This lodge is a quaint, hotel tucked in the edge of a forest, next to a stream. Spotlessly clean, and immaculately maintained, this hotel has no electricity, so be aware, it is difficult to read by lamplight. And, it is cook in this part of the canyon, so the room will be cold. The staff will light the lamps and stove and/or fireplace for you, and it will take the chill off in short order, but you will need to maintain the fire, because it burns down fairly quickly. So be forewarned. You will get four-star service, but you will need to rough it a bit during your stay, so be sure to bring a flashlight.
The food was good. Two indian women cooked a family-style meal for the hotel guests. The food, is generous and tasty, but basic fare. Not what I would call gourmet, but still good. The Lodge also served margaritas in the large diningroom, complete with oil lamps and fireplace. Nice touch. The night I was there we did not have any entertainment other than visiting with the few guests staying at the hotel.
As this was a package, I'm not sure how much I was charged, but the Web site says it is $70 per guest per night, which includes meals. With three meals $70 is a fare price, but if heat and electric lights are more important than ambience, then one can opt for the Best Western in Creel. For me, a night or two without electricity is more memorable than than staying in a generic motel in town.
Glad for this experience. Sure makes you appreciate the ability to flip a switch for lights and heat. Didn't miss the phone or Internet, although, it would be nice if the office offered these amenities in case of an emergency. Cell phone service didn't work out here, as this is a remote area.
Enjoyed interacting with the indians throughout the trip. However, at Sierra Lodge this got intrusive. If you choose to rest in your room, the mother's will bring their children and sit directly outside your hotel room door (literally), setting up all their products. There is no way to avoid them, unless you choose to stay in your room.
While I appreciate their need to make money, and did purchase several things from this woman, I strongly suggest that hotel management restrict them to setting up their store outside the diningroom instead of on the porch outside of the hotel guests front door. (The children were cute, and I know this is how they earn their living, but . . .
No question, I would stay here again. It was a refreshing change for the typical motel room.
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