The Peckinpah Suite has long been the centerpiece of the historic
Murray Hotel in the heart of the in Livingston, Montana. Sam
Peckinpah regarded by many critics as one of the greatest
American film directors ever resided in this suite the last seven
years of his life (1978-1985). In the spirit of his movies, Mr.
Peckinpah slept with his pistol next to his bed, built a multilevel
bar for arm wrestling his friends and actors (Steve McQueen, Slim
Pickens, Rip Torn, Kris Kristofferson, were all likely opponents),
and in his weaker, more paranoid moments shot holes in the ceiling,
and put steel grates over the skylights to stave off intruders. His
wood stove, shelving, bar, and various other personal items are
still on display in the suite.
The suite itself is an expansive two bedroom, two bath unit with
a full kitchen, Sam's multilevel bar, two living/lounging areas (one
with a big screen TV, DVD and stereo with turntable and old records
for guests' use. There are fabulous views of town and the mountains
on the north, west, and south sides. The north end also has a view
of the historic train depot, designed by Robert Caterson, the same
man who designed Grand Central Station. All of the light and
bathroom fixtures are period pieces in keeping with the spirit of
the century old Murray Hotel and the old west. There are three
chandeliers, art deco wall lights and chairs, a small library of
books and Peckinpah's movies, even antique martini sets available
for guests' use.
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