NOELLE SAID they had looked into investing in similar properties in their home state around Galveston, Texas, but John wanted to get a foothold in Montana because of his love of the Big Sky States outdoor recreation opportunities. We think it has tremendous potential., But first, the Barrs are focusing on their big plans for the Kalispell Grand Hotel. They kept it going all these years. Other free stuff - parking, wireless internet, Continental Breakfast, and fresh baked cookies and popcorn in the afternoon. This was a charming little hotel but thats where the good part of the review ends. Kalispell, MT 59901 Just a box of a room and the bed was uncomfortable. American Express, Cash, Discover, Master Card, Visa, Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Walk-Ins Welcome, AAA Discount, Child Discount, Group Discount, Military, Montana State Per Diem, Off Season, Senior Citizens, U.S. Government. kalispell Glacier Park Intl. kalispell grand hotel (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake), Room at the Kalispell Grand Hotel. Its wonderful how so many buildings have been restored, John observed. Loved the location/history of the bldg copyright 2022 Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Available in some public areas: Free WiFi. Then their crew will move indoors, where the Barrs hope to overhaul the lobby to match its original footprint and environment as a gathering space. The Barrs and their company, Iconic Properties, LLC, bought the Kalispell Grand Hotel in July when the Clarks retired. (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake). Locally Owned and Operated with you in mind. This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and concierge services. The only drawback was the bright light on the air conditioner that was 2 feet away from the head of my bed. Its got great architecture and a lot of potential, said John, a self-professed lover of historic buildings. And for your pet - home-made treats. Ideally, Noelle said they would be able to redo all the rooms and add a rooftop bar, but she admitted those dreams might not be realistic. 727 East Idaho Noelle said the goal for the building is modernizing it but not taking away from the classic.. The Kalispell Grand Hotel, in the heart of historic downtown Kalisepll, is surrounded by some of the best and most unique dining and it's an easy walk to outstanding museums, including the Conrad Mansion, Hockaday Museum of Art, and the History Museum at Central School - while close to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, and some of the top golf courses in Northwest Montana. THERE ARE no immediate plans for Johnwho works as a litigator in Houstonand his family to move to Montana, but that isnt stopping the Barrs from getting invested in the Kalispell community. Weve got a lot of plans, said John in his thick Southern accent. New changes are coming to one of downtown Kalispells oldest historic buildings. Originally opened in 1912, the Kalispell Grand Hotel is now under new ownership. We want to make the lobby a place for community, Noelle said. Our breakfast includes our own home baked items, baked oatmeal and potato egg and cheese quiche - as well as coffee, tea, juice, fruit, yogurt, cold cereals, and muffins or bread to toast. Front Desk Staff was wonderful!! The Kalispell Grand Hotel is located in downtown Kalispell at the corner of 1st and Main Street (Highway 93). They kept it in great, great condition. Very comfortable bed..clean..great customer service. Theres a lot of room for improvement and I think we can make it, she said. Save 10% or more on thousands of properties with member prices. I think the mattress has been there since the hotel opened - very uncomfortable. The historic Kalispell Grand Hotel has been accommodating visitors to Kalispell, Montana, Glacier National Park, and the Flathead Valley since 1912. Very nice restored and maintained historic hotel in down town Kalispell.

