We had heard that reservations required advanced planning so when I logged into their reservation system, I was surprised that there were two rooms available. Actually, they were the only two rooms available in July. I quickly grabbed them and started our summer roadtrip plans based on the date. I suspect someone had just cancelled their reservation and by luck I was the first to see them.
The original part of the inn is a log/timber constructed building from 1904 with a 6 story open atrium and huge rock fireplace. Its built about a 100 yards from the Old Faithful geyser. The original log style rooms have sinks but use a shared bath. We stayed in the guest wings which were added a few years after the original construction and the rooms here had their own bathrooms. Our room had a view of the geyser, fortunately I didn't pay extra for that view as the rooms were uncomfortable to hang out in as it was hot with no breeze and limited seating. We spent our time on the deck built ontop of the porte cochere which had a great view of the geyser, and relaxing on the mission style chairs and sofas inside the inn.
The inn also offered dining services. As a guest I was able to make the dinner reservations a month ago. However if we had wanted to eat after 8pm it would have been pretty easy to get a table at least for groups of 4 or less. Our table was next to the large fireplace in the rustic dining room. Ambiance and service was nice, food quality was definitely not worth it. You are paying for the dining experience, plus your food options at the park are pretty limited unless you packed it yourself.
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