Paradise Inn

We had a great stay at the inn. Easy access to the numerous trails right at the inn and only a short drive to other areas of the park. Beautiful views all around. In the evenings there is a pianist playing in the lobby. Overall a great experience. Parking can be a challenge with so many people trying to hike during the season.

You cannot beat the access to the trails at Paradise or the charm of this historic lodge. It’s a beautiful building in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the fireplace and pianist each evening. The dining room wasn’t amazing but it wasn’t bad. It’s what you would expect from a national park inn (remember you’re paying for convenience more than quality). We stayed in the main building in a room that had access to a shared hall bathroom. Our room was quaint and decorated wonderfully to fit the ambience of the inn. Unfortunately the bed was extremely uncomfortable and the fan in the window did little to cool down the space. The real disappointment was the shared hall bathrooms. The showers were disgusting. There’s no vent in the shower rooms and the doors have to be propped open by trash cans between use to air out. There was mold growing on the ceiling, walls, door, floor, everywhere!! The floor had puddles of water because there was no drain outside of the shower. The slippers I brought in were soaked from standing on the tile. I’ve had better shower experiences at campgrounds. There are certain things I give grace to when it comes to national park lodging, but cleanliness should never be overlooked. The price to stay at this lodge should be reflected in how it is maintained.

We stayed at Paradise Inn and loved the unique experience. The location is unbeatable—you can see Mount Rainier right from the inn, and it’s just steps away from several scenic trails. The room was a bit small, but it had everything we needed and felt cozy to come back to after spending time outdoors. In the evening, we sat by the fireplace in the cozy lobby—warming up, chatting, and enjoying a few board games together.

First off, we didn't stay here, just visited- but worth going just to see the incredible lobby!! This review is for the sweet worker at the Paradise Inn Gift Shop. I bought a shirt for myself as a souvenir. I am now accustomed to saying "No" when asked if I need a receipt, because everything is electronic. I even bought a reusable bag to put it in, and then put it in my car. As we went for another hike, I had buyer's remorse thinking of another top I'd rather have. When I went back with the shirt (tag attached!) to exchange, the worker told me I had to have a receipt. I explained I had JUST purchased and only wanted a different item (actually more expensive). She was adamant she couldn't help me, so with embarrassment, I asked for her supervisor. I'm so glad I did! Kelly was able to do the exchange. I am a 5th-grade teacher, and really into bumblebees at the moment. I am now the proud owner of a "BEE KIND" Mt. Rainier tee:).

The decision to stay here comes down to whether you want to pay an expensive price ($300+) for a small room or spend time in a long line of cars to get into the park. Since we hike, we opted to stay here for two nights. Room is tiny with little space for luggage or other essentials. Sink is oddly at the end of the bed instead of the bathroom. Everything worked and bed was comfortable. Relatively quiet at night. As others noted, parking is a nightmare. We were lucky it was foggy when we got there and there was one spot in front of the hotel. We did not eat at the restaurant; so, no comments. It was very nice sitting on the outside deck drinking our Moscow mules after a hike. The park itself is very, very crowded which detracted from the experience. When we left, the line to get into the park was nearly two miles long and traffic inside the park was moving very slowly. Again, you need to decide if the premium is worth not waiting in line for entrance or moving in slow traffic.

As most places that are in the perfect spot....and old. The room was tiny bit clean. No microwave, coffee maker or frig. But spend your waking hours outside exploring or in the vast lodge lobby. Best gift shop this side of the Mississippi. Look at the details and photos on the wall.Canada Jays eagerly swipe your food!

Check in earlier to secure your parking spot. The lobby is impressive, historical and comfying with two big fireplace and sofas. They had a pianist perform there. Sitting there to relax or read is rewarding. The room is small, no AC, tight with antique touch. There is no elevator, so you have to carry you suitcase downstairs (3rd floor is main floor) or walk in through the driveway around the building. The dinner and breakfast price is mind blowing. I will bring snack or wrap up here.

Awesome location on Mt. Rainier...however the Inn doesn't have its own parking lot, they share with the visitors center...which means you are fighting the crowds for parking....and I mean crowds! The lot fills up by 8am and doesn't clear out until 8pm. You can only visit where you can on foot otherwise you lose your parking spot. There are only a few food options, none are spectacular, all are okay, and all are overpriced. You have to pay for your coffee in the morning, but they offer you tea in the afternoon, if you can find it. My 10-year-old granddaughter can play the piano better than the guy who was being paid to play in the lobby. The history and location are worth enjoying but you won't have a peaceful time there. I would strongly suggest getting a quiet cabin close by and paying a driver to drop off and pick up....unless you love crowds.

