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Old Faithful Inn: Traveller Reviews

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Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
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  • Snow Lodge(12)
  • West wing(9)
  • Geyser basin(8)
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Williamsburg, Virginia
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195 reviews 195 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
334 helpful votes 334 helpful votes
“Historic Property in Scenic Yellowstone...But The Room Was Motel Type”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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I wanted to stay here for a long time. I am very much in historic and special lodgings...as they usually make your stay.

4 nights here in a room that was around $175.00 + tax a night.

Parking is free. Pulling up to the Inn is very nice...it makes you feel you are someplace special. Lobby is large size and VERY loud ...with all the guests and day people visiting. Very large fireplace off to the side with rockers. Check-in was easy. Our room was on the 2nd floor...up the rickety stairs. Indoor/outdoor carpeting is in the halllways and rooms. The room resembled more of a motel room. Basic bathroom was SPARTAN...tub with hand held shower. It was cold even though it was summer. You could hear the people talking in the adjacent rooms and hallways. Pretty LOUD. No closet. If you opened the one window, the workers were down on the back lawn drinking, smoking, talking...the noise and smell carrried. Should not have been for sure.

Restaurant was really not that good. Even though it is in a National Park, it is quite some money to dine here. Make it a special evining...NO, most people were wearing their dirty, smelly clothes & sneakers from hiking, walking, sightseeing, etc. Kids crying...parents ablivious. Service was sad...and really, so was the food. Drinks on the other hand were ok...can not really do nothing bad to a glass of wine :) The bar was worse...even though it COULD have been very nice & special. Service sucked. Alot of the workers were in there drinking...dressed in their crude clothing(again, I KNOW it is a park). No music, no candles, no atmosphere, no nothing. Dayside food court was not good. We did not eat there.

On the very good side, there is a cocktail "lounge"...more an area, that is outside on the roof of the entrance. It overlooks Old Faithful Geyser. Again folks...mind your kids. Not everyone is in love with them and wants to hear them. Have consideration for others. Well, sitting there with cocktail in hand...2 beautiful bison and their 2 babies ran right in front of Old Faithful Geyser, and it was going off, and stood...as if to say...HERE IS YOUR SPECIAL PHOTO OP. People were oohing and awwing...it was something.

Alot to walk to from the Inn...

I am glad we experienced this historic Inn...but most likely, will not stay here again. We will just come for cocktails and the outside view.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Historical Inn and great location... dont expect anything else”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
5
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Room is basic and lodge like... Due to the locality, i had problem accessing internet and cellphone signals in yellowstone park.
The inn is just beside old faithful geyser, best spot, and the most affordable within the few lodgings within the park.
at night, it is pitch dark in yellowstone, so please drive slowly and beware of the bisons, we missed out just by 5-10 cm at a sharp turning.
breakfast is ok, main attraction for this inn is nonetheless the location.
a must try if you intend to spend the night in the national park

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Location, tourists and BIG”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
7
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Had just a basic room looking onto the interior grounds of the hotel. But the reason for coming here was not the hotel but the surrounding area. Its unique location gives access not just to Old Faithful but to walks and other springs in the area.

When you walk in the first impression is that it everything is big. The space, the furniture, the logs (are they fake?). Along with many others we sat and had a cocktail watching Old Faithful one last time before the dark set in. We did not have a reservation for dinner but ate late so they got us in. The food was good and service good.

Next morning breakfast was good. But get down early before the queue starts to form, to get in and then to get to the buffet. For the size of the breakfast room they need to reorganise the way the buffet is laid out.

Reception were very helpful with giving suggestions on where to go and we took a walk up into the hills for another amazing view of Old Faithful.

On check out when asked if the room was ok we mention in passing that our guest, a mouse, had also found it ok. A double take from them and we said we had no problem with it and understood what you are out in the middle of the wilds and what do you expect. Apparently some of the American guest seem to forget this!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Reading, Pennsylvania
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227 reviews 227 reviews
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146 helpful votes 146 helpful votes
“Historic, beautiful inn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
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Even though this was pricey compared to my usual campground accommodation, the Old Faithful Inn is worth it. I stayed in a room that looked like Teddy Roosevelt himself could have stayed in. You can see the chinking in the logs, and I was lucky enough to have room that faced out and a (partially obstructed) view of Old Faithful. My room didn't have a bathroom, but it was no big deal to go down the hall and use it. I was really glad I stayed in such a historic inn. Try to take one of the free tours if you have time.

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Canyon Lake, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Historic, rustic, and a piece of art.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Old Faithful Inn is definatly a great piece of history. The whole place is made entirely out of wood, hand crafted and smooth. Love the look of the inside. The view from the bottom floor looking up, takes your breath away. There are alot of tours that are based out on the Inn. If you've got the time, go on a tour of the Inn. You will never forget it!

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  • Old Faithful Inn Yellowstone
  • Old Faithful Hotel
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Address: Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Price range (per night):* 60 AUD - 139 AUD

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