Grouse Mountain Lodge

Great lodge, staff was courteous, plenty of things available to do.

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights before and after a trip to Glacier National Park. We chose the hotel because it’s where our tour with Backroads travel was picking up and dropping off. It was very convenient for that reason. The hotel made it easy to arrange an airport shuttle to and from Kalispell. The shuttle driver, J.R., was friendly and helpful about local things to do, and drove us again into downtown Whitefish when we needed a lift. The lodge has an old west feel, with big fireplaces, taxidermy, and vintage photos on the hallway walls. There’s an outdoor hot tub and indoor pool, which we did not use but probably would have if traveling with kids. We stayed in a king corner room, which was very comfortable and spacious. There were just a couple of downsides to our visit, which were minor. One was that, although the use of free bikes is offered, I found you have to check out the bikes out early in the day — when I tried to get one in the afternoon, they were all checked out. Another downside was that the breakfast buffet could be replenished more often. At least 2 of the 3 mornings, they were out of fruit or yogurt. The staff was quick to replace things when they noticed, but with the busy dining room it sometimes took a while. These small downsides were probably just a product of being there during the busy season. The pros far outweighed the cons. All in all this is a great starting and ending point for a Glacier NP visit.

The resort was clean. It was impossible to get into the restaurant at the resort. Additionally the amenities charge was a bit steep for a swimming pool. The sauna did not function. The hot tub was warm at best. The majority of the staff were pleasant. The staff in the bar seemed stressed. It was a holiday weekend. The fan in the room was ridiculously loud… the earplugs in the room were clearly an indicator of previous complaints.