Loved the convenience of staying inside the park and being able to enter after 1300 without park reservations. The historic hotel is charming and I loved the extra seating at the Mezzanine. The rooms are very small, even paying extra for a private bathroom. We didn't hike around paradise since area was still packed with snow. We had dinner in their dining room and the food was meh While I do appreciate the veggie options and ambience. both dishes came out lukewarm. The pasta was not so flavorful. As expected when dining inside the park, prices were above mid range.

The comments and rating here are pertaining to the lunch dining experience only. Firstly, the dining hall is huge and magnificent, with tables organized in straight rows. Each table has one of four different-colored napkins to represent the native flowers blooming in the area. Some exotic fares are offered on the menu, like meatloaf made with bison meat mixed with beef and pork, but you can also get your regular hamburger. Service was attentive and price reasonable.

No guest parking. A total cluster. Front desk manager, Ally, is by far the most rude individual I have ever encountered in my years of hotel stays. Some staff were quite nice but it was obvious with many that there was little love in working at Paradise. The dining room is below average in food quality. Way overpriced for the lack of care and service.

Regarding the restaurant... pittiful. Absolutely pittiful. We stop in for a quick bite which was, not so quick. Let's get this said that it was the second day of my grieving grandmother's stay in Washington and decided to make the trip up to Rainier to show her the beauty of the PNW. Back to current state, we step in to what looks like maybe 10 people inside eating? I think to myself, "Well this won't take long." Well boy was I wrong. The waiter seats our party of 6 and starts us off with some nice, lukewarm water, great! She comes back maybe 10 minutes later and takes our orders, we asked for a main entree and that's it. By now we are in a pretty good mood, restaurant has some good vibes. But we wait, and wait, and still no signs of the food. Its been around 45 minutes. We see what looks like our food coming out, only for the waiter to say, "The food's been out too long, send it back and heat it up." We were all agitated, 45 minutes and the waiter can't even say this to our face? Not even an, "Oh sorry the food is taking linger than expected." Nothing, absolutely nothing from the waiter. 30 minutes later the food comes and its subpar at best. After waiting that long I would expect some Michelin Star service. Gulped our food down, paid, minimal tip given, and left. Never coming again. Nuff said.

This review is on the restauran... It's been a hour and a half since we've ordered. Incompetent staff, there is NO ONE in here eating but maybe 15 total people. Do not come here and eat if you have a time frame please do not come if you will not get the food for over a hour. Also to add to the issue here I ordered a salad and still have yet to receive it.

The location can't be beat, as it gets you easily onto the trail. And the history of the building is fun. Staff at the front desk are great. Service in the restaurant is okay - there are a lot of younger staff there for the summer. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Food in the restaurant was good... the food could be seasoned better. We found that when we added salt and pepper, meals were better. The prices are a bit high for the quality, but they do have to haul everything in, so there's that. The menu is seasonal, but it doesn't change from day to day, so when you're staying multiple days, it limits options. We preferred our breakfast sandwiches from the cafe to the breakfast buffet (and it was 1/3 of the price). Appreciate the water bottle refill station and that the cafe has such a great selection of items. Wish there was the ability to compost instead of sending good waste, etc, to the landfill.

This is the most conveniently located lodging option. Of course, this means it is not cheap ($300/night over memorial weekend), but I think it's worth it to not wait in the entrance line more than once (which takes hours, even with the new reservation system). The rooms are small, but it's an old building with limited upgrades, so it is to be expected. Keep in mind, there are no elevators (as far as I could tell) so I recommend packing light). The sink is next to the bed instead of the bathroom, which is unusual, but not the end of the world. The building is kept warm. The room is warm when you enter and there is an extra thick soft blanket, which is fantastic. I stayed in 107, which had a great view from its two windows. The walls are a bit thin so the quiet hours from 11-7 are reasonable. The inn has a restaurant with a limited menu. It's not cheap, but it's convenient considering you don't have to leave. There is also a cafe that has grab and go food items, as well as alcoholic drinks. The gift shop has some really nice merchandise too. I would happily return.

