Lambert Hotels

What Lambert Hotels does

Lambert Hotels is a Native American-owned and operated hotel management and development company headquartered in Missoula, Montana. The company owns, manages, and develops economy and mid-scale hotel properties, with a stated operational focus on turning under-performing hotels into profitable, market-leading assets. Its current portfolio comprises three Montana properties: Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish (affiliated with Hilton), Super 8 Kalispell (affiliated with Wyndham), and Days Inn Missoula (affiliated with Wyndham). The company serves two primary customer groups: tourism and leisure travelers visiting Montana's outdoor recreation destinations — including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Lake State Park, and the University of Montana — and hotel property owners or investors seeking professional turnaround and management services.

Lambert Hotels operates entirely through a franchise model, leveraging Hilton and Wyndham brand affiliations for marketing, distribution, and guest loyalty access rather than running independent booking infrastructure. Bookings for the Hampton Inn property are processed through Hilton.com, while Super 8 and Days Inn bookings flow through Wyndham.com. Revenue is generated through room rentals at the three owned/operated properties, with management fees representing a latent but undocumented revenue line. Pricing is not publicly listed; room rates vary by property and season and are set within the franchisors' commercial frameworks. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, consistent with a small operating company managing three hotels.

The company is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, outside investors, or funding history. Management team members hold documented leadership roles in Montana tourism and hotel-related associations, reinforcing a civic-engagement positioning that complements the Native American-owned identity. There is no disclosed use of proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, app, or differentiated platform infrastructure; core operations rely on standard hotel property management systems accessed through Hilton and Wyndham franchise networks. The mission statement emphasizes long-term financial stability for stakeholders through ethical, disciplined, and innovative strategies, but no specific innovation initiatives or technology investments are documented.

Name

Lambert Hotels

Legal name

Lambert Hotels

Website

https://lamberthotels.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lambert Hotels is a Native American-owned hotel management and development company based in Missoula, Montana. It operates three economy and mid-scale Montana hotels under Hilton and Wyndham franchises, serving Glacier National Park and University of Montana travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Management and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Budget Hotel Chains & Franchises (THAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Midscale/Family Motels (THAGAFAD), Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Hotel management services
• Hotel development
• Economy lodging
• Mid-scale hotels
• Hospitality operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Operations and Management: Lambert Hotels generates revenue through ownership, management, and development of hotel and motel properties. The company operates economy and mid-scale hotels, generating income from room rentals and hotel management services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lambert Hotels owns, manages, and develops economy and mid-scale hotel and motel properties in Montana. The company operates three properties under national franchise brands: Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish (Hilton), Super 8 Kalispell (Wyndham), and Days Inn Missoula (Wyndham). Its core activity is turning under-performing hotels into profitable, market-leading properties through trained hotel professionals and disciplined management.

Product overview

Lambert Hotels is a Native American-owned hotel management and development company operating a portfolio of economy and mid-scale hotel properties in Montana. The company owns and manages three hotel properties: Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish (affiliated with Hilton), Super 8 Kalispell (affiliated with Wyndham), and Days Inn Missoula (affiliated with Wyndham). The company specializes in turning under-performing hotels into profitable, market-leading properties through trained hotel professionals, community involvement, and advanced learning initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish Hampton Inn & Suites hotel property in Whitefish, Montana, near Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, and Whitefish Lake State Park. Operated by Lambert Hotels under Hilton's Hampton Inn brand for tourism and leisure travelers visiting northwest Montana.
• Super 8 Kalispell Super 8 hotel property in Kalispell, Montana, marketed as a base for Glacier National Park visitors, golfers, and Flathead Lake recreation. Operated by Lambert Hotels under Wyndham's Super 8 brand for tourism and leisure travelers.
• Days Inn Missoula Days Inn hotel property in Missoula, Montana, located one mile from the University of Montana, serving visitors attending university events, fly-fishing, skiing at Snowbowl, and local sightseeing including Mount Sentinel. Operated by Lambert Hotels under Wyndham's Days Inn brand.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Global franchisor of economy and mid-scale hotel brands including Super 8 and Days Inn. Comparable to Lambert as the parent brand system governing two of Lambert's three properties.
• Hilton Worldwide: Global hospitality company and franchisor of Hampton Inn & Suites. Comparable to Lambert as the parent brand system governing the Whitefish property and setting the standards Lambert must follow.

Direct peers

• Marshall Hotels & Resorts: Hotel management and development company operating franchised full- and select-service hotels under major brands. Comparable to Lambert in managing mid-scale and franchise properties on behalf of owners with a third-party operating model.
• Vista Host Hotels & Resorts: Native American-owned hotel management and development company operating branded hotels across the Western U.S. Highly comparable to Lambert as a tribal-affiliated operator of mid-scale and franchise hotels pursuing an acquisition-and-turnaround strategy.
• Cobblestone Hotels: Mid-scale hotel franchise and management company operating economy to upper-midscale properties, primarily in small and secondary U.S. markets. Comparable to Lambert in targeting under-served, non-urban markets with franchise-brand operating models.
• Newport Hospitality Group: Hotel management company operating franchised mid-scale and select-service properties across the Eastern U.S. Comparable to Lambert as a franchise-management specialist that acquires and operates branded economy and mid-scale hotels.
• Kinseth Hospitality Companies: Hotel management and development company operating branded full-service, select-service, and extended-stay hotels across the Midwest and Mountain West. Comparable to Lambert as a multi-brand franchise operator focused on management-led growth in secondary markets.
• JHM Hotels: Hotel ownership, management, and development firm operating branded properties under Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt. Comparable to Lambert as a third-party operator of franchised hotels pursuing an owner-franchisee model in the U.S.
• Donohoe Hospitality Services: Hotel management arm of Donohoe operating branded select-service and full-service hotels, primarily along the Eastern Seaboard. Comparable to Lambert as a multi-brand third-party hotel operator with a development pipeline.

Regional players

• Red Lion Hotels Corporation: Hotel management and franchise company historically focused on the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, including Montana-adjacent markets. Comparable to Lambert as a regional branded-hotel operator, though much larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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