Condé Nast TravelerJun 21, 2026
These Iconic National Park Hotels Are Some of the USA's Most Beautiful Stays
From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.
21 hotels in this story
- Ross Lake ResortHotelFeatures 15 "floating" cabins on the surface of Ross Lake.
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- El TovarHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesSwiss chalet-like building near the Grand Canyon's Southern Rim.
- Kalaloch LodgeHotelOlympic National Park, United StatesRustic lodge between pine trees and Pacific Ocean beaches.
- Old Faithful InnHotelYellowstone National Park, United StatesWorld's largest log hotel with an 85-foot stone fireplace.
- The Stanley HotelHotelEstes Park, United StatesHistoric hotel known for inspiring Stephen King's The Shining.
- Many Glacier HotelHotelGlacier National Park, United StatesTechnology-deficient chalet on Swiftcurrent Lake.
- Crater Lake LodgeHotelCrater Lake National Park, United StatesHistoric lodge on the rim of Crater Lake.
- Asticou HotelHotelBar Harbor, United StatesHistoric 19th-century property with a heated pool.
- Blackberry MountainHotelGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, United StatesLuxury lodge with freestanding accommodations and a spa.
- The AhwahneeHotelYosemite National Park, United StatesNational Historic Landmark with Art Deco and Native American architecture.
- Willow HouseHotelTerlingua, United StatesDesert retreat with 12 casitas overlooking the Chisos Mountains.
- Zion LodgeHotelZion National Park, United StatesOnly lodge located within Zion National Park boundaries.
- Under Canvas Bryce CanyonHotelBryce Canyon National Park, United StatesGlamping outpost near Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Volcano HouseHotelHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesHotel situated near the Big Island's Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
- Oasis at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesSprawling complex with golf course, spa, and spring-fed pools.
- The Bungalows at Retreat by Homestead ModernHotelJoshua Tree National Park, United StatesRenovated mid-century suites on Joshua Tree Retreat Center campus.
- Far View LodgeHotelMesa Verde National Park, United StatesOnly lodging inside Mesa Verde National Park.
- Jenny Lake LodgeHotelGrand Teton National Park, United StatesFull-service resort with private cabins and outdoor activities.
- Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United StatesGlamping resort with safari-style suites and a full-service restaurant.
- La Quinta Resort & ClubHotelLa Quinta, United StatesWaldorf Astoria property offering a luxury camping experience.
- Paradise InnHotelMount Rainier National Park, United StatesGorgeous lodge-style property with charmingly decorated rooms.
