Bozeman, MontanaDowntown
The Lark
Art-filled motor lodge
Art-filled motor lodge
The hotel rethinks the classic roadside motor lodge, bringing Montana artists, local guides, and an outdoor hearth to downtown Bozeman.
What it’s good at
Notable
A mid-century motel footprint reimagined with mass timber and artwork by Montana makers.
Notable
A dedicated Map Room staffed by local guides helps plot Yellowstone backcountry itineraries.
Listed
An open Main Street courtyard with a wood-burning fireplace and morning espresso counter.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms are modernist-inspired and full of works by local artists, even as they pay tribute to Bozeman’s natural surroundings.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on downtown's central strip, galleries, bakeries, and trailheads fan out within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Every room displays artwork by Montana artists alongside simple, modernist wood furnishings.
Restaurant
Treeline Coffee Roasters
The ground-floor cafe serves pour-overs and espresso alongside morning pastries, with outdoor tables out front along Main Street.
At the table
A vintage chrome food trailer pulls up in the courtyard, serving casual bites from a timber deck platform.
How it began
The property opened in 1963 as an Imperial 400 motel and sat abandoned for years before local designers revived it.
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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.