Top 10 Historic Hotels In Wyoming, USA - Updated 2024

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Located in the Mountain West region, Wyoming is a state in the USA. The state is known for its rich history and diverse landscape comprising deserts, mountains, and short-grass prairies. Explore the Grand Teton National Park and hike Grand Teton. You can also indulge in skiing or snowmobiling at Jackson Hole in the winter. Visit Yellowstone National Park and see Old Faithful, a geyser that erupts on schedule, fish or boat on Yellowstone Lake, or see the Mammoth Hot Springs. Devils Tower National Monument in the Black Hills was a sacred site for the Plains Indians. The state is also home to plenty of historic properties, which have retained their original charm and provide amenities needed for the modern-day traveler. Here’s a rundown of the ​top historic hotels in Wyoming, USA.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) properties with historic significance, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.

1. Historic Hotel Greybull (from USD 65)

The Historic Hotel Greybull in Greybull is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. It sits atop Mylo’s Coffee Shop, where you can have brewed coffee in the morning before heading out to explore the town.

It was constructed in 1914 and renovated to combine its historic charm with modern comforts. Each room comes with period furnishings, free WiFi, a TV, a workspace, a coffee maker, and a seating area. The Speakeasy serves à la carte dishes and a continental breakfast every morning. You can also have popcorn in the parlor room.

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Historic Hotel Greybull

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 602 Greybull Avenue
38.96 km (24.3 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Tennis court Garden Non-smoking rooms

2. The Wort Hotel, Jackson (from USD 299)

Surrounded by Grand Teton mountains, this 4-star hotel has retained its old-west charm while providing the comforts of 21st-century living. Its modern rooms feature free WiFi, a TV, a fridge, a coffee maker, complimentary toiletries in the bathroom, and original artwork. Dine or have a couple of drinks at The Silver Dollar Bar Grill.

The hotel offers a free shuttle service to Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort, where you can indulge in skiing or snowboarding. After a day on the slopes, you can soothe your tired muscles in the shared hot tub.

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The Wort Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 50 North Glenwood
271.67 km (168.9 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

3. The Historic Occidental Hotel, Buffalo

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Occidental Hotel Lobby 1880 to present and still going strong in the heart of the West, Wyoming.

Posted by Historic Occidental Hotel on Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The Historic Occidental Hotel in Buffalo was founded in 1880 and renovated in the 1900s to become a “grand” hotel where cowboys, business travelers, and tourists visited to have a good time. Stepping into the hotel takes you back in time to the Old West, and you can see the original bullet holes cowboys made in the saloon. The hotel has also retained its original furniture and ceilings.

The guest rooms and suites are designed with antiques and Western furniture and feature a TV, free WiFi, and air conditioning. When hunger pangs strike, head to one of the four dining establishments on site. Do try the buffalo steaks at the in-house Virginian Restaurant.

The Historic Occidental Hotel

Address: 10 North Main Street Buffalo, WY 82834

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4. Irma Hotel, Cody (from USD 110)

Irma Hotel lies in the heart of Cody, a city founded by a well-known American soldier, Buffalo Bill. He even has a suite named after him in the hotel. Buffalo Bill thought of the hotel as “just the sweetest hotel there ever was,” naming it after his youngest daughter, Irma.

Renovated to provide modern comforts while giving you that Old West experience, it serves as a piece of history. The Cherrywood Bar is another piece of history inside the hotel worth visiting. All the rooms have free WiFi, a coffee maker, a TV, and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom.

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Irma Hotel

Address: 1192 Sheridan Ave
96.37 km (59.9 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Top guest reviews
Host:
staff was very nice
good food friendly staff
beautiful property very nostalgic and great staff
history of the facility and a staff determined to please
Location:
this is such a unique place with amazing history
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5. Hotel Wolf, Saratoga

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Hotel Wolf has been around since Wyoming was a young state in Saratoga. It has its original Victorian design and provides modern-day amenities. The guest rooms and suites have period-style furniture. Visit the saloon with its original swinging doors and order wine, beer, or a cocktail while playing a game of billiards or watching sports games on the TV. Their elegant dining room serves freshly prepared food.

