The Roosevelt Hotel - Yellowstone

The $23 “resort fee” caught me off guard since I didn’t hear about it until check-in. I can’t see what amenities would justify that charge. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable, the staff were nice, and breakfast was simple but included. The layout is a little odd. One section is set apart from the front building, and you have to drive past a few regular houses to reach it. Also, the outdoor lights bring in lots of little flies, which get inside whenever you open the door. Still, the beds were comfortable, and I’d stay again.

The bathroom is roomy, but there’s barely anywhere to put toiletries, just a pedestal sink and a small glass shelf above it. We cleared off the coffee bar and used that instead. It would be better with some shelves. For coffee, there are single-serve pods, though we like a larger pour and didn’t use them. Complimentary coffee, fresh danishes, and oatmeal were available a short walk across the parking lot, and that worked perfectly for us. This place is a real diamond in the rough: new, comfortable, clean, and very nice, with attentive staff. Gardiner doesn’t have many good restaurants if you want something beyond burgers. We liked Wonderland, which isn’t what I’d call fine dining, but it came closest for us. We also had breakfast at Paradise Deli, a short walk or drive away. They made sandwiches for us to take into the park for lunch, and those were good.

The room was spacious and clean, with nice beds and a great bathroom. They also provide complimentary coffee and danishes. A fantastic place to stay while visiting Yellowstone, right by the North Entrance and close to lots of wildlife. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay in Cabin 5. It was clean, cozy, and just right for what my family needed. The gentleman at the front desk deserves a special mention. I missed his name, but he was friendly, helpful, and had great local suggestions. He went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. We’ll definitely come back.