Make sure to bring your own towels. We (2 adults) have been here 2 days and have been given one bath towel. When we inquired with the front desk about getting another towel, we were greeted with excuses and aptitude. I didn't know it was a big deal to expect towels for a room.

terrible customer service! I tried to send a package there and everyone did not know what was going on and the package was at the hotel and my friends missed it because no one had told them ! Only stay here for the views

Pros: - Parking right at the base of the Rainier trail head - This is a historic building with amazing wood work dating back to the early 1900s Cons: -Almost everything else? - communal bathrooms cleaned at 8am (when everyone has to go) - complimentary coffee served promptly at... 3pm-4pm? - Friendly roommates aka Mice My boyfriend and I were elated when we snagged a last minute room at the historically booked out Paradise Inn. For $230 for their base room we expected a nice aUpon arrival the sites of rainier were beautiful and the lodge itself was amazing to witness. Check in was pretty smooth until the man next to us talking to the concierge staff said "we definitely had a mouse last night, which I know is a problem you guys have." A statement quickly followed up with "Also if you bring any food to the room, make sure it's in a sealed container." . To be fair, I grew up in the woods and know mice in this kind of setting is nearly inevitable. We took our keys and up to the room we went. The room was small, but to be expected for the age of the building. We had plenty of towels, blankets, and the beds were comfy. We were excited to see nice robes and complimentary slippers to use for the communal bathroom and showers. We decided to throw them on to go take a shower, to find out one pair was sewn incorrectly and had a large hole. We went downstairs to kindly ask for a new pair, we were initially told someone would bring them to the room, then when they never showed we asked again and they said "oh yea, we looked and we don't have anymore." ... I guess the guests the next day wouldn't have any? We couldn't tell you about food in the dining hall as with the prices, we chose to avoid it. The staff in the cafe and the snacks there were good. The gift shop was also fantastic. All in all I'd say our stay was metaphorically a nice white slipper with a giant hole in the toe.

Beautiful rustic Inn and lodge next to the Paradise visitor center of Mt. Rainier national park. Went in here for quick food and rest rooms, stayed an hour for the views and the hospitality. Food was great, though overpriced as expected for a remote lodge. Enjoyed the almond croissant and the chocolate doughnuts. The restrooms were clean and well maintained. For a good hour long visit, suggest waiting at the lobby and outside areas with the Adirondack style seating with views of the mountains and glaciers. If you are lucky enough to find a reservation, worth staying here. Parking tip- plenty of parking available at the Inn instead of jostling for the limited visitor center parking

This review is for the breakfast buffet: For 35$ per person I would expect much more than just a continental style buffet. We asked if the chef can make us a vegi omelet. After 10 minutes waiting the server came back and said NO. He can only do scramble egg ( really!). We had to make a waffle and couple french toast. They had tofu muschroom scramble which did not taste good. I only ate the mushrooms and kept the rest. Picture below. Get a better chef who can accommodate simple requests. The one star is for the view which you could get in the lobby.

Things have improved!! Not sure what happened at the end of last season, but here in 2023, things are MUCH better! Restaurant: The restaurant is large enough to seat everyone staying at the hotel and then some. The service was impeccable (despite it being opening day), the food DELICIOUS, and the prices actually very reasonable (especially considering one is so remote). The waitstaff were plentiful, friendly, and professional. The view is, of course, also spectacular as is the room itself. There's no way this could be better. Hotel: Top notch in every way, so I have no valid complaints. However, I am one of those that really hates shared bathrooms so this will likely keep me from returning, unfortunately. That said, I knew that going in, and it was incredible to be able to just walk out the room and go right up the mountain. I'm sure it's a sacrifice other people will not mind giving =)

We ate dinner at the inn this evening and it was pretty bad. My husband ordered a cheese burger ($28) and they asked him how he wanted it cooked. He said medium rare. They brought out his hamburger and our son's hamburger at the same time. Both burgers were well done. My husband said for $28 I'm going to ask them to recook it. (We never send food back) we wait for 25 mins before the burger comes out again and it's exactly the same as the first one, well done. Even the server said wow you're paying $28 for that and it's still not right? Come to find out a kids burger is exactly the same as the adult burger and the kids burger only cost $10!!! So if you want a crappy burger order off the kids meal it's the same size and way cheaper!

Classic inn in Mt Rainier National Park. Food was very good and fairly expensive and if you stay overnight... you really don't have much of a choice. The wait staff were especially attentive and the dining room was classic.

Great location and arguably the best meal I've had in a national park. The prices are high but you're paying for the location and historic Paradise Inn ambience. My wife and I both had the burger and then followed up with a mixed berry pie and chocolate cake. The food was above average but I understand why some people complain about the value. Service was good but it seemed as if they were understaffed during the busy dinner rush. Would definitely eat here again but wouldn't do so more than once per trip to the park. It was definitely convenient after a long day of hiking.

It is awesome to be right at the trails and be able to go and hike right away. Beautiful lodge and decor. The staff are always friendly. The rooms can be quite loud from slamming doors and other people in their rooms. Parking can be a nightmare. They give you a pass and have a section for the lodge. But no body obeys the signs and day visitors park in the reserved area. The parking isn't unforced, which sucks for those of use that paid to stay there.