Hotel Wolf

Address: 101 E. Bridge Avenue, Saratoga, Wyoming 82331

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6. Hotel LaBonte, Douglas (from USD 125)

Hotel LaBonte in Douglas was established in the early 20th-century and named after Pierre LaBonte, considered to be the 1st resident of Converse County. Its rooms feature a fridge, a microwave, free WiFi, a TV, and a bathroom. The Yard has shuffleboard, ping pong, darts, billiards, and video games to keep the kids occupied while you relax with a cocktail at the in-house restaurant and bar.

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Hotel LaBonte

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 206 East Walnut Street
306.88 km (190.7 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
very clean and super friendly staff
Host:
bill the manager was top notch friendly and went above and beyond during our stay
Location:
cute place great on site bar and sooo clean
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7. The Alpenhof, Teton Village (from USD 250)

The Alpenhof in Teton Village was founded in the early 20th-century. Swiss-Germans purchased the land where the lodge is today to imitate the country inns just like in their country. Combining the Atlantic lifestyle with Austro-Bavarian, it provides a unique accommodation to its guests. It provides ski-in, ski-out access to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Each room has free WiFi, a balcony, air conditioning, a TV, a work desk, and a seating area with handmade Bavarian furniture. Before heading out to explore the village, fuel up with a continental breakfast buffet. Dine at Alpenrose for alpine-inspired cuisine. For a nightcap, head to the in-house Alpenhof Bar & Bistro that has an impressive list of wines and microbrews.

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The Alpenhof

Wifi Available

Address: 3255 West Village Drive
269.37 km (167.4 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar Sauna Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

8. Historic Plains Hotel, Cheyenne (from USD 69)

Historic Plains Hotel, located in downtown Cheyenne, is a landmark in its own right. More than a century old, the hotel keeps its American frontier legacy while offering modern comforts. Taking inspiration from the Wyoming Plains, it uses natural materials to keep to its “American-ness.”

Presidents, cattle barons, and movie stars have stayed here. The rooms have free WiFi, a coffee machine, and a microwave. For an additional charge, have an American breakfast in the morning at the on-site restaurant.

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Historic Plains Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 1600 Central Avenue
482.12 km (299.6 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry

9. The Historic Sheridan Inn (from USD 136)

The Historic Sheridan Inn in Sheridan is listed on the Historic Hotels of American. For those who want to experience Old Western hospitality, this hotel will give you just that. Buffalo Bill was a part-owner and focused on hotel management. Each of the 22 rooms in the hotel, designed to depict Buffalo Bill and 21 other “characters” present in his life, provides complimentary toiletries in the bathroom, free WiFi, and room-darkening shades.

In the morning, enjoy a complimentary western-style breakfast. The hotel also has a wraparound porch, once a popular seating area for Buffalo Bill, and nowadays, for guests who visit the Inn.

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Sheridan Inn, B\/W Signature Collection

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 856 Broadway St
76.37 km (47.5 mi) from Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
rooms were comfortable and we loved the style
Cleanliness:
our historic suite was very clean and comfortable
beautiful historic hotel clean and well renovated
Host:
staff was friendly and helpful
the staff were very friendly and helpful
staff and location were wonderful
Location:
beautiful historic property in great location
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10. The Historic Virginian Hotel, Medicine Bow

Virginian Hotel (Medicine Bow, Wyoming)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jeffrey Beall used under CC BY 3.0

The Historic Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow has been around for about 100 years and registered as a National Historic Landmark. Its Old Western hospitality has remained throughout the years, making you feel as if you have traveled through time back to the 1900s. The hotel gets its name from a novel written by Owen Wister (the father of western fiction).

It features 16 sleeping rooms, 12 motel rooms, 4 antique suites, The Scotts’ Cedar Street Addition, and the Owen Wister suite. When you get a little hungry, you can choose from two restaurants on site. The Shilo Saloon is the perfect spot to settle down with a cocktail or two at the end of the day.

The Historic Virginian Hotel

Address: 404 Lincoln Hwy, Medicine Bow, WY 82329, United States

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Go back in time in these historic hotels in Wyoming

Wyoming is brimming with historical sites, cultural attractions, and natural wonders. To experience Old West hospitality, book one of the above listed historic hotels in Wyoming, USA, that have stood the test of time.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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