2 Best Hotels in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Dating from 1891, the park's oldest lodge maintains an air of old-world refinement; just off the lobby, the spacious sunroom offers priceless views of Yellowstone Lake at sunrise or sunset. It's also a great place to play cards, read, or just soak in its considerable grandeur. Note the tiled fireplace, the etched windows of the gift shop, and the beautiful bay windows. The white wicker furnishings in the rooms lend them a light, airy feel; some rooms have water views. The least expensive rooms are in an annex.

This large, contemporary lodge brings back the grand tradition of park lodges by making good use of heavy timber beams and wrought-iron accents in its distinctive facade; guest rooms combine traditional style with up-to-date amenities. In the interior common spaces you'll find soaring ceilings, natural lighting, and a spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, and a long sitting room where writing desks and overstuffed chairs invite you to linger. This is one of only two park lodging facilities open in winter, when the only way to get here is on over-snow vehicles.