Many Glacier Hotel

We stayed at Many Glacier Lodge in early August 2024, and it was an unforgettable experience. The lodge’s stunning location in Glacier National Park, with serene lake views from some rooms (including ours), made it a perfect retreat after exploring. We booked nearly a year in advance and had to switch rooms over our 3-night stay as we couldn’t get the same lake view room for all days but it was well worth it. Our 8-day trip, including Glacier and Waterton National Parks, was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The weather was perfect for hikes, from easy walks to challenging treks, all with breathtaking scenery and wildlife. While the lodge is a bit dated, its charm and proximity to incredible trails make it an ideal base. Highly recommended for nature lovers!

Many Glacier Hotel is a stunning historic gem nestled in the heart of Glacier National Park. With its picturesque location by the lake and surrounded by towering mountains, the views are absolutely breathtaking. We didn’t stay overnight, but visited for the day, and it was the perfect spot to explore the surrounding area and soak in the incredible scenery. The nearby hiking trails offer access to some of the park’s most beautiful spots. We were also lucky enough to see a bear foraging on the hill nearby, making the visit even more memorable. A must-visit for anyone seeking both charm and adventure!

Location of this historic hotel is just the best !!! We had a lake view room, how amazing it was to go to sleep after watching the sunset behind the mountain and wake up to the most beautiful colourful mountain sunrise. WOW!! The veranda was the perfect place to relax and take in the atmosphere with fellow travellers, all in awe of the location and hotel, really amazing. The shower was the most complicated process to switch on and off, only added to the feeling you were staying in a proper old, iconic National Park hotel - a dream come true, I would live here if I could!

This is a tough one to review...you look at the photos and think wow! But you look at the price and think yikes. Is it really worth it? My take is no. National Park options are generally limited and extremely overpriced, but also a special experience. However, we enjoyed our time at Lake McDonald Lodge much more. Re Many Glacier Hotel, my advice is to visit, have lunch or dinner (NOT breakfast), enjoy the views and stay elsewhere outside the NP. We happened to be there on a cold August day and they hadn't even turned on the small room heater prior to our check in...our room was 49 degrees when we got there. This is what we were paying exorbitant amounts for?! The room itself was not especially nice (our cabin at Lake McD was nicer). We had to leave and give it time to warm up; meanwhile everyone in the immediate region seemed to be taking refuge in the lobby. We did enjoy both lunch and dinner in the dining room, and the views are killer from the hotel.

We stayed here three nights right before they closed. I had booked a Parkview room with double and twin bed a year in advance. This room was in the Annex and was very spacious with a small balcony that looked out towards the parking lot. Because we were on the first floor, however, the view was not bad because we were looking at a hill and mountains, and sometimes we saw sheep out there.||Beds were comfortable though squeaky, room was bright, bathroom was huge (ADA though we hadn’t requested it). There was a nice easy chair, and also a desk with a chair. There was nice shelving near the entrance and a place to hang your coats. Carpet looked new. ||Staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the ranger talks at night, the ambiance in the huge lounge as well as the comfortable seating in the hallway leading to the Annex. |The last Hootenanny ( employee talent show) was very enjoyable.||Liked that there were several food options and all were available. The bar had a lot of seating. Heidi’s for coffee and quick food and sandwiches was excellent. ||The walls are thin but most guests seem to be aware of this.

This beautiful hotel made us feel like we were in the sound of music! It's quite large, and our wing did not have an elevator so we had to carry the luggage up the stairs. The room was on the small side but had a great view. Also, since it is an old building we could hear footsteps on the floor above us. There are 2 restaurants and a coffee bar on site, and lots of places to lounge and enjoy the scenery. We even saw bears out the window at breakfast! If you're able to get a reservation, it's worth the price and the drive.

This is a beautiful lodge that sits near numerous hiking trails. Located on a lake, it offer magnificent views of the water and mountains. The staff is first class and very attentive. The common areas are gorgeous and inviting. Their are two restaurants and a fast food store on the property. Some of the rooms overlook the water. We were placed in a non view room of modest size. The bathroom was spacious but the room was a little tight considering that suitcases were generally open on the floor. Nevertheless, it was comfortable and clean.

this place has quickly become one of our favorites to come back to every year for a little getaway. the hotel is incredible, yes it’s old, but it has so much charm and history that it’s worth it. for the most part the staff is kind and fun and love what they do! and of course the hikes are incomparable.

