Bozeman, MontanaDowntown
Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman
Mountain-modern armory
Downtown Bozeman, Montana
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGMountain-modern armory
A 1941 military armory now serves as downtown Bozeman's social anchor, capped by a nine-story tower facing the Bridger Mountains.
“the Kimpton Armory Hotel, which is housed in an art deco National Guard armory and serves great cocktails from a fun basement with live music.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-stitched leather and rugged timbers inside the concrete shell and contemporary tower.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The Kimpton Armory took over the historic downtown armory building and converted it into a high-end experience from top to bottom.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Main Street sits two blocks south for local breweries and boutiques, while Bridger Bowl's ski slopes are half an hour away.
The rooms
Plaid flannel throws and hand-stitched leather soften the rooms, which look out over downtown and the surrounding peaks.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated on the ninth floor, the open-air pool looks straight out past glass walls to the Bridger Mountain Range.
Restaurant
Fielding's
The ground-floor restaurant is named for the armory's architect and serves seasonal dishes beside an antique wooden bar.
Bar
Sky Shed
The glass-walled rooftop lounge opens onto an outdoor deck with fire pits and views across four mountain ranges.
At the table
Tune Up sits in the armory's former basement rifle range, pouring whiskey and craft beer beneath original regimental signage.
How it began
Built in 1941 for the Montana National Guard, the armory's original maple drill floor was engineered to support military trucks.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.