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Izaak Walton Inn
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290 Izaak Walton Inn RdEssex, MT 59916
(406) 888-5700
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
3 reviews for Izaak Walton Inn
3 reviews in English
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Review from Chuck S.
Battle Ground, WA
1/26/2009
I love trains and this is the place to see trains go by. We visited last summer toured the Cabooses up on the hill that you can rent overnight. the Inn has many interesting railroad pictures. We did not stay their but we did have pie and coffee. This is a very friendly place to visit. This was the place in the old days where railroad crews stayed overnight until their train arrived from the east or west.
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Review from Harsha R.
7/8/2011
If you are looking for a lodge or cabin near Glacier National Park, then the Izaak Walton Inn should definitely be considered. The inn is filled with old school charm and has a very distinct railroad ambiance.
The "Empire Builder Family Suite" was a bit smaller than expected. But it was still quite comfortable for 4 people.
No TVs, no cellphone coverage, no elevators, no coffeemakers, no refrigerators, no frills, no fancies, which is perfectly fine with me when I am vacationing in a national park. Wi-fi is available at the bar but it can be very flaky. -
Review from Tom G.
Memphis, TN
7/30/2011
We stayed in the GN441, the big blue engine. It was very well-appointed (though the workmanship suffered from some quality issues), and quite comfortable (though the bed was a bit TOO soft for my liking, and I like soft beds). The location is difficult to beat -- it puts you almost midway in between East Glacier and West Glacier, making it poss
And the soup - oh, the soup! It was some of the best I've had. The next table over agreed. Too bad it was only a small, diner-sized cup. We would gladly have paid more to get more. In fact, if they'd have given me a bucket of the soup and nothing else, I'd have been blissfully happy.ible to get to either area in about 30 minutes.
The main problem is that because of the engine's location and its inherent interest, you really don't get much privacy. You need to keep the shades closed while you're inside, as people can see directly inside as they walk by. And people who are curious or intrigued about the engine do not hesitate to walk right up; it really does look more like a display piece than like a private cabin, so I can't really blame them.
The service on the property is quite friendly. They have a bar in the main building downstairs that has free WiFi, but it's so slow and spotty as to be effectively useless most of the time. And there's absolutely NO cell phone coverage in the area (a plus in my book). If you want to be connected, you shouldn't be in Glacier Park at all.
