Stay at Izaak Walton Inn in Glacier National Park, MT, with Dates into May
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Historical railroad chalet in Glacier National Park surrounded by cross-country ski trails
What You Get
- Stay for three in an Empire Builder Room
- Dates into May
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
- Cancellation policy: 31-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is nonrefundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability. $1 per-night optional Glacier Park Conservancy fee collected at check-in.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.
Historic Railroad Chalet, Nordic Ski Resort, and Spring Mountain Destination at Glacier National Park
In 1939, the Great Northern Railway built a chalet to lodge snow-removal crews working along the railroad in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Now called the Izaak Walton Inn, the property draws visitors from around the world for its location in the park as well as abundant hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities. But the inn hasn’t neglected its past; railroad-themed decor, vintage train schedules, and restored railcars pay homage to the historical railway. Amtrak and Burlington Northern Railroad trains chug past the inn to this day, pausing at the nearby Essex stop before journeying into the snow-capped wilderness.
Twenty miles of cross-country ski trails surround the chalet, and ski instructors are on hand to give lessons or guide fledgling skiers along custom routes. Half-day snowshoe tours trek past centuries-old larch trees and over suspension bridges.
With no telephones or televisions, guest rooms maintain a peaceful rusticity. At the onsite Dining Car restaurant, entrees range from beef stroganoff to glazed wild salmon. A heated patio provides a scenic spot to sample the inn’s signature huckleberry cobbler.
Essex, Montana: Historical Railroad Town in the “Crown of the Continent”
Nearly equidistant from northwestern Montana’s Glacier National Park’s eastern and western entrances, Essex began as a tiny town along the Great Northern Railway and has changed little since its humble beginnings. Snow-capped pine trees still surround the remote village, now the only flag stop on Amtrak’s Empire Builder route.
Called the “Crown of the Continent” by naturalist George Bird Grinnell, the surrounding Glacier National Park spans more than a million acres with blue-tinged glacial mountains and more than 700 miles of hiking trails. Weather permitting, the park’s signature red Jammer buses cruise from the inn and into the western entrance via the picturesque Going-to-the-Sun Road, famous for its tight turns tucked along the mountainside. Sights include Lake McDonald and Wild Goose Island, where migratory geese vacation for spring break.
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Other Details
Room Details
Empire Builder Room
- One queen bed and one futon
- Standard occupancy: 3
- Maximum occupancy: 3
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Desk hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: available for $20/night, call ahead to request
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed on the property
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- 20 miles of ski trails
- Ski and snowshoe tours
- Restaurant and pub
- Gift shop with railroad memorabilia
- Hot tub and sauna
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Glacier Park International Airport (FCA; 51 mi) and Missoula International Airport (MSO; 158 mi)
- Distance from Columbia Falls: about 44 miles
- Nearest transit stop: Essex flag stop via Amtrak Empire Builder route
- Car service: call to request service to and from the Essex Amtrak flag stop
Historical railroad chalet in Glacier National Park surrounded by cross-country ski trails
What You Get
- Stay for three in an Empire Builder Room
- Dates into May
Policies and Fees
- Reservations: Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
- Cancellation policy: 31-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is nonrefundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability. $1 per-night optional Glacier Park Conservancy fee collected at check-in.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.
Historic Railroad Chalet, Nordic Ski Resort, and Spring Mountain Destination at Glacier National Park
In 1939, the Great Northern Railway built a chalet to lodge snow-removal crews working along the railroad in Montana’s Glacier National Park. Now called the Izaak Walton Inn, the property draws visitors from around the world for its location in the park as well as abundant hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities. But the inn hasn’t neglected its past; railroad-themed decor, vintage train schedules, and restored railcars pay homage to the historical railway. Amtrak and Burlington Northern Railroad trains chug past the inn to this day, pausing at the nearby Essex stop before journeying into the snow-capped wilderness.
Twenty miles of cross-country ski trails surround the chalet, and ski instructors are on hand to give lessons or guide fledgling skiers along custom routes. Half-day snowshoe tours trek past centuries-old larch trees and over suspension bridges.
With no telephones or televisions, guest rooms maintain a peaceful rusticity. At the onsite Dining Car restaurant, entrees range from beef stroganoff to glazed wild salmon. A heated patio provides a scenic spot to sample the inn’s signature huckleberry cobbler.
Essex, Montana: Historical Railroad Town in the “Crown of the Continent”
Nearly equidistant from northwestern Montana’s Glacier National Park’s eastern and western entrances, Essex began as a tiny town along the Great Northern Railway and has changed little since its humble beginnings. Snow-capped pine trees still surround the remote village, now the only flag stop on Amtrak’s Empire Builder route.
Called the “Crown of the Continent” by naturalist George Bird Grinnell, the surrounding Glacier National Park spans more than a million acres with blue-tinged glacial mountains and more than 700 miles of hiking trails. Weather permitting, the park’s signature red Jammer buses cruise from the inn and into the western entrance via the picturesque Going-to-the-Sun Road, famous for its tight turns tucked along the mountainside. Sights include Lake McDonald and Wild Goose Island, where migratory geese vacation for spring break.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Other Details
Room Details
Empire Builder Room
- One queen bed and one futon
- Standard occupancy: 3
- Maximum occupancy: 3
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Desk hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: available for $20/night, call ahead to request
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed on the property
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- 20 miles of ski trails
- Ski and snowshoe tours
- Restaurant and pub
- Gift shop with railroad memorabilia
- Hot tub and sauna
Getting There
- Nearest airports: Glacier Park International Airport (FCA; 51 mi) and Missoula International Airport (MSO; 158 mi)
- Distance from Columbia Falls: about 44 miles
- Nearest transit stop: Essex flag stop via Amtrak Empire Builder route
- Car service: call to request service to and from the Essex Amtrak flag stop
Need To Know Info
- Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
- 31-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at check-in
- $1 per-night optional Glacier Park Conservancy fee collected at check-in.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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