Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Natl Park

We really liked it! The hotel part looked a little 'One flew over the cuckoo nestish, but once we got used to it, it was fine. The lobby is fantastic, cozy, warm and yummy expresso bar. The hosts very friendly and accommodating. Every thing was very clean. The dinning hall was beautiful and the food was excellent! All recreation guides were friendly and the Anthony Bourdain looking ski instructor was a very patient with fall downs. Lots of wildlife to view. Nice visitor's center and fun gift shops.

We ended up loving just about everything about our stay. At first we were amazed that there were no Televisions or Radios inour room,but soon realized that they would have been a mistake in your Hotel! We had a wonderful time,the value is incomprehensible,staff from the bellman to the Housekeeping dept. were friendly and helpful at all times,some like One of our Snowcoach guide Darla were simply amazing with their dedication to our experience and the depth of knowledge she possessed about ALL things Yellowstone! Thank You for the experience of a lifetime! Ray and Danna

We went with a group last August for a 4 night stay. The hotel lobby is beautiful, the rooms simple but comfortable, the museum nearby is fascinating, and the elk are around almost every morning and evening. The problem was the it was heavily infested with mice. Every night they would get into everything, even if you had no food in the room. Worse, they crawled into our beds, up curtains, and left droppings that were never vacuumed up. One mouse even crawled into the bed of one of our fellow travelers and nipped him. We spent half the night every night chasing the things out of our room. The staff claimed that they were out of mousetraps, for the entire stay. They refused to obtain any traps or baits that would relieve the problem. They did move a couple of us into another room, only to immediately place another poor family into ours. But the mice had infested at least the first two floors of the building from what others in our travel group had said. There were even mice running around the restaurant floor one of the mornings we dined there, so sanitation is obviously a problem. And this was after the staff gave us rude glares, slow service, and rude remarks about how it was our fault for keeping food in our room (they kept coming even after we got rid of the food the first night, that was always kept wrapped and suspended on a coat rack out of reach.) My advice is to visit the hotel lobby and museum in the early evening, see the elk, and then high tail it to town to stay at a nicer hotel for a few extra bucks. I will never stay at this hotel again.

We really enjoyed our stay here. We have stayed at nearly every other location in the park and we really enjoyed this one. I would have prefered to have a room farther away from the bathrooms because of the noise. Overall it was a great stay

This hotel was great for our family! Although there aren't TVs and we didn't get our own bathroom, all we had to do was step out the front door of the hotel and there was always a Bison or Elk within 40 feet of us. Each morning we enjoyed free coffee from the building across the parking lot while we watched the animals munch on the front lawn grass. Also, the pathways to Mammoth Hot Springs are easily accessible by stroller/wheelchair. After it gets dark, prepare to go to bed early, since there isn't much to see or do (although the fireplace in the lobby is soothing). You may try a trip to Garnier, Montana (only 6 miles away) for food/gas/bars if you feel the need. I suggest bringing your own snacks since there aren't many dinning options here. Also a warning for the wise- the grand meeting room may have buffet food layed out, but it is for the people who reserved the room for their function- not a free complementary meal for hotel guests.

What a beautiful place to stay while visiting Yellowstone! When we walked out the door Elk were EVERYWHERE! It was wonderful! The Hotel itself is beautiful beds were cozy and the service was greeat, the people the were very helpful and even gave us tips on wheree to see our first bear in the wild! We saw a sow (a mother) and her TWO cubs!

Not a nightlife place, but that is why you go to Yellowstone. Rooms are nicely restored, the sites around the park are incredible, the U.S. map inside the hotel is made of wood and covers a huge wall, absolutely amazing. Good food, and excellent place to discover Yellowstone from.

This last January (2005), I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time in Yellowstone. Staying at the Mammoth Hotel was part of a Living & Learning program offered through the Yellowstone Association Institute. The moment I stepped through the hotels door, the front desk staff jumped into action. Charles ensured that during my stay (extended at the last minute by two days either side of the programs) I would be in the same room. Less than two hours later, Victor from the front desk had left a message for me, letting me know that meal tickets for my extended package awaited picking up at my convenience. For the next two days I ran around the Lamar Valley, after eating a well prepared breakfast served in the Old Officers Mess. Before driving off, the complimentary coffee/tea bar in the hotel was of definate use. I would return each evening just in time for my dinner reservations (highly recommended) to find a nicely prepared menu, with choices from small portions to a large slab of prime rib. Not much to do at night if you are single and looking to be entertained. It's five miles back to Gardiner and any possible nightlife. There is a small, non-smoking lounge attached to the Officers Mess Hall, which has a great selection of beers and top-shelf brands for mixed drinks. For me, listening to the wolves howl and coyotes sing was entertainment enough. The room was what I expected from an older national park hotel. The steam heat made several clunks through the night, and as it was unexpected, it led to several startled awakenings. The programs that I attended from the Yellowstone Association Institute were well worth the time and cost. The programs, which included breakfasts and lunches along with lodging, were a good value when broken down on a daily cost basis. On my last day I took the Snocat ride to Old Faithful. Jennifer was our driver, and as luck would have it, all of us aboard were photographers. Once she realized this, Jennifer took the extra time to find the best locations to take pictures. From coyotes to eagles, the geysers to the sunset, she seemed to catch each spot at just the right moment. If you are contemplating a trip to Yellowstone in the Winter, stop thinking about it and just go. The magic you will find there will last a lifetime.