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Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Exploration Works

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena, MT, 59601-3315
  • Place, Carroll College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Helena Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of St. Helena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (1st Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small kitchen area.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (1st Floor)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Helena

In Helena .With a stay at this Helena hotel, you'll be steps from Exploration Works and a 5-minute walk from Carroll College. Also, Helena Civic Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Cathedral of St. Helena is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Exploration Works - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Northern Carousel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carroll College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zydeco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hokkaido - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

3-star hotel near Exploration Works
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 7750 square feet (720 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Helena hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 7750 sq ft of conference space
  • 720 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 0 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel to the airport?

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel on Oct 31, 2026 start from CA $251, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky Buckys Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel to downtown Helena?

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Helena.

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place.!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a great hotel near lots of things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, large bedrooms and close to restaurants and baseball fields. Great place to stay for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and very nice, especially for what I generally think of a Best Western to be!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast, clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a beautiful, quiet, super clean place to stay with a fantastic breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good shuttle from airport - very walkable city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Nice hotel. Had a pool side room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was the quietest hotel we've ever stayed at. Didn't hear anyone or anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay!! Clean, quiet, refreshing!! Mo was so helpful!! Enjoyed the stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Our go to place in Helena.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had been traveling for quite some time and were happy they had laundry facilities we could use. Convenient to dining options. Free parking close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay. Clean, spacious room with very comfortable beds. Breakfast room very inviting with good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay all around. Friendly helpful staff - even folded my laundry when I fell asleep! Terrific full breakfast, very clean, comfy beds. Beautiful park next door with the history of Lewis and Clark and lots of places for kids to play and run around. Convenient parking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the hotel was very nice and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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They let us know where great restaurants are and places to see in their town. That helped us to make our plan seeing the lovely Helena.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place, everything was clean and staff was friendly. We were very comfortable. The room was updated and attractive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great place to stay-comfortable and clean. The one thing missing is that it needs a hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was nice to near the exploration works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Classy, quiet, GREAT BREAKFAST, very confortable Our new place to stay in Helena
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was huge, check-in was easy, and the breakfast was outstanding. Very quiet, and restaurants close enough to walk to. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was great, the staff was very nice & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026