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Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Exploration Works

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • 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)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a small table.

Accessibility - 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Great Northern Carousel - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carroll College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Zydeco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬4 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 20 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

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 20 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.

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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 Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel on Jul 3, 2026 start from $187, including 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. 713 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 942 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice to near the exploration works.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, attached bar and steak restaurant were excellant! Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient downtown location. Some restaurants and shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful check in experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room! Hotel is very welcoming and clean!! Great breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy, quiet, GREAT BREAKFAST, very confortable Our new place to stay in Helena
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great, the staff was very nice & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled to Helena for business. Stayed an extra night to see more because Helena had a great vibe and we enjoyed every place we went! The hotel was wonderful and all the staff were amazing! Highly recommend this lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a snow storm while we were there, for all of us novice winter people an employee went through the parking lot and lifted all the windshield wipers so they wouldn’t freeze and get stuck on the windshields. Everyone at breakfast was very glad someone thought ahead and was so gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff. Nice breakfast. The only thing I was bummed about was the lack of a hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel!!! Best one in Helena!! Close to the best restaurants and the Carousel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location ! The restaurant connected to the hotel was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, quiet. Desk clerk was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Very clean. All staff was very helpful and curreogous
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best lodging in Helena!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & comfortable hotel. Nice & friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, the restaurant next door is really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

Only a one night stay, but the hotel was so nice and in a great area, I wish we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing service, such warm pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mirtha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy, breakfast was great and close to everything in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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