Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The central portion of the hotel was completed in 1891, and additions were finished in
1902, 1903, 1923, and 1928. If you look closely, you can see that the east wing does not quite
line up with the hotel's central portion. It was believed that a large rock underground had
changed architect Robert Reamer's plans, but no such rock has been found, leaving an un-
solved mystery.
Reamer added some of the colonial touches at the time of the additions, including the im-
posing Ionic columns, dormer windows, and small third-floor balconies. He also extended
the lounge toward Yellowstone Lake; guests now enjoy views in three directions from the
lounge windows. The porte cochere over the hotel driveway was added in 1920. After extens-
ive renovations took place in the early 1980s, there are now nearly 300 rooms, including those
in the annex and simple cabins at the rear.
To see the
Lake Hotel Panorama
of almost the entire southeastern quadrant of the park
(described on the previous two pages), go down to the site of a former boat dock directly in
front of the hotel.
Lake Hotel, Yellowstone's most elegant accommodations.
East of Lake Hotel along the shore you'll find a general store with lunch counter
and the now closed 1922 Lake Ranger Station, with its octagonal community room and cent-
ral four-sided stone fireplace.
Beyond the store and ranger station is
Lake Lodge
and its many cabins, with 186
spaces (for two to four visitors). The lodge, built and added to between 1919 and 1929, con-
tains the cabin registration office, cafeteria, gift shop, and self-service laundry.
he
Lakeshore Trail
eastern section begins in the meadow below Lake Lodge and con-
tinues about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast to Fishing Bridge. Although somewhat marshy, this is
a beautiful way to enjoy views of the lake and mountains.
