What to expect: Entering a lobby with slate-tile floors, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and an antler chandelier, guests relax into the hotel’s regional atmosphere. The Red Lion Hotel Kalispell is a good choice for those desiring a touch of local color within a few short steps of shopping mall conveniences. It's also a convenient base for trips to Flathead Lake, ski areas, and Glacier National Park.

Amenity highlights: A courtyard with a stream, footbridge, and spa tub is bordered by a solarium with a spa tub and heated pool. Inside, the lobby offers cozy leather seating by the wood-burning stone fireplace, as well as a computer workstation (surcharge), and a sitting area with a big-screen TV. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. An atrium-style restaurant is at the entrance to the mall.