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Idaho lodging options are so varied that it can sometimes be hard to know where to start. Rentals, resorts, hotels and motels are all options. Each one can be great and each one is built to accommodate certain needs.
For larger groups and families, rentals are by far the best option. Not only do they provide all the comforts of home but they can also be a real money saver. Grand Targhee Resort Vacation Rentals in Driggs Idaho is one of the best rentals in Idaho. Only eight miles from the breathtaking Grand Teton Mountains this rental offers one, two, and three bedroom units as well as quick ski access. The Ridge by ResortQuest is a cozy mountain getaway with a rustic design and large master bedrooms.
Hotels can also be a great option. If you’re trip is going to be a bit shorter and you want all the luxury and service a first class establishment can offer, then hotels are the way to go. For those looking to get right to the slopes and only want a safe, affordable place to spend the night, Idaho has a strong selection of motels perfect for any needs.
Here are a few of the best hotels and motels in Idaho:
Best Western Kentwood Lodge
180 South Main Street, Ketchum ID
This beautifully designed mountain hotel will surely charm visitors. With some of the best views in Idaho, Best Western Kentwood Lodge puts you right in the middle of your own outdoor adventure. The staff is always extremely accommodating and exceedingly professional. The hotel itself features everything from a business center, to a sparkling blue swimming pool, to a fitness center and even an onsite restaurant.
Lift Tower Lodge
703 Main Street, Ketchum ID
One of the last original ski lodges in Idaho, Lift Tower is simply the best. For over fifty years Lift Tower has been attracting guests and providing the ultimate in ski lodge vacationing. Newly remodeled in 2006, guests will love the fusion of modern chic design and classic 50’s architecture. Located only a quarter mile from Bald Mountain, Lift Tower Lodge is a skier’s paradise.
Clarion Inn of Sun Valley
600 N. Main St., Ketchum ID
Right in the middle of downtown Ketchum, the Clarion Inn of Sun Valley is one of the most modern hotels in Idaho. Recently updated to include an all new bistro and bar, this hotel caters to every need its guests may have. Vacationers can enjoy the hotel’s fitness center as well as a refreshing swimming pool and business center. When it comes to big city accommodations in the middle of the Wild West, Clarion Inn is the way to go.
Sun Valley Inn
Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, ID 83353
This cozy little inn keeps visitors coming back year after year. Not only are the rooms up to date and full of charm, the inn itself is centrally located and offers free shuttle rides to the slopes. The beautiful town of Ketchum is just a short walk away and will delight visitors with its quaint shops and inviting restaurants. The staff at the Sun Valley Inn is always helpful and always warm and friendly. Guests can also enjoy the inn’s swimming pool, business center, and fitness center.
Cottonwood
333 South Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
Located conveniently by Ketchum’s fantastic art galleries, Cottonwood is the perfect way to relax on your vacation. The cozy rooms are incredibly inviting and guests will love the personal touches found in the unique décor. Start your day with some treadmill time in the fitness center or a quick dip in the sparkling pool. Catch a shuttle bus to the slopes or go explore the quaint town of Ketchum, there you’ll find art galleries, shops, and fine dining.
From rentals and lodges to hotels and motels, not matter what you’re looking for you’ll find it when it comes to Idaho lodging.
