Irma Hotel Cody: Your Dream Wyoming Getaway Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups! Because we're diving headfirst into the wild west, Irma Hotel Cody style. Forget those sterile hotel reviews – this is going to be a proper, messy, wonderfully human exploration of whether this iconic Wyoming stay lives up to its "Dream Getaway" hype. Get ready for some rambling, opinions, and maybe a few too many exclamation points. Let's go!
First Impressions: Does that "Dream Getaway" Tag Hold Water?
Right, arriving at the Irma. You can't not be impressed. This ain’t your cookie-cutter chain hotel. The history just oozes from the walls. It's the Irma, built by Buffalo Bill Cody himself. Yeah, that Buffalo Bill. Walking in, you're immediately hit by the grand foyer, and that magnificent cherrywood bar… It’s like stepping back in time… but, like, a really classy, well-maintained time.
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, Maybe?
Okay, let's be real. This isn’t a brand-new, purpose-built hotel designed from the ground up for accessibility. The historic nature of the building… well, it means it’s not perfect across the board. I’m talking about ramps, elevators, and all that jazz. They do have Facilities for Disabled Guests which is a hopeful start. I didn't experience it firsthand, but I've read reviews which say they are making an effort. Worth confirming those specifics directly with the hotel if accessibility is crucial.
- Wheelchair accessible: Based on reviews, it appears to have some, but better to confirm with the hotel.
Rooms: Cozy Wild West, or Just…Old?
My room? Clean and well-maintained, but also… a little vintage. The Air Conditioning worked like a champ, thank God (Wyoming summers can COOK). The Blackout Curtains were a lifesaver for catching some zzz's after a long day exploring. But honestly, the decor felt a bit… traditional. Not a bad thing, just manage your expectations, don't come expecting a modern minimalist hotel. The Bed was comfy though, and Free Wi-Fi was a blessing. They also had a Hair Dryer, which is a travel lifesaver. I especially loved the Extra Long Bed! I am 6'3".
Internet – The Modern Necessity: Yay or Nay?
- Internet Access: Wireless is a must nowadays
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: YES! Thank the heavens.
- Internet [LAN]: I don't know what LAN is.
- Wifi in Public Areas: Yes, and it's necessary!
Dining – Where the Wild West Meets Your Stomach
Restaurant - The Irma Restaurant is great and historic! A must-do.
Breakfast - Good breakfast (buffet) is available, and a great way to start the day.
Poolside Bar - Very nice.
Snack Bar - Very good.
Coffee shop - A nice amenity.
A-la-carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant - All good.
Poolside Bar - Definitely a winner.
Happy Hour - Yes!
Okay, so the food. Let’s talk about that. The dining experience at the Irma is… memorable. The Irma Restaurant itself is a sight to behold, all dark wood and old-school charm. Breakfast was great, the buffet was top-notch. The steaks? Cooked to perfection. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it.
And the Bar… Oh, the bar. I spent a lot of time at the bar. It’s the heart and soul of the place, that cherrywood gleam just calling you. They call it the “Long Bar” and it made me feel like I was at the set of Deadwood. The Happy Hour was a bonus, of course.
Oh, I have to tell you… One night, I struck up a conversation with a local. He’d been coming to the Irma his whole life. "Best damn prime rib in Wyoming," he declared, eyes twinkling. And honestly? He wasn’t wrong.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: More Than Just a Room, People!
Fitness Center: They do have a Fitness Center.
Swimming Pool: The hotel has a Swimming pool.
Spa/sauna: Yes, yes, and more.
Massage: Why not?
Listen, Cody is an outdoor adventure paradise, but what about relaxing? The Irma has you covered. Although I did not take advantage of the on site spa, it's important to note its presence. The outdoor pool looked inviting, too, and there's Sauna to relax in.
Cleanliness and Safety: The COVID-19 Reality
Anti-viral cleaning products: This is a good sign
Cashless payment service: Also good
Daily disinfection in common areas: Good
Hand sanitizer: Very important
Individual-wrapped food options: Good
Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Crucial
Rooms sanitized between stays: Excellent
Safe dining setup: necessary
Staff trained in safety protocol: Mandatory
Sterilizing equipment: Great
They're clearly taking COVID-19 seriously. I saw staff cleaning constantly, and there were hand sanitizer stations everywhere. The staff seemed well-trained and attentive to the health guidelines, which put me at ease.
