You get what you pay for. Not an inexpensive option but if you want to be in the middle of Red Lodge and experience a little snapshot back in time, you will enjoy staying at The Pollard Hotel. Both modern and historic in all the right ways. Very friendly and accommodating staff. We were on a bike trip and didn't have time to check out the spa--but they have a spa! We checked in around 4 pm or so and there were gourmet donuts at the front desk. Complimentary we were told for as long as they lasted. I don't have a lot of life policies, but never passing up a free donut is one of my top 3. Delicious donuts. Side note--we learned the next morning at breakfast that those "free" donuts in the afternoon were only there if the for sale ones didn't sell breakfast. Fair enough. The breakfast in the bar area was excellent. Sad that at least in last 2024, the bar isn't really open as a bar due to inability to adequately staff it. Sucks how much we destroyed ourselves in 2020-2023. Sitting in the bar here having cocktails before going to bed with the ghosts would be so amazing. Highly recommend staying here if you're in Red Lodge (and I highly recommend staying in Red Lodge if you can). I hope to be back. read more

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Awesome place to stay near Bear Tooth and the customer service is outstanding. The history and decor of the hotel is really beautiful.

Stayed here Thursday before Memorial Day. Beautiful room, hotel, ambience, customer service, coffee and Bar. Loved the complimentary homemade donuts and snack provided regularly. Walked the quaint beautiful town. Stayed in the King Suite with Jacuzzi and balcony, comfy comfy bed. DEFINITELY WOULD RETURN! ; ) read more

Excellent older restored Hotel! Service was excellent a little pricey but it was completely sold out due to the Motorcycle festival. Our beds were very comfortable the A/C worked perfectly Just love all the decorations and details to this Hotel. Way better than a new hotel in my opinion. read more

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Great rooms, friendly staff and absolutely shocked by how nice the gym is! Full weight room and a sauna!

Exactly what we were looking for in a fun cozy weekend trip away from the day to day life. Great place to relax, enjoy Red Lodge and take it slow. The historic building has a charm that I'd prefer over a modern fancy place. The staff was super friendly and helpful. We'll be staying here again. read more

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We love this hotel. We've stayed twice and the service is amazing. They have snacks in the afternoon, and hot coffee and tea ready to go in the morning, and they are super helpful with any questions. Our room was perfect for our stay and very comfortable. Love this hotel! read more

Do you wanted the haunted or the unhaunted room? What? What? And that's how this visit started. Historic hotels, historic anything, are an immediate draw for me. This was no exception. The Pollard is a beautiful hotel, well-maintained, and steeped in the old-style elegance of a hotel from its era. It's a warm and inviting setting. But while the setting, and the architecture are period consistent, the Pollard still has the modern amenities. They do a really nice job with it. The front desk staff are personable and funny. I imagine they can assist with any glitches in a guests' stay -- except for mine. The issue arises when you book on the hotel website. When Red Lodge increased the tax rate, the hotel was and still is, unable to get their website to reflect the new rate. Granted, it is a minor amount, but detracted from what otherwise is a lovely hotel and a great experience. Oh, and as for the haunted room decision: I told them to surprise me, and it wasn't until the next morning I learned I "may" have had the haunted room. Or so they say. Some stories suggest most rooms on the third floor, and the third floor in general, are haunted. I can't say anything happened -- except that none of the lights would turn on. Or when they did, they'd turn themselves off. Skeptical me thinks it was just a short in the wiring or a loose bulb, but who knows? read more

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Last night was a little rough. There was an issue with the heater in our room, but things happen. The silver lining to the situation was the care and attention the staff gave us. We were informed before we arrived, and they did everything possible to make our stay great. Honey, the desk attendant, took amazing care of us. This was not our first stay at the Pollard, and it certainly won't be our last! I recommend the experience 100% - and rest assured - if you happen to run into any issues, the staff of the Pollard will ensure you're taken care of. read more

