Our dinner experience was five (5) stars! We called ahead of time to confirm a late (7 pm) arrival…read moreand they were very accommodating. Thank you! Driving through the crosswinds in WY slowed us down quite a bit and I didn't take that into account in our RV. We had made a "Harvest Host" reservation a week in advance which allowed us to stay on property for one night. For dinner I highly recommend the grilled caesar salad that was out of this world amazing and the bison burger with fries was tasty. Their apple pie bar with vanilla ice cream for dessert was delightful. Everyone I spoke to was so friendly, and helpful. The server's were pleasant and attentive, and the seating was comfortable and nostalgic. There is quite a bit of history in the Elk Mountain Hotel. Definitely worth the trip. Thank you for all that you do. Would visit again!

As fulltime RV'ers, today's 350 mile travel day took us out of South Dakota, up through the Laramie…read moreMountains of Wyoming, to our "Harvest Hosts" location for the evening, The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel. The hotel is on the bank of the Medicine Bow River, not too far from the base of Elk Mountain. We stayed the evening in our RV in one of the hotel's five dry camping "Harvest Hosts" spots, so did not experience the hotel's guest rooms. We did have dinner, and their food and service were PHENOMENAL; we DEFINITELY will stay and eat here again!

If you believe the advertising, I would recommend that you drive by. The appetizers are frozen and…read moredelivered by semi, with the chicken breast which is not only flavorless but really just cafeteria grade chciken. Onto the steaks, this is not the same as it was 25 years ago and the steak was flavorless and really expensive. Speaking of expensive; it appears that the everything is really expensive, low quality, and not worth the stop.

After determining we had to see the recent 5 planets alignment because it wouldn't be back until…read more2040, we went in search for a "dark sky" location nearest to us. The winner: Centennial, Wyoming. We made reservations at The Old Corral Hotel. It was delightful in all kinds of ways: it's simple, clean, inexpensive and comfortable in a no-frills place-to-rest-the-head kind of way. Each staff person we encountered was exceptionally friendly and helpful It was a GREAT place to witness the 4:30 am 5-planet show in the "dark sky" right outside the side exit/entrance to our hotel hall at 4:30 am. That's was made even better, when our window of seeing Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn -- with the crescent moon thrown in for good measure. I'm giving it 4 stars because the room was hot -- had a window air conditioning that was loud, didn't work all that well. And... I'd have preferred a window I could open to let the beautiful cool evening air in the room.

Best steaks and prime rib in the state. Amazing atmosphere and staff. Prices are reasonable for the…read moreamazing food. Definitely worth a stop when in the area.

Highly disappointed given the historic nature of this place…read more Service was just bad. I got a sense of arrogance like they thought this was the best place in town. Server was very curt & short. We were almost all the way through our dinner before they checked back on us. Really did not feel welcomed or appreciated. Asked for the check to be split two ways, which did not happen. So we left cash for one half & card for the other. Full bill was charged to the card, most likely cause they ASSUMED cash was for the tip. I will say however, the food was good & steak cooked to temp. But... the cocktail sauce for the shrimp was very ketchupy & needed more horseradish & lemon. They also need to improve on their cocktails & knowing how to make them. Drink was way watered down from the type of iced used. It's not hard these days to make large ice balls or cubes that don't melt as fast.

Owners are super nice, breakfast is the bomb. Not from the…read moreHot springs Rooms are super clean

Very comfy beds, I'd love to buy their pillows to take home. Have stayed here twice and will come…read moreback anytime I'm in the area. Do not miss the home made breakfast! Hit the Hobo Hot Springs while you are here. Drive up to Lake Marie to take your Christmas card photo!

This was a most welcome surprise on our quick pass through Centennial…read more Stopped for an early breakfast. It was warm and welcoming and wonderful from the moment we walked in the door. The woman taking our order was delightful -- and did a great job explaining the offerings. It has a terrifically interesting menu, so it wasn't easy. My husband and I decided to 1) begin with a lemon poppyseed scone that the lovely server told us were made that morning; and then 2) chose one savory item from the menu and one sweet -- to then share it all. So glad we did all of the above. I chose the the hash brown omelette, topped with eggs over medium; spouse chose the strawberry brioche french toast. Oh my goodness!!! This was fine dining restaurant quality. Every bite was beyond our wildest expectations. I'd be there every day if it was any closer!!! Can't wait to get back here ASAP.

Cafe: Best High Altitude Cooking in the West…read more The cafe is great and the newly dedicated chef is amazing. If you're just passing by for coffee, I highly recommend trying anything on the food menu because everything is worth a taste even if you're not hungry.

I am responding to the review of someone who did not like the "rustic" nature of MBL…read more I spent two separate weeks there in 2013; I am going back for a week this year. The accommodations at MBL are not 5 star hotel type; they are rustic - simple - spartan. The experience however IS 5 star. It is relaxed - not rushed - no hard time schedule. You are treated like an adult. They let you ride to the extent of your ability. The food is very good. The hospitality is unbeatable. The scenery and the natural beauty are fantastic I have seen bear and moose in the wild on horseback. There is some "nose to tail" riding - but it is not the normal dude ranch "nose to tail" riding.

From the owner: Medicine Bow Lodge is a full service dude ranch in the summer. Daily horse rides, overnight trips,…read moregreat meals great place to bring your family

I'm a corporate pilot and traveling is my life. We normally stay at very nice and often expensive…read morehotels and sadly some of them are not as clean as what I've found here at the Hacienda. To me cleanliness is the number one importance in a hotel/motel. I'm very very happy with the effort that they make to clean the nooks, the crannies and the corners. They do their job well. The ladies at the front desk are very friendly and helpful and I will definitely come back here. I believe this motel deserves a solid four stars, I gave it five to offset some of the lower ratings others have given it!

