We will not be returning to the Lamplighter unless new management takes over. We were going to stay a few days because it was convenient but the staff was unprofessional and the rooms needed a lot of work done. The small cottages were overpriced. When we left for the day we would come back to find our heat was turned... more

My son and I stayed at the Lamplighter in July, 2004. When traveling I try to find places to stay that are something other than your standard motel fare yet reasonably priced. The Lamplighter fits this requirement perfectly. It is a rather dated establishment but clean and very convenient to the sites in Helena that we wanted to see. The... more

We stayed here for 3 days in July 2006. The location of this motel is great! It is located in the historical mansion district and is within walking distance to the downtown area (the walk is right past all the mansions). They offer quaint cottages or a motel style lodging. We stayed in a cottage. It had 2 double beds,... more