Many Glacier Hotel and Lodge

Many Glacier Hotel is one of the best Glacier National Park hotels.

Learn why you must book a room at Many Glacier Lodge during your Montana vacation.

Dwarfed by the mountainous alpine scenery of Glacier National Park, Many Glacier Hotel was built by Louis Hill and the Great Northern Railway to accommodate the tourist rush to the area in 1915.

Many Glacier Lodge was promoted as one of the most noteworthy tourist hotels that has ever been erected in America.. Indeed, it continues to impress today. It was deservedly listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier National Park

Serving visitors to the northeastern side of Glacier National Park and located to the east of the Continental Divide on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake, this 5-story swiss chalet-style hotel is popular for hiking and wildlife watching.

Boat trips are available on Swiftcurrent Lake aboard the historic Chief Two Guns. Grinnell Glacier, one of 3 glaciers in the area, is easy to reach by boat followed by a 2-mile hike and should not be missed.

Many Glacier Hotel: Accommodations and Lodging

Many Glacier Lodge

Accommodations at Many Glacier are rustic and comfortable in an old-world style. The 214 guest rooms are in two chalet-style buildings offering various degrees of comfort.

Local singer/songwriter David Walburn entertains with his guitar and harmonica most evenings, or you can just relax and drink in the spectacular views from the lakeside verandah.

Views of Grinnell Point, Mount Henkel and Mount Gould, the most photographed peak in Glacier National Park, are spectacular from Many Glacier, especially after a rain shower when rainbows arch across the valley.

The nearby forests are home to grizzly bears, black bears, mountain goats, big horn sheep and other creatures whose night calls may break the silence!

Guests at Many Glacier Lodge will appreciate the stunning lake views from the Ptarmigan Dining Room, or while enjoying lighter snacks from Heidi's Snack Shop, AprÃ¨s Fondue, the Swiss Room or the Interlaken Lounges.

The Grizzly Track Traders Gift shop, ATM cash machine, ranger programs, bus tours, boat trips and other activities will certainly keep you busy.

Staff may entertain with music, theater productions, slide shows and ranger talks, giving the hotel a very friendly atmosphere. The hotel is only open from mid June to mid September as it is more isolated than other Glacier National Park hotels, but believe me, the trip is worth it for the spectacular scenery here.

Many Glacier Lodge and Hotel - Activities

Activities around Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent Lake include:

Inside Many Glacier Lodge

Excellent Hiking Trails
Wildlife spotting
Fishing
Boat tours
Souvenir shopping
Glacier experience
Red bus tours

Many Glacier Hotel Accommodations

Looking for spa-like luxury? Too bad. You won't find it in Many Glacier as the accommodations in Many Glacier Hotel are simple and rustic rather than luxurious.

Due for renovation in 2011, Many Glacier Lodge is brimming with historic themed decoration. The creaky elevator only goes as far as the fourth floor, so be prepared to climb some stairs.

Standard rooms are adequate, but it may be worth paying a little more for the exceptional views from the Lakeside View rooms. Value rooms are also available, which are smaller and may be on a higher floor.

There are several places to dine at Many Glacier Lodge, including the Ptarmigan Dining room, which overlooks Swiftcurrent Lake through huge windows. The buffet breakfast here is personally recommended! There is also a pub and a guest lounge area, as well as a snack bar in the lobby.

Prices for accommodations in Glacier National Park's Many Glacier Lodge are:

Sunrise on Swiftcurrent Lake

Value Rooms $142
Standard Room, no balcony $160
Standard Room with balcony $165
Lakeside Room, no balcony $170
Lakeside Room with balcony $175
Family room, with 4 guests $225
Suite $285

ADA accessible rooms are available on the first floor with wheel-chair access.

For Many Glacier Hotel Reservations: Call 406-892-2525

Pros

Dining room with breathtaking views
Excellent nightly, live entertainment
Close to 3 glaciers, including Grinnell Glacier
Boat trips around Swiftcurrent Lake
Elevator access to some rooms
Stunning lakeside location

Cons

Fairly basic accommodation
You must make a reservation
Parking lot is up several flights of steep steps, some distance from the hotel
As with other Glacier National Park lodges, no telephone, internet, television, air conditioning or refrigerator is available

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