The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel

Historic adults-only hotel on the Medicine Bow River with gourmet European cuisine and on-site wildlife interactions

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel's on-site restaurant serves European cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The dining room is open six days a week for dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, offering themed dinner nights and a bar with a wine and cocktail menu. Guests with dietary restrictions can request special diet menus, and the restaurant also provides packed lunches for day trips.

Guest Rooms & Accommodations

The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel offers adults-only accommodations with rooms ranging from cozy to luxurious suites, each with a private bathroom. Guest rooms have no televisions, preserving a distraction-free environment in line with the hotel's historic character. Select rooms are pet-friendly, and all rooms include free WiFi, heating, and daily housekeeping.

Location & Outdoor Activities

The hotel sits on the banks of the Medicine Bow River near the base of Elk Mountain, within Medicine Bow National Forest. Guests have access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, including on-site wildlife interactions. Nearby attractions include Chimney Rocks Peak and Bloody Lake, both within a short drive.

Hotel Amenities & Services

The property has a garden, terrace, and shared lounge area where guests can socialize or play board games. Business travelers can use the meeting and banquet facilities, and the hotel offers fax and photocopying services. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with facilities for disabled guests, and provides free parking and accessible parking.

Unique Experiences & Storytelling

The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel offers cooking classes and themed dinner nights for guests interested in culinary experiences. Guests can engage with the owners and fellow travelers sharing local stories, highlighting the hotel's rich history on the National Register of Historic Places. Fishing equipment and board games are available on-site, and the hotel organizes packed lunches for excursions.

• Dining: Gourmet European restaurant with special diet menus and themed dinner nights
• Rooms: Adults-only historically appointed rooms with no television, select pet-friendly
• Location: On Medicine Bow River, near Elk Mountain and Medicine Bow National Forest
• Activities: Cooking class, fishing, wildlife interactions, and board games
• Facilities: Meeting rooms, wheelchair accessible, free parking