Snake River Lodge & Spa

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Honestly, Snake River Lodge surprised me – and I mean that in the best way. You know how some places look impressive online but feel sort of sterile when you actually walk through the doors? This isn’t one of those. The moment you step into the lobby, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about what skiers and outdoor people want after a long day on the mountain. The whole place has this authentic Wyoming lodge vibe without being over-the-top rustic (you know what I mean – no fake antlers everywhere).

What really sold me was the location on Granite Loop Road. I mean, you’re literally in Teton Village, so you can stumble out of bed and be on the gondola in like three minutes. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize – the lodge sits just far enough back from the main village chaos that you’re not dealing with crowds of day-trippers wandering around your hotel at all hours. During peak season (basically December through March, and then again in summer), the village can get pretty intense, but the lodge feels like its own little pocket of calm. The spa is actually worth the splurge too – I’m usually skeptical of hotel spas, but after a day of skiing some of the gnarlier runs off the tram, their massage therapists know exactly what they’re doing.

The rooms themselves are solid – nothing groundbreaking, but they’ve got that mountain contemporary thing down pat. Big windows, decent storage for all your gear (because let’s be real, half the battle of a ski trip is dealing with all the equipment), and honestly, the beds are pretty fantastic. I stayed during a February storm, and while the wind was absolutely howling outside, the rooms stay surprisingly quiet. One small thing that impressed me – the parking situation is actually manageable, which sounds boring but trust me, when it’s snowing sideways and you’re hauling ski bags, you’ll appreciate not having to trek half a mile from some remote lot. The whole check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that drawn-out resort presentation stuff some places put you through. Sure, it’s not the absolute fanciest place in Jackson Hole – there are definitely more luxurious options if money’s no object – but for the combination of location, comfort, and that genuine mountain town feel, Snake River Lodge hits this sweet spot that’s hard to find. Plus, you’re right there when the lifts open, which honestly might be worth the price of admission alone.