4 Best Hotels in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

With its hand-carved Alaskan cedar logs, burnished parquet floors, stone fireplaces, and glorious mountain views, this 1917 inn is a classic example of a national park lodge. German architect Hans Fraehnke designed the decorative woodwork. Rooms are cozy but the spacious lobby feels expansive and welcoming, and service is generally attentive. In addition to the full-service dining room, there's a small snack bar and a snug lounge.

In a forest setting a mile from the Nisqually entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park, Stormking features four luxury cabins for adults; all are shaped like yurts and have cozy gas fireplaces, hot tubs, private outdoor seating areas, and natural finishes of wood and stone. The on-site spa offers massage and treatments for individuals and couples.

A large stone fireplace warms the common room, and wrought-iron lamps and antique bentwood headboards adorn the small bedrooms of this country inn, the only one of the park's two inns that's open year-round. Simple American fare is served in the restaurant. Off-season packages include full American breakfasts and deep rate discounts.

Crackling flames from the massive stone fireplace lend warmth and cheer to the great room of this hotel, a few miles west of Mt. Rainier National Park. Newly remodeled rooms have modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and Wi-Fi. The decor is standard for a motel, but two king rooms have balconies.