Gigi was working at the front desk when we arrived and she was so sweet and very helpful. They gave us a complimentary upgrade to our room which was SO kind. The Pollard itself is the most beautiful building with such rich history. Our room was incredibly comfortable with great amenities. The Pollard boasts a very awesome gym with sauna and racquetball courts and a wonderful attached restaurant. Highly recommend a stay if able- will absolutely come back! read more

The Pollard Inn was amazing! Antique room that was beautifully updated and clean, smelled fresh. History everywhere you looked, beautiful wood. The staff was wonderful and helpful. And the restaurant was absolutely fantastic. We would definitely stay here again. read more

If Sam at the desk doesn't make you feel beyond special, then I don't know who will in life! Clean, cozy and historical , The Pollard has something to offer everyone. Perfectly located in the heart of stunning Red Lodge, the shops and amazing foods at The Marli, Pizza Co , Bogarts, The Carbon County Steak House and Natalis shouldn't be missed. The Pollard sets up the perfect trip when coming to this stunning part of the world-- oh the views! Highly recommend! read more

I'm a sucker for historic hotels...in fact, this one's even said to be haunted so enter at your own risk... Ok, just kidding...well not really but we'll get to that later. The hotel itself it quite lovely, vintage and historic in so many ways! It's gone through quite a metamorphosis since the 1800's, but in Sept of '91 the Hotel Company of Red Lodge purchased The Pollard making it one of the finest small hotels of the Rocky Mountain West! The rooms are very nice...we had a corner room on the third floor that overlooked the main drag...speaking of the third floor...there are a lot of ghosts. On our first night we were reading a book about hotels that were haunted in Colorado. Boo! Who would have known that this would have been one of them! So litterateur says that the most activity is in Room 312 (burning smells, etc). We were in 306 and I kept smelling an electrical burn smell...checked all of the outlets but they were good. Ghosts aside, all in all it was an A+ Hotel! Would def come back! read more

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I would have most likely given this a five but for no follow up to my reservation-no one emailed or called. I had to call to confirm. Found out that there was No Breakfast on Wednesday. In fact Red Lodge Wednesday morning is pretty shut down so be aware. Carbon County Steakhouse ( a fave) was also closed Tuesday so ate at Hotel's place- Marli's. Had a pleasant meal. The bison meatball starter was delicious! Good cocktails and desserts and ambiance. My strip steak was delicious and cooked perfectly but needed trimming. We will come back but plan on later week stay. read more

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Great ambiance in a historical hotel. Very quiet for sleeping. Friendly staff! Will repeat if we are back this way.

Beautifully elegant historic hotel. We stayed in room 315 which had a comfortable king bed. Everything is well appointed with a mix of modern comforts and historic finishes. read more

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Top notch service! Amazing breakfast and super comfy beds! I highly recommend staying here! read more

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The warmth and history blend for a perfect vacation. I stayed for four nights and melted in the best sheets ever each night. Breakfast at MarlI was equally good. I recommend the waffles! read more

I had spoked to a well informed concierge. But when I asked to speak to her again or get some insight on recommendations it was disappointing. Make sure you know who you want to talk to. read more

What a lovely Historic Hotel, Placed me back in time....The décor was beautiful and well maintained...The bed was so comfortable and the size of that jetted tub was unreal...All the staff so friendly and accommodating... Had breakfast at the Hotel's Restaurant and it was amazing... Right when you think you've seen everything in Montana this beautiful quaint little Town pops up...Can't wait to go back in time again. read more

Really enjoyed this hotel, which is a luxurious lodge set next to the foothills of Yellowstone. All the art hanging on the walls and unique the iron animal pendulums are for sale, and boy did I want to buy those pendulums. The room and beds were very comfy and the breakfast was phenomenal. Service was great. We parked in the lot adjacent to the Hotel which was for hotel guests and very convenient. Unfortunately on a Tuesday night there wasn't much happening in Red Lodge as far as events were concerned. Nevertheless, it was worth booking here as it was proximate to Billings by one hour. We had planned to drive up the Beartooth pass which was open but was still seeing snow drifts and opening / closing daily in late June, however we had to be in Bozeman by Noon the following day so not quite enough time to make that journey. The top of the pass can be reached in 2.5 hours drive. I hear the pass cut through 20 ft walls of snow. Would have been cool to see that. read more

