The LARK Bozeman
122 W Main St
Bozeman, MT
A mid century motor court brought back to life at the head of historic Main Street, gateway to Yellowstone and the mountains.
About The LARK Bozeman
The LARK Bozeman is a 1963 Imperial 400 motor lodge, once a Streamline era design by the noted mid century firm Palmer and Krisel, brought back to life at the head of historic Main Street. The motel shuttered in 2009 and sat vacant until a local architectural firm reimagined it in 2013 as an open air motor court, keeping the two story drive up bones while rebuilding it around downtown Bozeman. Every room carries the work of local artists, a Map Room helps guests plan their days, and the design is meant to embody the spirit of the surrounding community rather than a generic hotel look. It anchors one end of Bozeman's walkable Main Street, minutes from the Museum of the Rockies and roughly an hour and a half from the north entrance to Yellowstone, a true basecamp for the region.
What The LARK Bozeman Is Known For
The LARK pulled off a genuinely difficult act of preservation. Rather than gut a mid century motor lodge into another interior corridor hotel, its local architects kept the open air motor court and the drive up door, then rebuilt everything else to a boutique standard and filled every room with original work by Montana artists. The result honors the 1963 Palmer and Krisel Streamline design while feeling entirely current. The daily rituals of Treeline coffee, afternoon popcorn, and evening s'mores in the courtyard, plus a location at the head of Main Street, make it one of the most distinctive downtown motor lodges in the Rockies.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Open air motor court with drive up rooms
- Original local artist work in every room
- Treeline Coffee Roasters on site
- German inspired restaurant on site
- Outdoor wood burning fireplace and Main Street patio
- Map Room for trip planning
- Evening firepit with s'mores
- In room safes
What Guests Love
- The open air motor court preserves the original drive up layout, so you can pull right to your door to unload gear.
- Every room features original work by local Montana artists, not interchangeable prints.
- Daily rituals include Treeline coffee and granola in the morning, popcorn in the afternoon, and a firepit with s'mores in the evening.
- It sits at the head of historic Main Street, so restaurants, bars, and shops are all within a short walk.
Worth Knowing
- This is a downtown property, so parking is handled through a nearby garage with valet available and a few on site spots. Ask about current parking options when you book.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
- Main Street facing rooms and the courtyard can carry some downtown liveliness in the evening. Request a quieter room at booking if you are a light sleeper.
- Bozeman fills up around Yellowstone season and university events. Book well ahead for summer and fall weekends.
The Room
The rooms range from compact Micro Queens to larger King rooms, a Queen and Bunk layout for families, and a suite with a kitchenette and lounge space. Across all of them the design language is consistent: hardwood floors, high ceilings, and three piece bathrooms with walk in tile showers, finished with a warm mid century motor lodge sensibility. The standout detail is the art. Every room features original work by local artists, so the walls tell a Montana story rather than displaying interchangeable prints. Premium bedding, in room safes, and a genuinely designed feel make the rooms read as boutique lodging rather than a renovated motel, while the drive up door keeps the classic motor court spirit intact.
The Grounds
The heart of the property is the motor court itself, an open air plaza where the original drive up layout survives and you can pull right to your room to unload gear. A wood burning outdoor fireplace and an open air patio overlook Main Street, with oversized sitting areas for gathering. Treeline Coffee Roasters operates on site, serving espresso, pastries, snacks, beer, and wine, and a German inspired restaurant rounds out the ground floor. Because this is a downtown location, parking is handled through a nearby garage with valet available, along with a handful of on site spots. Step out the door and the full length of Bozeman's historic Main Street, with its restaurants, bars, and shops, is right there.
The Experience
Staying at The LARK feels like being handed the keys to downtown Bozeman. Mornings bring coffee and granola from Treeline in the lobby, afternoons a bowl of popcorn, and evenings a firepit with s'mores out in the motor court, small rituals that guests mention again and again. The open air design means you are always half outdoors, coming and going through the courtyard with the mountains on the skyline. The Map Room and local guides push you out into the town and the ranges beyond, and the walk to dinner is measured in steps. It manages to feel social and lively without losing the intimacy of its motor lodge roots, a place built for using the town rather than hiding from it.
Details
Bozeman, MT 59715
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The LARK Bozeman have EV charging?
No, The LARK Bozeman does not have EV charging.
Does The LARK Bozeman serve breakfast?
No, The LARK Bozeman does not serve breakfast.
Does The LARK Bozeman have WiFi?
Yes, The LARK Bozeman has WiFi.
What is there to do near The LARK Bozeman?
Historic Main Street, Bozeman: 0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Museum of the Rockies: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Yellowstone National Park north entrance: 80 miles, about a 160 minute drive.
How far is The LARK Bozeman from Historic Main Street, Bozeman?
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is The LARK Bozeman from Museum of the Rockies?
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The LARK Bozeman from Yellowstone National Park north entrance?
80 miles, about a 160 minute drive.
How far is The LARK Bozeman from Yellowstone National Park?
The north entrance to Yellowstone at Gardiner is about 80 miles from The LARK Bozeman, roughly a 1 hour and 30 minute drive.
Does The LARK Bozeman allow pets?
Yes. The LARK Bozeman is dog friendly. Contact the property directly before booking to confirm current pet fees, room availability, and any restrictions.
How does parking work at The LARK Bozeman?
As a downtown property, The LARK handles parking through a nearby garage with valet service available and a few on site spots. Confirm current parking options with the property when you book.
Does The LARK Bozeman have a coffee shop?
Yes. Treeline Coffee Roasters operates on site, serving espresso, pastries, snacks, beer, and wine, and there is also a German inspired restaurant on the property.
Does The LARK Bozeman have a pool?
No, The LARK Bozeman does not have a pool. It centers on an open air motor court with an outdoor fireplace, a firepit with evening s'mores, and a Main Street patio.
How far is The LARK Bozeman from Main Street?
The LARK sits right at the head of historic Main Street, so downtown restaurants, bars, and shops are a walk of a minute or two from the door.
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Things to Do Near downtown Bozeman
Historic Main Street, Bozeman
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
0.1 miles, about a 1 minute walk. The LARK sits at the head of Bozeman's historic Main Street, a lively walkable stretch of restaurants, bars, breweries, galleries, and independent shops.
Museum of the Rockies
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive. One of the country's premier dinosaur museums, home to a world class collection of Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops fossils, plus a planetarium.
Yellowstone National Park north entrance
80 miles, about a 160 minute drive.
80 miles, about a 1 hour and 30 minute drive. The historic north entrance at Gardiner leads to Mammoth Hot Springs, the Lamar Valley, and the wildlife rich northern range of Yellowstone.