Murray Hotel

Top choice in Montana


Central to Livingston’s history since 1904, the Murray is the place to bed down with the ghosts of gunslinger Calamity Jane and director Sam Peckinpah (who lived in a suite for over a year, occasionally shooting holes in the ceiling). The hand-operated lift, original sinks and creaky wood floors set the tone, but the 25 rooms are fresh and modern.

The Peckinpah suite ($430) is a six-sleeper treat, but avoid the cheapest 2nd-floor rooms, as they pulsate with noise from the bar below until 2am (with live music on weekends).


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