This is an updated review of the restaurant, which is one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. A previous recent review was spot on - all of which I agree with. It's an utter, complete rip-off. Extremely overpriced food that is lower quality than a school cafeteria. Paper plates, plastic utensils, no waitstaff, and food that obviously came out of cans. I spent over $100 on a family of 4 for a meal and I am super bummed about it. And that saddest part is that the dining room has SUCH huge potential. I really hope they get a new vendor soon. I won't be back until I read that serious improvements have been made.

Beautiful 100 year old historic old lodge, nestled in the middle of snowcapped mountains, with views of Mount Rainier. We made reservations well in advance, even booked dinner at the lodge. There is a café opened from 6 in the morning until 9 o'clock in the evening awesome looking cakes nice grab and go meals. Room 318 is lovely, it's not fancy it's rustic charming and very comfortable. There's no TV, Wi-Fi nor air conditioning. We have lots of extra warm blankets, I guess we're expecting cool evenings. We have a key to our room, I haven't held the key in a while. The Lodge has a lot of comfortable sitting areas. There's even a self-guided tour to the historic furniture. It looks like a large wood cabin in beautiful Washington greens blending in with the landscape. Lots of rocking chairs in front and a large patio with tables to enjoy wine in the evening. I really enjoyed seeing all of the old black-and-white photographs of the lodge back in time. There's a gift shop with trinkets, T-shirts, postcards, magnets ... We had reservations in the beautiful dining room and it was a fabulous menu. Local wines and micro beer, local salads, sockeye salmon, Tyson Bolognese, vegetarian ziti, paradise burger...

Disclaimer - this post has nothing to do with our server, who was very kind and did a great job. We arrived at Mt. Rainer super early. The inn was the only place open for breakfast, we were told the only option was the buffet - ok cool. The buffet consists of: orange juice, coffee, small selection of cut fruit, oatmeal, cereal, two kinds of small quiches, bacon, ham, potatoes, biscuits and gravy (terrible), vegan bacon, vegan scramble and chorizo eggs. That's it. Trust me it's small and the food is average. Be warned it's 36.00 per person! We had no idea it was that pricey before we sat so with tip we walked out paying 87.00. Not worth it, wait until 9:30 when the cafeteria opens in the visitor center.

I am a national park junkie and have visited almost all of the parks, but I must say that I am very very impressed with this lodge. The location is absolutely perfect, surrounded by snow capped mountains and located next to the visitor center and great trails - perfect! The staff is excellent, David the manager went out of his way to help us get settled. We ate in the main dining room both nights and had the world's best waitress - Hank! She was super accommodating and very personable and friendly. It's been a very special stay and we really hate to leave tomorrow.

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw our room. It was absolutely beautiful newly renovated, clean room at the end of 4th floor. Beautifully arranged white, soft towels like in a 5 star hotel. Lodge lobby offers nice big table for visitors to enjoy on a cold night to eat or play games. There was a man cleaning them after each guest. The only thing i would suggest is to vacuum hallways as well. Highly recommend.

I was very disappointed by the conversation happening in the gift shop today. 3 employees were chatting and 1 specifically said "my job is a use of my business degree and I'm basically an adult baby sitter".... Then my elderly father tried to strike up a conversation and mentioned he had worked for the park when he was a teenager. After my father paid and walked out the girl started bad mouthing my father, saying she didn't care if he worked for the park and he should probably be put in a "home". It made my stomach turn. These three need a lesson on proper conversation while at work with the public. They were just disgusting

Didn't stay at the lodge but made the mistake of having lunch in the restaurant. Slow service. Had a hamburger and a beer. The burger was burnt and tasted like charcoal. The price for the small burger and fries was...$28!!! Should have brought my own food.

The location of the hotel is unbeatable which is why I've rated it so highly - you're steps away from the visitor's center, ranger's station, and all the trails while all the other hotels are a far walk away. They also have parking spots just for guests and you can park in the main lot over two hours if you're a guest. The rooms are pretty average, no AC but windows open and there's a fan, and depending on where you stay you may have a communal bathroom (two stalls) and showers. The worst part of staying here is food - the restaurant food is quite rough (think high school cafeteria with expensive prices) and the buffet is the same. Allergens are definitely not clearly labeled which can make it confusing and there aren't a ton of options. The visitor's center and cafe options can be sparse. If you eat at the buffet go at 9 or earlier, or better yet pack your own food!

The highlight of our visit to the Paradise Inn was seeing the history and architecture. Unfortunately, the services for its present-day visitors were sparse. We came to have a hot delicious meal only to find the restaurant was closed and our only option was from the Grab and Go cafe, extremely overpriced. The bathrooms in both the mens and womens, a total of 7 stalls, did not have toilet paper. Would love to see a revamp of this place for its visitors.

