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Many Glacier Hotel

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273:(previously known as the Glacier Park Hotel) and the Many Glacier Hotel were intended to be the core structures, while the chalets and campgrounds were sited in the backcountry within an easy day's ride or hike from one of the hotels or another chalet. The chalets were intended to entice visitors to leave the hotels and see the backcountry in a more rustic manner. These chalets were especially used during the early 1900s when the Hotel first opened, and the main attraction in the park was horseback riding. 83: 108: 250:, up to four stories tall, and stretches for a substantial distance along the lakeshore. The building has a Swiss alpine theme both on the outside and on the inside. The foundation is made of stone, with a wood superstructure. The outside is finished with brown-painted wood siding, and the window framing and balconies have wood sawed in Swiss jigsawed patterns. On the inside, the four-story lobby is surrounded by balconies, whose railings are patterned after Swiss designs. 66: 305: 343: 329: 115: 90: 316:
This hotel was first built in 1914 near Glacier National Park. It was closed due to COVID-19 in 2020. It opened again on June 4, 2021. This hotel includes 2 suites, 7 family rooms and 205 guest rooms offering lakeside, deluxe, standard and value lodging options. All of the rooms have private
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was establishing a series of hotels and backcountry chalets in the park and the Many Glacier Hotel was the "Gem of the West". This was part of an effort by
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bathrooms, telephones, king and queen beds or standard double or twin beds. Guest and hotel facilities are all non-smoking.
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Construction began at Many Glacier Hotel in 1914 and was finished in just 1 year on July 4, 1915. The
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Today, the hotel still maintains its historic character. Most rooms either have views of
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or the surrounding mountain scenery. The hotel is a contributing property in the
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Glacier National Park Tourist Trails--Inside Trail, South Circle, North Circle
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Hotel buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Montana
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Saint Mary Visitor Center, Entrance Station and Checking Stations
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National Register of Historic Places in Glacier County, Montana
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United States historic hotel in Glacier National Park
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Upper Lake McDonald Ranger Station Historic District
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Howes' Lake McDonald Cottage Sites Historic District
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The building is designed as a series of 114: 89: 64: 838:Cut Bank Ranger Station Historic District 716:Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park 40:U.S. National Register of Historic Places 1237:Swiftcurrent Auto Camp Historic District 1177:Roes Creek Campground Camptender's Cabin 491:. Glacier Park Inc. 2011. Archived from 299:National Trust for Historic Preservation 49:U.S. National Historic Landmark District 1212:Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station 928:Walton Ranger Station Historic District 903:St. Mary Utility Area Historic District 516:. National Park Service. 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Many Glacier Hotel is located in Montana
Many Glacier Hotel is located in the United States
Babb, Montana
48°47′48.53″N 113°39′27.95″W / 48.7968139°N 113.6577639°W / 48.7968139; -113.6577639
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Glacier National Park
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