How Axel worksAxel $132 a night vs $136 on Expedia at Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG., Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $4 a night less (3%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · Holiday Inn · 315 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone
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Hotels in West YellowstoneA full-service 3-star hotel near Yellowstone’s West Entrance
8.0/10
A dependable Yellowstone base with family-friendly extras, but breakfast and fees weaken the value.
This full-service 3-star is a strong pick for families who want an easy Yellowstone base rather than a destination hotel. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, with restaurants and shops within walking distance. IHG advertises renovated rooms, and the indoor pool, hot tub, game room and attached Branch restaurant give it more staying power than a basic roadside motel.
The catch is value: you pay for proximity to the park, and several guests question what they get for the money. A mandatory nightly amenity fee applies year-round, while breakfast usually costs extra and draws mixed reviews for quality and organization. Some guests still find parts of the property tired despite the room updates. We'd skip it if included breakfast and a consistently fresh finish matter more than convenient park access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$138 a night with Axel against $140 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (2%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$2/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$132 a night with Axel against $136 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel against $140 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$5/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$135 a night with Axel against $140 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$5/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$142 a night with Axel against $146 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$136 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $16/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $132 a night vs $136 on Expedia at Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG., Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $4 a night less (3%). Seen Oct 11.
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A dependable Yellowstone base with family-friendly extras, but breakfast and fees weaken the value. A full-service 3-star hotel near Yellowstone’s West Entrance, scored for what it is.
This full-service 3-star is a strong pick for families who want an easy Yellowstone base rather than a destination hotel. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff, with restaurants and shops within walking distance. IHG advertises renovated rooms, and the indoor pool, hot tub, game room and attached Branch restaurant give it more staying power than a basic roadside motel.
The catch is value: you pay for proximity to the park, and several guests question what they get for the money. A mandatory nightly amenity fee applies year-round, while breakfast usually costs extra and draws mixed reviews for quality and organization. Some guests still find parts of the property tired despite the room updates. We'd skip it if included breakfast and a consistently fresh finish matter more than convenient park access.
Best for: Families exploring Yellowstone; Road-trippers wanting on-site dining; Winter snowmobile groups
Watch out for: Mandatory nightly amenity fee; Breakfast usually costs extra; Some lingering wear despite room updates
Location: Close to the West Entrance, with town restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Rooms: IHG advertises renovated rooms; guests generally praise comfort, though some still report tired finishes.
Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback is strongly positive about room cleanliness.
Service: Helpful, friendly staff earn frequent praise; breakfast organization is less consistent.
Amenities: Indoor pool, hot tub, gym, game room, restaurant and free self-parking.
Fees and surprises: Year-round nightly amenity fee; breakfast and pets cost extra; the operator says housekeeping is on request.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG., from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn West Yellowstone by IHG. within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $138 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $140 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $132 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $136 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $135 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $140 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $135 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $140 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $142 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $146 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $136 a night · includes $16 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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