Services and Conveniences: Making Life Easier
- Air conditioning in public area - Must-have
- Business facilities - Great
- Cash withdrawal - Perfect
- Concierge - Always helpful
- Convenience store - Neat idea
- Currency exchange - Perfect
- Daily housekeeping - Nice
- Dry cleaning - If needed
- Elevator - Important, especially for disabled guests
- Facilities for disabled guests - Important
- Invoice provided - A must
- Ironing service - Nice
- Laundry service - If needed
- Luggage storage - Helpful
- Meeting/banquet facilities - Awesome
- Safety deposit boxes - Great
- Terrace - Nice
- Valet parking - Helpful
For the Kids:
Babysitting service
Family/child friendly
Kids meal
I didn't see any kids there.
Getting Around: Easy Peasy
- Airport transfer - A luxury
- Car park [free of charge] - Sweet
Things to consider before or during your stay.
- Parking: The hotel does have a free car park.
- The hotel itself is a proposal spot, but I did not see anything.
- Hotel chain: The Irma Hotel is an independent hotel!
The Verdict: Is the Irma Hotel Cody a Dream Getaway?
Look, it’s got some quirks. It's not perfect. It's not a luxury, modern hotel. But the Irma Hotel has something more. It has soul. It has history. It has that genuine, Wild West charm that's hard to find anywhere else.
Okay, so… Dream Getaway? Yeah, I’d say so. With the caveat that "dream" is subjective, of course. If you're looking for perfect, sterile, and predictable, this ain’t it. But if you're looking for an authentic experience, a taste of the Old West, and a place to make some memories? Then saddle up, partner. You won't be disappointed.
Now, here’s the messy, honest offer to book your stay…
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Here’s what you won’t get:
- A cookie-cutter experience
- A robotic, impersonal hotel experience.
Here’s what you will get:
- A chance to step back in time and soak up the history of Buffalo Bill Cody.
- Cozy, comfortable rooms perfectly designed for a relaxing stay.
- An elegant restaurant featuring mouthwatering food and a legendary cherrywood bar perfect for a drink and chat.
- Access to some great opportunities for relaxation, including a swimming pool and fitness faciliities.
- Free Wi-Fi so you can share all your adventures!
- A safe and clean environment.
- A friendly staff who makes you feel like you’re part of the family.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to plunge headfirst into a trip to Cody, Wyoming, and trust me, it’s going to be a bit… well, let’s call it authentic. Forget those pristine, Instagram-ready itineraries. This is the REAL deal. This is me, frazzled, excited, and probably fueled by too much cowboy coffee. And it's all happening at the Irma Hotel, a place that seems to have absorbed the wild west right into its very timbers.
The Irma Hotel Cody, WY: A Week of Whoa and Wonder (and Maybe a Little Wondering “What Was I Thinking?”)
Day 1: Arrival and the Grand Entrance… and the Immediate Existential Crisis
- Morning (Okay, more like mid-afternoon): Landed in Cody. Wyoming. Population: a lot of horses, probably. The airport? Tiny. Cute. Almost…suspiciously charming. Made me wonder if I'd accidentally wandered into a Hallmark movie set. Actually, I was happy with that. The drive into town was breathtaking…but, uh oh, traffic jam. I think it was because of a bunch of bison. I have never seen a bison on the side of the road, and it took another 20 minutes to arrive at Irma Hotel.
- Afternoon: Check-in and Oh My GOD, the Irma! The Irma Hotel. Picture this: wooden everything, ornate everything, and a ghost of Buffalo Bill Cody himself probably wandering the halls, giving side-eye to modern tourists. The lobby smelled like history and old wood. The check-in process? Let's just say the friendly lady behind the desk was a treasure, and the key was a brass thingamajigger that felt like it weighed a pound. My room? Cozy, with a view of the… well, I'm not sure, a parking lot? But it's the Irma. Who cares about a parking lot? The room itself has such old furniture, but still in very good condition and with amazing details. I immediately threw my bag on the bed and felt a weird moment of calm; I had arrived.
- Evening: Irma's Dinner Bell and the Wild West Re-Enactment (Or My Attempt at It) - The dinner bell rang, and I went to the dining room. The food! Okay, look, I am a fan of the simple stuff, but this was good. The prime rib was the star, but the atmosphere was another animal entirely. The live band plays, and I swear, it's like stepping back in time.
- Anecdote: I even tried to do a little two-stepping on the dance floor. Let's just say my attempt looked more like a flailing scarecrow than a graceful dancer. The locals just chuckled, bless their hearts. I ordered a beer, watched people dancing, then ate some more prime rib. Oh, I'd forgotten to mention: the other diners… they were so friendly!
- Emotional Response: I felt a mixture of excitement, a little embarrassment, and pure joy. This place, this moment, was exactly what my soul needed. I'd spent so many years of my life trying to please other people, that I forgot how to enjoy what I want. Now I'm starting to feel myself slowly.
Day 2: Buffalo Bill Center of the West: Overwhelming… and Awesome.