Rating for location is definitely 5 stars. Service is 3 stars, and accommodations 1. Terribly overpriced but you pay for mountain top.

Im giving this review 5 stars because of their staff all seemed to be new but were on top of it on ever step. the front desk manager was fantastic!!! we booked a room for a sccend night.. we were in room 417 the second night and had a one milloion dollar view... service in resturant was fantastic! wish I could remember servers name .. One negative was food was luke warmat best.. another employee we enjoyed was his name was Doug i think he worked for matinance I beleave I was woriied we talk to him to long and would get him in hot water? Employees in the deli were also very good .. over all prices were a bit hghi but understandable. Visit was 5-6 to 5-8 Thanks

An awful experience all around. Check in time was 4:00 pm but we were not able to check in until 6 pm. Several other parties around us were in the same predicament. We were not offered any reimbursement for this. Also, food options were extremely limited so please be aware of that. The dining room is reservation only and operated from 4 pm-9pm when we were there. There is also a grab and go "deli" that offers meager options. It closed 2 hours early without any warning when we visited. So those that arrived without their personal food options were also unable to eat. The rooms were antiquated but that is to be expected. It was warm when we arrived. Opening the window did not help the heat during the night. Also, the shower was stone cold the whole time we attempted to use it. Not a pleasant experience at all. Stay for a close access to the park but not for comfort.

Paradise Inn is a classic when in Paradise! I love dropping by for a quick meal at the restaurant as the historic inn makes me think of the thousands of adventurers that must have come through there on the way up to Rainier.

Expensive place. I wanted a hot latte but got a luke warm one. Monopoly rules.

The atmosphere is great. Service is great. Food took almost an hour to get to the table and tasted mediocre and bland. The price was too high but this was the only restaurant. I would recommend bringing in a cooler of your favorite food when you stay here. A cold sandwich at the coffee shop costs $14.

Check the mattresses, underneath. There are chipmunks or mice in them. I know. I know. It is an absolute wild place. I get it. But, having a chipmunk or mouse run up your shirt, over your boob, and out your sleeve in the middle of the night is the kind of close to nature experience I was not expecting, especially when I saw just how lovely the room was. In future, if I were to stay there again, I would most definitely sleep with the light on and check the mattresses. On a positive note, again, the room was lovely and had a beautiful view of the mountain. I had difficulty reserving the correct room online and guest services was so extremely accommodating and kind, I'm almost ashamed to give only 3 stars, but again being felt up by a chipmunk clouds one's perspective a bit. As for dining, we made a reservation for dinner. They could have messaged us at anytime or even wrote a message on their dining board to tell guests that the menu had changed. They did not. They said it was a kitchen issue - something not working. Yeah, that would be people. It was known that the regular cooks took that day off. Why they had 3 hostesses working and only 2 wait staff is perplexing. We were not given menus, paper copies were in a stack at the hostess station. One of us had to take one. I tried to take another for myself and was told we were to share. One menu per table. The restaurant was basically empty, but we had to share a paper menu that would be returned in like five minutes. Okay...????... We were served food out of to-go containers. I get that Covid has changed a few things, but charging fine dining prices when you can't provide fine dining service is in extreme poor taste. It speaks volumes as to the respect one has for clientele and for how an establishment sees itself and its reputation. Set a standard, a 'return to function and quality' standard and have staff, clientele, service providers, etc. meet that standard. Do note, check-in will not be smooth. You may as well explore the park, eat dinner, enjoy the late sun-set, and then once thoroughly tired, begin your turn to stand in line for your key. As others have said, it is good to know that ice is given to you at the front desk. Also, there is no wi-fi, but we had cell signal. And, there's no elevator. You'll haul your bags up stairs. All in all, everyone was quite happy to be out and about. It's Rainier. It's beautiful. It's busy. It must be seen.

Staying at Paradise Inn and the rooms are better than what we had in Seattle! Very comfortable and clean. It's such a beautiful place and the intense greens in the old growth forests are amazing! It's beautiful even with some fog and snow. Some hiking trails are open and very enjoyable. It's extra nice mid-week right now, without the crowds that descend in July and August. There are still a lot of people here already though for sure. We really appreciate our National Parks, and the students and staff that work here and make it possible for us to visit, from maintenance, cleaning and cooking,, to playing the piano in the great room (be sure to tip these guys! Everyone forgets the musicians!) and keeping the wood fires roaring. Dinner and breakfast are available and delicious, and the service here is very good. Get yourself outside, unplug, and unwind! This is such an incredible experience!

