Hotels in Pocatello, ID

Hikers and joggers making their way along the Oregon Trail will enjoy a stop in Pocatello, Idaho. A mid-sized town of about 50,000, Pocatello boasts not only great trails for hiking and walking, but also a variety of cultural offerings usually reserved big cities. There's a university, dinner theatre, a zoo and a natural history museum. After time spent exploring the area, check into an area hotel to relax and plan for the next round of adventure.

The Red Lion Hotel

Guests at the Red Lion will find a sport for every season and sportsman. There's water sports, skiing, snowmobiling, walking, jogging, and hiking, to name a few. When it's finally time to come in for the night, hotel guests can unwind in rooms that include wireless Internet access, in-room coffeemakers and hair dryers. The hotel also has a restaurant and a steakhouse. Rates vary according to the season.

The Red Lion Hotel Pocatello
1555 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2200
redlion.rdln.com

Best Western CottonTree Inn

Non-stop describes many outdoor types and the Best Western CottonTree Inn is only too happy to oblige. From the 24-hour heated indoor swimming pool to the fitness room to an array of full business services, the hotel offers a complete package to the outdoor adventurer. The hotel provides a convenient jumping off point for the hiker, jogger or white water enthusiast. Once the adventure is over for the day, guests can relax in rooms that are outfitted with Bath and Body Works goodies, cable TV and free wireless Internet. In the morning, a complimentary breakfast buffet gets the day started before another jaunt in the hills. Room rates vary according to day, season and availability.

Best Western CottonTree Inn
1415 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7650
bestwesternidaho.com/hotels/best-western-cottontree-inn-pocatello/

Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn offers the adventurous guest a bit of adventure before he ever leaves the hotel. The Black Swan Inn features themed room suites, with themes as diverse as Egypt, Arabian Nights, Atlantis and a Mayan Rainforest. Each room has a two-person jetted tub, big screen TV, gas fireplace, refrigerator, and microwave, plus a host of other amenities. Continental breakfast is also included.

Black Swan Inn
746 E. Center
Pocatello, ID
(208) 233-3051
blackswaninn.com/

Article Written By Buffy Naillon

Buffy Naillon has worked in the media industry since 1999. She received a bachelor's degree in German from Boise State University. She also attended New York University and participated in the foreign exchange program at Germany's Saarland University.

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