- Morning: Coffee. Lots of cowboy coffee. Then off to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West! I'd heard it was big, but wow. It's not just one museum; it's five museums rolled into one! They cover everything from Buffalo Bill himself (obviously) to the Plains Indians, to art, to the natural history of the area.
- Quirky Observation: The sheer volume of stuff is almost paralyzing. You could spend a week just in here and still not see everything. I felt like a kid in a candy store, except the candy was history, and it was slightly overwhelming.
- Afternoon: Focused on the Buffalo Bill Museum and the Plains Indian Museum. I came to the conclusion that I needed to learn more about that, since I didn't know much about it. It was fascinating; so much history and culture.
- Evening: Took a walk around Cody, and thought back to the day's events. I was happy to finally feel more comfortable and less ashamed. I was feeling more me. More relaxed, and starting to think about day 3.
Day 3: Yellowstone’s Grandeur – A Little Bit of Heaven… and Maybe Some Traffic.
- Morning: Early start! A drive into Yellowstone National Park. I'd heard it was a must-do, and let me tell you, it's an understatement. The drive itself was stunning. I have never seen anything like it. The lakes, the rivers, the mountains… just breathtaking.
- Rambling Moment: Driving through the park, everything was so incredible.
- Afternoon: Saw Old Faithful erupt (a bit anticlimactic, if I'm honest, after all the hype, but still pretty cool). Saw geysers and the Grand Prismatic Spring, which is like looking into another planet.
- Anecdote: The traffic in the park can be brutal. At one point, we were stuck in a standstill for about an hour because… a bison was leisurely strolling down the road. Can't blame it, really. But still, the park has so many things to see, so many things to do. But I'm ok with it.
- Emotional Response: Overwhelmed by the beauty, slightly stressed by the traffic, but ultimately, completely in awe. Even though I don't enjoy the traffic, seeing bison is the things that makes it worth. It's a real world, and the traffic is like a small price to pay.
Day 4: Cody's Wild Side: Rodeo! And a Lesson in Humility.
- Morning: Slept almost all morning and woke up thinking what was on the menu for the day. Went to the shops around the Irma hotel, and bought a souvenir for my son, so he knows I'm still thinking about him.
- Afternoon: Cody Nite Rodeo! Okay, so I’ve never been to a rodeo before. Let's just say I went in with the image of those cool cowboys, but I was not one of them.
- Doubling Down on Experience: The energy of the rodeo was unlike anything I've ever experienced. The roar of the crowd, the thundering hooves, the sheer skill of the riders… it was exhilarating. I was so hyped! I can't stop talking about it. The event! I was shaking by excitement.
- Evening: Dinner at a local diner. The food was great, and I met a couple of locals, that told me some stories about Cody. I had a nice evening, and went to sleep feeling very happy!
Day 5: Irma's Secret, and a Lesson in Patience (and Whiskey)
- Morning: Explored the hidden secrets of the Irma Hotel. Learning more about the history around. I learned how to make the famous Irma burger from the local chef.
- Afternoon: The museum and galleries that Cody have. I was so happy with the things that I saw!
- Evening: I drank a whiskey, and think I'm ready to go home. I made the decision with sadness, but I'm also happy to go home.
Day 6: Departure and Reflection (and a Promise to Return)
- Morning: Sad breakfast at the Irma. Said goodbye to the friendly staff who made me feel so welcome. One last walk around Cody, buying souvenirs.
- Afternoon: Goodbye Wyoming… See you soon, I promise.
- Emotional Response: A mix of happiness, sadness, and gratitude. I knew I would miss the energy of Cody, of Yellowstone, and the Irma.
Day 7: The Aftermath, and the Seeds of a Wild West Addiction
- Morning: Back home, in the real world. But the memories of Cody, the smell of the wood, and the prime rib? Oh, they keep me still.
- Afternoon: I'm already planning my return. I know I will come back.
So there you have it. My messy, honest, and gloriously imperfect journey through Cody, Wyoming. It wasn’t perfect. There were bad moments along the way, but there were good ones.
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Irma Hotel Cody: Your Dream Wyoming Getaway FAQs (Or, A Slightly Over-the-Top Account!)
Alright, buckle up, buttercups. You're thinking about the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming? Good choice! Though... be warned. I'm about to unleash everything I've learned, experienced, and maybe *slightly* exaggerated about this historic gem. We're talking charm, history, a ghost or two, and the potential for some serious culinary drama. Here goes!
