University of Montana Western New Student Orientation is August 13–16, bringing new Bulldogs and their families to campus for four exciting days. If you plan to attend, reserve your suite at The Andrus Hotel early. Orientation weekend is one of our busiest of the year. Go Dawgs!

From Fourth of July traditions and Montana music festivals to rodeo weekends and Labor Day celebrations, Dillon is a beautiful home base for summer events in Southwest Montana. Plan your stay at The Andrus Hotel and experience live music, small-town celebrations, scenic drives, and historic charm all season long.

At The Andrus Hotel, every detail has a purpose, including the names of our suites. Discover the stories behind the Madison, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Ruby River, Henry's Fork, and Big Hole Suites, and learn how these iconic rivers helped shape Montana's history, outdoor traditions, and sense of place. From world-famous fly-fishing waters to the landscapes that define Southwest Montana, these suite names connect guests to the region in a meaningful way.

Travel is shifting away from packed itineraries and constant stimulation toward something slower, quieter, and more intentional. Explore why reset travel is trending, how small towns and scenic drives are becoming modern wellness experiences, and why Southwest Montana offers the perfect place to slow down and reconnect.

What makes staying in a historic boutique hotel feel so different? Discover how architecture, atmosphere, preservation, and thoughtful hospitality shape the experience at The Andrus Hotel, a historic independently owned hotel in Southwest Montana where no two suites are alike and every stay feels connected to something larger than convenience alone.

There’s a reason people don’t just pass through Montana. Explore scenic road trips and curated day drives across Southwest Montana, with routes from Dillon through open valleys, mountain passes, and historic landscapes, all starting from The Andrus Hotel.

If you are visiting Dillon for a campus tour, commencement, move-in weekend, or another university event, where you stay can shape the entire experience. The good news is that Dillon is much easier to navigate than many college towns. Many families looking for hotels near University of Montana Western choose The Andrus Hotel.

Experience downtown Dillon, Montana in a way that feels effortless. When you stay at The Andrus Hotel, coffee, local shops, and everyday moments are just steps away, making it easy to explore, unwind, and enjoy the rhythm of a truly walkable stay.

Spring in Southwest Montana marks the beginning of fly fishing season in a way that feels both energizing and unhurried. Rivers begin to swell with snowmelt. Trout transition into active feeding patterns. Landscapes shift from winter stillness to early-season movement.

Spring in Dillon, Montana brings fewer crowds, wide-open skies, and the perfect balance of adventure and stillness. Make The Andrus Hotel your basecamp for exploring Southwest Montana, and return each evening to historic character, modern comfort, and walkable access to downtown.

Spring in Southwest Montana arrives quietly, opening up wide valleys, scenic roads, and iconic landscapes without the crowds of peak season. From historic ghost towns and world-class trout fishing to scenic drives toward Yellowstone, this is a time when the region feels expansive, unhurried, and deeply connected to place. With Dillon as a central home base, spring offers travelers the rare opportunity to explore Montana at its most approachable.

Life in Montana moves to its own rhythm. Wide skies, familiar roads, and communities that still feel connected. But even here, everyone deserves a pause now and then. The Montana Resident Staycation Rate at The Andrus Hotel was created for those moments: a refined escape close to home, designed with care for the community we’re proud to be part of.

Spring is here, and for anglers, that means the excitement of fly fishing season is about to begin in Southwest Montana!

Spring in Montana is a season of renewal and The Andrus Hotel is the perfect basecamp for spring adventures in Southwest Montana.

Step into the realm of the unknown and embark on an enchanting journey through the cosmos with The Andrus Hotel's upcoming Stargazing Event.

Explore the 2024 Eclipses at The Andrus Hotel as we host a captivating evening with Joe Witherspoon from the Cottontail Observatory/

We've just bid farewell to the old year, but Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air at The Andrus Hotel!

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, and there's no better place to experience its wonders than in the heart of Southwest Montana

Snoflinga, Montana's premier winter festival has announced dates of Jan 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2024. perfect escape for winter enthusiasts.

Winter in Montana is a magical season, where landscapes transform into a pristine wonderland, and adventures beckon from all directions.