This is old lodge. It is not your typical hotel with in room shower and bathroom. If you really want to experience what is the old way of lodging, you should have the main building. The lodge is historical and they are not equipped with in room bathroom system. So do not complain when you get there. They share use bathroom and restroom for different gender. The room is nice for our three bedroom room. It is big. I like old bath rob, sandals, and the pillows of the bed. I don't think this Inn is air condition. The lodge has a old piano built with timber cover. The entire lodge is two levels. The restaurant at ground floor and the bedrooms on second floor. It has it rustic look. It was great at night when all tourists left and you are only few is there. The porch is a great place to see the sky with stars above.

It's definitely great place to take a rest after a hike. Unfortunately for us, they'd dinner hall was already closed for a season. So we had to take some snacks in the small shop. It had limited choices, but at least we had it :)

After a chilly rainout and fog out, we enjoyed the Rainier Wagyu Burgers, 1/2 pound of succulent beef, toasted bun and perfect mixology of fixings. Too many fries! Hit the spot! Paradise!

Booked two rooms here and had a wonderful stay including reservations in the dining room and late nights in the main room. It's an older property without any type of late night bar or drinking establishment, but it has a wonderful vibe and we will be back.

This is a review for the restaurant. Ranier guest services is changing as the NPS vendor, and it can't come soon enough. The staff are obviously frustrated, the customers are frustrated, it's such an opportunity to make Paradise a dining destination. We stayed at the Inn four days, so we had lots of opportunity to interact with the staff. First, Nick does a great job manning the bar in spite of being in an awkward placement, not having a barback or waitstaff supporting, and running out to try to take orders all the way on the opposite patio. Great job Nick. A few of the other staff were definitely trying to make the most of a difficult position, being switched to to-go services instead of table service. Others seemed fed up and just didn't care, sitting around and audibly complaining. The food itself was below cafeteria food. We had nearly every item on the menu over the course of several days, coming back not because we enjoyed it, but because we wanted to be on the mountain as opposed to the 1.5hr round-trip to Ashford for dining. The most edible items we had were the brussel sprouts, and the mushroom pasta with grilled chicken (though very bland). Deserts were also edible, as long as you don't expect it to be freshly made (thawed cheesecake, chocolate cake, blackberry pie). We had orders prepared incorrectly though registered correctly in their POS system, and though I never send food back, I did when they delivered my $15 ceasar salad with only 5 small pieces of lettuce. I do not mean 5 romain lettuce ears as is one traditional preparation, but 5 pieces of lettuce amounting to just enough to fit between my pinky and ring finger. There was far more dressing than green. After sending it back they did provide additional lettuce. Again, I do not blame the staff onsite so much as Ranier Guest Services. Paradise could be a rewarding place for both guests and staff. Bring in a chef that takes pride in their kitchen and what it produces. Bring in a menu featuring local produce and game. Bring back white tablecloths and candles. Offer fixed price tasting menus. Make it one more memorable experience to entice and indulge guests of Paradise. To make it sustainable, encourage team leadership and offer bonuses for those who inspire performance in others. Build the paradise inn as a brand that people can take pride in representing. Trim underperforming staff. Leave the casual dining to the Tatoosh Cafe. Sell wine and beer at the Cafe, but limit full bar service to restaurant guests. Also, change the bulbs on the rustic chandeliers to glass incandescent to give it the warm glow it would have had in its prime rather than the harsher white it does now. My parents generation tell stories of great dining experiences from the lodge. I would love to get that back so new guests can have a similar experience.

The building itself is absolutely stunning. The food on the other hand... they say you're suppose to have reservations however, there are no reservations needed since you basically serve yourself. The food was extremely overpriced but was decent. The menu was small. It felt like a fancy school cafeteria with the paper plates and plastic utensils that you had to grab yourself. The dining room is beautiful and massive, there's huge potential for greatness if they had a new vendor. Looking back at the older reviews and pictures, it actually looked cute and enjoyable. Now I have to walk up and pour my own water while the waitstaff stare at you and stand there. Not worth the time or money. Only use as a last resort for food.

