Xanterra has a monopoly on the facilities in Yellowstine national park, and all of them are way overpriced. The cabin #31 was clean and comfortable, but would never cost $200+ anywhere else. The dining hall was nearby, but the service was lacking. We did not have a reservation, but we arrived around 730PM. Even though I could see at least 4 empty tables, we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The food was decent, but a little expensive especially the appetizers.I would not brag about the speed of delivering the food. Be sure to get on the road like 7 am to avoid the crowds at the various sites.

Visited the hotel last weekend of October. Remodel rooms were nice, shower was nice. I like having coffee in the morning and they provide you plenty of it. Service was good to very good, not the best, but it was the last few days before they were scheduled to close. The heater is hard to get adjusted right but workable. Plan on going back either in spring or late fall. Roads were slick and icy in places but we saw lots of wildlife.