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Dude Rancher Lodge: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
415 North 29th Street, Billings, MT 59101
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Dude Rancher Lodge
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Trelleborg, Sweden
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“I had a great stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

Nice staff and good location. A big plus for the free airport transport.
My room was cosy and comfortable although a bit worn down. Restaurant had very nice and caring staff, but the menu is in need of more vegetables in general (I'm a vegetarian and it was hard to find anything to eat).

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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duderancher, Director of Sales at Dude Rancher Lodge, responded to this review
January 11, 2013
Thank you for choosing The Dude Rancher Lodge for your recent stay in Billings. We have read your comments about the hotel and we greatly appreciate that you took the time to write them, as our guests’ satisfaction is our main priority.

It is very important for us that our guests' experiences are shared.

It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your collaboration and we hope to see you again soon at The Dude Rancher Lodge.
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Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Time travel to the past...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012 via mobile

We unexpectedly had to spend a night in Billings. While driving around downtown looking for a hotel, we saw the Dude Rancher Lodge. The exterior drew us in. The name intrigued us. After stepping foot into the lobby, we knew we HAD to stay here! What a pleasant surprise. The staff was friendly & accomodating. The decor was like stepping into the past...like a dude ranch lodge in downtown! :) The rate was affordable. Accomodations were clean & a throwback to simpler times. Didn't get a chance to dine in the cafe but it looked cool. The location was great because we could explore downtown on foot, eat dinner & have drinks & walk back to the lodge. No vehicle needed! Highly recommend staying here if you're looking for unique accomodations.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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duderancher, Director of Sales at Dude Rancher Lodge, responded to this review
January 14, 2013
Thank you so much for choosing the Dude Rancher Logde for your recent stay in Billings, we proud ourselves on the western theme. We greatly appreciate that you took the time to write as our guests' satisfaction is our main priority. The staff here at the Dude Rancher is amazing and we enjoy hearing wonderful comments about them..

It was a pleasure to have you as our guests.

Thank you
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SE Alaska
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fresh off the ranch or fesh off the plane the Rancher is down home.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Cowboy up at the Dude Rancher Lodge. Loved the atmosphere. Their custom branded carpet is priceless. The location can't be beat, central down town Billings a short walk to resturants and attractions. Clean rooms at an affordable price what more could you ask for.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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duderancher, Director of Sales at Dude Rancher Lodge, responded to this review
January 11, 2013
Thank you for choosing the Dude Rancher Lodge for your recent stay in Billings. I was delighted to hear you had an enjoyable time at our hotel.

It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. We hope to see you again soon!
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Bozeman, Montana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Dude Rancher Lodge”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Stayed in one of twelve newly remodeled rooms. Clean, bright, excellent. The facility itself is need of a upgrade, but the new room was great. Breakfast at the attached cafe was good. Front desk people were friendly and helpful.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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duderancher, General Manager at Dude Rancher Lodge, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Thank you so much for posting such a nice review! We hope to see you again soon!
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Appomattox, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

First, we had a hard time finding the motel due to all the one way streets in Billings. It is located downtown and quite a ways from restaurants and Cabelas but is very convenient to the airport if you have an early flight like we did. The rooms are way too small for two beds and the carpet in our room was beyond dirty. The decor is old, worn and dated. The chair looked like it was taken from the dump. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely not stay here again and pay more for a nicer place.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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duderancher, General Manager at Dude Rancher Lodge, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Thank you so much for posting this review. We're sorry we were not up to your expectations. It would be most helpful to know your room number. We are currently remodeling and updating our rooms but the fact that you did not feel your room was clean is a concern for us that we would like to address with housekeeping.
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Additional Information about Dude Rancher Lodge

Also Known As:
Dude Rancher Hotel Billings
Dude Rancher Hotel
Address: 415 North 29th Street, Billings, MT 59101
Region: United States > Montana > Billings
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites
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Ranked #25 of 44 hotels in Billings
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Dude Rancher Lodge is an historic downtown Billings hotel. We are proud to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which is America’s official list of important properties that provide a valuable link to the past and have been deemed worthy of preservation. Built in 1949, our hotel near downtown Billings is a rustic ranch that features weeping brick mortar and full-length porches. Our interior is designed with knotty pine paneling, custom-built western-style furnishings, decorative lampshades and carpeting that is adorned with the brands of local ranchers who originally invested in the property. ... more   less 
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