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I stayed for a couple of​ days in Red Lodge and was so glad to be able to stay at the Pollard. The reservation process and check-in were seamless​ and there was zero drama. I was attending a meeting and the Pollard staff were friendly and accommodated​ all of our needs (firm pillows, ibuprofen​, appetizers, etc.). The rooms were quaint and exactly what you would expect from a historic hotel--I loved it. The food at the Pollard (breakfast, lunch, and dinners) was​ great and service was equally awesome. You will not regret staying at this property. There were a number of projects underway during my stay, and it's obvious they are continuing to improve the property, but not at the risk of losing its historical value. read more

Nicely renovated historic hotel on the main thoroughfare of Red Lodge. The location of the hotel was ideal with short walking distances to numerous outstanding restaurants including Piccola Cucina at Ox Pasture across the street. I listed below the Hotel's description of its amenities. The Pollard, a historic hotel built in 1893 and located in the heart of downtown Red Lodge, has changed since Buffalo Bill and Calamity Jane stayed here at the turn of the last century. Completely restored and reopened in 1994, the hotel has 39 guest rooms and suites, some with hot tubs or balconies. It also has three meeting rooms that can host groups of up to ninety. The dining room offers an award winning wine list and serves breakfast and dinner. The Pub at the Pollard offers casual dining with a pub atmosphere, and dinner, microbrews, great wines by the glass and a full bar. A full health club and sauna are available for our guests and $10/day for visitors. The hotel is minutes away from world class fly fishing, hiking, river rafting, bicycle riding and horseback rides. In winter, the Hotel is a short six mile drive away to Red Lodge Mountain Ski area. In summer, Yellowstone Park is 69 miles away over the scenic Beartooth Highway. The Pollard is on the National Register of Historic Places. read more

This is supposedly a haunted hotel. Heard all kinds of stories about it they were very interesting. The breakfast was good. Had a hard time staying in the rooms though because they've been retrofitted for modern amenities. The ceilings were low and the HVAC system seem to be blowing musty air. The downstairs was super cool and it's worth a walk around. Wouldn't ever stay here again. read more

Fantastic experience! We have lived in MT for a long time & decided to do a "staycation" and stay at the Pollard. Heather helped us with the arrangements and the accommodations were delightful! The bed was super comfortable and the pillows were great. Owners Tom & Eliza have done a marvelous job with the renovation & the room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We had breakfast and dinner in the Dining Room and enjoyed that too (as always!) Thanks so much! Lynne & Clay Cummins read more

Old classic hotel. Clean, nice and quite. Great location for red lodge. On negative for me was bed was bit hard but I'm used to fluffy beds. Super great staff along with Watress in restaurant for the highly recommended breakfast. read more

Very cool old time hotel located in Red Lodge Montana. I'm not sure how old it is, but it's old. That being said, the rooms have been updated enough to be comfortable, and still keep the old time feel. There is a bar attached to the hotel also. We didn't stay long enough too use the amenities, but I will make another trip back here, and will stay here again. read more

the hotel is definitely steeped in history. the town is surrounded by amazing mountain views and the beartooth highway is not to be missed. definitely try the little restaurant downstairs.. the brunch will not disappoint, reasonable prices to match! read more

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The entertainment in the Pub was wonderful and fun, "The High Country Cowboys" But unless you were a local you didnt get waited on, if you ordered food you were waited on but we were not even offered a food Menu! read more

A wonderful place to stay with a well preserved historic hotel. The staff are wonderful and it has the best gym I have ever seen in a hotel. 2 Raquetball courts and amazing weights and cardio equipment. I would highly recommend The Pollard as a full service hotel in the Red Lodge area. read more

What a cool place to stay. We just spent one night before we headed into Yellowstone National Park. The rooms were very clean the furniture was old fashion wood almost Victorian style look to it. There is no coffee or tea in the room but they have a room in the main lobby area where you could get your free coffee and tea anytime of the day. Parking is not the easiest but in a small town it's not that far to walk if you have to park out on the street somewhere. Breakfast comes with the room and it was all good except for the crab Benedict (nasty) read more

