Most people visit national parks to disconnect.
Celebrities? They take it up a notch.
We’re talking luxury lodges, hot springs with canyon views, and rooms where presidents and pop stars have slept — all nestled next to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the U.S.
These aren’t just nice hotels.
They’re the kind of places that still serve silverware with history and spa treatments with a view.
Here are 12 national park hotels where stars check in when they want to go off-grid — but make it five-star.
1. The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (Ahwahnee) – Yosemite National Park
This one’s iconic.
Built in 1927, the Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the Ahwahnee) is the kind of place that doesn’t try to impress you — it just does.
Judy Garland stayed here. So did Walt Disney.
The hotel’s dining room looks like a movie set: 34-foot ceilings, Gothic chandeliers, and windows that frame Half Dome like a painting.
Every U.S. president from Hoover to Obama has either visited or stayed.
There’s no better base for exploring Yosemite Valley in style.
And no better place to feel like you’re in a Wes Anderson film — but with better food.
2. El Tovar Hotel – Grand Canyon National Park
Right on the edge of the South Rim, El Tovar has been hosting celebrities since 1905.
Sir Paul McCartney stayed here. So did Oprah.
It’s rustic in all the right ways — dark wood walls, a grand piano in the lounge, and fireplaces made for sipping something overpriced and worth it.
Presidents have checked in. Artists. Authors.
Step outside and you’re already looking into the Grand Canyon.
Step back in and you’re in one of the most famous hotels in the National Park system.
3. Old Faithful Inn – Yellowstone National Park
This place doesn’t do subtle.
Built from lodgepole pine logs in 1904, it’s the largest log structure in the world.
It sits right next to the Old Faithful geyser. Like, right next.
Presidents Harding and Coolidge stayed here.
The multi-story stone fireplace in the lobby is pure drama.
Every creaky stair and crooked beam feels like part of the wilderness.
You don’t just visit Yellowstone — you stay in it.
4. The Inn at Death Valley – Death Valley National Park
You’d think the hottest place in North America wouldn’t scream “celebrity retreat.”
But you’d be wrong.
Clark Gable and Carole Lombard honeymooned here.
Bette Davis, James Cagney, Diane Keaton, and Goldie Hawn have all stayed.
The Inn is an actual oasis — palm trees, a spring-fed pool, and luxury in the middle of nowhere.
It’s the kind of quiet that’s not empty — it’s rich, old-Hollywood, desert-escape kind of quiet.
Come for the stillness. Stay because the stars did.
5. Amangani – Near Grand Teton National Park
This isn’t just a hotel. It’s an Aman.
And in Jackson Hole, that means sweeping views of the Tetons and total privacy.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have holed up here.
So have other Aman regulars — the kind of guests who fly private and don’t post about it.
It’s all stone, wood, fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows that make the mountains feel like part of the room.
You’re 20 minutes from Grand Teton National Park, but it feels like your own private slice.
Because it kind of is.
6. Amangiri – Near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
This is the resort you’ve seen on Instagram without even realizing it.
Kim Kardashian. Brad Pitt. Ariana Grande. Kylie Jenner.
They’ve all checked in — and stayed invisible while doing it.
It’s built into the Utah desert, with architecture that looks like it was carved from the stone around it.
No cell service. No neighbors. Just luxury, silence, and a private pool for every suite.
It’s not in a national park, but it’s surrounded by some of the most unreal terrain in the Southwest.
And let’s be honest — this place is on another planet.
7. Caldera House – Near Grand Teton National Park
Just eight rooms.
But the guest list? Ryan Gosling, Gigi Hadid, the Kardashians.
This ski-in/ski-out lodge in Teton Village feels more like a private club than a hotel.
The interiors are modern, warm, and stupidly good-looking — kind of like the guests.
After skiing, there’s a private members-only après lounge and rooftop hot tubs with mountain views.
And Grand Teton National Park is just around the corner.
It’s where you go when you want to disappear — but still have heated floors.
8. Volcano House – Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Want to sleep next to an active volcano?
Volcano House is perched on the rim of Kīlauea.
Mark Twain stayed here. So did Amelia Earhart and FDR.
At night, you might see the glow of lava from your window.
The lodge itself feels like old Hawai’i — wooden beams, crater views, and the kind of history you don’t expect at 4,000 feet.
It’s remote, moody, and unlike anywhere else.
And yes, it’s still operating — and safe.
9. The Stanley Hotel – Near Rocky Mountain National Park
Stephen King stayed here and wrote The Shining.
Bob Dylan visited. So did Japanese royalty.
The Stanley is stately, slightly spooky, and full of stories.
It overlooks Estes Park with wide Rocky Mountain views and a history that’s anything but boring.
Ghost tours? Absolutely.
Luxury suites with clawfoot tubs and mountain light? Also yes.
Come for the history. Stay for the chills.
10. Blackberry Farm – Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This is Tennessee’s answer to Napa.
Except instead of wine country, it’s rolling hills, private cottages, and a gourmet kitchen that could earn its own Michelin star.
Lady Gaga has stayed. So have Nicki Minaj, Travis Kelce, and Kanye West.
Everything here is five-star farm-to-table, with an equestrian center, fly fishing, and a wellness spa tucked into the woods.
It’s not technically inside the park, but it backs right up to the Smokies.
And it might be the most luxurious barn stay of your life.
11. Paradise Inn – Mount Rainier National Park
The name isn’t subtle, and neither is the view.
Built in 1916, Paradise Inn sits at 5,400 feet, surrounded by wildflower meadows and glacier-capped peaks.
Shirley Temple stayed here. So did President Truman.
It’s old-school charm with creaky floors, oversized stone fireplaces, and views that make you forget cell service is a thing.
You don’t need a spa or infinity pool when Mount Rainier is literally right there.
It’s romantic, rugged, and exactly the kind of place where presidents once summered.
12. Hotel Paisano – Near Big Bend National Park
You can’t mention this place without talking about Giant.
James Dean. Elizabeth Taylor. Rock Hudson.
They all stayed here while filming the 1956 movie.
It’s a Spanish-Revival gem in Marfa, with arched windows, painted tiles, and a courtyard that begs for a tequila on the rocks.
Big Bend is a couple of hours away, but this is where the desert stories begin.
The vibe is vintage Texas art town — old-school but effortlessly cool.
