Yellowstone Adventure Awaits: Unforgettable Stay at Best Western Crossing!

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Yellowstone Adventure Awaits: Unforgettable Stay at Best Western Crossing!

Alright, buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the wild, wild world of the Yellowstone Adventure Awaits: Unforgettable Stay at Best Western Crossing! I'm talking a full-throttle, no-holds-barred review, warts and all. Forget those cookie-cutter descriptions; this is the REAL deal. We're going to get down and dirty with every single aspect of this place, from the elevators (or lack thereof, sometimes!) to the buffet (which, let's be honest, can be a gamble).

First Impressions & Accessibility: Can You Actually GET In?

Okay, so, right off the bat, let's talk accessibility. I'm thrilled to say they've made a genuine effort. Wheelchair accessible is a big checkmark (and a HUGE relief). They have elevator access, which is crucial. They've got facilities for disabled guests, which I always appreciate. It makes such a difference when you're not scrambling to figure out how to navigate the basics. However, I am going to get nitpicky: Exterior corridor, some of the rooms might get a bit damp in the winter and some rooms need more space around the bed for easy access. I mean, let's not pretend everything is perfect - but the effort is there, and that counts. The car park [free of charge] is a total win, and they’ve got car park [on-site]. And seriously, after a day of Yellowstone hiking, the thought of not having to worry about parking is music to my aching bones.

Internet, Internet Everywhere! (Thank God)

Look, in 2024, Internet access is no longer a luxury, it’s a requirement. And the Best Western Crossing pretty much gets it. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! is a blessing. You have Internet access – wireless, Internet access – LAN, so you are covered. They also have Wi-Fi in public areas, which is great for checking your trail maps or Instagramming your epic bison sightings. Internet services in general are great!

Cleanliness and Safety: Are We Surviving the Apocalypse? (Kinda)

Alright, let's address the elephant in the room: the post-pandemic hotel experience. Best Western Crossing seems to be taking it seriously. They have Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items. They offer Room sanitization opt-out available, which I think is neat. They are also Staff trained in safety protocol. They have a First aid kit on standby and the doctor is Doctor/nurse on call. The CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property add extra layers of reassurance, especially if you're traveling solo or with kids. Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher. You get all those little things that give you peace of mind. One small gripe: while they do provide Hand sanitizer, they could easily have it near the buffet (that buffet…)

Dining – The Good, The Bad, and the Carb-Loaded

Okay, buckle up, foodies! This part is always a rollercoaster.

• Restaurants: Several. We're not talking Michelin-starred, but they've got options. A la carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant and International cuisine in restaurant are great.
• Breakfast: Breakfast [buffet]: Ah, the breakfast buffet. Let's just say, it's a tale of two mornings. One day, it was a glorious spread of fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon (yes!), and fresh fruit. The next? Maybe a little less, shall we say, inspired. The Asian breakfast was okay if you are a fan of those dishes. Western breakfast was pretty much the same as the buffet. Breakfast takeaway service, that's for convenience.
• Other Bites: Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant. The Poolside bar is pure bliss. Happy hour, every hotel should have this.
• Room Service: Room service [24-hour]. Perfect for those late-night snack attacks.
• Drinks: Bottle of water, a lifesaver.

Things To Do, Ways to Relax (and Avoid the Bison)

• Swimming Pool: The Swimming pool [outdoor] is a must-do, especially after a day of hiking. Pool with view is great too!
• Spa Stuff: They have a Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom. I did not have time for those.
• Fitness Center: Okay, let's be honest, I usually skip the gym on vacation. But good on them for having a Fitness center!