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. Housekeeping is provided daily. John and Noelle Barr took over ownership of the Kalispell Grand Hotel in July (courtesy photo). Terms of Use | This Kalispell hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. We hope to be able to enhance it a bit and hopefully contribute to community, especially the downtown historic district, John said. Very dated and very dirty. Noelle and John Barr of Houston, Texas, took ownership of the downtown landmark after it spent more than 30 years under the care of Janet and Butch Clark. THE BARRS are working with Kalispell architecture firm Cushing Terrell to figure out what changes might be feasible for the remodel. The Clarks were wonderful stewards of the hotel, he said. Its really a project, said Noelle. 0 out of 393 reviews, Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities, Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities. The Kalispell Grand Hotel is simply a great place to stay - for you and your pet. Manager explained they are getting new windows and central air this fall. We hope to take the baton and run with it.. The room was $314 per night and certainly not worth it. This place looks lovely but its not worth the price tag. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. I think theres a lot of opportunity in the downtown area.. Pets are welcome and stay free. Kalispell Grand Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. We love to see the continued development of properties in the historic district, he said. Travelers may receive a savings voucher when they submit a review. 406-755-7000. After the Kalispell Grand Hotel, John said its possible the family could look into developing other downtown properties such as restaurants or bars. Up to 7 children stay free when using existing bedding, Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy, Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges, Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed, Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation, Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms, Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation, 4.7 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 1,004 reviews), 3.9 out of 5 Good (See all 1,007 reviews), 4.3 out of 5 Excellent (See all 1,000 reviews), 4.4 out of 5 Excellent (See all 535 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 790 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 999 reviews), 4.1 out of 5 Very Good (See all 1,000 reviews), 4.8 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 343 reviews), 4.2 out of 5 Very Good (See all 1,000 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 718 reviews), 4.7 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 934 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 881 reviews), 4.4 out of 5 Excellent (See all 1,002 reviews), 4.1 out of 5 Very Good (See all 264 reviews), 4.5 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 723 reviews), 4.5 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 982 reviews), 4.1 out of 5 Very Good (See all 1,003 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 507 reviews), 4.3 out of 5 Excellent (See all 881 reviews), 4.8 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 267 reviews), 4.6 out of 5 Wonderful (See all 245 reviews), 4.7 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 1,001 reviews), 4.7 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 3 reviews), 4.8 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 446 reviews), 4.9 out of 5 Exceptional (See all 19 reviews), 4.3 out of 5 Excellent (See all 598 reviews), Rating 5 - Excellent. Buffalo Hill Golf Club and Village Greens Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flathead Lake and North Shore State Park. He said they hope renovating the Kalispell Grand Hotel will contribute to the overall revitalization of downtown Kalispell. We want to clean it up a little bit, take it back to its original front, Noelle explained. Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation, Kids stay free! The Texas couple was drawn to the hotels historic architecture, and they hope to complete extensive renovations to preserve the buildings classic character. Designed by Kalispell architect Marion Riffo in 1909, the hotel underwent its most extensive renovations in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Kalispell Grand Hotel (Jeremy Weber/Daily Inter Lake), Lobby of the Kalispell Grand Hotel. This information is provided by our partners. We verify reviews to ensure the traveler booked with Expedia Group. Reporter Bret Anne Serbin may be reached at (406)-758-4459 or bserbin@dailyinterlake.com. The Kalispell Grand Hotel has stood at the corner of First Street and Main Street in downtown Kalispell for 108 years, changing hands at various points throughout that time. Airport (FCA) - 13 min drive, Hotel in Kalispell with free breakfast and business center. Disinfectant is used to clean the property, High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, Sheets and towels are washed at 60C/140F or hotter, Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA), Personal protective equipment worn by staff, Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast and lunch. I would definitely stay here againand bring my eye mask just in case I got the same room setup. I think itll be great.. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. And John stressed the hotels longtime owners handed off a prime property to their successors. We like the valley. The Kalispell Grand Hotel stood out because of its unique aesthetic, and the Barrs soon grew to appreciate Kalispells entire downtown historic district. We dont know where its going to go., Theyre aiming to create a blend of updated amenities combined with the preservation of the hotels antique style. Excellent location and great staff and breakfast too. I was pretty bummed out. Awesome historic hotel in the heart of old Kalispell. Their ambitious plan also includes a look at the buildings entire heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system and updates to all of the guest rooms. This place is a gem. We publish all reviews, positive or negative, that meet our guidelines.More informationOpens in a new window. Kalispell Grand Hotel is located in Kalispell.

For years, John has been making visits to Montana for hunting, fishing, skiing and other adventures, and his relatives in Bigfork and Whitefish brought his attention to the Flathead Valley. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Privacy Policy The plan, as of now, is to start revitalizing the exterior of the building this winter. The continental breakfast was quite tasty - really yummy quiche and oatmeal on the warm side plus little coffeecakes, bread and scones, cereal, yogurt, etc. The location seemed great but it was actually incredibly noisy and we got no sleep. Today, The Kalispell Grand Hotel is the last of eight hotels that once dotted the downtown Kalispell landscape, according to the hotels website. Lots of road noise :(. Air conditioners in the windows are a little noisy at night in the height of Summer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. I was quite disappointed. It was this rich history that attracted the Barrs interest in preserving the Kalispell Grand Hotels legacy. We are 32 miles from the west entrance to Glacier National Park, 21 miles south from the Whitefish Mountain Resort and 26 miles north from Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort, 9 miles north of Flathead Lake, and 9 miles from Glacier Park International Airport. 284 out of 393 reviews, Rating 1 - Terrible. TRAVEL ALERT: Stay informed about the latest travel updates in Montana, including the reopening of some entrances to Yellowstone National Park. The hotel turned 110 years old in 2022!

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