Thorofare Room

The Historic Northern Hotel is the oldest hotel in Northern Idaho. Located on Priest Lake in the town of Coolin, the two-story log hotel was built in 1900 by Walt Williams, an employee of the Great Northern Railroad. One of the 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 original cedar paneling create a relaxing mood with a wilderness motif. 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.