Mountain lodges and inns are my personal favorite! Maybe it's the food, or how great the sleep is after a hike. I’ve often wondered if it’s the crisp air or just how comforting it feels to curl up by a fire. Mountains always take me back to my childhood—so there’s a bit of nostalgia, too. Either way, when you stay in the Rocky Mountains, you get this perfect blend of warmth, wilderness, and incredible views. I think you’ll love the way the air smells like pine, the way trails begin right outside your door, and how each place feels like home—but with better scenery. I always find myself breathing deeper, moving slower, and waking up to pure mountain magic.
Peaks, pine-scented breezes, and cozy mountain nights? This is Rocky Mountain lodging!
Highlights:
- I love staying in a historic log lodge at Glacier National Park, Montana—it’s like stepping into a storybook, with trails and wildlife all around.
- You can unwind at a cozy cabin retreat near Estes Park, Colorado. I’ve done it after long hikes, and it’s the best kind of recovery.
- I’ve enjoyed true riverside serenity at Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah—perfect if you want peace with a view.
- You’ll want to warm up by the fire at one of those rustic-chic lodges in Sun Valley, Idaho. I did, and I didn’t want to leave.
Unique Inns & Lodges in the U.S. Rocky Mountains:
Unwind in Rustic Luxury at The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming -
If You Seek Mountain Charm, Stay at Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole -
Sleep Beneath the Stars at Glacier Under Canvas in Coram, Montana -
Della Terra Mountain Chateau -
Experience Authentic Western Hospitality at J Bar L Ranch in Montana -
Retreat at Triple Creek Ranch in the Rocky Mountains -
Savor Scenic Serenity at Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado -
Brooks Lake Lodge -
Relax at Winding River Resort in Grand Lake, Colorado -
Soak and Stay at the Historic Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray, Montana -
In Summary...
(and if you want to revisit my photo journey)- • Unwind in Rustic Luxury at The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, Saratoga, Wyoming
- • If You Seek Mountain Charm, Stay at Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole
- • Sleep Beneath the Stars at Glacier Under Canvas in Coram, Montana
- • Della Terra Mountain Chateau
- • Experience Authentic Western Hospitality at J Bar L Ranch in Montana
- • Retreat at Triple Creek Ranch in the Rocky Mountains
- • Savor Scenic Serenity at Taharaa Mountain Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado
- • Brooks Lake Lodge
- • Relax at Winding River Resort in Grand Lake, Colorado
- • Soak and Stay at the Historic Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray, Montana