The Historic Norther Hotel is the oldest hostelry in northern Idaho. Located on Priest Lake in Coolin, Idaho, the two-story log hotel was built in 1900 by Walt Williams, an employee of the Great Northern Railroad. One of a number of lodges created to attract more passengers to the rail line, the Historic Northern Hotel is the only one that remains from the early days of Idaho statehood when mining, timber, and tourism businesses were beginning to develop around Priest Lake. The space The Thorofare Room is a secluded retreat that occupies a corner of the Inn's ground floor and features a private outside entrance. The plush forest green carpet, two walls of pastel yellow and the remainder of the room in the rich wood tones of the original cedar paneling create a relaxing mood. The room is accented with touches of folk art including a mirror with a hand-painted border and lamps with a wilderness motif. As you step outside your room in the morning, you will be greeted by the refreshing aroma of the grand cedar tree situated immediately outside the door. Walk by the massive native stone chimney that extends the entire height of the Inn's exterior onto the deck and the surrounding trees will open to a spectacular view of Priest Lake.