WY, 82834, USA

Enjoy the comfort of a solid chain hotel with a fitness room and a pool. The rustic lobby with a fireplace will quickly make you feel right at home.

Cody, Sheridan, and Northern Wyoming

Cody, Sheridan, and Northern Wyoming

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