Yes. It's a rest stop. While the amenities you expect in a rest stop are rather ordinary here,…read moreit's the surroundings that should impress and make this stop stand out. I think it might be the only rest stop on this road between Gardiner (and Yellowstone Park) and Livingston. There are picnic tables that can give weary travelers a chance to take a break. There's even a fire hydrant in the dog "rest stop" so even your furry companion can have some relief. A nice feature of this rest stop is the short walking path that takes you down to the Yellowstone river, which is flowing pretty quickly in this area, and from where you can get a very impressive view of Emigrant Peak. Depending on the time of day, it'll be like existing in the middle of a postcard picture. Even if you don't need the break from driving, stop here anyway just to enjoy the view. And if you're southbound into the park, consider it a preview. If you're northbound from the park, experience it a post-script of what you left behind.

Scenic rest stop in Emigrant MT…read more I know a rest stop is usually not one of those one would review but this Emigrant Rest Area is worth noting. It is the most scenic one I've seen so far. Located on the east side of Highway 89 between Emigrant and Gardiner on the way to or from Yellowstone National Park. The roads are paved and the parking lot is level. The rest stop has clean restrooms and also has sectioned picnic tables in a nice roofed picnic area. They have a pet area too. The views are pretty and is located right along Yellowstone River. Saw some people fishing so you can do some fishing too while you are there! LoL There are slots for RV/trailer and truck parking. Open year round (some rest stops in MT are not). There is a historical marker on sight about the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness which is over a million acres of wilderness in a track of land covering portions of three states. Interesting read. And off we go... Review #2330

This is the perfect base if you are exploring Yellowstone everyday. You can walk to pretty much…read moreeverything in West Yellowstone from here. My boyfriend and I stayed here for a few nights in a private room with a bathroom. Our room was outside by parking spaces, so I liked that. The room itself was cozy and perfect for us to come back to after long days hiking and exploring. The room had a refrigerator and microwave, which was nice. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The heat did not work well, so it got a bit chilly through the night. The hotel has a cute gift shop and you get a discount if you are staying in the hotel. We received discount vouchers for the restaurant next door. To me that was awesome! The hotel was a little pricey, but seemed cheaper than most places around there. I would stay there again.

I wanted so badly to like this hotel. The staff is friendly and the hotel is historic. However, not…read morea great stay. You hear the creaking and closing of all your neighbors' doors and hallway use. No tv and tiny room were tough to muddle through. There is also a big step down from the bathroom to the bedroom, which I missed in the middle of the night and sprained my ankle. Also the bathroom wasn't particularly spotless. If you want to stay here for the history, that makes sense. Otherwise, not at all.

I recently spent 4 nights at this hotel while I was exploring Yellowstone National Park with my…read morehusband. It is a well run and very nice Best Western. Pros: Very friendly staff who greeted you with a warm welcome every time you stepped into the lobby. Sue and Hal go out of their way to help and offer tips to travelers . The breakfast is ample for a continental breakfast as it includes eggs (omelettes on some days), lots of bread offerings (white and wheat toast, bagels, English muffins, mini muffins and cinnamon rolls), waffles, meats such as sausages, potatoes, cereal, yogurt and fruits. Coffee, tea and hot cocoa mixes are always available in the lobby The room was spacious, clean and recently renovated. The bed was comfy and outside noise was minimal. Cons: Not really a negative about the hotel but you will have to drive in to the park about 1/2 hour or more to get to the main attractions. However, the scenery along the way is beautiful.

We stayed here for one night while visiting Yellowstone. They were easy to find, had easy parking,…read morerestaurants and stores within walking distance and of course Yellowstone is about a mile away. The room was nice and clean. The breakfast was smaller than other Best Westerns, but filling. However, the rooms were really dark and it was loud. The walls were thin and it felt like the folks in the room over were in our room.

We came here on New Year's Eve and our server, Brad, was amazing. He was so nice and made the…read moreexperience so amazing. Our complaint however is that our food came out all at the same time, appetizers and everything. The lab we got was mid and the Mac and cheese was not as good as we could have hoped. The dessert however was amazing. We ordered a cookie and it was so good and we devoured it in under a minute. It was a little small but still. Overall great service with okay food! 4 stars!!! Would come back!

Food was fine. Definitely overpriced for what we got. Our…read morewater girl served us and took care of us better than our waitress did. We got our appetizer, then the main course showed up no more than two minutes later When we were half way done with our meal, so other runner brought out our main courses again. Then, when we were basically finished, some other girl tried to give us our appetizer again.. -overall, overpriced for the quality we received. Food, average for being their main "fancy" dining room. Service average and kitchen coordination lacking. Same thing as the previous night when ate in the bar.. Expected more from this premier hotel in this national park.

