The Cody Hotel: Boutique Lodging Near Yellowstone’s East Entrance

The Cody Hotel is a Western-themed boutique hotel at 232 W Yellowstone Avenue in Cody, Wyoming, near Yellowstone's east entrance. The right fit is travelers entering or exiting Yellowstone via the east entrance, road-trippers traveling through Wyoming, and visitors using Cody as a basecamp for the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and surrounding attractions. The wrong fit is anyone basing in Jackson Hole; Cody is a 4-hour drive east of Jackson via either the Cody-Yellowstone route or US-191 north and back south.

Inside the operation

A boutique hotel with Western-themed interior, modern rooms, full breakfast, fitness center, indoor pool, and on-site dining/bar options. Walking distance to Cody's downtown and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The property runs as a step-up from Cody's chain-hotel options, with character that fits the town's Western-history identity. Year-round operation; peak summer brings heavier traffic from Yellowstone-bound travelers.

Why people stay here

Three reasons. First, the location for Yellowstone east-entrance visitors. The drive into Yellowstone via the Wapiti Valley and Sylvan Pass is one of the most scenic park entries; The Cody Hotel positions you for an early-morning Yellowstone day. Second, Buffalo Bill Center proximity. The Center is one of the strongest Western-history museums in the country; the hotel is walking distance. Third, character. Western design with modern comfort hits the right tone for a Cody stay.

How to plan a stay

Book ahead for peak summer (July-August). Confirm room type at booking; the property has multiple categories. The drive from Jackson Hole is real (4+ hours via the Yellowstone south-and-east route or via US-191/US-26 north and back south); plan as a separate trip leg, not a day trip. From Cody, Yellowstone east entrance is roughly 1 hour west.

Western-Themed Boutique Hotel Near Yellowstone’s East Entrance

Three honest tradeoffs. First, distance from Jackson is real. Second, peak summer fills out months ahead. Third, this is Cody, not Jackson; the town's energy and pace are meaningfully different.

Heads up

For a Wyoming road-trip combining Jackson, Yellowstone, and Cody, plan The Cody Hotel as a one-or-two-night stop on the way out of (or into) Yellowstone via the east entrance. Pair with a half-day at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and a Cody Nite Rodeo evening (summer only). The combination produces a richer Wyoming trip than basing only in Jackson.

Final take

For boutique Western-themed lodging in Cody near Yellowstone's east entrance and the Buffalo Bill Center, The Cody Hotel is the right call when the trip extends to Cody. Book ahead, plan the drive as a multi-day extension, and use the location for east-entrance Yellowstone access.

FAQ

How far from Jackson?

About 4 hours, depending on route.

How far from Yellowstone?

About 1 hour to the east entrance from Cody.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, complimentary.

Where is it?

232 W Yellowstone Avenue in Cody, Wyoming.