Old Faithful Inn

Rooms weren’t serviced in a 4day stay. When we asked for coffee, we were only brought decaf, instant coffee. No food available one evening g for dinner. Buffet was taking no more reservations & deli closed in early afternoon each day. The buffet was $50 per person for very average food.

Pros: Fantastic location; the Old House has incredible architecture; excellent building tour; lots of varied places to sit and read, chat with people, or listen to the live music; fun to stay in order to explore the space

Cons: Rooms in the newer wings feel a bit run-down; the toilet was violently loud; food quality isn’t great; dining options are limited; no Wi-Fi unless you walk to Snow Lodge; they don’t offer a cot for a third family member who needs a bed — instead, they provide a “nest,” which is really just sheets on the floor. Inexcusable.

Was glad I stayed here one night for the proximity to park activities, but I won’t be returning.

Obviously the building is incredible. I would recommend staying at least once just to experience it. However, as a hotel goes it is lacking. For the prices they charge they need to include air conditioning in the newer rooms. Reserved parking for guests. We shouldn’t have to compete with people who are just there to see the geysers. Additionally, the dining experience could use some upgrades. The food was forgettable. The buffet was a mess, and with only the one line it can be a wait. The rooms are nice, however I do not see why a TV is not an option. Additionally, the walls are thin and people above you can make noise, more than normal for a hotel.

Location, location, but that about all I can say positive about this place. We knew from reviews that the rooms were well worn, no cooling, Wi-Fi etc. but the dining experience was the shocker. Buffet only, we queued for 30 minutes outside the dinning room before being let in to queue for 60 minutes to get through the buffet line, for soggy veg and dried out short rib. The staff were very nice and apologized for the wait, and desert was okay, but this is not the experience you want after a day of hiking.
The standing people in the photo are all in the wait line!

The Old Faithful Inn is absolutely stunning! The architecture is incredible, and it’s worth taking time to walk around and explore every corner. Don’t miss trying the huckleberry ice cream and dining at the restaurant

My father and I stayed at The Old Faithful Inn, in their West Wing, 2 queen bed room for their final night of the season. As there was no other lodging open within the park (aside from Mammoth Hot Springs, owned by same company/ same price) we were grateful to get a room, same night.
I paid 345$ for the night. Checking in, I learned that there is no WIFI in the lodge. Getting into our room, we learned there’s no TV.
The room was clean, and we had our own bathroom/ shower which was convenient. However, everything appeared decades out of date. The walls so thin I could hear distance snoring. Heard things scratching along inside the walls.
For what we paid, and what we got, we felt blatantly ripped off.
This is by no means reflective of the wonderful staff working at the facility who gave fantastic service right up until the final morning.
I do not recommend staying at this lodge. I would have preferred to sleep in the back of the vehicle.

You stay at the Old Faithful Inn for the historical significance and the location, not for a luxurious experience. The lobby is beautiful, and it is fun to enjoy all of the details while sitting next to the large fireplace. Check-in was easy, and we were able to walk to our room quickly. The gift shop was nice, and the second floor patio was great for geyser gazing. I was a little surprised by the amount of housekeeping that was going on when we checked in in the late afternoon. The halls were lined with laundry bags and cleaning carts, which felt a little messy. The room was charming, but very small for our family of four. I did, however, appreciate the size of the bathroom and closet. The room did show its age. It was not dirty by any means, but it did feel old. I also found it strange that the recycle/trash bin sorter was right next to the bed, almost as a nightstand. The room was small, but sleeping next to the trash can is a little gross. The bathroom amenities were nice, and the shower pressure was excellent. The radiator heat was adequate but a little hard to get just right. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Old Faithful Inn. It's pricey, but for one night, the experience was very cool, and you can't beat the location.

Historical hotel was beautiful to see and location. Reserved a room with two beds and got a single bed in the smallest room I have ever stayed in. Hard to change after getting set to stay. Shower was smaller than a phone both (to age myself) and not clean to the expectations of the price they charge. Dinner buffet was a bit to be desired for the price also. I've had better meals camping. It hasn't been upgraded a bit. We went in mid May and it would have been nice to have some kind of service to keep updated on the weather. Check, but I think Verizon has a contract with the park. I would have gotten a burner phone if I had known. Felt they gave info if asked, nothing more.

We spent two nights in the Old Faithful Inn, and it was so worth the money! We felt like we went back 100 years to a simpler time, yet we had all the conveniences of a modern hotel. We'll be coming back for sure!

Not worth the price, very disappointing stay

We booked three nights at the Old Faithful Inn with a communal bathroom, spending almost $800 in total, and our experience was far below expectations.

While we knew that sharing a bathroom might be a bit inconvenient, we never imagined that we’d be sharing the same restrooms used by every single day visitor to the Old Faithful Inn, not just hotel guests. As a result, the bathrooms were crowded, dirty, and offered zero privacy, which is completely unacceptable for the price we paid.

Our room had no amenities at all, we didn’t expect a TV, but at least a coffee maker or kettle would have been appreciated.

When staying at the Old Faithful Inn, you basically have no dining alternatives other than their own restaurants. If you have dietary restrictions, be prepared to struggle: there’s only one restaurant you can really consider, and you’ll need to line up around 4:30 PM to have any chance of being seated by 5:00. The first night, we tried their burger place, it was honestly the worst burger I’ve ever had. From the second night on, we decided to drive 45 minutes to West Yellowstone, where we found much better dining options and a few nice pubs.

Also, keep in mind that there is nothing to do in the evenings at the Old Faithful Inn. There’s no Wi-Fi, no entertainment, no games, nothing to keep you occupied after dinner.

If you visit during the shoulder season (like early October), there’s no issue with traffic entering or leaving the park. In hindsight, we would strongly recommend staying in West Yellowstone instead: you’ll spend less than half the price, enjoy more comfort, and still be able to explore the park easily during the day.

Overall, a very disappointing experience and definitely not worth the cost.

Very cool experience, friendly staff, junior suite snacks were not refreshed every day during our stay despite being told they would be, did not receive book about the park as site says comes with the room, restaurant is really overpriced even considering it's in a NP, room often ran out of hot water. Would stay here again just for the location near the gyser basin.

Staying at the Old Faithful Inn made me feel like I’d become a part of its long and storied history.

An absolutely beautiful Inn! Extremely friendly staff, and clean, cozy rooms! We will definitely be regulars.

The location of this place is great especially if your main attraction is the old faithful area. Other than that this place is way over priced for what is offered. There are many places that are cheaper and better. The way it’s built is very different and it’s a great place for pictures. Most of the inside is old and outdated.

Planned a vacation through Expedia. Paid a large amount of monie to stay at thus inn. It is a beautiful place.when told that the rooms would be ready at 4 oclock and showed up at that time. One we tried to check in, we were told we cant check in untill 630 pm. The frony desk receptionist said oh, sorry we are short handed. Come back at 630. We wnt to the restaurant to get drinks, they dony even have tea or bottle water, they said they were closing in two days. I can not believe a business does not hace water, drinks, certain foods availabe. The rooms are not ready. The price of the room is so high, you are treated like an intruder, makes you wonder why they even stayed open during this time of the year. I sujest to not stay at Yellowstone Inn. Save your money and stay somewhere else.