Kalispell Grand Hotel

Restored 1912 downtown Kalispell hotel with included breakfast, about 33 miles from Glacier's West Entrance.

Historic hotel · outside the park boundary Open year-round.

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Why stay here

You are paying for downtown location and a genuine 1912 building, not for square footage: the hotel says its…

The west side, on your own schedule

43 min to the West Glacier entrance by car. No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026; leave early and the road is yours.

Who it fits

Couples and small families who want a walkable downtown evening after a Glacier day, and anyone who enjoys historic buildings.

Your morning from here

Eat the included continental breakfast in the lobby, or walk to a downtown coffee shop. The West Entrance is about 33 miles east via US 2. On a summer weekday, leave by 6:30 AM to reach the entrance before the parking at Apgar and Lake McDonald fills.

Book if

you want a historic downtown base with dinner options on foot and an included breakfast.

Skip if

you need a pool, big rooms, or the shortest possible morning drive to the park.

Check rates and dates Honest take from the listing record · distances computed from map coordinates.

Getting into the park from this bed

43 min to the West Glacier entrance. Plan the day from that.

Measured from the property's coordinates, not guessed. Drive times use park-road speeds; add time in July and August.

Logan Pass shuttle

By car to the stop

45 mindrive to Apgar Visitor Center or Lake McDonald Lodge

Park at the boarding lot and ride up on the $1 ticketed shuttle, July 1 – Sept 7. Tickets on Recreation.gov, 60-day window at 8 am MDT.
Worth it for a real Logan Pass hike: the 3-hour parking limit at the pass does not apply to shuttle riders.

NPS shuttle page · verified 2026-09-08

Driving in

Every day

43 minto the West Glacier entrance · 32.6 mi

No vehicle reservation is needed anywhere in Glacier in 2026. You still need an entrance pass.
Going-to-the-Sun Road: about 2 hours end to end; Logan Pass parking is limited to 3 hours through Sept 7. Arrive before 9:30 for a real shot at a space.
No fuel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Fill up before the gate.

NPS · verified 2026-09-10 · what the road is doing today →

The other valleys

By car

1 h 31 minto the Many Glacier entrance · 68.4 mi

Many Glacier: Grinnell, Swiftcurrent and the boat-assisted hikes. The lot fills early in July and August.
Two Medicine: 1 h 23 min (62.4 mi). Quieter, and the better second east-side day.
Apgar and the west side: 45 min (33.7 mi).

Distances computed from OSM coordinates · park-road drive speeds

Rooms and what to expect

What the record can vouch for

Room stylesGlacier Rooms · Grand / GrandView Rooms · Executive Rooms · Linderman Suite · Family Rooms · Economy Rooms

Beds1 King · 1 Queen · 2 Queens · King + Queen (Executive) · 1 King + 2 Full (Family)

On siteNo restaurant, but a continental breakfast is included: home-baked quiche, oatmeal, coffee cake and scones plus bread, muffins, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, juices, coffee and tea. The hotel lists ten restaurants within two blocks.

PropertyContinental breakfast · Afternoon cookies and popcorn · Elevator · Original oak stairway and pressed-tin lobby ceiling · Pet-friendly

In the roomPrivate bathroom · Separate TVs in Executive rooms · Jetted tub in the Linderman Suite · Desk and lounge chairs in the Linderman Suite

ParkingParking is in a lot close to the hotel; the hotel's pages give conflicting terms on parking, so confirm current arrangements when you book.

PetsPets are welcome for a nightly pet fee; confirm details with the hotel when booking.

Cancellation terms is not published in the sources we checked. Confirm at booking rather than assume.

Season and booking

Open year-round.

SeasonOpen year-round.

PeakJuly and August fill first around Glacier. Book when your dates are firm; June and September give easier rooms and the same location.

Jul 1 – Sep 7Shuttle season. For a Logan Pass hike, book the shuttle the day the 60-day window opens for your date.

Check rates and dates Book direct on their site ↗Details checked September 9, 2026

Questions people ask

Short answers

How far is the Kalispell Grand Hotel from Glacier National Park?

The West Entrance at West Glacier is about 33 miles via US 2 east. The hotel is in downtown Kalispell, not inside the park.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A continental breakfast with home-baked quiche, oatmeal, coffee cake, scones, cereal, yogurt and fruit is included, plus afternoon cookies and popcorn.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel is pet-friendly with a nightly pet fee. Confirm details with the hotel when booking.

Are there rooms for families?

The Family Room has one king and two full beds, and children of any age stay free in their parents' room.

Does the hotel have an elevator?

Yes. The hotel notes that it has an elevator, unlike many historic hotels.

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