Jackson Hole has no shortage of beautiful hotels, but The Sylvan Lodge offers something that immediately sets it apart, staying here opens the door to the otherwise private world of Snake River Sporting Club.
Located about 25 minutes south of downtown Jackson, The Sylvan Lodge sits within the 1,000-acre club, surrounded by forest, mountains and the Snake River. It’s close enough to head into town for shopping and dinner, yet once you cross the bridge and enter the property, the setting feels removed from Jackson Hole’s busier tourist areas.
Opened in 2025, the intimate 38-room hotel is contemporary rather than cowboy-themed. There are nods to Wyoming throughout, but you won’t find antler chandeliers and an overload of Western décor. Instead, the interiors lean toward warm woods, stone, natural textures and large windows that make the surrounding landscape part of the design.
The Rooms
The Sylvan Lodge has just 38 guest rooms, including 15 suites, giving it more of a residential feel than a traditional resort.
Standard King and Double rooms range from approximately 350 to 450 square feet and are furnished with custom Restoration Hardware pieces, wool carpeting and plush bedding. Large picture windows frame either valley or mountain views, while the bathrooms are impressive with marble countertops, spacious showers and radiant heated stone floors.
For a longer stay, the suites are worth considering. They feel less like hotel rooms and more like beautifully designed mountain residences. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in an abundance of natural light, while private furnished balconies provide a place to sit outside and take in the quiet surroundings.
One-bedroom suites add a full kitchen, dining area, living room with a gas fireplace, washer and dryer, oversized bathtub and spacious primary bathroom. Larger configurations make the lodge attractive for families or friends traveling together.
More Than a Place to Sleep
The common spaces continue that residential feeling. The lodge’s welcoming lobby is centered around fireplaces and comfortable seating. Upstairs is a large rooftop terrace with hot tubs overlooking the surrounding landscape. When sunsets appear guests can enjoy creating s’mores around the large firepit.
Wellness is another important part of the experience. Guests have access to the lodge’s spa, therapy pool and fitness facilities, making it possible to spend a slower day at the property rather than filling the day with outdoor adventures.
Dining at Sylvan Lodge and the Club
Engelmann’s Bistro is The Sylvan Lodge’s signature restaurant, bringing a regional approach to the menu and giving guests a convenient option without leaving the hotel. Dark Sky Bar offers another reason to stay at the resort, particularly at the end of the day when cocktails can be enjoyed with views across the Snake River landscape.
But staying at The Sylvan Lodge also expands your dining options beyond the hotel.
Guests have access to the private restaurants at Snake River Sporting Club, which aren’t generally open to the public. The River Room is the club’s signature fine-dining restaurant, with a menu built around seasonal ingredients, hand-cut meats, fresh produce and an in-house pastry program.
The setting is upscale but appropriately relaxed for Jackson Hole. After a day spent hiking, fishing, or riding horses, guests can change clothes, settle into the clubhouse and have dinner without ever leaving the property. The wrap around patio is especially appealing with beautiful sunset views of the relaxing river.
There are more casual choices as well, including Martin Creek Grill for poolside dining and Canyon Bar for drinks and lighter bites.
The Real Perk: Snake River Sporting Club
As lovely as the hotel is, access to Snake River Sporting Club may be the strongest reason to book a stay.
Hotel guests can opt into temporary club membership, opening up a huge collection of outdoor experiences that would normally be reserved for club members.
The centerpiece is the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole championship golf course, which has vast views of the river. The club has six miles of private Snake River access, making fly-fishing one of the signature experiences. Whether you’re an experienced angler or have never held a fly rod, guided experiences can turn an afternoon on the river into one of the most memorable parts of a Jackson Hole vacation.
Horseback riding is another natural fit for the setting. The club has its own equestrian center and trails, allowing guests to see the landscape from the saddle rather than through the window of a car.
There are hiking and mountain biking trails, tennis and paddle tennis courts, skeet shooting, disc golf and water activities. Beaver Pond provides a quieter place for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding, while the clubhouse swimming pool offers a less strenuous way to spend a sunny afternoon.
Rafting is synonymous with a Jackson Hole summer, and the hotel’s location makes it easy to incorporate a river trip into a stay. Guests can arrange adventures and outdoor activities through the property’s concierge services.
Winter at The Sylvan Lodge
The experience changes completely once snow covers the landscape.
Rather than shutting down for the season, Snake River Sporting Club turns into a winter playground. Groomed trails accommodate both classic and skate-style cross-country skiing, while guests can also ice skate, take a sleigh ride or venture out on MoonBikes.
For downhill skiing, The Sylvan Lodge offers scheduled winter transportation to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort from December through mid-April, eliminating the need to deal with parking on ski days.
Jackson Hole is ultimately about the outdoors, and The Sylvan Lodge puts guests directly into that landscape while adding the comforts of an upscale boutique hotel. The rooms are beautiful, the setting is peaceful and the private-club access turns a hotel stay into something much larger.
For travelers who want to experience Jackson Hole beyond downtown and who would rather spend their days on a river, golf course, trail or horse than looking at the mountains from afar, The Sylvan Lodge is the perfect getaway.
For more information about The Sylvan Lodge or to book a stay, visit https://www.snakeriversportingclub.com/.
