Crystal Mountain Hotels — Hotel in Enumclaw

We stayed at the Village Inn at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, and had a truly comfortable experience. Since it was the off-season, there weren’t many people on the property, but everything about our stay felt well taken care of.

From the moment we arrived, the staff made a great impression. When I walked into the reception, they greeted me by name, which was such a warm and thoughtful gesture. The queen bedroom we booked was very clean and cozy, and the bathroom was spotless and well-kept. Our room also included a mini-fridge and coffee maker for convenience, while a microwave was available at the front desk.

The room had a TV with a DVD slot, and the front desk offered a large collection of DVDs to borrow — a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring.

The only minor drawback was the lack of an elevator, which meant using the stairs and briefly stepping outside to reach the lobby — a small inconvenience during cold weather.

Even though breakfast wasn’t included, the resort surprised us with a thoughtful complimentary spread. There were plenty of cereal and oatmeal cup options, Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast meals, and hot drinks like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available at the front desk — all free of charge. It was such a kind touch, especially since nearby restaurants weren’t open in the morning.

For dinner, we visited the on-site restaurant, 'The Snorting Elk & Alpine Inn', which operates from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. We ordered the Hungarian Goulash Crock, and it was delicious — hearty, rich, and just right for a cold mountain evening. It was nice not having to drive out to town for a meal, especially during the off-season.

We reached the resort after visiting Mount Rainier National Park, entering through the Nisqually Entrance, exploring Paradise, and taking the breathtaking Stevens Canyon Road to Crystal Mountain. The resort sits about six miles up SR-123 inside the park, making it a perfect overnight stop.

A special mention goes to the receptionist at checkout, who warmly chatted with us and recommended visiting Tipsoo Lake and Federation Forest State Park — both turned out to be wonderful suggestions.

Overall, even in the off-season, Village Inn resort offered a clean, comfortable, and well-managed stay with thoughtful touches throughout. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Mount...

Location is what CMH has to offer. We had a loft room in the quinault lodge and it was so disappointing, we left a day early even though they wouldn't credit us for the last night. The boxspring for the main bed was broken. Not just a little broken, but like tons of kids or adults must have jumped on it and totally snapped the supports (there was a hole on the box spring where you could see all of the snapped supports, so it seems someone previously looked and was aware). ANY movement at all made extremely loud sounds, making it nearly impossible to get a good night's sleep. The water from the only sink in the room was cloudier than Mt. Rainier on a winter day and tasted awful. Given there are no stores nearby, we had to drive an hour round trip on the first night to buy a case of water. Wifi didn't work during our visit. By the last day, I had a terrible migraine from lack of sleep and was willing to forfeit the extra money to make it home to a livable situation. The alarm clock for the room (which provides 2 additional outlets, was unplugged when we arrived. Upon plugging it in, it wouldn't stop beeping and no time displayed - the batteries were dead. Seems that should've been an easy routine check when flipping the room. The outlet in the loft did not work. That left us very limited to keep devices charged for the next day on the mountain. Finally, the lobby/common area was nice, but the forst night there was a family there all evening taking over the tables and they remarked that they were actually staying on their camper van. There are no locked external doors, so they were able to just come in and take over the common area even though they weren't guests there. Being our first time there, it was nice to be so close to the main area to get our bearings, but for all future trips, I'd rather stay somewhere else...

We worked with Christian Berry to reserve a block of hotel rooms for my wedding at Crystal Mountain Resort. The Hotels (comprised of the Alpine Inn, Village Inn, and Quicksilver Lodge) are NOT affiliated with the Resort, so keep this in mind if planning your wedding here. Crystal Mountain Hotels has 3 hotels on-resort, plus the Alpine Inn Restaurant (they serve breakfast buffet every day, also lunch and dinner), and the Snorting Elk Lodge (for drinks). We worked with Christian not just to set up a hotel block, but also arrange a rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch for our guests. He was so organized, thoughtful, and professional the entire experience. Food and drinks were great! We loved having a hot & filling breakfast especially on chilly mornings. Rehearsal dinner had generous portions (our steaks were huge!). My extremely picky parents said it was the best steak they’d ever had and surpassed every steakhouse they’ve ever tried. All of it was also super affordable. We personally stayed in the Village Inn because they had pet-friendly rooms. Accommodations are cozy at all locations, but could be tight depending on your room (we had a teeny bathroom). The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. Our guests were visited by a black and silver fox a few times which only added to the wonder of the location. I felt very safe walking our dog at all hours. All the staff were so kind, welcoming, and patient. Thank you all so much for an incredible experience and for making our wedding...