How to Find Luxury Hotels in West Yellowstone, Montana

Located in southern Montana near its borders with Idaho and Wyoming, West Yellowstone is the gateway to the historic and scenic Yellowstone National Park. It is also just a short distance from Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole resort area in northwest Wyoming. For most visitors, the parks are the principal attractions, but the town is a great staging place for visiting the many nearby Old West locales as well as the outdoor recreation opportunities.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Instructions

Find Luxury Accommodations in West Yellowstone, Montana

1. Book your accommodations through the West Yellowstone Convention and Visitors Bureau. Use their Web site (see Resources below) or call [phone].

2. Treat yourself to stay inside the park at the Old Faithful Inn, an imposing log structure that dates back to the days of Teddy Roosevelt and overlooks the famous geyser. Book by calling [phone] or by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).

3. Investigate booking accommodations in Virginia City, just a few miles to the north of West Yellowstone. The city itself is a fully restored ghost town from the mining days of the 1880s but luxury rooms are available just outside the town.

4. Explore the many local inns and resorts that rent luxury cabins and cottages providing comfort in rustic surroundings.

5. Consider booking accommodations in nearby Big Sky, Montana. In recent years the area has grown into a high end ski destination with luxury lodging and private rentals readily available during the summer.

6. Look to boutique hotels in West Yellowstone. For being such an obvious tourist destination the city is remarkably free of chains and offers a number of local establishments that provide luxury accommodations.

Travel to West Yellowstone

1. Fly to West Yellowstone by way of such nearby airports as Jackson Airport in Jackson Hole, Wyoming or the Bozeman or Billings airports in Montana. Rental cars, buses and shuttles are readily available from each.

2. Drive to West Yellowstone by way of Montana Highways 191 or 287 from the north, Idaho Highway 20 from the south or Wyoming Highway 14 from the east, which passes through Yellowstone National Park.

Tips & Warnings

• Book travel and lodging arrangements well in advance if planning a summertime visit as this is the peak tourist season. West Yellowstone lies at an altitude of over 6,000 feet, which makes it chilly even during the summers. Pack warm clothing and make special arrangements for persons with respiratory difficulties. Also, many parts of Yellowstone National Park are not accessible during the winter.