It is very typical of the lodges in US National Parks. We have stayed at multiple national park lodges and Lake McDonald is very good. The room was small. The bathroom was very small, with no where but a small glass ledge to put your toiletries. I hit that ledge with my head a couple times. Not good. There is no elevator. The portes had to carry the suitcases up. I am 69 and that would have been tough to do. I did carry them down, because the bell staff wasn't around when we left about 19 am. The restaurant was good. we had breakfast and dinner there 3 days. Food was good. Staff was pretty good. Parking fills up and can be hard to get. Parking at the trail heads in Glacier National park is bad and the bus service is unreliable. It took hours to get a bus to Avalanche Falls.

I went online on the first of August 2024 for an August 2025 reservation at midnight when they opened. I did not get through on website until about 4:30 am. All that was left was a queen cabin at Lake McDonald. I booked it thinking it would be sufficient for 2 nights. Wow, the space was so tiny we had to leave suitcases in the car and just take out clothes for the day. The shower was so small you couldn't get the shower head to strike the floor. Fortunately, we didn't go there to stay in our room and spent most of each day outside. It was also hot but there was a decent box fan in the room. Pillows were super hard and uncomfortable.

My spouse and I had a quick getaway to explore Glacier Park. Staying at this Lodge was beautiful and offered us free shuttle service to various hiking trails. Also, from this place we had access to boat rides, horseback riding and access to swim in the lake or just sit in a quiet place.

We had a cabin overlooking the lake and it felt like something out of a movie. We slept like babies after rowing on the lake, hiking, driving the GTTS road and some cocktails in the lounge. Such a relaxing place. We can’t wait to go back.

Excellent restaurant. NO A/C choose your time of year wisely. Very nostalgic, clean and well maintained facility.