Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn and Suites

Location: Close to Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park, with a good location out of traffic and near scenic spots. Ample parking is available.

We booked two nights here to explore Glacier National park. We did a lot of searching using review sites and realised that prices were generally higher in this area and so were prepared to pay over the odds whihc you do here . At some point we thought we saw mention of a restaurant on the property but didn't do enough due diligence as when we checked in it was clear that there wasn't although the very friendly receptionist was at pains to tell us where we could drive to to eat . However as we like a drink with our meal and had been eating out for the previous few days. we decided to go for the pizza and wine from the adjacent gas station and watch a movie in the room - and I had to say even though we did it for two nights it was great and felt like a good American experience. the free cookies on the desk were a lovely dessert too. The whole hotel was large and although I have to say the rooms (in particular the bathroom) were a little dated , we were very comfortable. The free breakfast was fabulous with everything you could possibly want to eat there . A special mention for the staff too. The lady who checked us in explained how you now had to register to enter the park from the West Gate and as UK people we felt it would be too complicated on a US gov website. She explained about driving round to the East gate where registration wasn't necessary and this was a brilliant option and our first day in the park was great. She even lent us bear spray. The second day when we checked out, I was allowed to borrow again a half empty one and when i explained we wouldn't be passing by again at the end of the day , was allowed to keep it. I thought that was such a nice lovely gesture for a pair of English tourists hiking in the park. All in all, a delightful stay where we really enjoyed the novelty of bringing back delicious pizza - something we don't usually do I'm afraid to say. There was also an option of buying heatable stuff from a large vending machine there for the microwave in the room if thats your thing too .

I have stayed at literally hundreds of hotels in my lifetime. One of the most frustrating aspect of hotel stays are unruly guests. Often the manager will try to placate the offenders at the expense of the other guests by not being more assertive in changing obnoxious behavior. So, when people began running through the halls repeatedly, and guests began complaining, Rachel, the night manager, laid down the law. Settle down or you will be kicked out. They did in fact behave themselves afterward. The other person that I would like to commend is the breakfast attendant. This considerable selection of food was reminiscent of a finer European breakfast. Blaine constantly made sure the food was plentiful and the area clean, with attention to detail. Truth is, I do not remember much about the hotel proper. But Blaine and Rachel, in conjunction with the staff, made for the most well manged hotel in recent memory. Dennis