Review: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone (Montana)
Holiday Inn West Yellowstone offers a convenient base for exploring Yellowstone National Park, located just a short distance (about 5 minutes) from the park’s West Entrance. The hotel features modern, neutrally decorated rooms equipped with amenities such as microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and free Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable stay for travelers. Guests can also enjoy access to an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center, along with pfree parking and an on-site gift shop.
Dining is available at The Branch Restaurant & Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the adjacent Branch Casino offers additional entertainment. The property provides free airport shuttle service and maintains pet-friendly accommodations, making it suitable for a variety of visitors. Its location near restaurants, shops, and local attractions—such as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center—adds to its appeal as a neutral, well-rounded lodging option for those visiting the Yellowstone region.
FHOP TIP: If you are looking for a place to grab a meal or a beer, I’d easily recommend the popular Slippery Otter Pub or The Buffalo Bar ( I always make it a point to eat at both).
At A Glance: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone (Montana)
- Average Nightly Cost During Stay: $472.46 USD (All-in)
- Loyalty Program: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone
- Loyalty Category: N/A
- Discount Applied: 57,000 Points/Night
- Room Type as Booked: 2 Queen Beds
Booking/Redemption
We booked this stay for 57,000 IHG Points instead of paying the all-in cash rate of $472.46. This was a strong value of .83 CPP.
PHOTO GALLERY
Hotel Entrance
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Front Desk
Lobby
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Walkthrough Tour
YouTube Shorts:
Room Gallery
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Bathroom (And Vanity)
Property Gallery 
Dining
THE FHOP BOTTOM-LINE 10 RATINGS:
| Location: | 9.0 |
| Service/Elite Treatment: | 7.0 |
| Overall Room: | 7.0 |
| Property/Amenities: | 7.0 |
| Luxury Factor: | 6.0 |
| Coolness Factor: | 7.0 |
| Cleanliness/Non-Grime Factor: | 8.0 |
| Correct Billing/No Issues Factor: | 9.0 |
| Cash Bang-For-The-Buck: | 7.0 |
| Points Bang-For-The-Buck: | 8.0 |
| FINAL RATING | 7.5 |
The Bottom-Line Review: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone (Montana)
Holiday Inn West Yellowstone earns a solid 7.5 out of 10, thanks largely to its excellent location just minutes from Yellowstone National Park’s West Gate. Did I mention the town of West Yellowstone is also a cool place to check out? The property maintains a good standard of cleanliness throughout its rooms and common areas, and delivered on what we’d come to expect from the brand.
In terms of value, the hotel stands out as a strong use of IHG points, which is great becuase it is also one of the only hotels you can redeem loyalty points at in West Yellowstone. The service was friendly, and while not a luxury stay, the combination of convenience, cleanliness, and dependable service made it a practical and worthwhile choice for us during our Yellowstone trip.
