Recently, my family and I traveled to Missoula, MT.  I had never been to Montana. During the drive there, I was incredibly impressed with the beauty of the landscape and mountain views.  We stayed at the Holiday Day Inn in Downtown Missoula.

Now, prior to arriving to Missoula we had stayed at a Holiday Inn in Downtown Sioux Falls, SD.  I was not at all impressed with this hotel.  Though the staff in the Sioux Falls location seemed friendly enough, my first impression while walking to my room was not a good one.  As my family and I made it down the hall there were bags of garbage left out by the cleaning staff.  In the room, though it seemed big enough, the lounge chair was dirty and the carpet needed to be replaced, as it was coming undone at the entrance. The indoor pool area was also lacking attention and the water was freezing.

Based on this experience at our first Holiday Inn stop, I was a bit weary about this next location.  However, upon entering the area I knew right away this was going the different.  You just got the sense that you were staying somewhere that took pride in itself in every way. Best of all, they have a coffee shop located in the lobby area, across from the concierge!

We had a double bed size room, though our family of 5 could’ve probably gone for a larger suite. It was very clean, very fresh looking, had all the amenities, including complimentary Internet, and a wonderful view of Sentinel Mountain.  The average price for this room was $125.00 at the time of booking.

The pool area, which my kids enjoyed without me, was bright and well maintained.  The workout area was average, with the essential equipment and space. 

They have a lower lobby area, where most of their conference/event rooms are located, so this can be a bit noisy during events. It is also where the hotel restaurant, Riverbend, is located.  The size of the restaurant was a good one, and it was a nice area.  We thought the food was very good, the service very friendly, and the prices reasonable (kids under 12 eat free). There is a bar located further into the restaurant when walking in from inside the hotel.

What we enjoyed the most about eating here was the outdoor seating. The views of the park and mountains were a wonderful way to start our days.  And the kids loved running around in the grassy area while we waited for our food.  

This Holiday Inn is centrally located in Downtown Missoula, and we were but steps away from restaurants, shops, galleries, and local activities.  We were even able to take part in the local Farmer’ Market there.

Go to Holiday Inn Downtown in the Park, Missoula, MT for further information or to make reservations or call 1-406-721-8550.

Photo credit: Carol Cain