Great little hotel right in the heart of town. They also put more thought into the rooms than most. They sprung for the widespread faucets and upgraded hardware throughout. The balcony was a really cool touch as well. We were VERY happy with the food (both dinner and breakfast) The steak was amazing and cooked the way is was ordered. The Eggs Benedict were also made perfectly. I wish they would have put a bit more into the decor but I have nothing to complain about. read more

Wonderful historic hotel. You will take a trip back in time at the Pollard Hotel. This is our second visit and we enjoyed both stays. The room that I booked this year was smaller than the room we stayed in last year. I asked if I could move to a similar room as my previous stay and they gladly accommodated me at no additional charge. We love the balcony room with the jacuzzi tub. The staff are friendly, accommodating, and always willing to help. We will certainly be back again. read more

We are in the process of building a home in red Lodge and will be living in town for 4 to 6 months this summer. We chose the Pollard because it was a classic and historical hotel that we heard a lot about. We were told they had upgraded many of the rooms in the hotel. We would've given this place one star except that the breakfast was very very good and the wait staff (Connie) very very nice and accommodating in the restaurant We checked in the evening and they were not very busy. We asked the desk clerk if we could be upgraded to a little bit larger room. She said that was not possible because we booked through booking.com. Which really sounded ridiculous. She told us booking would not let them upgrade our room and we would have to call booking if we wanted a larger room. Again ridiculous. We reluctantly went up to the room. The room was extremely small and very drafty due to the older windows which didn't close all the way. The temperature outside was well below zero. It literally took 5 to 10 minutes for the hot water to kick in. At first, we didn't think we are getting any hot water and when I called the front desk the lady told me to be patient it will heat up. I asked for a manager and she put me on hold and no one ever came back on the line. I hung up the phone and no one ever called back. After they told us they couldn't upgrade the room initially, when we checked in, she asked if we wanted to pay five dollars per person for breakfast. We took the deal but they could've very easily accommodated our breakfast in lieu of a room upgrade. (Which was entirely possible) I've traveled in business for over 35 years I've never been told that a booking company would prohibit hotel from upgrading our accommodations. It may have been a new employee but again they did nothing to make our stay more comfortable even after we complained about the condition of the room, the cold water, and lack of response. We will likely not come back. read more

This place was amazing!! I loved the warm feel and history. Bed was comfy and clean rooms. The staff was beyond amazing!! From the ladies at check in and out to the staff at the restaurant. The food was also amazing. We loved everything about this place. Already planning out next trip back!! Thank you! read more

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We've stayed at The Pollard many times and have never been disappointed. The rooms are always clean and the staff (maintenance, housekeeping, restaurant, front desk) is so friendly! Kat was working the front desk this morning and when we came down for coffee at 7:00 she was keeping herself busy washing windows and glass. Maintenance even stopped to turn on the fireplace for us. That's dedication. read more

Clean that's really all that matters to me. Decent service. Pretty outdated in room decor Spacious bathroom I would definitely stay here again and recommend to a friend! read more

I like that this is a historical hotel, you can tell by the decor - it is updated so don't worry. The desk service was really nice and had great recommendations for local eats. The breakfast (which by the way is free with your room voucher) French toast, fruit parfait & bagel Lox was delicious. Best French toast I've had in a long time. I gave four stars because the walls in our room (queen Victorian) were thin so we could hear our neighbor's cough and laugh as well as his program on TV. needless to say it was annoying when trying to go to sleep. read more

We had a great night here. The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. The decor was outdated, but it was fine. Breakfast was spectacular. Everyone loved the meal. The service was great and the waitress was kind enough to give my 4 year old a pb sandwich. read more

The Pollard is a great place to stay in Red Lodge. Very comfortable room, breakfasts were wonderful. Staff are incredible at making you feel welcome and appreciated! The gym in the basement has everything you need to meet your exercise routine. I wasn't able to use the racquetball courts but what hotel have you stayed at that offers this recreational activity! read more