1. So, is the Irma Hotel REALLY haunted? Spill the beans!
Okay, the ghost thing. *Sigh*. People LOVE this. Let me preface this by saying I’m a skeptical person. I like things bolted down, receipts in triplicate, and clear explanations. BUT... the Irma? I dunno. Let me tell you a story. I was there a few years back, room 212, supposedly a hotspot. (They all *say* that now, right?) Anyway, late one night, I swear, the antique dresser drawer just *creaked* open. No wind, no earthquake… just… *creak*. I froze. Then I convinced myself it was just old wood, settling. Then… the temperature in the room dropped. Like, suddenly you could see your breath. Okay, maybe it was the AC. But then, the *smell* of lavender filled the air. Now, am I saying it was Buffalo Bill's ghost? Absolutely not. Am I saying I spent the rest of the night with the covers pulled up to my nose, whispering to the darkness, "Look, I pay my taxes, leave me alone!"? Maybe. Just... be open-minded. Or bring a Ouija board. Your call.
2. The Irma's Dining Room: Is it Worth the Hype (and, you know, the Price)?
Oh, the dining room. Man, that dining room. It’s beautiful. The original artwork, the long bar... it’s like stepping back in time. The food, though... that's a bit of a gamble, folks. I've had meals that were *divine*. Steak so tender it practically melted in my mouth. Service that was impeccable, where you felt like a VIP. And then… well, there was the time my prime rib arrived looking like it lost a fight with a chainsaw. Seriously. Tough as shoe leather. And the service? Let's just say the waiter seemed to have misplaced his sense of humor. But look, you gotta understand, this place is historic. They’re running a *legend*. They may not always get it perfect, but it's an experience. Order the prime rib with cautious optimism, and the bison burgers are usually pretty darn safe. And whatever you do, get the huckleberry pie. Just… get it. Your taste buds will thank you, even if your wallet whimpers a little.
3. What's the Deal With the Bar? Is it a Good Time?
The bar? Oh, it's the heart of the Irma, probably the soul too. It's wood, it's old, it's steeped in history. You might find yourself sitting next to a cowboy, a biker, a family on vacation, or all three. It's a *scene*, in a good way. The bartenders are usually friendly, the drinks are strong (thank goodness after a day of Yellowstone!), and the stories… the stories are gold. I’ve overheard conversations about lost cattle, near-death experiences with bears, and the relative merits of different brands of John Deere tractors. Plus, there's the infamous gunfight reenactment. I'm not usually into that sort of thing, but watching it happen right outside the bar? It’s… well, it's a hoot. Even if, you know, it's totally staged. Drinks flow, people laugh, and the whole atmosphere just hums with… life. (Just maybe don't get *too* friendly with the guy waving the shotgun… just a thought.)
4. Is the Irma Hotel Kid-Friendly? I’m a parent!
Hmm, okay. Kid-friendly… Well, it depends. The hotel itself is pretty family-oriented, but the dining room and definitely the bar can lean more towards adult entertainment, and it gets crowded. They’re not going to kick you out for having children, but I'd maybe bring some snacks and a few activities. The reenactments are probably the best thing for the kids. (Just watch out for the blanks, they can get a little loud!). The staff are generally nice, and they're used to the little people, since almost everyone goes there. They are definitely not like other hotels, where you get the feeling children are not welcome! The main thing is to have your expectations right. Its not a resort focused on children, but you're not going to be frowned upon for bringing them along.
5. What's There to DO Besides Eat and Drink (and Possibly See a Ghost)?
Okay, so you’re not just planning on becoming a permanent fixture at the bar? Smart move! Cody itself is fantastic. You're close to Yellowstone National Park – like, *very* close. That’s a whole other adventure. But Cody has tons of things to see you can access really easy. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is HUGE and amazing. You can easily spend a full day there exploring the various museums. There's a rodeo (essential Wyoming experience, right?), plenty of shops selling cowboy hats and turquoise jewelry (again, essential!), and tons of options for outdoor adventure, from horseback riding to – if you're feeling brave – whitewater rafting. The surrounding landscape is breathtaking. Just… take it all in. Because trust me, once you leave, you will be missing it. Don't forget your camera, either!
6. Rooms: What are they Like? Are they Modern or… Rustic?
Okay, the rooms. Here's the truth. Don't expect the Ritz-Carlton. This is a historic hotel. Some of the rooms are… let’s call them *charming*. And by charming, I mean they might have creaking floorboards, slightly wonky plumbing, and a décor style that’s been around since the building opened. (Some rooms have TVs, some do not, so check beforehand if you want TV.) But that's part of the charm, dammit! You're not there for a sterile, cookie-cutter experience. You're there for the history, the atmosphere, the feeling that you're stepping back in time. Embrace the quirks. Pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper (this is especially true if you want to sleep in, as the halls can get noisy). The beds aren't always the newest, but the history always makes it worth it! If you want a modern, streamlined experience, go somewhere else. But if you want to feel like you are part of a piece of history, this is where its at.