A world class turn of the century hotel built by the rail road and designated as a national park some fifty years later! It is my FAV national park going again next summer, I worked in the lodge in 1974 as a college freshman!

We had a fantastic stay at the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park. Our dining experience was wonderful, with delicious food that exceeded our expectations. The views from the dining area were absolutely stunning, adding to the overall ambiance and making our meals even more enjoyable. The combination of great food and breathtaking scenery made for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! Pictures do not do it justice!

This is a review for the Patarmigan Room. We hiked for about 10 miles round trip so we treated ourselves to a nice white table cloth dinner. Hubs had the single pork loin (fancy wording for thick pork chop) and I had the roast chicken with cream sauce. Hubs enjoyed the pork chop with its subtle flavors and moist meat served on garlic mash. The first bite of my chicken was awesome as the skin had crunch and the meat was moist. But subsequent to that bite, some parts of the chicken was dry. I really enjoyed the wild rice and veggies though. I'm not a big vegetable fan but the roasted veggies were pretty and had a great assortment. The food was pretty good but not knock your socks off great, but you can't beat the view. Turns out the menu for the lounge has some of the same items as the fancy dinner room for the same price. I think the lounge may have had burgers tho but not sure. Service was also pretty good as most places we'd been to in the last two days had dismal if non existent service. I'd stop here again for a nice hot meal, great view and good service, which seems to be a rare thing to find the area.

It is convenient to get the boat tour if you want to save som time and energy to hike Grinnell Glacier. The onsite restaurant, The Ptarmigan Dining Room and Swiss Lounge are great. All the entrees are excellent to me. (We spent four meals there, including 2 lunch and 2 dinners. We didn't came across a bad one) The hotel has wifi, but it might not be good when you are in your own room. However, ATT has their own Passpoint service for wifi (not mobile), if you are ATT customers. Half of the rooms do not have the elevator to access. The parking lot is a small hike. So, it is better to load your stuff at the lodge, rather than have you carry them from the parking lot. The reservation of the hotel could be used as the reservation to enter the park from 6AM-3PM. It is not too far from Iceburger Lake Trail. So, I am not sure it is worthy to switch a hotel to the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn just for this trail. (Some reviews say many glacier hotel is better, but I do not have experience to compare). The NELLS at Swiftcurrent Lodge is good for fast food.

A beautiful hotel, the sunsets are amazing. The staff is very helpful and takes a lot of pride working there. Reservations take planing as the best rooms go fast. Two choices for restaurants with the same menu, the ambiance at the Swiss. lounge is more relaxed and the music is more upbeat. Hiking trails near by offer spectacular views.

Poor customer service and smelly eating areas/ lounges. This is a very old lodge so one would expect some work being done but the 4 days we were here is was constant. The customer service was bland and lifeless - they made you feel like they rather be doing anything else besides helping customers. The location is great but not worth the money or hassle - it is also a 7 minute hike up and down a hill to get to your car in the main parking lot.

Where do I even start?! Just WOW!!! The moment you drive into the parking lot, you are stunned with the amazing view. It feels like you are in the Swiss alps. They had pianos everywhere for guests to enjoy and they hosted a hootenanny where guests and workers signed up to do a special talent. They have 2 restaurants inside, a gift shop and coffee shop. We had a king room looking out to the parking lot with a balcony - the room had a cute little bathroom with a shower. The hotel had WiFi, it wasn't the best connection but we were expecting no internet service at all so it was better than nothing! They had park updates everyday with the weather info, which areas were closed, areas with bear/mountain lion sighting etc. Bears and mooses are known to roam the area so you have to bring your bear spray with you everywhere!!! The views (day and night) are just outstanding - you can stand out on their balcony and get the best views or even sit inside in one of their chairs and still get a good view. There's honestly not a single spot where you don't get a good view of the mountain/lake. Also the special thing about the hotel is that it is only open 90 days out of the year!!! It closes once the snow starts. We will definitely be back one day.