The Nitty-Gritty: Rooms, Services, and All That Jazz

• Rooms

  • Air conditioning: A lifesaver.
  • Additional toilet: Because sometimes, you just need a second toilet.
  • Bathroom phone: A bit of outdated.
  • Bathtub: Yes!
  • Blackout curtains: Crucial for sleep.
  • Carpeting: It was clean.
  • Closet: Plenty of space.
  • Coffee/tea maker: Essential.
  • Complimentary tea: Nice touch.
  • Daily housekeeping: Always appreciated.
  • Desk: Handy for working (or planning your next adventure).
  • Extra long bed: Perfect for tall people.
  • Free bottled water: Always a plus.
  • Hair dryer: Check.
  • High floor: The view was amazing.
  • In-room safe box: For your valuables.
  • Interconnecting room(s) available: Great for families.
  • Ironing facilities: If you need to iron on vacation.
  • Laptop workspace: Useful for work.
  • Linens: Clean and comfy.
  • Mini bar: Okay.
  • Mirror: Gotta check yourself out.
  • Non-smoking: Thank goodness.
  • On-demand movies: A nice perk.
  • Private bathroom: Obviously.
  • Reading light: Perfect for late-night reading.
  • Refrigerator: Essential for cold drinks.
  • Satellite/cable channels: For when you need a break from nature.
  • Scale: (gulp).
  • Seating area: Nice for relaxing.
  • Separate shower/bathtub: Fancy!
  • Shower: Standard.
  • Slippers: Small comfort.
  • Smoke detector: Always important.
  • Socket near the bed: Necessary for charging.
  • Sofa: Comfy.
  • Soundproofing: Mostly effective.
  • Telephone: To call room service!
  • Toiletries: They got the basics covered.
  • Towels: Plenty of them.
  • Umbrella: Well, that's unexpected.
  • Visual alarm: Nice for people who have issues.
  • Wake-up service: Never used it.
  • Wi-Fi [free]: Yay.
  • Window that opens: Fresh air!

• Services and Conveniences: Air conditioning in public area. They offer Air conditioning. The hotel is equipped to host Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery*, *On-site event hosting*, *Outdoor venue for special events*, *Projector/LED display*, *Safety deposit boxes*, *Seminars*, *Shrine*, *Smoking area*, *Terrace*, *Wi-Fi for special events*, *Xerox/fax in business center*.

• For the Kids: Babysitting service. The hotel is Family/child friendly. Kids meal.

• Getting Around: Airport transfer.

The Verdict: Should You Stay?

Look, Best Western Crossing isn't perfect. It has its quirks, and the buffet can be hit or miss. BUT – and this is a big BUT – it’s a solid, reliable choice. It's clean, the staff is friendly (mostly!), and the location is great. The accessibility features are a huge win, and the free Wi-Fi is a must. It’s not a luxurious resort, but it’s a comfortable, well-equipped base camp for your Yellowstone adventure.

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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, 'cause we're about to dive headfirst into my glorious, messy, and probably slightly disastrous trip to Best Western Yellowstone Crossing. This isn't your sanitized travel brochure, folks. This is the real deal, warts and all. And trust me, there will be warts.

Day 1: Arrival & The Great Motel Room Shuffle (Oh, the Humanity!)

• 1:00 PM: ARRIVAL! (or so I thought). Flight was a blur, mostly fueled by lukewarm airplane coffee and the lingering fear of my checked bag going to Timbuktu. Pulled into the Best Western, feeling optimistic. The brochure promised "breathtaking views" and "impeccable service." Famous last words.
• 1:15 PM: Check-in. Met a woman who had a smile that could rival the sun, but the look in her eyes told me she'd seen things. Asked for a room with a view. "Honey," she drawled, "we got a view of a parking lot. And maybe, if you squint, a tiny sliver of the mountains." I'm already feeling a pang of existential dread.
• 1:30 PM: Room reveal. Okay, here we go. Entry-level room, nothing fancy. The bedspread looked like it had seen better decades. The TV, bless its heart, was older than me. The bathroom? Let's just say the grout was a vibe. But you know what? It's a roof, it's got a bed, and I'm here for Yellowstone, not interior design. I can embrace the character. Ahem…maybe.
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Tried to connect to the Wi-Fi. Failed. Repeatedly. Started pacing. Realized I hadn't eaten lunch (hanger setting in!). Rummaged through my bag and discovered a suspiciously mushy banana. Ate it anyway. It was the quintessential "travel snack."
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: The "complimentary" coffee situation. This coffee tasted like despair. I am not a coffee snob. But this was…a crime against caffeine. I tried to salvage it with a packet of sugar. I ended up spilling coffee on the pristine white tablecloth (as if).
• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Finally, Wi-Fi! Started planning my Yellowstone adventure, which I was sure would erase the day's minor annoyances.
• 6:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel restaurant. It's a gamble, I know. The menu was a bit…generic. I went for the burger. It was… edible, but there was a strange cheese sauce involved. I'm not sure what to make of it.
• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Walked around the hotel. Listened to the sounds of the parking lot. Watched the sunset through the parking lot.
• 9:30 PM: Bed. Exhausted. Ready for Yellowstone magic tomorrow. Or, at the very least, to find a decent cup of coffee.

