The Holiday Inn Parkside is the premier hotel in downtown Missoula, opened in 1989 and recently completely renovated in Sept2007. It is located six miles from Missoula International Airport, and three blocks from the University of Montana, Missouls Art Museum, Adams Center and Washington Grizzly Stadium. The property features a serene park-like setting on the banks of the Clark Fork River. A short walk will take you to the U.S Forest Service Regional Headquarters, Saint Patrick's Hospital, The International Heart Institute, A Carousel for Missoula, The Missoula Osprey, Brennans Wave and The Missoula Aquatic Center. Fly fishing on the Clark Fork River, Blackfoot River and Bitterroot River, mountain biking, white water rafting, golf and skiing at Missoula Snowbowl are just minutes away. Located midway between Yellowstone Nation Park and Glacier National Park, this Missoula hotel is the perfect stop over. While here enjoy unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, clubs and art galleries. The hotel features 200 guestrooms, six suites, 10,000 square feet of meeting space, indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool, fitness center, business center, free high speed Internet, free airport transportation, and The The Riverbend Restaurant and Brooks and Browns Bar and Casino. Room amenities include irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, coffeemakers, high speed Internet access, telephones, free local calls, and cable TV.