The hotel is perfectly situated for hiking, relaxing, and enjoying the surrounding beauty. We stayed there for two nights at the end of the season, which meant that some services (e.g. food was no longer being served in the lounge, only in the cafe and dining room) were curtailed or reduced. But that did no affect the joy of our stay. The room we had was small with two twin beds. We also had a door that lead to a shared balcony. We sat in the chairs on the balcony and enjoyed the sunset over Swiftcurrent Lake (I posted a photo of that beautiful sunset). The door leading outside was old and warped and allowed quite a bit of cool drafts into the room. But, we knew this was a 100-year-old hotel and expected as much. The staff we encountered were all helpful and friendly. We would return to this hotel. For those who enjoy hiking, it was perfectly situated!

This is a review from someone who stayed at the Swiss Current Motor Inn. I have nothing but great things to say about this hotel. We had lunch here once which was buffet due to Covid. There were few gluten free options so our waitress charged us for a child's buffet. Super nice. The bar has a great cocktail menu and all our servers were friendly. As others have mentioned the view is phenomenal. Gift shops and snack area was well stocked. It's a great place to hang out.

After driving through the night to arrive at the Grinnell Glacier trailhead at 7am before the crowds descended, by the time I completed the hike later in the day I was more than eager to check into the Many Glacier Hotel. Designed with a Swiss theme because of the picture postcard Alpine surroundings of Glacier National Park, this hotel, like most others in the National Park system, gets my happy place. Keep your five-star luxury resorts; I'll take simple rustic in a setting like this every time. I could tune out the world for hours while gazing up at the main lobby's light fixtures that almost rain from the high, high ceiling. If you look at the room choices on the website, they all look like a homage to the worst of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Fortunately, a number of them have been renovated and my room banished that tacky motor lodge vibe for an interior befitting the overall look of the place. No television and no internet made for a luxuriously primitive stay. Everyone should disconnect from the modern world when they can. Another disconnect, this one unfortunate, is the food. Saying it's average or okay is being kind. One entree had bread that approached ceramic in hardness. The other had toasted bread that was a bit burned. None of this surprised me: food at the National Parks is hit-or-miss depending upon the time of year. Since the hotel just opened for the season, the staff from all over the country and other parts of the world is probably still learning to work as a team. Hey, you can get liquored up well, though, if that tradeoff works for you. I was here for the experience and the views not the food. On those two points, I loved it here. This was my introduction to Glacier National Park and I couldn't think of a better one. Footnote: This hotel is located in a remote area. While fuel and snacks are not difficult to obtain, more extended services can be challenging. Ensure that your car is in good working order.

This is our third stay at the Many Glacier Hotel and we'll definitely be back. The rooms and WiFi coverage have both improved a lot since our last stay five years ago. The rooms also seem to have gotten some plumbing updates and new bedding. All welcome changes but without destroying the character of the hotel. People need to realize that this hotel was built in 1915 and while it's had many updates and improvements over the years is still a 105 year old building and that's why I love it. Yes it's not super posh but it's been tasteful updated without destroying the original character. The floors are creaky and the sound barriers are largely non existent but I still love it. The access to the hiking where you walk right out the door and go is amazing. The views from the lakeside room are beyond amazing. I challenge you to find a better room view in the continental US. This hotel is one of the Crown Jewels of the National Park Service. It's old but that makes me love it more.

We visited here when we came to the Many Glacier area to go hiking. We looked at staying at the hotel, but all of the rooms were booked, so we had to stay at the Saint Mary Lodge instead. We loved the back balcony of the hotel. The views were gorgeous and made us wish we were staying there. The hotel was crowded. It seemed to attract a lot of tourists. There weren't many places to park, so we had to park by the main road. The lobby and inside of the hotel seemed very nice. I can't comment on the rooms, but based on everything else, I would assume they were also nice. If I came back again, I would try to plan further in advance and stay here.

This hotel looks really nice, but the layout is terrible. Many rooms are along the main walkway to the dining hall, so noise is constant in the morning. Floors are old and creaky. You hear all your neighbors moving around. The shower is insanely complicated to use. See pic. It's just old and crappy. Don't stay here if you like sleep.

Two year wait for this hotel? Location is good but dining not so much. Very limited menu. Avoid the bison short ribs :~ The employees are super nice which helps.