Day 2: Yellowstone! (And My Near-Death Experience with a Bison)

• 7:00 AM: Woke up. Survived the night…and the coffee. Managed to locate the complimentary breakfast. The waffles were…surprisingly good. Small victory.
• 8:00 AM: Headed into Yellowstone National Park. Finally, the reason I'm here! Exhilarating! The sky was a perfect blue. The air smelled like pine and…well, sulfur (thanks, geothermal activity!).
• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Explored Old Faithful. Okay, it's touristy, but it's also…mind-blowing. Watching that geyser erupt is pure, unadulterated wonder. Totally worth the crowds. Took a million pictures (mostly selfies, let's be real).
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Found a picnic spot near a river. Perfect scenery for my premade sandwich
• 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING! Yes. Just…yes. The colors are unreal. It's like staring into another planet. I'm convinced aliens live in there.
• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: The Bison Incident. This is where things got…interesting. We were driving along, admiring the scenery, when bam! A massive bison decided to cross the road. I got to close. My heart leaped into my throat. We locked eyes with the gigantic creature. He just stared back, chewing grass like he owned the world (which, let's be honest, he probably does). My brain short circuited for a moment. We slowly backed away, and the bison (thankfully) sauntered off into the wilderness. The experience left me jittery. My hands and body shook. I could have died.
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: More exploration. More beauty. More wonder. I could stay here forever.
• 6:00 PM: Headed back to the hotel. Exhausted but buzzing.
• 7:00 PM: Dinner. Pizza. Comfort food. Necessary.
• 8:00 PM: Collapsed into bed. Yellowstone had delivered.

Day 3: Geysers, Mud Pots, and The Search for Decent Coffee (The Quest Continues…)

• 7:30 AM: Breakfast. Failed to find a better coffee.
• 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Explored more geysers and mud pots. The mud pots are delightfully gross. Who knew bubbling mud could be so fascinating? The smell, though…whew!
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Brought my own coffee maker and made my own coffee. Finally.
• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: More hiking. More scenery. More chances to be humbled by nature. The air is crisp, and my soul is happy.
• 5:00 PM: The motel offers a free hot tub.
• 6:00 PM: Dinner. Ate a sad but tasty meal at a local diner.
• 7:00 PM - Bedtime: Trying to summarize the day, and realizing how little time I spend in the motel. What's the point of staying there?

Day 4: Departure & Reflections (and that darn coffee…)

• 7:00 AM: Last breakfast at the Best Western. Still no progress on the coffee front. Sigh.
• 8:00 AM: Final packing. Did I mention how much I hate packing?
• 9:00 AM Leaving the motel. The trip was good. I enjoyed it.
• 10:00 AM Leave. The memories I made will last forever.

Reflections:

This trip was… a mixed bag. The Best Western wasn't exactly the Ritz-Carlton, but honestly, it gave me perspective. Reminded me that it's not about the luxury, it's about the experience. And Yellowstone? Yellowstone was pure magic. The scenery, the wildlife, the sheer force of nature – it's something I won't forget.

And that coffee? Well, maybe next time. Maybe next time.

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Yellowstone Adventure Awaits: Unforgettable Stay at Best Western Crossing! - FAQs (and My Unfiltered Thoughts)

Okay, So, Best Western Crossing. Is it *actually* "unforgettable"? Or is that just marketing fluff?

Alright, let's be REAL. "Unforgettable"? That's a big claim. Look, I've stayed in places that were utterly forgettable (like that roadside motel where the lock on the door was held together with duct tape...shudder). Best Western Crossing? It *leans* towards unforgettable, but not in the "I'll tell my grandkids about this" kind of way. More like, "Oh yeah, that place near Yellowstone…it was… decent." Here's the thing: Yellowstone itself is the unforgettable part. The motel is the…vehicle. A clean, relatively comfortable vehicle. Think of it like this: you’re not going to remember the minivan you drove to the Grand Canyon, but you *will* remember the Grand Canyon. This place is the minivan. Does that make sense? Maybe not. But honestly, the bed was comfy, the coffee was actually drinkable (major win!), and the staff…well, they were *trying*. And that's enough. Plus, there's a certain charm to the slightly dated, slightly…let's say "seasoned" atmosphere. Like, you *know* people have been coming here for decades.

Is it… clean? Because let’s face it, motels can be a gamble.

