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The Wren is the starting point of an authentic Missoula experience. While you explore the eclectic city and great outdoors, we’ll provide the relaxing environment to plan, prepare, and launch out into everything Montana has to offer. From downtown urban ventures to classic alpine trails, The Wren is the best place in town to start — and finish — any kind of adventure.
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At The Wren, guests have called out the hotel's strong value, highlighting its reasonable rates coupled with quality amenities, despite some concerns over additional fees. The spotless rooms and praised cleanliness, along with high-quality toiletries, reflect the hotel's modern, minimalist vibe.
Exceptional staff service frequently exceeds guest expectations, further enhancing the Wren's appeal. Situated in a prime downtown location, it's a hit for its proximity to local attractions, though the lack of in-room fridges and microwaves has been noted by some travelers.
Location
Central
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Eclectic
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Comfortable
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Reasonable
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Immaculate
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Friendly
Amenities
Satisfactory
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I could not be more pleased with my stay at The Wren! Everything is so clean and comfortable and the staff are incredibly helpful and warm! This location in downtown Missoula is perfect if you want to walk to Create Art Bar to make a cool craft while having a cocktail, have a yummy dinner at one of many delicious restaurants close-by or a nightcap at Plonk.
The pine and metal designs of the room furnishings are ingenious and sleek. The linens are high quality with soft, crisp sheets The toiletries (Malin & Goetz) smell fabulous. Each room has its own “Travel Designs” featuring Montana Outdoor Destinations. Mine was a block print of Glacier National Park and Fire Lookout Towers. The lobby design and art is compelling and includes installations by the Missoula Museum of Art and a fun “Map Room” with comfortable, modern seating, a display of vintage wildland fire-fighting gear and a fun selection of guidebooks and local books.
The Wren is a perfect Missoula destination! Such a treat to stay there!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Ryan Gray, General Manager at The Wren
Responded Dec 30, 2022
NorthStar748324, thank you for leaving us such an amazing review! We're happy you appreciate all our small details; we designed this hotel with travelers like you in mind! From the sounds of it you truly enjoyed your time in Missoula, and we are excited to welcome you back for your next visit whenever that might be! Best, Ryan Gray General Manager
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I was absolutely delighted with my stay at the Wren. The beds were incredibly comfortable with crisp soft linens, I’ve never slept so well away from home. The decor was cool and funky, minimalistic but plenty of style. Oh my god the toiletries smelled so amazing, I wanted to buy the same ones when I got home. I also really loved the staff, I was always greeted with a smile and they really went above and beyond for me on several occasions. The location was also amazing with lots to do within walking distance. They don’t have onsite free parking but the valet is cheap and convenient and you can just park a few blocks away. I also kind of liked that you text the front desk instead of calling, they were responsive and helpful! SO happy I picked them to stay with, they have a ton of little details that really elevated my experience.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Aimee Posnanski, Guest Services / Front Office at The Wren
Responded Feb 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your outstanding recommendation! I am glad to hear that the hotel met your travel needs and your stay was enjoyable. Our team members always appreciate hearing the positives of our guests' stays. Looking forward to having you as our guest when in Missoula in the future. Kind regards, Aimee Posnanski Front Office Manager The Wren
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The staff at The Wren in downtown Missoula, MT are the most dedicated motel/hotel employees I have ever met. They bent over backwards to provide a great room and experience during our stay. Great location downtown makes for easy walking to shops, restaurants, walking paths by the Clark Fork River, etc. Here’s one of the best parts - our room and the premises passed the “CLEAN” test by my wife and that is very hard to do. If you are looking for luxury accomodations I suggest you try another location but if you want to meet a great staff, have a clean, affordable (each room is unique-no cookie-cutter box motel rooms here) with all the ammenities that you really need then stay at The Wren.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from todd liphardt, General Manager at The Wren
Responded Nov 24, 2023
Thank you for the kind words from your stay! We appreciate you, and your business. I will certainly share this with the staff. We look forward to your next adventure in Missoula and choosing the Wren.
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Checking in was easy, Lobby has fresh water, coffee, and newspapers. Coffee bar connected to lobby. Rooms are funky & clean. Each room has shampoo, conditioner, body soap, lotion, make up remover, hand soap, all unique wonderful smells. Anything you need just ask, everyone was so accommodating and friendly. Walking distance to groceries, great restaurants, bars, and the very beautiful river front.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Aimee Posnanski, Guest Services / Front Office at The Wren
Responded May 17, 2023
Hi Funfabulous22, We are thrilled to hear your stay was exceptional! The staff strives to exceed our guests’ expectations. We very much appreciate and value your feedback and will share it with our team. We are looking forward to providing you the same pleasant accommodations and service the next time you are in town! Many thanks, Aimee Posnanski Hotel Manager, The Wren Columbia Hospitality 201 E Main Street | Missoula, MT 59802 D 406.401.4400 aposnanski@wrenmissoula.com wrenmissoula.com | columbiahospitality.com
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We were traveling to Missoula with our 3 young children (2/4/6) and upon reading up on the highly rated Wren we learned they had bunk bed rooms adjoining to a king. This was so ideal for our party of 5 and really made our trip special for the kids to have a fun space and for the adults to have their own! There was a little mixup with making sure our rooms were adjoined but Nick and the staff worked hard behind the scenes and had it all fixed for us hours before we checked in! The beds are comfy, loved the Malian+ Goetz soaps and the layout is very organizational friendly for unpacking. It’s a very intentional/thoughtful space and we had an amazing time. Everything was in walking distance for dinners, the park and our nightly walks eating ice cream by the Clark fork River.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from todd liphardt, General Manager at The Wren
Responded Jul 19, 2023
Elana Thank you for taking the time and leaving your positive feedback from your stay at The Wren. We strive to create that " Base Camp " for all our guest's and it seems we achieved this with your visit. We greatly appreciate your business and do hope to see you, and your family again in the future! Warm Regards Todd L.
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I really enjoyed my stay at the Wren. We are a dog family and they were awesome with the pet treats and toys upon check in. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location in downtown allowed us to walk around and enjoy the local atmosphere. The family had several rooms and multiple pets, the ease of getting from family member to member was great.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Aimee Posnanski, Guest Services / Front Office at The Wren
Responded Jun 24, 2023
Hi there X7795EAscottg, Thank you for your review! I'm glad to hear that you and your family (including the furries!) enjoyed your stay with The Wren! We are very pet welcoming, and our team truly gets enjoyment from each interaction we have with our guests (dog and human alike). We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful Wren adventure. Warm wishes, Aimee Posnanski Hotel Manager The Wren 406.401.4400 201 E Main Street Missoula, MT 59802
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They are a "trendy" Minimalistic hotel. The bed was comfortable, the sheets are soft, and the towels were very nice. The staff was friendly and courteous. The downside is that they are pretty pricy for what you are getting. There is no closet, (4 hangers on a bar out of the wall) , one hook in the bathroom for wet towels, (I guess only one person is supposed to shower.) No refrigerator, which we asked why, and they informed us that we could get one on request. Which we did and they brought to the room and plopped in the middle of the room. (There goes the minimalistic look) "You could also get a cooler and fill it with ice from the machine down the hall." Parking is very difficult, but you could pay an addition $20 on top of the $400 plus you are already spending for the room to get valet parking. I think if the rooms where priced in the $200 range it might be worth the money. The hotel is centrally located in town and there are some nice places to eat within walking distance. I would suggest calling around prior to booking. There are other hotels located on the same street with much better pricing. My daughter had recommended the Wren as it is "new in town" but she was shocked when I told her what we were paying.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Aimee Posnanski, Guest Services / Front Office at The Wren
Responded May 27, 2023
Good afternoon, Climber52721616186, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed The Wren! Aside from the pricing, of course. We strive to be reasonably priced in comparison to our neighboring hotels, so thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. Being in the first year of operation, we are always looking for feedback like this so we can continuously improve and welcome all types of travelers to the Missoula downtown area. I hope we are able to welcome you back to Missoula in the future! Warmly, Aimee Posnanski Hotel Manager, The Wren Columbia Hospitality 201 E Main Street | Missoula, MT 59802 D 406.401.4400 aposnanski@wrenmissoula.com wrenmissoula.com | columbiahospitality.com
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We chose the Wren for its downtown location and pet friendly. The bed was comfortable and we liked the oversize shower. Nice newer hotel with a fun, hip vibe. Everyone at the front desk was so friendly to our little dog. There was even a friendly local brown cat who lived down Main Street and greeted us most times we took Ruby for a walk and trailed after us for 15-30 minutes. Odd. We only planned to stay one night, but the smoke from the wild fires in Canada wrecked our plans to visit Glacier National Park. So we extended out stay. The Wren offered us a great rate of $99 for each additional night. Thanks Wren. You turned a one night stay into 3 and we spent more $ at local shops and restaurants. We used one additional day to visit the National Buffalo Range in nearby Charlo. We saw over 100 buffalo on 20 mile drive. Lots of restaurants within walking distance of the Wren. Our favorites were Bigga Pizza down Main Street and Conflux, right across the street. If you are into art, check out the nearby Missoula Art Museum (free admission!). They currently have an exhibit by a neon artist whose work is also on display in the Wren’s lobby
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Aimee Posnanski, Guest Services / Front Office at The Wren
Responded Jun 24, 2023
Hi there, Bertman, Thank you so much for your review! While it's never fun to have to change plans at the last minute, I'm glad we were here to help you and get you set up for success! Willow is our friendly neighborhood cat, sometimes she makes an appearance in the lobby. I'm glad you were able to make friends with her! We can't wait to welcome you back, Bertman. See you soon! Best, Aimee Posnanski Hotel Manager The Wren 406.401.4400 201 E Main Street Missoula, MT 59802
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Amazing property in the heart of Missoula. From the front desk staff to housekeeping staff you’re treated as royalties. Once you enter your room you arrive in a posh well decorated room, then comes your bathroom with a huge walkin shower that can fit 6 people. A bonus of course is the daily pass to the Peak gym where Dan the OPS Manager welcomes you and takes care of you as your a local. Past reviews stated an issue with parking, but I had no issues at all.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from todd liphardt, General Manager at The Wren
Responded Jun 25, 2024
Thank you for the warm sentiment from your stay at the Wren. We strive to provide and exceptionally guest experience. From the passes to the gym, and the attention to detail for all our valued guests. Thank you, we appreciate your business.
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The Wren was a wonderful place to spend a few days in Missoula. It is incredibly centrally located, close to anything you could hope to do within the city. The complimentary sparkling waters in the lobby were a nice touch and the entire hotel felt very welcoming. The staff were very attentive and helpful in answering questions as well.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from todd liphardt, General Manager at The Wren
Responded Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for the kind words from your stay at The Wren. We appreciate the positive feedback, as this always motivates the staff to be engaged. Glad to hear you enjoyed our complimentary La Croix sparkling waters. We look forward to your next visit to Missoula and The Wren! Warm Regards
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There are more places to choose from in the Missoula area.
PRICE RANGE
$118 - $161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
73
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