Stayed here for four nights/five days as part of an extended Glacier vacation. The view and setting are breathtaking. It sits on the shore of Swiftcurrent lake with an Alpine setting of mountain peaks and glaciers surrounding the lake. The hotel is a large historic national parks lodge. Some call the rustic style "parkitecture"... I generally like it. However, keep in mind it's about 100 years old with design and services to match. Like no AC. Spotty Wi-Fi. No cell service. We were in the annex on the fourth floor with no elevator. Oof. Moving luggage in for our extended trip was not super fun. The room design was quite quirky as it was under an eave of the roof and ou had to pass under a low part of the roof to get to the bathroom. There is a fairly long road in and a large portion is a rough, dusty gravel road. We ate at both the Ptarmigan Dining Room and the Swiss Lounge. The Ptarmigan Dining Room is considered the fine dining room. We had dinner there. The bread roll they served was very doughy. The bison chili was tasty and very filling. The highlight of the meal. The salmon consistency was weird. Not great. Had a huckleberry cocktail and it was delish. So pretty mixed dining experience. Another time we dined at the Swiss Lounge, e.g. bar, for lunch before a red bus tour. We came in an hour before the tour start and told our server of our tour appointment. We ordered burgers and grew quite concerned as over half an hour passed after ordering with no burgers appearing and we had to catch our bus in a little bit. The waiter started inquiring of the kitchen and expediting the order. He said that the Swiss Lounge food is cooked in the Ptgarmigan kitchen and they had a bit of rush of orders and take care of their diners first. What?! So our order is just sitting because they are taking care of other orders that came in after?! That is seriously horrible service. We finally got our burgers after another fifteen minutes or so and they were alright and we just made our bus tour, with no time to spare. In general the staff is friendly but their usefulness varies. We went to the info desk several times to help plot out our hikes and excursions. On a few times we got helpful and friendly advice. A few other times the advice was useless, not knowledgeable about the area or not friendly at all. We joined a ranger talk on the hotel and it's history. That was quite informative and enjoyable. Overall we had a good Glacier trip and stay. I enjoyed the historic feel of the hotel but it has its limitations. Service is quite mixed.

Wanted to let you know we had some of the worst service we've ever encountered at the Many Glacier Hotel - and we're a bit worried because next week we are staying with you again in Yellowstone. Long story short: - No bellmen when we arrived at 6pm, had to haul all our luggage back and forth from the top parking lot - Exhausted after a 12 hour drive, we went down to the lounge to eat. Realizing I was falling asleep while waiting for our food I asked if we could get it to go. Our waiter literally said "no", and turned around and walked off. - Next morning we informed the breakfast staff we needed to depart ASAP to catch a boat - the simple eggs & bacon we ordered took 50 minutes. We missed out boat which becomes important in a bit. - Since we missed the boat, we asked if we could take a return boat after our 10+ mile hike. Was told as long as we were there at 5:15pm we were guaranteed a ride. - Get to the boat pickup at 4:30pm after my husband injured himself on the hike. Boat arrives at 5:15 ALREADY HALF FULL. Was informed there was no room for us, but a return boat would "come soon". Not wanting to wait due to the injury we walked back AND STILL BEAT the return boat which took over an hour. - I tell the manager on duty, Dalton, about our issues. He says he's sorry but there's really nothing he can do. I ask about getting food to go due to my husbands injury. Dalton's answer was to go look for crutches (which, by the way, there were none) because I'd have to go down to a restaurant. After not finding any crutches his recommendation was to drive a mile+ outside the park to find a place that would make us something to go. I truly hope this situation is simply an outlier of an otherwise outstanding company.

It's a trip back in time, but after 42 million dollars of public money spent on renovations you would think they could put AC in the rooms? It was like 95 degrees outside.. and yep it was 95 degrees inside. So you have been warned, good luck sleeping at night if it's hot. I have a bigger problem with the amount of public money spent on the renovations and the fact that the only benefit to the public that forked this money out is they get to pay $300 per night to a private company that runs this place. The breakfasts were great, but the dinner was like train food. You would think with all the money they put into this place the kitchen could actually serve a lemon chicken dinner with the sauce glazed in the pan and built from scratch.. but it was like boiled chicken with a lemon sauce from a bottle put on top and microwaved. Yes it's that bad, eat a big breakfast and skip dinner or have an awesome Manhattan at the bar and forget you're hungry. WIFI and phone service sucked.... like really sucked... leave your phone in the car, grab a book, a six pack of Budweiser and plan on reading your entire time here. Even though I have problems with this place, we will be back.. but in cooler temperatures. The views are awesome and there is plenty to do outdoors.