Steep prices for lodging and dinner. You definitely pay a pretty penny for the convenience of staying in the center of the park close to all the various hiking trails and Sunrise and Longmere. Paradise Inn Lodging: The hotel rooms are small and some of them have a private bath. Simple rooms with no microwave, fridge, and hair dryer. Some of the rooms have a fantastic view. The water temperature is difficult to control in the showers. Parts of the hotel that I liked the most were the cozy, rustic, communal area with chairs, sofas, and 2 fireplaces as well as the second floor above the communal area with seats and tables. Paradise Inn Restaurant: Some of the dinner entrees were better than others. If you don't want to eat cold sandwiches, soup, or chili at the cafe inside Paradise Inn, then the only option is to eat at the restaurant. Wish the service was more attentive. Most entrees ranged between $26-31. With these prices, I expected a lot more out of the food and service. Clam chowder - good flavor, but very thick Red trout - moist, nice sauce Salmon - overcooked and dry despite the blueberry ginger glaze Prime rib - 8 oz USDA choice, tender, nicely prepared, but they may be out of certain temperatures such as rare and medium rare Portobello Napoleon - nice medley of vegetables, portobello was flavorful Best dinner entrees were the red trout, prime rib, and portobello Napoleon.

Just visited last weekend, Paradise Inn is lovely. I'm honestly just writing this review to thank the staff. There were SO many visitors at the Inn and it was so chaotic but the staff was clearly doing their best and every single person we talked to that was working there was pleasant and helpful and they somehow all remained calm. I could not do it myself, it was hot and people were being crazy. I witnessed a woman arguing with the front desk about why she should be allowed to park in the fire lane and the staff handled it perfectly. I spoke to one person behind the front desk that actually started calling in cars to be towed that were illegally parked and I appreciated that so much. It is a HAZARD to have multiple cars parked in the fire lane belonging to entitled visitors who think they should be allowed to break basic safety rules because they couldn't find a good spot and I was so glad to see someone doing something about it. If you are going to visit Paradise Inn during the busy season in the middle of an ongoing pandemic, plan ahead, know that you might have to wait for parking if you show up late, don't be a jerk and park illegally and be kind to the staff. They are working so hard and deserve to be treated with respect. We would not be able to visit these historic lodges without the people running them.

Didn't get a chance to stay they were booked solid! But beautiful historical place located in the best spot in the national park!! View of mount rainier looming over you with the cascades wrapping around the other side. Nice cafe we grabbed breakfast on the go one morning snd beers after our hike. Highly recommend!!

meah... we had lunch here, it was way overpriced for what it is and where it was. I've been to tons of national parks and I just paid for $27 for the Rainer truffle oil burger with an egg. this might be one of the most boring burgers I've had. The $12 burger I had at Yosemite tasted better. This burger wasn't that juicy. It wasn't that flavorful. honestly, it just felt like dressed up cafeteria food. the patty was smaller than the bun. overall the burger was forgettable. Fries were crispy. The salad we got had some pears in it, but it just tasted like greens and vinegar. meah.... service was ok, but nothing to write home about.

Want to know more about the history of the mountain, go in and see. There's a theater room showing a short movie. Lots of seating area to relax before you venture up the mountain. Lots of parking, but on a nice day, it's not enough.

Food by national conglomerate Guest Services, Inc., and it shows. We stopped in the Lodge hoping for a romantic snack after a day of exploring the park. It was around 7pm and the restaurant wasn't busy, but they inexplicably wouldn't seat us because we only wanted to order drinks and a desert. We grabbed a table out in the mezzanine where they had canvassed the all the early 20th century rustic tables with signs warning 'no outside food or beverages'. I ordered a pint. I don't mind spending nearly $8 for a "pint" of beer at a special venue, but at that price it better be a FULL pint. I was served approx. 13oz. of beer with a one inch head. Man, that's something you just don't do around here! My partner ordered a piece of pie. Note: don't order the blackberry pie expecting a taste of the PNW, or any kind of authentic experience related to the old time grandeur of the Lodge. It was purely commercial grade restaurant supply fare, and small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. $7, though they threw in a romantic plastic clam shell container and disposable cutlery for free. On a humorous note, our server initially came out to announce they had run out of blackberry pie, so 'ours would be fresh'. This puzzled me, as he returned just a few moments later with a piece of pie. Freshly cut out of a cryovac pack, I suppose. If they can't even get a pint and a piece of pie right, I certainly wouldn't spend $24-$36 on an entree. Never mind the poor taste in serving animals on the menu like those guests come to appreciate in their natural habitat at the park. Though to be fair, they got that wrong too, (buffalo aren't indigenous to the park). Perhaps a marmot burger? By all means, visit the Lodge! It's a beautiful piece of living history. But check your expectations at the door of the restaurant.

