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Paradise Inn
Paradise, Washington, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
Crews started the inn on 20 July 1916 in fire-killed Alaska yellow cedar and opened it on 1 July 1917 at 5,400 feet on Rainier's south slope. Hans Fraehnke's 14-foot clock still stands in the lobby, and the piano Truman played is still in the house. The historic wings have no television, the room count is 121, and the doors follow the mountain season.
- 121 rooms
- Opened 1917
- Neighborhood: Rainier south slope / 5400 feet
- Architect: Heath, Gove & Bell
About Paradise Inn
- Heath, Gove & Bell; construction started 20 July 1916 for about $91,000. A 1920 annex by Harlan Thomas more than doubled the house. National Historic Landmark 28 May 1987.
- Stephen Mather pushed the Rainier National Park Company to build the high lodge, and Rainier Guest Services holds the concession now.
History
Stephen Mather pushed the Rainier National Park Company to build a high lodge. Construction started 20 July 1916 in fire-killed Alaska yellow cedar. Opened 1 July 1917. 1920 annex. National Historic Landmark 1987. Rainier Guest Services holds the concession.
The setting
At 5,400 feet on Mount Rainier's south slope, in the inn that opened on 1 July 1917.
Restaurants and bars
- Paradise Inn Dining — Restaurant
Experiences
- Mount Rainier Fall Series — Listed under EXPERIENCES as a series of fall events.
- Climbing Schools — Listed under EXPERIENCES.
Amenities
- Retail store (In Park Stores)
- Group Room Block Request Form
- Special Offers & Packages
- Gift Certificates
Awards
- National Historic Landmark (1987)
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