Stay at Izaak Walton Inn in Glacier National Park, MT, with Dates into December
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Historical railroad chalet in Glacier National Park surrounded by cross-country ski trails and hiking trails
What You Get
- Stay for up to three in an Empire Builder room or up to four in a green caboose cabin or family cabin
- Dates into December
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 non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.
Hotel at a Glance: Izaak Walton Inn
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.
- Themed decor includes vintage train schedules and even restored railcars that serve as cozy cabins.
- Dining Car: Entrees range from beef stroganoff to glazed wild salmon to huckleberry pie, and a heated patio provides a scenic spot for dining.
- Peace and quiet: With no telephones or televisions, guest rooms maintain a peaceful rusticity.
- In wintertime, check out the 20 miles of cross-country ski trails that surround the chalet or sign up for lessons with an instructor.
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 (Trackside and Non-Trackside)
- One queen bed and one futon
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 3 with futon, subject to availability
Green Caboose Cabin
- Two full beds
- Standard occupancy: 4
- Maximum occupancy: 4
Family Cabin
- One full bed and one lofted full bed
- Standard occupancy: 4
- Maximum occupancy: 4
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
- Trackside/non-trackside rooms are subject to availability; will be assigned at check-in.
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
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at check-in
- Not valid with reward points
- Trackside/non-trackside rooms are subject to availability; will be assigned at check-in.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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