There never was anyone at the front desk. We got here late, but when we rang the bell it took a few…read moreto get a person. Also, we were up at 6:30. Coffee made & ready would have been nice. It also would have been nice to have someone at the front desk to ask to make it. Maybe they were in the back drinking coffee?

Spectacular. That's the first word that comes to mind when recounting our weekend stay at Brush…read moreCreek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming. Brush Creek Ranch (BCR) is an all-inclusive luxury ranch where elite accommodations, world-class cuisine, & activities abound. We drove to BCR from Denver and it took us about 4 hours to get there. If flying, the ranch is one hour from the Laramie Regional Airport or 3.5 - 4 hours from Denver International Airport (dependent on weather). Upon arrival on ranch property, we were escorted by a staff member to The Lodge. The staff at Brush Creek Ranch were exceptional in every way. Each one was committed to delivering a first-class experience and were eager to serve. Kayla was manning the concierge desk upon our arrival and seamlessly handled our check-in. Following check-in, we walked into The Lodge's great room and were immersed in a grandiose western homestead. From the antler chandeliers, massive exposed log beams to the impressive fireplace, we immediately had that vacation feeling of arriving somewhere special. Eddie unloaded our luggage from the car and put our bags in our room. We stayed in the Lupine room - a King Guest Room in The Lodge. The Lupine room was rustically-elegant, furnished with a king bed and located on the first floor of the lodge. The premium bedding was everything - the down pillows & comforter had us sleeping like babies every night. The room offered views of Wyoming's hills & the main lodge lawn area. The room had a Keurig and a full selection of Caribou coffee, hot chocolate & water. There were three gourmet dining experiences onsite at the ranch and let me tell you, this is some of the best food I have ever had. Each meal was sensational; I cannot say enough good things. During our stay we dined at Pioneer Kitchen, Trailhead Lodge, & the Cheyenne Club. For activities we went snowmobiling. All dining & activity reservations were made directly through & hosted by Brush Creek Ranch. Amenities at BCR included the Cattle Baron Library, fitness center, spa, saloon, great room, riding arena, & mountaintop decks. The Cattle Baron Library was a lounge with a stone fireplace, board games & television (1 of 3 onsite). This was a relaxing space to wind down before bed. The saloon encompassed everything you'd expect from a western saloon of the old American West. We walked through the doors and were met with a fully-stocked bar, a pool table, shuffleboard & more. We ate dinner at Pioneer Kitchen our first night at Brush Creek Ranch. Pioneer Kitchen is the resort's newest dining venue with an upscale-casual ambiance & wellness-forward menu. We arrived at Pioneer Kitchen and were seated in the main dining room. The aesthetic of the restaurant was airy and fresh with cream dining chairs, round chandeliers, & red backlit bar. General Manager, Cory and server Emma took great care of us during our meal. For Classic Cocktails I had the Sidecar. Ross had the Sage Advice which was a non-alcoholic mocktail. For Appetizers we had the Smoked Trout Dip and the Classic Caesar Salad. The Smoked Trout Dip was made with pickled onion, truffle and a side of potato chips. The dip was thick and creamy in texture with generous pieces of trout throughout. The smoked trout paired well with the cream cheese, fresh herbs, & salty chips. The Classic Caesar Salad was made with garlic croutons, grana Padano, and white anchovy. This Caesar salad was characterized by cold crisp greens, the nutty profile of the Padano cheese and briny vinegar of the white anchovy fillets. For Mains we had the Wagyu New York Strip and the Cedar Planked Ora King Salmon. The Wagyu New York Strip was served with lobster butter and crispy fingerlings. The Farm at Brush Creek raises American Wagyu; a rare breed of cattle that produces exceptional beef and reflects BCR's goals of sustainability. This was a phenomenal main all around. The Wagyu New York Strip was cooked to medium perfection. The meat was lean and high in protein. The strip had a natural, chewy texture and beefy flavor. The lobster butter was decadent and sexily melted into the wagyu making each bite so juicy. The crispy fingerling potatoes were the best fingerling potatoes I've ever had. Their thin skins were crisp and salted & gave way to a soft, fluffy potato interior. The Cedar Planked Ora King Salmon was served with wild rice and charred broccolini. The salmon had a light & creamy mouthfeel with an inherent sweet oil profile. For dessert we had the BCR Double Chocolate Brownie served with vanilla ice cream & topped with salted caramel sauce. The brownie came to the table piping hot in a skillet. The rich chocolate, buttery caramel and touch of vanilla made for heavenly bites. For a dessert cocktail I had the Brandy Alexander. The Brandy Alexander was made with Cognac, Creme de Cacao, Cream & Cinnamon. This retro brandy cocktail was indulgent yet easy to drink - chocolatey, creamy, & smooth.

Best Food at a Ranch Vacation. And the service was amazing. We had steak and pasta. Lunches had…read morea lot of variety. Highly recommend.

Beautiful scenery here in Wyoming! Parking for cars, tractor trailers, buses and campers. My one…read morestar is for the ladies restroom! So very gross! I'm not going into detail. Someone needs to clean on a regular basis due to the high traffic volume of people coming through here. Otherwise great stop!

We were caught in a huge blizzard and had to pull over, and this is where we ended up. We ended up…read morehaving to sleep in our van for 2 nights here. There were many other cars and trucks stuck here overnight as well. The rest stop manager, Ethan, was a life saver. He made sure that everyone had food and warmth and continuously salted and shoveled the walkways. He kept us updated on the storm and the conditions of the road and kept spirits high!! The bathrooms were always clean and in great shape. Thank you Ethan for making a bad situation into one we will remember for a while (positively)! :)