Many Glacier Hotel

A modern picture of Many Glacier Hotel with a comparison photo from its early days held up.

NPS photo.

Quick Facts

Location:

Glacier National Park

Significance:

This is the largest and grandest of the hotels in Glacier National Park. It was the showpiece of the Great Northern Railways hotels in the park.

Designation:

National Historic Landmark

Amenities

26 listed

Accessible Rooms, Accessible Sites, ATM/Cash Machine, Beach/Water Access, Bear Spray Purchase/Rental, Food/Drink - Bar/Alcohol For Sale, Food/Drink - Coffee, Food/Drink - Restaurant/Table Service, Food/Drink - Snacks, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Groceries/Convenience Items, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Ice, Information, Internet/WiFi Available, Parking - Auto, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Showers, Supplies - General, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible

Many Glacier Hotel

Built in 1914-15
Many Glacier was built by the Great Northern Railway as the showplace of their network of chalets and hotels. A hardy crew of craftsmen overcame the difficulties of building what was then Montana's largest hotel while withstanding winter temperatures below zero degrees in order to have the hotel completed for a July 4, 1915 opening. Most of the timber for the hotel was logged from nearby and milled at a sawmill on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake. In the 1960s through 1980s, the hotel was known for its employee entertainment.

Many Glacier Hotel presents visitors with the Swiss Lounge, Heidi’s Snack Shop, the lakeside Ptarmigan Dining Room as well as a Gift Shop. Red Bus tours, boat cruises, horseback rides, evening ranger programs, and numerous other activities are available at this spectacular lakeside setting, one of the best of any of the national parks.

Partially renovated in 2016, this secluded, five-story hotel contains 2 suites, 7 family rooms and 205 guest rooms offering lakeside, deluxe, standard and value lodging options. All guest rooms at Many Glacier Hotel are rustic, yet comfortable. In keeping with the era in which the hotel was built, the rooms offer guests modest amenities and old-world style accommodations. Guest rooms and hotel facilities are all non-smoking. A limited number of ADA-accessible rooms are available and booked based on availability. Only designated guide, service and/or hearing companion animals are allowed in the hotel.