The Lodge had everything we needed for our stay. The lobby area was inviting, with several couches…read moreset up in front of the fireplace and a large chest of board games nearby that guests can play. It was nice to step away from phone screens for a bit. This is also where they serve their complimentary, well balanced breakfast from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. They even have a pancake maker where you can watch the pancakes being made through a viewing window. The fitness center was well equipped and had everything needed to work all muscle groups. I liked that the treadmill is next to the window, allowing you to look out at the mountains while exercising from time to time. They also offer guest laundry for $5 each for the washer and dryer, with detergent available for $2. My clothes came out clean and dry. I did not get a chance to use the pool during my stay, but it looked like guests were enjoying it. There is also an outdoor hot tub, which creates a nice contrast between the cold air and the warm water with steam rising above it. The staff were friendly and patient. They answered our questions thoroughly and helped us feel confident navigating the area. At first, I didn't like that The Lodge was farther from the main village, but it ended up being only a five minute walk to where we needed to go. I would definitely book my stay here again if I have the chance to return to Big Sky.

We had spent three days in Yellowstone, and needed an overnight on our way to Bozeman Airport…read more There didn't seem to be a lot of activity at the resort, which was fine by us. Our room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was average, although they did have a pancake making machine which you don't see very often. I wanted to get a glass of milk and nothing came out of the machine. I had to get the waitstaff to refill the machine, and then when I went back after they had filled it, the milk was sour. Except for the breakfast experience, our stay was fine. Not sure what it would've been like during the height of the season.

I loved our stay here! I was honestly bummed it was only for one night. The property has a huge…read moreparking lot, and when you walk in it's bright, clean, and welcoming. There's a great bar and seating area, plus a bar/kitchen called Block 3, and another bar right in the lobby! They serve complimentary breakfast and coffee that are both really yummy. The hotel also offers a gym and laundry facility, which is super convenient. Our room was spacious, spotless, and had everything we needed ... a full kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. The beds were really comfortable too. I'd absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

When in big sky, this is our go to hotel. This Residence hotel provides a clean home away from…read morehome stay with nice amenities. Plus the hotel recognize Marriott status with upgrades and gifts for members. During this stay we were upgraded to a two bedroom room with a dinning room and kitchen. Plus the room had two bathrooms. And the room had great view of the mountains. Even if you don't have elite status- the hotel rooms all feature a mini kitchen. The hotel has a pool that is open all year long. The pool is nicely heated so you can relax in the pool and enjoy the snow in the mountains. Also there is a big spa that is hot enough for the winter time. If you need a drink, grab one at the bar inside, and bring it to the pool. The hotel bar will provide you plastic ware safe for the pool. The hotel also provides a nice continental breakfast that is included in the stay- on the breakfast bar there was cereal, yogurt, breads, waffles, and a variety of other breakfast items. The breakfast even included cold brew- fancy! Also the hotel features a restaurant and a separate bar. The restaurant features a full menu and bar. And the bar provides special cocktails, local beer and more. Plus you can get food at the bar too. The lobby is nice furnished. The lobby contains a beautiful fireplace and seating. Plus there is always coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the lobby to enjoy. Plenty of parking in front of the hotel. Plus in the winter time, the hotel has shuttle service to the ski resort.

Headed to Yellowstone National Park? Good luck finding a reason room without having to take out a…read moreloan. The Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone, Mont., had a room for $278 a night. The Super 8 in Livingston, 54 miles from the north entrance at Gardiner, offered a room for $114. And those are the cheap end. I kept looking and found Lure Me Inn in Ennis, Mont. Sure, it's 70 miles from Yellowstone (an hour north on a highway with a 70-mile-an-hour speed limit). It's a beautiful drive that takes you past Quake Lake, formed in 1959 when a magnitude 7.5 earthquake dumped 80 million tons of rock into the Madison River and formed the lake. The Madison is a renowned fly-fishing stream for rainbow trout. The rate for a cabin with one bed was $75. I believe the cabins with two beds went for $89. The open room includes the bed, a dining table, a two-burner stove, refrigerator and microwave. Dishes, utensils and pots and pans were also supplied. There was also wireless Internet and DISH network television. The separate bathroom included a combination tub and shower. There was also a sitting bench and plenty of towels. Owners Melissa and Tom Rogers were friendly and clearly enjoy hosting people. They were a delight.

