If Lewis and Clark had known more about the river that was ultimately named Clark Fork, they probably would have ridden it down to the Pacific on their way west. But if they came this way today, they’d probably have to settle down for more than the couple of days it took them to make up their minds.
Not that settling down for a stay in the downtown Missoula Holiday Inn — which features an indoor pool, a restaurant/casino and superior services and amenities for families and business travelers alike — won’t still present some decisions. Located along the Clark Fork and Riverfront Park, with its local hiking and biking trails, it’s also right in the midst of the downtown Missoula, Montana scene. The casinos, historic bars and boutiques of the Hip Strip, the Art Museum of Missoula, the Children’s Museum, shopping and the theater and club districts are all within walking distance. Bring the kids and the pooch, but leave behind the coffin nails, because the downtown Missoula Holiday Inn is one of the few pet-friendly and smoke-free inn environments around.
In the summer, gold-medal fly fishing, rafting, Class III kayaking, backpacking, camping and lakes, as well as a few excellent golf courses, are all within easy reach. In the winter, Montana Snowbowl is just a few minutes away for skiers and snowboarders.
Our hotel offers free shuttles to the recently expanded Missoula International Airport, just a few miles away, and the Laidlaw Transit and local bus station are less than two miles from the hotel property. Business travelers easily commute to organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the International Heart Institute, and the University of Montana and its Continuing Education Center.
The downtown Missoula Holiday Inn offers corporate guests everything required for large conventions, with meeting space for 1,000 people, free internet access, as well as copy, fax & print services in a 24-hour business center.
So settle down in our tranquil accommodations in a location that’s central to the best the Rocky Mountains, Montana and Missoula have to offer. We’re happy to point you in the right direction, but please don’t blame us if you have trouble making up your mind.