What's included at Old Faithful Inn — and what costs extra
Room rates at Old Faithful Inn cover your room (up to two adults), free self-parking, use of the lobby and on-site dining venues, and 24-hour front-desk services. Meals, alcoholic drinks, extra guests (fee applies for those 12 and older), deposits/cancellation penalties, and some optional services are not included and cost extra.
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What the nightly rate includes
The published room rate covers the guest room itself (up to two adults), access to the Inn’s public spaces (lobby, gift shop, fireplace area), and use of the on-site dining venues and lounges as a visitor or overnight guest. Free self-parking in the main lot adjacent to the lobby is included.
A 24-hour staffed front desk, elevator access (except the first floor of the West Wing), and basic concierge services (tour/ticket help, local information) are included with your stay. Note that Old Faithful Inn operates seasonally.
- Room for up to two adults included in base rate
- Free on-site self-parking in the main lot
- 24-hour front desk and most elevator access included
- Access to public dining and lounge areas (meals/drinks charged separately)
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room rate (up to 2 adults) | Extra-person fees apply for additional guests aged 12+ |
| Parking | Free self-parking in the main lot |
| Front desk & lobby areas | Open 24 hours; public spaces accessible during operating season |
What costs extra (meals, drinks and dining policies)
The Inn is not an all-inclusive property: meals, alcohol and deli purchases are charged separately. The Old Faithful Inn Dining Room is a full-service restaurant with buffet service for breakfast and lunch and dinner service that requires reservations (nightly dinner reservations are available to in-park overnight guests up to 60 days before arrival).
Quick-service options (Old Faithful Inn Bear Paw Deli and Old Faithful Inn Espresso on the mezzanine) and cocktails at The Bear Pit Lounge and Mezzanine Bar are available for purchase; hours and seasonal openings vary, so check with the front desk or concierge on arrival.
- Old Faithful Inn Dining Room: breakfast, lunch (buffets) and dinner (reservations required)
- Bear Paw Deli: sandwiches, snacks, ice cream (seasonal)
- The Bear Pit Lounge and Mezzanine Bar: cocktails and small plates (first-come, first-served)
| Venue | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Old Faithful Inn Dining Room | Full-service; breakfast/lunch buffet; dinner by reservation |
| Bear Paw Deli | Grab-and-go sandwiches, snacks, seasonal ice cream |
| Bear Pit Lounge / Mezzanine Bar | Drinks and appetizers; bar hours vary |
Rooms, room types and bathroom arrangements
Old Faithful Inn offers several room types; examples include Junior Suite / East Wing, Deluxe Geyser Basin View Hotel Room 2 Queen / East Wing, Deluxe Hotel Room 1 Queen / East Wing, Standard Hotel Room 1 Queen / West Wing, Standard Hotel Room 2 Queen / West Wing, Deluxe Hotel Room / West Wing, and Basic Room, Shared Bathroom. Some Old House rooms retain shared-bathroom arrangements.
Guest rooms are intentionally 'unplugged': rooms do not provide televisions, radios, air conditioning, or in-room internet access. If a private bathroom is important, confirm the specific room type and bathroom arrangement when booking.
- Room names to request exactly as shown (e.g., Junior Suite / East Wing)
- Some Old House rooms have shared bathrooms — verify at booking
- No TVs, radios, AC or in-room Wi‑Fi in guest rooms
| Room feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Shared-bathroom rooms | Some Old House rooms have shared bathrooms; confirm when booking |
| Accessibility | Most floors are elevator-accessible except the first floor of the West Wing |
| In-room tech | No TV, radio, AC, or in-room internet provided |
Fees, deposits, cancellation and extra-guest charges
A deposit equal to one night’s room rate is charged at booking. Cancellation rules require 30 days’ notice for a full refund of the deposit; smaller refunds or forfeiture apply for later cancellations depending on timing relative to arrival. A no-show or failure to contact by midnight MT on arrival date can result in cancellation and fees.
Rates cover two adults; an additional $25.00 per night applies for each extra person aged 12 or older sharing the room. Pets are not allowed in guest rooms (service animals are permitted). The property accepts credit cards and reservations must be guaranteed with a card.
- Deposit: one night’s room rate charged at booking
- Cancellation: full refund if cancelled 30+ days before arrival (less or forfeited inside that window)
- Extra-person fee: $25.00 per night for each extra person age 12+
- Pets: not permitted in rooms; service animals allowed
| Policy | Short detail |
|---|---|
| Deposit | One night’s room rate at booking |
| Extra-person fee | $25.00 per night for each additional person 12+ |
Amenities you should not expect (and why)
Old Faithful Inn maintains a historic, deliberately low-tech experience. Guest rooms do not include Wi‑Fi, in-room internet, televisions, radios, or air conditioning; cell service in the area is limited. There is no pool, hot tub, spa, or fitness center on site.
If you need services not offered, plan ahead: bring printed reservation confirmations and directions, plan meals with the dining schedule in mind, and arrange off-site fitness, spa or other services in nearby gateway towns. Construction work may be audible in the West Wing during daytime hours due to nearby renovations; guests concerned about noise should ask the front desk when booking.
- No Wi‑Fi or in-room internet
- No TVs, radios or air conditioning in rooms
- No pool, hot tub, spa or fitness center on-site
- Possible West Wing daytime construction noise (7:00 am–5:30 pm)
| Not available on site | Why it’s not provided |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi / in-room internet | Property keeps rooms intentionally unplugged |
| Pool / spa / fitness center | Not offered at this historic lodge |
| Air conditioning | Rooms are historic and do not include AC |
Location, nearby activities and transport notes
Old Faithful Inn sits inside Yellowstone National Park at 3200 Old Faithful Inn Rd, very near the Old Faithful geyser and the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. The geyser is about a 10-minute walk from the Inn; Castle Geyser and other Upper Geyser Basin features are within easy walking distance.
Day trips and drives (times vary) include Grand Prismatic Spring, Biscuit Basin, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The Inn is seasonal, and road access or services elsewhere in the park may change by season — plan itineraries accordingly and check road status before travel.
- Old Faithful geyser: roughly 10-minute walk (0.2–0.3 miles)
- Old Faithful Visitor Education Center: adjacent to the Inn
- Nearby walks: Castle Geyser (~8 minutes), Grand Geyser (~14 minutes)
| Nearby feature | Approximate walking/driving note |
|---|---|
| Old Faithful geyser | About a 10-minute walk |
| Castle Geyser | About an 8-minute walk |
| Upper Geyser Basin | Within roughly a 1-mile stroll |
