Short Reviews On Motels & Hotels In Helena Montana

Helena is the capital city of the Montana state, comfortably tucked in a valley and boasting a number of features such as the "Mount Helena City Park", the "Spring Meadow Lake State Park", the Missouri River, the Canyon, Holter and Hauser Lakes, as well as the Elkhorn Mountains. Lodging options in a good range of hotels and motels are plentiful, so there can be found with ease both luxury and budget accommodation. The combination of rugged Rocky Mountains landscape, the water features and the parks and forests provides opportunities for a wide array of activities and a plethora of alluring sights, inviting tourists to chain snap pictures. Helena is a former mining town, dating back to the Gold Rush times, founded when prospectors came across an outcrop of gold. So in addition to outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, trekking and others, tourists can learn about the past while visiting Helena's historical sites.

Opulent ambiance and excellent services await tourists willing to splash out on a stay in luxury hotels in Helena. Residence Inn Helena is within walking distance of the Gold Island Casino and the "Montana Military Museum", and offers suites with breathtaking views of the majestic mountains; its aquatic area comprises not only a large swimming pool but also a children's pool and a hot tub. Hampton Inn Helena provides leisure and business facilities, 81 rooms furnished with all amenities; a restaurant, pool and fitness room; golf enthusiasts should note that the Bill Roberts Golf Course is nearby. The Red Lion Colonial Hotel Helena is located in the central part of Helena, close to all city attractions, and offers 149 units, suites and guest rooms, meeting spaces, an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

Budget hotels and motels in Helena are also numerous, for a pleasant stay with all amenities. The Quality Inn Airport Helena has its own restaurant, conference rooms; the nearby golf course and driving range provide exciting leisure opportunities. The Shilo Inn caters for all types of guests and provides wheelchair access, and its pool, spa and sauna are great for relaxing. The Comfort Inn Helena, huddled at the foot of the mountains, is a short distance from a number of historical sites; its 56 guest rooms are comfortably furnished, and the surrounding area abounds in dining options; furthermore, the pool is great for relieving tiredness. Jorgenson's Inn & Suites Helena is rated as one of the best hotels in Helena offering not only comfortably furnished rooms, but also delicious meals at the in-house restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, meeting spaces and banquet facilities.

Helena is most tourist friendly in the warm seasons, as the winters there are long and cold. However, in winter most hotels and motels welcome numerous winter sports enthusiasts due to the close vicinity of several popular ski resorts. Summers are dry and hot, and because of the arid climate and the elevation, there are wide ranges of daily temperature differences. Tourists have the opportunity to visit the "Glacier National Park", the world famous "Yellowstone National Park", the "Great Northern Carousel", the "Original Governor's Mansion". Golf aficionados will be pleased to learn about the large number of golf courses, such as the "Fox Ridge Golf Course". Of course, history and art buffs will also find great points of interest worth a visit: the Montana "Historical Society Museum", the "Holter Museum of Art", to name but two.