Must-see hotels in Montana

  • Many Glacier Hotel

    Glacier National Park

    Enjoying the most wondrous setting in the park, this massive, Swiss chalet–inspired lodge (some of the male staff wear lederhosen) commands the…

  • Whitefish Bike Retreat

    Montana

    Celebrating all things bicycle, this forested compound run by passionate outdoorsperson Cricket Butler is a must-stay for two-wheel enthusiasts. The…

  • Izaak Walton Inn

    Glacier National Park

    Perched on a hill within snowball-throwing distance of Glacier National Park’s southern boundary, this historic mock-Tudor inn was originally built in…

  • Garden Wall Inn

    Montana

    Now in its 32nd year, this elegant and meticulously run five-room B&B is ideally located in a shady spot just a few blocks south of the town center. The…

  • St Mary Tiny Homes

    Glacier National Park

    These pastel colored cabins with separate individual fairly luxurious bathhouses wouldn't be out of place on the cover of an upscale design magazine. But…

  • Shady Spruce Hostel

    Montana

    We're super-excited to see the resurgence of the hostel in the US, and this clean, bright and spacious new addition to the family nails it in all the…

  • Howlers Inn

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Wolf-watchers will love this beautiful sanctuary 15 minutes outside of Bozeman. Rescued captive-born wolves live in enclosed natural areas on 4 acres,…

  • Bowman Lake Campground

    Glacier National Park

    Rarely full, this campground 6 miles up Inside North Fork Rd from Polebridge offers very spacious sites in forested grounds, and beautiful Bowman Lake is…

  • Rainbow Ranch Lodge

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Rustic but ultra-chic, Rainbow Ranch offers a select group of pondside or riverside rooms, most with roaring stone fireplaces, balconies and access to the…

  • The Lark

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    With a lively yellow palette and modern graphic design, this hip place is a big step up from its former life as a grungy motel. Rooms are fresh and the…

  • North Fork Hostel & Square Peg Ranch

    Glacier National Park

    Glacier’s quirky hostel requires a bit of legwork to get to and lacks the basic comforts of other park lodges (electricity is limited), but in many ways…

  • Belton Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    Built and opened the same year as the national park (1910), this Swiss chalet overlooking the railroad tracks in West Glacier was Glacier’s first tourist…

  • Murray Hotel

    Montana

    Central to Livingston’s history since 1904, the Murray is the place to bed down with the ghosts of gunslinger Calamity Jane and director Sam Peckinpah …

  • Brownie’s

    Glacier National Park

    Above Brownie’s Deli & Bakery, this casual HI hostel is packed with travelers staying in the coed six-and eight-person dorms or small, rustic private…

  • Absaroka Lodge

    Montana

    Modern, but surprisingly unobtrusive hotel with plain rooms that all have great views from their decks above the Yellowstone River. Upstairs rooms are the…

  • Lake McDonald Lodge

    Glacier National Park

    Fronting luminous Lake McDonald and built in classic US 'parkitecture' style, the lodge welcomes its guests through a more mundane backdoor setting – they…

  • Good Medicine Lodge

    Montana

    There's no doubt you're out West at this intimate chalet-style inn just north of downtown Whitefish and rightly known for its gourmet breakfast. From the…

  • Sperry Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    Constructed by the Great Northern Railway in 1914, much of this 17-room historic Swiss-style chalet burned down in a 2017 fire. Its historic features will…

  • Swiftcurrent Motor Inn

    Glacier National Park

    After an extensive renovation, the Swiftcurrent, ideally located next to numerous Many Glacier trailheads, has retained the facade of classic roadside…

  • Lehrkind Mansion B&B

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    This sophisticated nine-room Victorian B&B was built by a Swiss-German master brewer and is steeped in period furniture and history (the bricks were…

  • Skyline Guest Ranch

    Montana

    The remote Skyline is perfect if you want to get away from it all, experience some Western hospitality and saddle up for some family horseback riding ($40…

  • Glacier Guides Lodge

    Glacier National Park

    One of West Glacier's nicest properties, Glacier Guides Lodge is set in a quiet pocket just off Hwy 2, opposite the West Glacier train station. It's an…

  • Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

    Montana

    The western flanks of the valley hide this professionally run dude ranch, 4.5 miles up Big Creek Rd and 30 miles from Yellowstone. Rates include food and…

  • Sanders

    Montana

    Located in the old mansion district, this historic B&B once belonged to Wilbur Sanders, a frontier lawyer and Montana's first senator. It now has seven…

  • Cut Bank Campground

    Glacier National Park

    Strangely enough, considering its appealing out-of-the-way feel, park rangers at Glacier's visitor centers sometimes forget about this small, peaceful…

  • Lodge at Whitefish Lake

    Montana

    Consistently ranked among Montana's top luxury hotels, the Lodge exudes refinement and sophistication. It offers a range of rooms, from standards to fully…

  • Glacier Park Collection by Pursuit

    Glacier National Park

    As of 2017, this rebranded company (formerly Glacier Park Inc) runs several iconic properties in and around Glacier (St Mary Village, Glacier Park Lodge,…

  • Goldsmith's B&B

    Montana

    Before being moved here in two massive pieces, this inviting riverside B&B was a frat house, and before that, home to the University of Montana president…

  • Xanterra

    Glacier National Park

    The park's concessionaire runs Glacier's iconic properties, includiing the Many Glacier Hotel, Rising Sun Motor Inn, Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, Village Inn…

  • Whitefish Lake State Park Campground

    Montana

    On the southwest edge of Whitefish Lake are 26 shady forested grounds, including one that is wheelchair friendly. Reservations can be made up to nine…

  • Firebrand

    Montana

    Easily downtown Whitefish's nicest hotel, this handsome brick structure shelters large and supremely comfortable rooms, a spa and fitness center, a…

  • Northern Hotel

    Montana

    The historic Northern combines its previous elegance with fresh and modern facilities that are a solid step above generic business hotel. Breakfast and…

  • Glacier Park Lodge

    Glacier National Park

    Set in attractive, perfectly manicured flower-filled grounds overlooking Montana’s oldest golf course, this historic 1914 lodge was built in the classic…

  • Kandahar Lodge

    Montana

    Nothing feels more luxurious to a skier than finishing the day's last run at the back door of their lodge, then popping into the outdoor hot tub before…

  • Rising Sun Motor Inn

    Glacier National Park

    One of two classic 1940s-era motor inns in the park, the Rising Sun's recent makeover has brought it tastefully up-to-date without sacrificing its…

  • Granite Park Chalet

    Glacier National Park

    A popular stopping point for hikers on the Swiftcurrent Pass and Highline trails, this very basic chalet (pit toilets) dates back to the park's early 20th…

  • Glacier Campground

    Glacier National Park

    This well-run and friendly campground, located 1 mile west of West Glacier and off Hwy 2, sits on 40 acres of densely wooded grounds. Sites (all have…

  • St Mary Lodge & Resort

    Glacier National Park

    Despite mountains looming in the background and the park entrance a half-mile away, this hotel's location at the junction of Hwy 89 and the eastern…

  • Many Glacier Campground

    Glacier National Park

    With access to phenomenal trails, this heavily wooded campground is one of the park’s most popular. It lies within strolling distance of the Swiftcurrent…

  • Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village

    Glacier National Park

    Bed down in one of the tipis set rather majestically on the plains at the Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village, a large property 2 miles west of Browning. The…