The Gallatin Gateway area of Montana is considered part of the Bozeman metropolitan area. Located on U.S.191 southwest of Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway is in the mountains and features sprawling ranches and nicer hotels. Gallatin Gateway has one motel; visitors looking for non-resort chains will find them located closer to Bozeman and Interstate 90.
A historic railroad building and adjacent rooms offer deluxe accommodations in a smaller setting in Gallatin Gateway. Only 33 rooms are offered at the property, ranging from single- and double-queen rooms to king suites with two twin beds. The Porter House, a restaurant featuring meat, seafood and wild game, is on premises.
With rates starting at $50 per night, the two-story Western Heritage Inn in Bozeman features king and queen guestrooms and family suites with kitchens. Refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwave are offered in rooms, and an indoor whirlpool, steam room and tanning salon are on the premises. For skiers and ice climbers, there's a room where gear can be readied before a day on the slopes.
The C'mon Inn Boseman has 125 rooms, two extended stay units with kitchenettes, 10 Jacuzzi suites and 12 two-room suites. It offers meeting rooms and a business center in addition to a game room and exercise room, an expanded continental breakfast and free high-speed internet.
Each of the rooms at the Homewood Suites just outside downtown Bozeman is meant for travelers who want more than just basic amenities. Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites have full-size refrigerator, microwave, stove and dishwasher. Two TVs are in each room, as is complimentary high-speed Internet. Hot breakfast is served seven days a week, and a manager's reception with a light meal and beverages is offered Monday through Thursday.
For stays closer to downtown without that chain-like feeling, visit this property that features 50 rooms with balconies that open to city or mountain views. Cable television with DVD players is standard, as are refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet are complimentary. Among other features at the Lewis & Clark are cordless phones, CD players, free local calls and in-bathroom phones.
