Lake McDonald Lodge, Cabins, and Inn Going-to-the-Sun-Road Glacier National Park (closest to West Glacier entrance), Montana Reservations: (866) 875-8456 from inside U.S. (406) 862-8190 from outside U.S. 7/9/10 Our son with food allergies to milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts was NOT here with us. This review shared by Ann. Room 3B in Cabin 3 had a slight chemical smell which dissipated once the windows were open for awhile. There was no refrigerator or microwave in the room. We were using the two coolers that we purchased at the beginning of the week. 7/4/10 Our son with food allergies to milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts was NOT here with us. This review shared by Ann. We were originally assigned to room 2B in Cabin 2. The room smelled like very old nasty hiking boots, so we requested a new room. The manager at the front desk said the resort was full so they couldn't move us. She offered to run an electrostatic air cleaner for an hour. We insisted on a different room and were eventually moved to room 4B of cabin 4. The room was fairly clean, and expectedly not luxurious. There was no refrigerator or microwave, but we had two coolers full of food and drink that we had purchased at the Super 1 Foods right after we arrived at the Kalaspell airport. The main lobby/gathering room has a large fire place which usually houses a roaring fire. There was a smoke smell inside and outside the main lodge which we could faintly smell at our cabin. |
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Many Glacier Hotel on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake Glacier National Park, Montana Reservations: (866) 875-8456 from inside U.S. (406) 862-8190 from outside U.S. 7/5/10 Our son with food allergies to milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts was NOT here with us. Room 444 had a spectacular view of the lake and was clean. The room did not have a refrigerator or microwave, but we had two coolers full of food and drink that we purchased at the Super 1 Foods on our way from the Kalaspell airport. The main lobby/gathering room has a large fireplace which usually houses a roaring fire. I did not smell any smoke in our room. |
Russell's Fireside Dining Room Lake McDonald Lodge Going-to-the-Sun-Road Glacier National Park (closest to West Glacier entrance), MT 7/5/10 Our son with food allergies to milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts was NOT here with us. This review shared by Ann. During breakfast, I asked our waiter about their ability to serve a patron with food allergies, and he told me they can handle food allergies but left to take care of another table and then disappeared. I then talked to the manager about food allergies and he confirmed they could handle food allergies, but would have to talk to one of the chefs to see how they handled the details such as cross-contamination. He said he would get back to me via e-mail. |
Ptarmigan Dining Room Many Glacier Hotel Glacier National Park, MT 7/8/10 Our son with food allergies to milk, egg, peanut, and tree nuts was NOT here with us. This review shared by Ann. Before breakfast, I spoke with Eric, the dining room manager regarding food allergies. He told me the chefs are trained to handle food allergies and are familiar with avoiding cross-contamination. Eric told me the kitchen microwave is not available to be used by patrons, but he suggested that the microwave at Heidi's convenience store on the bottom floor of the lodge might allow patrons to use their microwave. He told me that many guests arrive at the hotel with coolers full of food and do not eat in the dining room. Since it is a National Park, many people are outdoors hiking and bring their food with them. I did notice many guests with large heavy duty coolers arriving during the week. Eric said the bellmen move as many coolers as they do luggage. In case of allergic reaction, Eric said the Park Rangers are trained to use Epinephrine. Since it is a remote location, there is a helicopter pad close by in case of medical emergency. The nearest major hospital is 25 minutes away by helicopter. |