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420 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
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Denver, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Don't need sleep? Don't need wif? Like being overcharged? Then stay here.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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If you don't like or need sleep, this is the place for you. All night long your room will be bombarded by hospital helicopters lifting-off and landing at the visible hospital helo port with engines whirling and bright red/white lights flashing.
If that isn't enough, all night long, every hour on the hour, a nearby clanging, tinny sounding clock bangs off the hour....all night long.... But don't worry, you won't be left in the dark as you lay exhausted and frustrated on the cheap quality mattress, because outside your room is a huge street lamp at eye level, beaming bright light into your room that has no black out shade for this light or the hospital helicopters.....just old curtains that don't close tightly.
But wait, you say, at least I can work through the night and get something done if I cannot get any sleep or rest? Strike three! The promised and advertised WIFI does NOT work. (We were there for a week). The motel staff's response: "we're working on it" After a week they were still 'working on it", But they do care. Afterall, "Someone will be coming next week to fix it." (After we leave). So much for getting work done and communications completed.

All this sleeplessness and exhaustion, especially in hot August, has made me thirsty. I think I'll get a cool class of water. But wait, I can't . There is NO ice machine on this floor and nothing convenient on the next floor without walking back and forth, up /down the length of the motel. The tap water is tepid at best.

But be careful, don't leave in a rush, because the only shaded parking spaces from the hot summer sun are tucked between sharply square cement columns with narrow rows. Good luck if you have a large vehicle, SUV or truck. Good thing we had a compact car and that was tight !.
The piece de resistence? (sorry, don't know how to type in the French accents) We were OVERCHARGED for all this no-sleep, non-comfort, no-wifi misery. I was Promised on the phone when making reservation $75 plus tax. I confirmed that on check in. What I was actually charged was $79 plus tax for every awful night.
But, wait, you say? What about those promised hot Belgian waffles? When was the last time you made your own waffle from a dispenser, to put on a paper plate, to try to eat with a plastic fork and drizzle with fake flavored sugar syrup, and said that was worth $79? TIP: Around the corner and 2 blocks over is a locally owned waffle shop where you can not only have variety, but be served !

So, would I pay $75, or $79 ,or even $34 (rates of other motels in quieter areas of town) for this place? Would you?

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Would spend a little more for a chain hotel.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011 via mobile
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I'm glad I didn't have my family with me. I felt safe in the room, but it was definetly run down. MVI definetly trys but I would have been much more comfortable spending an extra $20 and staying at a chain. Not very clean, terribly run down bathroom, and the bed has seen much better days.

  • Stayed May 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Nice, clean, affordable, and great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2011

We really enjoyed this Hotel. Its not anything fancy but is very clean. The biggest seller was the location. When we are on vacation we like to visit the local bars and resturants and explore their brews on tap. This is walking distance to some of the best resturants and bars in the town. Will stay here every visit to Missoula!

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Good value option”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010

I don't think anyone could deny that the Mountain Valley Inn has seen better days but, despite the slightly tired appearance of the room, it was clean, spacious and comfortable, which are really the important things. Had a couch and fridge too. Good selection at breakfast, better at weekends than weekday, but still plenty to choose from.
They also run a shuttle to the football stadium on game days.
Good location, easy walk to downtown, restaurants, university and baseball ground.
All for a very reasonable price - tough to go wrong really.
So what if a couple of bits of wallpaper are peeling at the edges - doesn't make it any less comfortable.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“just a bit better than a average motel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2010

This motel is located downtown missoula. Shops, dining etc. are just a couple of blocks away.

The motel is fairly clean, rooms are basic (with tv), and spacious, but not really exciting. There is a small breakfast lounge with cereal, waffles, juice, coffee etc. The motel has hallways, so has a bit the feel of a hotel (just a bit, it's still a motel)

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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420 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802
Price range (per night):* INR4,753 - 5,256

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