Monarch Mountain Lodge

Not a nice place. Real feeling that you have gone back in time once you set foot in the door.  TV from early 90s with no remote.  Run down rooms, hallways & lobby.  One positive; the staffers we encounters were friendly.

I would have given it half a star if there was the opportunity. My husband and I went with two other couples. We got two rooms with double beds and our rooms were separated by a "door" which really were 2 doors (one for each room) and were covered in carpet--as noise repellent I guess.

We were freezing in our rooms and after cranking up the thermostat to full blast, the darn thing never turned on in either room. We were in the first floor (basement really) and called the front desk to a really non-helping rep. She just kept telling me to turn it up all the way and to wait another 30 minutes. After an hour of freezing, my husband and I decided to go exploring. There is a gym with equipment from about the 70s. The pool is alright (didn't get in) and there's a game room with some broken arcade games, a coin-operated air hockey table, and a ping pong table that we took advantage of for an hour with a broken leg. Also in the game room, is a random set of stairs that just lead to a wall.

Our room was finely decorated in 1970's Las Vegas motel style. Pastel bed spread, beige walls, a rather small bathroom with only a shower/tub and toilet and once you walk outside (to the rest of your room); there's the sink next to your room door. The tv is an old tube from about the 80's with a small remote.

You definitely get what you pay for and although the place doesn't look like a nice hotel, the bed is rather comfy, the halls and outside quiet, and there is hot water. As for the customer service, it's horrible.

This place would be great....to film a circa 1980's porn! Think pink caets, pastel bedspreads and curtains that look like they were made by Miss Lippy of "Billy Madison" fame. Our room was also FREEZING and never climbed above 65 even after we cranked the heat at full blast.

That being said, you pay for what you get, and at under $100 a night it isn't fair to expect the glitz and glamour of the Ritz or the Four Seasons.

The rooms were clean and comfortable with comfortable beds, plenty of towels and a warm shower.The staff were also kind and friendly and adjusted last minute tommake sure we had a "pet friendly" room for our dog, recommended places to snow shoe and restaurants in town.

As others have eluded to, the restaurant was also a hidden gem. The decor was nothing fancy but the food was delish. I had chicken, red potatoes, fresh vegetables and a Montana Wheat roll, which were all Frey, well-seasoned and served in hearty portions. Our waitress was also great; she was attentive but not overbearing.

Overall, this place was just fine. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for a romantic getaway, but it would be great as a place to sleep or a place to get away for a weekend with friends.