Small, 1 bed cabin was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a nice size. Good shower…read more We were late arriving and left early so the lack of a comfortable chair to sit in wasn't a problem for us. There was a folding chair and a bench by the table. There wasn't room for anything else. The kitchen seemed to be well stocked until we wanted coffee. They furnished the a 12-cup coffee pot, but all we could find was 3 little bags of coffee that make 9 ounces each. If you don't wash the dishes you use, you get charged. I couldn't help but wonder who had previously washed my coffee cup. I ended up washing it before and after use.

We had a reunion at El Western . It was awesome . The staff were wonderful and very helpful. We…read moreused the conference center . They called a couple of days before and set it up for us the way we wanted . The rooms were great - very clean and cute rustic log cabins and well appointed kitchen .The office staff were so helpful and friendly. Everything was very clean , beautiful grounds . We loved the creek . The Kids can fish there without buying a license . The water wheel was so pretty and the sound of it so nice. There is a little island accessible by a bridge.-So pretty. Many of our family said they would come back to El western in the future. I certainly recommend it. The Madison River is nearby for fishing. Virginia City is a 15 mile drive and Yellowstone Park is an hour away. Lots to do. Caroline O

This charming vintage motel is really special. Our cabin was a tidy preserved 1950's style lodge,…read morewith spotless shiny woodwork from ceiling to floor. It's like staying in a fine wooden yacht, but with a vintage western interior. Step back in time, in these beautifully preserved western rooms , decorated in original western Americana furniture and fixtures. Such fun to relive the post war West in this impeccable motel.

I've never fly fished in my life (TBH, I rarely even FISH). So when I learned our 2022 corporate…read moreleadership trip would be a 3-night fly fishing excursion on Montana's Madison River, I was honestly skeptical. But not did I learn how to cast a fly (and land a Trout!), but my visit to Madison Valley Ranch ended up being one of the best trips I've ever taken. From the moment you walk in the door, the ranch rolls out the red carpet. After being welcomed with a cold draft beer and tour of the property, we settled into our very comfortable guest rooms to unwind before dinner. Whether you plan to fly fish or not, the entire ranch is designed to make you feel at ease, and at home -- from the incredible back porch views to the outrageously good dishes served up at every meal. Manu and her team take customer service to a new level, from equipping you for an incredible day on the river to selecting the perfect bottle of Cabernet to pair with your dinner. No detail is too small for them, and no request goes unmet. The accommodations are as comfortable as any 4-star hotel, the meals as delicious as any gourmet restaurant, and the views as beautiful as a slice of heaven. And with ample meeting space for corporate groups, its the perfect setting for a team-building escape. I simply can't say enough about Madison Valley Ranch -- whether you're an experienced fisherman or just learning to cast a fly, it's hard to imagine a better place in America to put your rod into the river.

This a slice of heaven. I almost don't want to tell anyone else about this secret. The Lodging is…read morecomfortable and friendly and the staff is so genuine and warm I miss them!!! Seriously, Elizabeth is like a your favorite sister who is so happy that you've finally come home. The food is serious gourmet... As good as some of the best restaurants in Denver, San Francisco, DALLAS, NY and ect. Scott, the executive chef has serious chops and makes excellent use of natural organic and wild game ingredients. But let's not forget the fishing. Actually, the fishing sucks and no one should ever even think about putting a line in the water around here. That's right...these ARE NOT THE DROIDS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...

This place was perfect for 5 people. The couches that pull out were already made. The maintenance…read moreman was amazing and told us where to go to see grizzlies and he was spot on. He even let us borrow bear spray! Only about 10 minutes from the park. I highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

Can I live here?…read more OMG. The details of this place amazed me. Tongue in groove furniture, the best mattress one can buy, high quality appliances, heavy weight eating utensils, quiet, sound proof walls, great customer service. The difference between a five star hotel and, say, a three star, is in the details. This place certainly reminded me of my infrequent stays in a five star. No corporate, bland, everything in neutral colors here, instead, the decorations were done with skill, professionalism and passion. Great little touches like, not just a pull out couch, but a pull out ottoman. (don't try and move that thing, it is heavy!) Cute, but not overly cutesy, rustic outdoor themed touches. Clean, clean, clean. Two giganto TVs. Plenty of pillows and extra bedding. Open the cabinets and you will find a useful slew of small kitchen appliances and an outdoor lantern. And there are a couple of super nice grills for your use! This really feels more like some wealthy family's In-law apartment instead of a hotel. The only little issue, and it is small, is that a big truck will have a hard time fitting into the small parking lot and small spaces. We had a handicap placard but there were no handicap spaces near our apartment. First world problem. And here is a hint. If you want to get to the cute little grocery store across the street, there is an alleyway that goes through the Super 8 parking lot. We went on the off-season and paid a fraction of what the place is worth. Go us. However, when the prices rise to summer prices, I promise that you will still get your money's worth at this place.