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and clunky dressers, home to such past guests as Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane. Less
inspiring options are in the dowdy modern annex. Some say it's a better place to visit than
stay.
Buffalo Bill built and named the hotel for his youngest daughter Irma, calling it 'just
the swellest hotel that ever was.' He kept two suites and an office for his personal use, and
his ghost is said to still frequent the creaking corridors. The original front lobby has since
been converted into the Silver Saddle Lounge.
The hotel's most famous feature (and the best place to grab a beer or dinner) is the 50ft-
long imported French cherrywood bar, in what is now the dining room. Presented to Bill
by Queen Victoria, it was transported by stagecoach from Red Lodge and, at $100,000,
cost more than the hotel itself.
The Cody $$$
( 307-587-5915;
www.thecody.com
; 232 West Yellowstone Ave; incl breakfast d
$189-209, ste $229-239; )
Cody's most luxurious hotel combines New Western chic
with green credentials, incorporating paneling made with recycled wood from park facilit-
ies and offering free bicycles to guests. Request a balcony room away from the road.
HOTEL
Cody Cowboy Village $$
( 307-587-7555;
www.thecodycowboyvillage.com
;
203 West Yellowstone Ave; cabin
$145-159)
Popular and well-run modern and stylish duplex cabins with small porch, or
suites for six, plus a large outdoor hot tub.
CABINS
Carter Mountain Motel $$
Offline map
( 307-587-4295;
www.cartermountainmotel.com
; 1701 Central Ave; d $90-110, ste
$148-249; )
An unpretentious breezeblock place, but well looked after and decent
value, with cheery flowerpots, an upper-floor balcony and kitchenette suites.
MOTEL
Big Bear Motel $
( 307-587-3117;
www.bigbearmotel.com
; 139 W Yellowstone Ave; r $109-114;
)
Despite the desolate parking lot this is a friendly place and good value off-season.
Ask for one of the clean and fresh new-block rooms. Kids will enjoy the pool and mini-
ature pony rides.
MOTEL
