Most of the accommodation closest to Mt. Rainier is in
the very small town of Ashford which is just outside of the National
Park entrance and is considered the "gateway to Rainier". A
general Washington State accommodation guide can be found here:
www.stayinwashington.com
The following
are select hotels and motels in Ashford.
Deja-U is a low key A frame cabin in the woods. Secluded and very
private. Visit:
www.deja-u.com
Jasmer's Ranier Cabins is located
right next to Whittakers (see below) and various cabins are in different
locations all over town. They offer private cabins, vacation rentals and
fireplace rooms just outside the main entrance to Mt Rainier National
Park in Ashford, WA. Creek Frontage, Fireplaces, Private Hot tubs,
Wireless and Telephones A Classic Mt Rainier Lodging Experience!
Mount Haven offers cabins and RV parking only 1/2 mile from the
main Rainier entrance near Ashford. The property is located near two
creeks and a pond. Visit:
www.mounthaven.com
The Mountain Meadows Inn is located close to Whittakers Bunkhouse
and is a B&B. They have an outdoor garden spa. Visit:
www.mountainmeadowsinn.com
Whittakers Bunkhouse is part of the Whittaker Complex which
includes the Mountaineering store, the rental shop, outdoor climbing
walls and the restaurant. Many of the clients on the climbs stay here.
Any mountaineer must make this a must stop. Good selection of
mountaineering equipment in their store as well as a small visitor's
center, computer with Internet access and a good selection of maps. Also
check out all their Rainier souvenirs.
www.whittakersbunkhouse.com
One of the outdoor Whittaker climbing walls and the
Mountain House mountaineering gear shop
