The Historic Madison Hotel Motel

Hotels
Independent
9 (155 reviews)
139 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758 , West Yellowstone , US

Facilities

Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Free airport transportation
Gift shops or newsstand
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Rooms need refurbishment
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues in rooms.
Service
9.61
Very friendly and accommodating staff, consistent positive remarks.
Location
9.65
Conveniently located in the heart of W. Yellowstone, walking distance to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are old and small, with some cleanliness issues noted.
Amenities
9.13
Complimentary coffee/tea and nearby restaurant options.
Value for Money
8.59
Expensive for the quality of the accommodations.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Positive remarks about food options and breakfast vouchers.
Overall Experience
9.11
Overall a good experience with notable service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:29

Property Description

Convenient Amenities and Features
Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, enjoy a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and get assistance with tours and tickets. In addition, benefit from express check-out and a water dispenser.

Comfortable Accommodations
Feel at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwaves. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access during your stay.

Ideal Location in the Heart of West Yellowstone
Explore nearby attractions, including the Yellowstone Historic Center, West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, and Yellowstone Park Zipline. The hotel's location provides easy access to Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Park West Entrance.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Historic Madison Hotel Motel and experience the best of West Yellowstone!

Important information:

  • Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: WYS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Children and extra beds

    Children not allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
M
Michael
10
Awesome stay in a beautiful spot
Pros:

This was a terrific hotel! Manager made time to pick me up from the airport and drive me back, the rooms are classic, clean and have great historic touches, and the location is perfect for exploring the park.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Pros:

The first room we were in the heater wouldn’t work. I will say the staff was very accommodating in moving us to another room in which the heat worked but very poorly. The proximity of the rooms to the street made them loud.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
Z
Zoey
8
Pros:

Clean room

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
F
Fred
6
Pros:

Not again

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia
8
Nice place.
Pros:

Staff very friendly and accommodating. Beautifully decorated. Ceiling in room sagging some. A bit snug getting to our parking spot when larger vehicles parked by side. Enjoyed our stay and West Yellowstone.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
R
Robert partner
8
Pros:

The Madison is a great old motel in a historic location. They have made the most of that opportunity. Rooms are small but very well organized.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
E
EDMUND
4
Pros:

Main hotel not as advertised. Very old and run down. Very difficult to understand the woman that checked us in. We were put in one of the units in the back of the hotel parking lot. It was very old and run down. The heater was very old and ran poorly.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
C
Candace
8
Pros:

I did not want to do any driving on this vacation. This property is close to everything that I wanted to see and do. The Yellowstone tour buses pick up here and the staff will also shuttle you to and from the airport. I was able to walk to: Yellowstone's entrance, gift shops, the visitor's center, historic museum and restaurants. The staff was just great and I liked my room.
Two dislikes that are very much "fixable" - Im suggesting hair nets for the cleaning staff (long brown hairs on my blanket) and please, please clean the rug (footprints and stains everywhere)

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family
10
Pros:

Highly recommend this historic property. Complementary coffee/tea, and $10 voucher for breakfast door. Walking distance to all shops/restaurants/bars.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
M
Matt
10
In the heart of town.
Pros:

Conveniently located in the heart of W. Yellowstone. Very friendly staff and overall service.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
C
Charles family
2
Pros:

It appears that most of the rooms, including ours, are located in old, cheap, thin-walled single story poor old motel-style units. Nothing that even begins to match the on- line description. The desk is in a historic building and has a nice small lounge area, but that’s it. We were there 2 nights- 2 people- and they only gave us 2 $10 off coupons rather than 4. Very expensive and not worth ir

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
Pros:

It met our needs perfectly

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
M
Maria partner
8
Pros:

Quirky and fun place for a night. Good location near restaurants and coffee shops.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
6
Pros:

Good location. The motel rooms are small. That would be ok but the bathroom needed to be refurbished. Didn’t see the lodge rooms

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
M
Martha family
10
Pros:

A little old hotel but the rooms very clean, 300 dlls is too much but was necessary because it’s close to the park

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth
10
Pros:

While this property is very old the family owners have done a very good job keeping it clean, updated, and quiet. Our parking was just outside our room. WI-FI was fast and easy to connect our devices to. The area is very walkable with lots of shopping and dining options. The property also has a connected restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s location provides easy access to Yellowstone’s west entrance.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
L
linda partner
10
Pros:

Loved the free hot chocolate in several flavors! Friendly check in. Lots of choices of restaurants within a short distance. Close to Yellowstone.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
B
Brian family
10
Pros:

Older historic site. Was as expected. Would stay again.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
E
EDMOND
10
Pros:

Super friendly staff, helpfull. Authentic athmosphere.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
H
Hayato
10
Pros:

The Madison Historical Hotel is a good value considering that accommodations in this area are generally expensive. I found the location, service, and room to be fair or even a good deal.

Here are some details that may help those who want to consider every aspect before booking:
• Noise: Sounds from outside carry easily. Since the parking lot is right in front, I could clearly hear cars and motorcycles, and even conversations if people were talking near the entrance. This was stressful in the morning. However, traffic from the road was not an issue due to the distance.
• Front door lock: The door was very difficult to open. While this may indicate stronger security, it required using one hand to turn the key, another to handle the doorknob, and also pushing the door with my body. Returning with luggage made this inconvenient.
• Air conditioning: The AC could not be turned off. Even after switching it off, it would restart automatically and cool the room again. I had to raise the temperature settings to reduce the cold, but the system sometimes reset itself and started cooling again, which was frustrating.
• Shower: The shower head allowed adjustment of spray type and strength, but the overall water pressure was a little weak, which may be inconvenient for guests who prefer strong water flow.

Despite these points, I had a very comfortable stay overall, and I still give this hotel the highest rating. Thank you very much for the hospitality.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee