Doubletree Hotel Missoula/Edgewater

This hotel on the banks of the Clark Fork River is a 5-minute walk from the University of Montan and 4 blocks from Interstate 90.

All rooms offer sophisticated decor and custom-designed beds, plus patios or balconies, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and free WiFi. Suites—some with wet bars—add separate living areas.

An all-day restaurant overlooking the river specializes in steak and seafood, and serves meals on a riverside deck. There's also a 24/7 fitness center, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities include 9,000 sq ft of event space and a business center, plus a free airport shuttle and parking.