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bcala Jun 11th, 2005 09:30 AM

Butte Montana Lodging
 
We're visiting family in Butte and need to stay there for 2 nights. Any lodging recommendations?

happytrailstoyou Jun 11th, 2005 05:32 PM

We've stayed in Butte twice and were not pleased with our lodging on either visit. I found on the web that the Hampton Inn is the newest motel in Butte, and that is where I would stay. They serve a good breakfast. Ask family members who live in Butte, if this sounds like a good idea.

bcala Jun 12th, 2005 02:18 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'm wondering if you stayed at the Ramada in Butte. It was renovated a couple of years ago.

happytrailstoyou Jun 12th, 2005 05:14 PM

No, I haven't stayed at the Ramada. I had such a bad experience at a Ramada in Williamsburg, VA a few years ago that I've never stayed at one since. The Ramada in Seattle (where I live) is a BIG disappointment.

I recall now that on one visit to Butte we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Most of the motels in this chain are new, but a few are old, failed motels that have been converted to Holiday Inns. That is the case in Butte, and we really hated the place. It's right on the highway, you can't miss it.

bcala Jun 12th, 2005 10:09 PM

I see now that the Ramada is now owned by a company called Unirez. It was renovated a couple of years ago and the price is right, so we may try it out. Holiday Inn was one of the places I called. I will check with our relatives to see if they know anything, but I don't think they've had occasion to check out hotels. Thanks a lot for your comments; they've been helpful!

happytrailstoyou Jun 13th, 2005 10:19 AM

I found a Ramada motel in Butte on the internet, but it is not listed on the official www.ramada.com web site or in my AAA Guidebook.

However, it may be a good place nonetheless; the Holiday Inn Express is in the AAA and it is a stinker.

Hampton Inn has nice rooms, a good breakfast and they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee which they honor.

I hope you have a good time with your familly.

MileKing Jun 13th, 2005 06:47 PM

I wouldn't touch Ramada with a ten-foot pole. I've stayed at the Hampton Inn in Butte and not only would I say it is the best hotel in the area, but also one of the better Hampton Inn properties in the Hampton chain (and I've stayed at many).

happytrailstoyou Jun 16th, 2005 05:09 AM

I watch my dollars closely, but in traveling a great deal I have learned not to be attracted to the lowest room rate because very often for a few dollars more I can get a room that is not twice as nice but often three, four, or five times nicer.

You are only staying two nights. Why not splurge and treat yourselves. You deserve it.

bcala Jun 16th, 2005 09:43 AM

Thanks for all of the replies. We're still thinking. Since we're traveling with others, we are watching more than one budget. The Hampton Inn looks nice, so will investigate more.


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