Joint Base Lewis-McChord  Housing

On 1 May 2013, as part of the Army's Privatized Army Lodging (PAL) Initiative, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Lodging was privatized with the formation of a partnership between the Army and IHG Army Hotels. IHG Army Hotels manages and operates the day-to-day functions of on-base lodging. Personnel interested in making on-base lodging arrangements may contact IHG Army Hotels at 1-877-711-TEAM. Because Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) lodging has been privatized, personnel are no longer required to obtain a Statement of Non-Availability (SNA) to make off-base lodging arrangements. Personnel interested in off-base lodging may contact the Housing Services Office at (253) 967-3581 or email for a current list of off-base lodging options near JBLM and special military rates offered. Locations: Rainier Inn is on JBLM-Lewis Main behind Waller Hall. Evergreen Inn is on JBLM McChord Field.

Families may stay in temporary lodging such as the  Lewis Lodge JBLM-Main while waiting for on post housing or locating housing off post. There are 100 Rooms, 45 with kitchenettes, 5 rooms that are handicap accessible with kitchenette, 5 one bedroom cabins designated as pet facilities. If lodging facilities are full, arrangements can be made by the desk clerk for hotels at a reduced rate. Reservations for PCS and TDY personnel can be made by writing  Lewis Lodge, P.O. Box 33085, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-0085, or call commercial 253-964-0211, 967-2815 or DSN 312-357-5051. For information on rates, contact the  Lewis Lodge. Reservations desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for customer convenience. JBLM-McChord Field’s Evergreen Inn reservation and information line call 253-982-5613 or DSN 312-382-5613.

Many families have important papers and documents that they cannot afford to lose. These papers are difficult, to replace. Do not pack these items in your household goods shipment. Hand carry the following list of items:

• Passports
• Immunization records
• Official birth, marriage, divorce, adoption or death certificates
• Wills
• Power of Attorney
• Naturalization papers and complete information on citizenship proceedings
• Tax records and other documents necessary to file taxes
• House and property deeds and associated paperwork
• Military records
• Bank Books
• Savings Bonds and other securities
• Social Security Cards
• Car titles and Shipping papers
• Sales receipt for household furniture and other high value items and Household shipping inventories

There may be other important papers that you will need to carry.