Jackson Hole, WyomingHoback Junction
The Sylvan Lodge at Snake River Sporting Club
Wilderness sporting lodge
Hoback Junction Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
Wilderness sporting lodge
The lodge sits inside a private sporting club, swapping crowded ski resorts for Snake River fishing and backcountry trails.
What it’s good at
Notable
A mezzanine guardrail built from salvaged aerial tram cables beneath white oak ceilings.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Think of it as offering hotel-style amenities but the seclusion of a rental home—making it the ultimate turnkey mountain escape.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Bridger-Teton National Forest borders the property. Downtown Jackson is twenty miles north through the Snake River canyon.
The rooms
Bathrooms have heated stone floors and soaking tubs. Larger residential suites add gas fireplaces and private balconies.
Pools and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The fitness center looks across the valley through picture windows, and an outdoor infinity pool overlooks the fairways.
The spa
Eight treatment rooms include a dedicated couples suite with a private shower, opening out to a mountain-view lounge.
At the table
Engelmann’s Bistro focuses on regional seasonal cooking, and Dark Sky Bar serves craft cocktails overlooking the canyon.
How it began
The grounds once belonged to River Bend Ranch, developed after a land deal helped conserve and reopen nearby Astoria Hot Springs.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.