Okay, this is a big one. Cleanliness. Let's just say I'm… *particular*. I'm the kind of person who brings Clorox wipes to hotel rooms. (Don't judge me!) Overall? Best Western Crossing was *acceptably* clean. Like, I didn't see any creepy crawlies. The bathroom was… serviceable. The sheets… smelled fresh. However… (and there's always a "however," isn't there?)… I *did* find a single, lonely hair on the bathroom counter. One. Single. Hair. Now, for some people, that's a dealbreaker. For me? I just sighed, wiped it up, and moved on. Because, look, you're going to Yellowstone! You're going to be trekking through mud and dust and who-knows-what-else! A single rogue hair is not the end of the world. Besides, the towels were fluffy. And that matters. A lot.

What about the breakfast situation? Free breakfast is a MUST. Is it any *good*?

Ah, the free breakfast. The lifeblood of the budget traveler (and let's be honest, the lazy traveler). Okay, here's the deal: it's a Best Western breakfast. You know what that means, right? The usual suspects. Cereal, muffins, some sort of "hot" item that's mostly lukewarm (scrambled eggs, maybe some sad-looking sausage patties), toast, coffee that *might* wake you up… Look, I'm not gonna lie. I had one of those "sausage patties." It wasn't… inspiring. But then I saw these waffles. And they had that little waffle-making machine, right? You know the ones? The ones you *think* are going to be perfect but always slightly burn the bottom? Yeah. I made a waffle. And it was…okay! It filled the hole. And the coffee…well, I already covered that. It got the job done. Just be prepared for a bit of a queue at the waffle maker. People get *very* possessive over those things.

Location, Location, Location! How close is it *really* to Yellowstone?

This is actually a *massive* selling point. Best Western Crossing is situated in *West Yellowstone*! Which is practically *inside* the park. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating *slightly*. But it's ridiculously close. You can practically roll out of bed, eat your lukewarm sausage, and be at the West Entrance in, like, five minutes. No, seriously! Five minutes! That's golden. It means more time exploring, less time driving. Seriously, the location alone makes this place a winner. You'll spend more time gawking at geysers and less time stuck in traffic. And after a long day of hiking and bear-spotting (fingers crossed!), you can collapse into your comfy, slightly-less-than-perfect bed and dream of… more bears! (From a safe distance, of course!) Oh, and there's restaurants nearby (more on that in a minute, I'm always hungry!).

What about the amenities? Pool? Gym? Anything besides a bed and a waffle iron?

Alright, let's get down to the nitty-gritty of amenities. Pool? Yep. It's a perfectly serviceable indoor pool. Kids were having a blast. I’m not a huge pool person myself, but if you have kids, or you just want to splash around after a day of dusty hiking, it's a definite bonus. Gym? Technically, yes. It's a "fitness center." Translation: a tiny room with a treadmill, a bike, and some weights that probably haven’t been updated since the Clinton administration. I didn't venture in, because, let's be honest, I was there to *see* Yellowstone, not to run on a treadmill and pretend I'm on a tropical vacation. (Besides, the local hiking trails are a much better workout!) They also have a hot tub. I *did* venture into the hot tub. It was… hot. And bubbly. And relaxing. After a day of navigating the crowds at Old Faithful, it was pure bliss. Just be prepared. You might encounter some fellow Yellowstone explorers swapping stories (and possibly complaints about the sausage patties) in the bubbling water. Embrace the shared experience. We’re all in this together, looking at bison and trying to stay warm.

Okay, okay, you mentioned restaurants. What's the food situation like around the Best Western? I get HANGRY.

Ah, food. My second favorite thing (after Yellowstone, of course!). West Yellowstone is a tourist town, so there's a *plethora* of options. From greasy spoons to slightly-less-greasy restaurants. I tried a few places. Here's the (slightly) messy breakdown: * **Moose Creek Cafe:** Solid option for breakfast (other than the one at the hotel, obvs). Their pancakes were fluffy. Their coffee was superior to the hotel's. Worth a visit. * **The Branch Restaurant & Bar:** Good for dinner. They have a decent menu, and a really nice atmosphere. Nothing life-changing, but very satisfying after a day on the road. * **Madison Crossing Lounge:** Ah, *this* one. Now, I'm not a huge fan of chain restaurants, BUT… this one has a bit of quirky charm. The burgers are good. The fries are crispy. The service was… well, it was a bit slow, but our server was super friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. And the best part? They have a *massive* selection of beers! Perfect for unwinding after a day of… well, *everything* Yellowstone has to offer. Be warned, they *doUnique Hotel Finds

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