Roosevelt Lodge Cabins — Attraction in West Yellowstone

Fantastic location, with easy access to Lamar Valley. And I love the rustic, historic nature of the Roughrider Cabins. It's also pretty quiet and relaxed, without a lot of the hustle and bustle and crowds at the Old Faithful or Mammoth lodges. This was definitely more my speed than the busier places. The cabins were basic, but very cozy and stayed warm in the chilly nights. The wood-burning stove was well supplied, if needed. If you're the outdoorsy type but want something a little sturdier than a tent, this is the place for you!||There were a few downsides. The shared communal bathrooms were pretty filthy. At least, the one closer to the front parking lot was. The showers weren't cleaned for three days, as evidenced by some rodent poop that sat in the corner of one that whole time. I think this is likely due to being somewhat understaffed. Next time, I'll bring some shower-specific shoes and a bathrobe (I was hoping they offered a bathrobe to use like at the Old Faithful Inn, but they did not). The restaurant also was having some supply issues, with half the menu unavailable during my stay. This is probably a one-off and a reasonable tradeoff for being somewhere so remote, but worth mentioning. The staff was doing their best to cobble things together with what they had, so big kudos to them for making it work. These were minor problems, though, and I overall enjoyed the rest of the experience. But still taking one star off for it.||One thing to note: The cabins a very limited number of power outlets. There was one for the lamp and alarm clock, and another by the door. The one by the door was up at light-switch level, however, so was pretty useless. I had to unplug the alarm clock in order to charge anything. So if you have, for example, a lot of camera gear to charge, bring a small power strip.||I tried several different in-park lodging options on this trip and would definitely stay here again! Despite the gross bathroom, I still loved the rustic and quiet nature of the place. Waking up each morning to birdsong outside my window was wonderfully peaceful. And the access to Lamar if you want to be there at sunrise for wildlife photography is unparalleled. I will be...

We're Montanans, and try to visit Roosevelt every year or so. But the pandemic and floods kept us away for several years. It was good to get back to Roosevelt, and to see how well it is now being managed. We stayed in one of the cabins without bathroom; the cabin was clean, neat, well maintained, rustic and simple. The bed was comfortable. The common shower/sink/toilet building was a two minute walk away and was also clean and well maintained (but simple and very compact). The shower there worked very well. And the towels provided were excellent. In our cabin, there were also bins for recycling and composting. Parking is limited and tight, because the cabins are quite close together. But the natural sounds and scenery all around were excellent. ||Roosevelt is, by far, the most quiet and low key of the accommodations within the park. While we were there, a sow bear and her cubs wandered through the grounds. ||The dining room in the lodge building was just a three minute walk from our cabin. The interior continues to be very authentic and attractive: there's the front desk for checking in to cabins, a pleasant sitting area, a coffee bar and then the dining area. The lodge is of log construction. We ate there three times (dinner twice, breakfast once) and enjoyed each meal. Staff wear Western garb, and were very well ltrained: they were cordial, attentive, efficent and professional. Our meals arrived promptly and were excellent in all regards. The menu is Western themed, and features ingredients sourced locally from Montana and Wyoming. The bison burger was especially good, as was the cole slaw, Yellowstone caldera dessert and Cream of the West pancakes and huckleberry syrup. Views from our table were very nice. After dinner, we sat on the porch in rocking chairs and enjoyed the natural sounds while a marmot hung out just feet away.||During our three day stay, our entire experience at Roosevelt was very good in all respects. Do keep in mind that there is no cell or internet service (but hey, you're in a national park, so who needs it?), that nights can get chilly even in summer, and that things at Roosevelt are...

We had possibly one of the worst experiences here we've had in a long time. We waited about an hour to be seated, which in itself isn't a huge deal. When we got seated, we were given our basket of cornbread, given some water, and our server came back one more time for our orders. We ordered a basket of chips and salsa as an appetizer. We were specifically asked if we wanted it as an appetizer and said yes. We waited a good 15-20 minutes for the chips before we finally had to get up and get another server to tell them to cancel the chips. After our waters were filled the first time, we did not see our waitress again, nor did she even look our way, until the food came out. Which was about 30-35 minutes after we ordered. So we sat with empty cups the whole time. When we canceled the chips we also asked for a refill. The food came out and my friends burger was, at best, cooked raw. I should mention that at the end of the night our server mentioned that it was her first night and they stuck her with 4 tables. Now if that is true, I can't fully fault her without saying that the restaurant failed her by not putting someone with her. They comped both the chips (which they brought anyways) and the burger, but a manager never came over to the table. The food was ok, but for the price, was not nearly as good as it should have been. Overall, would not be back, if I had to drive to the south part of the park to get some food. Grilling out would be a better option. Teddy Roosevelt would be severely...