The spirit of the Old West is alive and flourishing in Helena, Mont., home of the Quality Inn Helena, formerly Blackstone Inn. Ideal for budget-conscious family vacationers, the inn offers guests convenient access to majestic mountains, lush green meadows, historic ghost towns and whitewater rivers practically daring the brave to launch a raft. Amateur and experienced rockhounds can dig for sapphires, gold and a variety of gems indigenous to the area. Golfers can tee off at one of four lush area golf courses and anglers of every ability can take to the streams to create a fish story. In winter months, guests can enjoy downhill and cross country skiing at area resorts as well as snowmobiling and ice skating. Quality Inn Helena is a contemporary three-story hotel which envelops guests in warmth from its friendly staff to the gorgeous fireplace in the lobby. A daily complimentary Continental breakfast is provided and an array of area restaurants offers a variety of dining options.

The 48 guestrooms of Quality Inn Helena feature beautiful cherry wood furnishings and a choice of one or two queen beds. Each guestroom offers satellite television, complimentary high speed Internet access, with microwaves and refrigerators available upon request.

Room Types:

Standard Queen Non Smoking:   One queen bed. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Standard 2 Queens Non Smoking:   Two queen beds. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Standard King Non-smkg:   One king bed. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Driving Directions: From Helena Regional Airport: Go West on Skyway Drive then turn left on Washington Street. Drive until the hanging helicopter Statue. Turn right on airport road over the overpass on Cedar Street. The Quality Inn is on the right side.