Elk Refuge Inn

Expected higher quality towels, linen, and service for the cost. Overall, our stay was just okay.

A most friendly receptionist, a basket of complimentary snacks, an oversized room -- excellent! The little touches...

We only stayed one night here in order to be able to see the Tetons while during our visit to Yellowstone, but the Elk Refuge Inn was a great option. Rooms were relatively spacious, including a small living room in addition to the bedroom in mine. The view out over the Elk Refuge was great, though there were no elk there during the summer when we visited. The location is only a couple of minutes from Jackson, so it's easy to get to stores, restaurants, etc. in Jackson. While the price was higher than similar accommodations would be in most places, they were certainly very reasonable for Jackson. It was definitely worthwhile for us vs. driving an extra hour or more each way to stay farther South where prices are cheaper. The bowl of snacks in each room was appreciated for a quick breakfast and for snacks on the road while we were driving through the Tetons and Yellowstone. The property doesn't offer breakfast, but this was a nice alternative. The rooms did include a microwave a dorm-sized fridge (bigger than most hotel mini-fridges, but smaller than a normal fridge.) Rooms with a stove and kitchenette area were also available, in case you were on a longer stay and wanted to do some cooking. I'm sure the views would be especially amazing in the winter when the elk are present in the refuge. It looked like every room had a view out over the refuge and you could easily see for miles, due to the hotel being up on a bit of a hill above the refuge.

The location was convenient to Grand Teton National Park. It was located in Jackson, WY and closed to city center with a variety of restaurants, supermarket (Albertson's), fast food, gas stations, etc. The suite was spacious with convenient parking. HOWEVER, there was OLD food (milk and bags of cheese) still in the refrigerator. There was EVIDENCE of mice droppings (feces) on the kitchen counter, bedroom night stand, and living room table !!! I took pictures of them, and showed them to the front desk clerk. Her reply was "Oh, there are a lot of mice in WY." I requested a phone call from the manager, and as of today, which has been 5 days since checking out, no call received.

Excellent place to stay just outside town, opposite the elk refuge so the best of both worlds Rooms well appointed and very clean- large with balcony and very comfy beds Only downsides- close to the road, so a little traffic noise. Inn has no facilities (breakfast, laundry etc)