Mount Rainier, the tallest mountain in Washington and in the Cascade Range at 14,411 feet, is located about 55 miles southeast of Seattle in the Mount Rainier National Park. The mountain, an active composite volcano, is notoriously difficult to climb due to the large amount of glacier terrain. The 93-mile long Wonderland Trail traverses the 3 summits. Popular activities in the region include skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and climbing. All lodging options have spectacular views of Mount Rainier.
Alta Crystal Resort is just outside the Mt. Rainier National Park and ten minutes from Crystal Mountain Ski Area. One-bedroom and loft chalet suites come with fully equipped kitchens, wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor seating areas. The guest rooms have a log-cabin decor. The pet-friendly hotel has a year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tub, grocery and gift shop. There is a large field for recreation and sports, as well as hiking and snowshoe trails.
Alta Crystal Resort
68317 SR 410 East
Greenwater, WA 98022
800-277-6475
altacrystalresort.com
The Crystal Mountain Hotels are five miles north of the Mt. Rainier National Park. The lodging complex has three separate buildings: the traditional Bavarian Alpine Inn, the contemporary Quicksilver Lodge and the modern Village Inn, with a variety of guest rooms and suite accommodations. All are within walking distance to chairlift rides, horseback tours and hiking trails. The Alpine Inn Restaurant has a patio with a mountain view, while the Bavarian Snorting Elk Rathskeller serves up local micro-brews.
Crystal Mountain Hotels
33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd.
Crystal Mountain, WA 98022
360-663-2262
crystalhotels.com
Alexander's Country Inn is just inside Snoqualmie National Forest in Ashford. Guest rooms have a boutique, cottage decor and come in different sizes. Complimentary wine is offered to guests in a large community parlor with fireplace. The media room has Wi-Fi and a large-screen cable TV. Free breakfast is served in Alexander's Restaurant, which specializes in fresh-caught trout from a stocked trout pond on the premises. In addition to food and lodging, the inn has a gift shop featuring the work of local artisans and a day spa.
Alexander's Country Inn
37515 State Road 706 East
Ashford, WA 98304
800-654-7615
alexanderscountryinn.com
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse in Ashford is less than two miles from Snoqualmie National Forest. Accommodations include traditional single and double bed rooms, four twin beds, co-ed bunks with shared bathroom space and a cottage. The guest rooms have rustic decor and some include amenities, such as TV, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The motel cafe serves specialty coffees, ice cream, snacks and breakfast.
Whittaker's Motel & Historic Bunkhouse
30205 State Route 706
Ashford, WA 98304
360-569-2439
whittakersbunkhouse.com
The Econo Lodge in Buckley, outside of Tacoma, is five miles northwest from Mt. Rainier National Park and less than 20 miles from Mt. Rainier. The pet-friendly hotel offers rooms with pillow-top mattresses and hot tubs. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access, cable TV and deluxe continental breakfast. An on-site business center with public-use computer is available for business travelers. The outdoor pool and hot tub are open through the warm season.
Econo Lodge
29405 State Route 410 East
Buckley, WA 98321
360-829-1100
econolodge.com