One of my top 10 bucket list places to visit. Hard to get to but worth the trip. The hotel is right on the lake facing a beautiful peak. Fabulous views from the back porch and the room balconies. Rooms/bathrooms are small but very clean, adequate and reflective of the time when it was built. The hotel was refurbished a while back, but still looks well-maintained. Lobby is spectacular and has many places to relax including in front of the circular fireplace. Restaurants are busy and the prices run from moderate to expensive. Visitors have to remember that because of the short vacation season at Glacier Park, room prices at any of the Park hotels can be a little high, but well worth it. Staff is helpful and friendly. There are 2 negatives that you should be aware of so you are not surprised. The first is that cell phone service and email was nonexistent for us. The vendor that operates the hotel should seriously consider an "OPTIONAL" cell phone/email connection for a premium price to accomodate those that have personal/business needs for continuous contact. Second, most of the long road into the hotel area is nothing but potholes. They have "rough road" signs up but they are understating the level of disrepair experienced. I could not get a straight answer on when or ever if it will ever be repaved However, please don't let these two issues deter you from a visit. Otherwise, you will be missing one of the outstanding vacation stops of your lifetime!! A must to go along with your visit is a ride on a red bus...don't miss it!!!

There is a lot going on bc of Covid and I get the supply chain issues etc. . I feel your pain and can adapt. This is different. Tonight I went to the bar and wanted to watch the warriors Celtics game and was excited to see they had a tv. They had it on an station but not the right one. They lost the remote years ago and couldn't change the channel the bartender said with a degree of glee. Really? People r paying mucho dollars at a national park lodge but u can't order a 15$ remote to further please your guests? I was shocked. So guests r leaving the hotel in 38 degree weather and rain to go to out of the park to watch the game at the pizza place in the next town of Saint Mary's. Either have a tv or not but don't give that pathetic Portlandia excuse. The natural environment and views gets 5, that lame service gets a 1. .... I liked so many things about the hotel but the bartenders I could give a shit attitude put me over the edge.

Had lunch here in July 2016 on our 21st Anniversary weekend! Great view & beautiful location. The smoked salmon appetizer was wonderful, but the bread was stale. DO NOT ORDER- The tomato soup, it's speghetti sauce! Horrid! Blah! Order a salad or burger to be on the safe side. Service was good!

Great establishment. A Swiss designed hotel from 1904. The rooms are spacious, if your on the water side, the views are amazing. The food was very good and the front desk staff very friendly and professional. Being inside the park you certainly pay more but the sunset and sunrise make up for the price. Also, being extremely close to the trail heads, in that area of the park, make it another reason to spend the $$$. Book early as rooms are limited. No A/C and very limited internet (if any at all). But if your in the park for hiking and trying to escape you modern life there is no need for those modem amenities. Defiantly a relaxing, slower pack hotel, fun to sit in the lobby and see all the folks come into the hotel for the first time. Hot showers too great after a day of hiking.

This place is gorgeous and was the highlight of our trip. We only stayed one night but it definitely made a good impression. The front desk staff are super friendly and went out of their way for us several times in the brief time that they had us as guests. The lobby is cozy and relaxing, especially at night when the fireplace was going. We had dinner at their main dining room and although the food was just okay for the price, it was overall a good experience and we were glad we ate their at least once. The little mini-mart in the bottom floor was a nice find. We were able to grab snacks and drinks for the boat ride that leaves from the hotel's dock. The room was old-fashioned but comfortable. I especially loved that you can open the windows and that there's a big, old, claw-footed bathtub in the bathroom. We found the beds to be comfortable and we actually liked that there are no tvs in the rooms. The last thing I want when I'm trying to relax and commune with nature is a television. We also liked that they had recycling bins in the rooms and all over the lobbies. I do wish that my phone had gotten reception or that there were phones in the rooms. That was one issue since I was trying to track my bag down with the airline. I also had to hunt down the hair dryer which was tucked in the desk drawer. Oh, and it was warm in our room and I couldn't get the fan mounted in the corner to point down so both beds could be cooled. But those are small things that I can live with. The charm of this hotel and the breathtaking views from the back deck are worth a few fiddly details. Plus, I will mention again that the staff are fantastic. I would definitely stay here again. I think next time, we will splurge for a room facing the lake. This place was worth every penny. I still dream about the huckleberry lemonade from our dinner:)