Glacier National Park West Entrance Hotels

Straddling the United States and Canadian border, Glacier National Park is home to grizzly bears, caribou, wolverines and wolves. The park's stunning scenery, highlighted glacial capped mountains, makes it one of the most picturesque parks in the whole country. Visitors of the park can hike, fish, camp and cross-country ski. The park's West entrance is located near West Glacier, Montana. Following are a few hotels in the area.

Glacier Park Motel and Campground

Located 11 miles from the West entrance, Glacier Park Motel and Campground offers a variety of rooms and suites, cabins and RV camping. Every room has a flat-screen television, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, microwave and private bathroom. Many rooms are pet-friendly for a small fee. A large waterpark is across the street and golf courses and ski resorts are only a short drive from the hotel.

Glacier Park Motel and Campground
7285 U.S. 2
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-7686

Holiday Inn Express Whitefish-Glacier Park

Situated less than 18 miles from Glacier National Park, the Holiday Inn Express Whitefish puts guests close to both the park and the Kootenai National Forest. Rooms come fully equipped with free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, air-conditioning and a coffee maker. Every morning the hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. The Holiday Inn Express Whitefish has an indoor swimming pool, waterslide and hot tub. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the nearby train station.

Holiday Inn Express Whitefish-Glacier Park
6390 U.S. Highway 93 S.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-4020

Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge

The Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge puts guests in nearby Whitefish just 18 miles from Glacier's West entrance. Skiing, fishing and golfing are just some of the activities found close to the hotel. Each guest receives a free continental breakfast in the morning and has access to the heated outdoor pool. Rooms have cable television, wireless Internet access and coffee makers. The hotel provides a free shuttle to both the airport and train station as well as to the nearby ski resort during ski season.

Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
6510 Highway 93 S.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(800) 862-2569

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Article Written By Patrick M. Lind

Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

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