Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG
Spacious hotel room in Yellowstone National Park with a king bed, dark wood desk, chair, and a window with striped curtains.
Indoor hotel pool area in Yellowstone National Park with a blue ceiling, beige tile walls, and a lifebuoy.
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Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG

hotel★★★★☆
Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

About This Property

We roll into West Yellowstone to a 123-room hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and a rustic train-car restaurant. Check-in starts at 3 PM, check-out at 11 AM. An amenity fee plus city tax nudges the bill, and breakfast runs up to nearly $30 a person. It isn’t luxury, but the park access and family-friendly vibe are real strengths.

Your Morning Game Plan

Hit the in-room coffee maker for a quick start. You’re about 5 minutes from the West Entrance, so plan to leave by 6:45 AM to beat crowds. Skip the lobby line and head out early to maximize park time.

Highlights

Book If

✅ BOOK IF: You want a family-friendly base near Yellowstone with indoor pool and on-site dining. ❌ SKIP IF: You crave luxury and absolute quiet.

Family Friendly

Best for families. Pool, hot tub, and game room increase kid-friendly appeal; light sleepers may notice road noise.

Best Time to Visit

Summer months align with peak season rates; exact dates vary yearly.

Pro Tips

  • Parking is free with limited truck/bus/trailer spots. Park at the main lot and walk if needed.
  • Amenity fee covers cookies, ice cream, bike rentals, game room access, and seasonal snowshoe rental.
  • Breakfast can range from $2.99 to $29.99 per person—budget accordingly.
  • Ask for a room away from the highway for quieter nights; back-building rooms are preferable.

Property History

Established: 1994
Recent Updates: Renovated in 2014; some sources mention a 2002 renovation. Built in 1994.

The Honest Truth

Solid, convenient base near Yellowstone with a pool and on-site dining. Not luxury; fees add up and some rooms may rattle with highway noise. Location wins—easy park access and family-friendly vibe, but be prepared for the 'amenity fee' reality.

Who Should Skip This

Seekers of ultra-luxe interiors or absolute quiet far from road noise should look elsewhere.

Booking Insider Tip

• Book six months ahead for peak season. • Request a room in the back building to dodge highway noise. • Expect the amenity and breakfast fees to be part of the total cost.

What Guests Say

Strong park-side base with kid-friendly perks; not luxury, but convenient and reasonably priced for its location. Expect occasional road noise and extra fees, but the access to West Entrance and shuttle adds serious value.

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