If you could imagine the near perfect lodging accommodations and be able to look out to spectacular panoramic views of the mountains, I would venture to guess the historic Paradise Inn guest lodge would come pretty darn close! The inn sits in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier and is surrounded by mountain meadows and hillsides lush with wildflowers. There are miles of hiking trails literally within yards of the lodge, with stunning views of glaciers, waterfalls and adjacent mountain ranges. In fact, this is where most people begin their ascent up to the Mount Rainier. There are large windows throughout the dining rooms, which allows you to see picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. They serve a variety of traditional American dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a huge fireplace that is lit in the evenings to warm the lounge as temperatures drop and to enhance the mood and dining experience. The inn is named after Paradise, the area on the mountain it is located. The Henry Jackson Visitor Center and the Paradise Guide House are also at this location. There is an authentic Native American arts and crafts at the gift shop. I was pleased to find DVDs of the Mount Rainier National Forest and other souvenirs that my father enjoyed getting. The Tataoosh Cafe also offers a variety of dishes. This is where most people have lunch. I had the ham and turkey sandwich and was not impressed. Everything was cold and hard. And there was way too much bread and not enough meat. They do, however, use mostly organic ingredients and serve both hot and cold dishes. My parents were with us and I wish their senior citizen discount was more than a mere $2.00. But my experience here, however, is not about the food. (For a change.) It may be important to some but I'll give them a pass considering all the other amenities offered here. Incredible accommodations, centrally located with stunning views and the luxury of outdoor dining. I have to doubt it gets any better than this!

Review on dining in at Paradise Inn: When I am dining in a National Park Inn, in a location far from civilization and cell phone coverage; and the food is tasty and not off-the-charts overpriced, it exceeds my expectations. When we stopped at Paradise Visitor Center area, we had no choice of what to eat. If the food was lousy we would have to eat it or be hungry. It turns out that the cheeseburger, which included fries and a pickle gives the typical casual dining chain a run for their money. I was also conscientous of the fact that Paradise Inn supports the local farmers. There was a decent choice of drinks. If I wanted to I could of ordered a bottle of beer or a cup of Starbucks coffee. I went for my favorite drink Coke. No flatness issues. The dining environment beats the food. I was eating in a true national park lodge. From the windows on the right I could enjoy the open spaces of Mount Rainier National Park. All the windows presented the room with picture perfect vistas of Mount Rainier National Park. This a unique dining experience. The server was proficient. Speaking of service, my Tours Northwest tour guide suggested asking for the bill when you order to leave more time for hiking. With a location practically at the trailhead to a few Mount Rainier bound hikes, this is a convenient place to eat before hiking. It is also a convenient place to eat before looking at the wildflowers and spectacular views of Mount Rainier. If I am fortunate enough to return to Mount Rainier National Park and I am not on the tour, I could return here if I don't stop at a restaurant off Washington State Route 161. If I get hungry later in the afternoon I will have no regrets eating in a genuine National Park inn with decent food.

Not great for vegans or customer service. No vegan items on the brunch menu. We stayed at Paradise for two nights. The first night we ate at the dining room, the chef was amazing, asked if we wanted to try another vegan option. Expensive, but it is food on Mount Rainier and the food was good. The next morning "Chef" Bill was operating the dining room. We went down for brunch hoping that we could find a vegan item on the menu. There wasn't any. So, we asked if the chef might be able to make something - we were guests at the hotel and we were hoping we would receive another friendly response. Our hopes were quickly dashed when a server came out and apologized that "Chef" Bill didn't care that there were no options on the menu and that he would not make anything and that we should eat somewhere else. If you are going to hire people that pretend to be chefs but clearly can't whip up anything off the menu, then make sure you have a menu that caters to everyone. Despite staying at the hotel one more night, we never returned to the dining room, and opted to eat elsewhere instead. That is bad customer service. The mountain was beautiful though. I don't recommend the dining room.

The Paradise Inn, Mt. Rainier, WA. Stayed: August 9-12, 2021 The Paradise Inn is a beautiful old lodge in the stunning Mt. Rainier National Park. The rooms are very small, but clean and nicely furnished. The staff was professional and helpful, but some were rather stressed as it was clear they were extremely short staffed. The most frustrating and challenging thing during our visit was that the restaurant was not open for breakfast or lunch and only open for dinner on some days. We stayed for several days, but on only one of those was the restaurant open for dinner - and we were notified of this mere days before we arrived. There were grab and go items at the Tatoosh Café, but they ran out of food and had virtually no items for people with food allergies. Since I know I have food allergies, I was prepared and brought a cooler with food - however the Inn has no ice machine, the rooms do not have refrigerators, and it was impossible to keep my food at a safe temperature. I understand COVID has changed how hotels and restaurants operate, but the food situation was not well managed and that caused undue stress for many people when an ice-machine, a food truck, or even simply operating a minimal menu and take out only in the restaurant would have made things so much better. We would stay here again as the location is spectacular and the lodge is charming, but I would hope for better food options. Overall, I would give the Lodge 4 stars and the food situation 1 star.