It’s hard to imagine this massive lodge once being a tent camp, but in 1925, that was its humble beginning. Over the years, it has transformed into the comfortable hotel with grand halls we see today. Built atop Mount LeConte in 1926, this lodge provides breathtaking views of the surrounding areas and all the amenities of a modern establishment.

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Built in 1925, The Ahwahnee is a 121-room hotel nestled in a picturesque meadow at the base of the Royal Arches in Yosemite Valley. Its dining hall, featuring 34-foot-high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, along with its elegant suites and magnificent lounges complete with vintage fireplaces, offers the perfect retreat after a day of hiking in the park.

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The largest inn in Glacier National Park, Many Glacier Hotel is a 215-room Swiss-style chalet boasting breathtaking lounges with stunning views, exposed log beams, and a majestic three-story lobby. Its generous dining room offers a panoramic backdrop of the northern Rockies for its guests to enjoy while sipping a local brew or a delicious meal.

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Perched on a high ledge along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, overlooking the Colorado River, El Tovar was designed to resemble a Scandinavian-style villa. With 78 rooms, a grand lounge wrapped in hewn Oregon pine, cobblestone fireplaces, and a dining room adorned with dark wood paneling, vintage light fixtures, and murals, El Tovar offers the perfect retreat after a full day of hiking and taking in the breathtaking views.

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The Lake Crescent Lodge was built in 1915 and features 55 rooms and it is ideally situated between firs and hemlocks, in the mountainous Hurricane Ridge area. Guests are greeted by a Victorian-era sunroom, an antique-furnished lobby, and a welcoming stone fireplace—an ideal retreat for those eager to soak in the views or explore the numerous hiking trails.

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Big Meadows Lodge, a charming 1930s hotel, boasts beautiful craftsmanship and is set near a grassy meadow where deer often graze. The lodge features 29 rooms in its main building, along with 72 additional accommodations spread across its outer cabins and lodges.

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The 1904 Old Faithful Inn is celebrated as the largest log structure in the world, stretching 700 feet in length and rising seven stories high. This iconic hotel was strategically positioned to offer stunning views of the renowned Old Faithful geyser.

It has an awe-inspiring 92-foot-high lobby, and its Obsidian Dining Room has a mouth-watering menu complete with locally sourced bison burgers and smoked-trout ravioli.

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The 100-year-old Zion Lodge was thoughtfully designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings, constructed from untreated logs and locally sourced sandstone. With 76 rooms and 40 cozy cabins, the lodge serves as the perfect base for exploring the park’s diverse hiking trails, offering adventures for visitors of all skill levels.

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Located 19 miles from the southwestern Nisqually Entrance at Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise Inn was built between 1916 and 1917 and once featured one of the region’s first ski lifts. The inn’s 121 rooms still showcase some of their original rustic charm, with showers and restrooms located down the hall.

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The Wukachi Lodge, built in 1999, is the first hotel in the area not constructed over 80 years ago. It boasts 102 rooms and modern amenities, including private baths, mini-fridges, spacious accommodations, central heating, and more.

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The 72-room Chisos Mountains Lodge is nestled at the base of Casa Grande Peak, in the heart of the hiking area. Guests can step right out of their rooms and onto the famous Window Trail, summit Emory Peak, or spend a full day on the South Rim Trail.

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