See all properties

Great Northern Hotel

Property class: 2
Enjoy free breakfast at this Mercer hotel

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Great Northern Hotel

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.
A calm lake with boats on the shore, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A motel with a long building, a parking lot, and a lake in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying sports.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a coffee table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, 54547
  • Place, Grand Portage Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercer Depot Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of the Torches Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

A wooden interior with a freestanding bathtub, a 'LOVE' sign, and a small plant.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mercer

In Mercer .You'll find Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Mercer hotel. Also, Carow Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Portage Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercer Depot Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake of the Torches Casino - 22 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 39.7 miles
  • Indianhead Mountain - 50 min drive - 45.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaver Resort - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Around The Corner Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Way Tap House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Muskies Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Great Northern Hotel

Enjoy free breakfast at this Mercer hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and an ATM are also featured at Great Northern Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Mercer hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Great Northern Hotel offers 80 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

A cozy room with a large window, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
Cranberry Inn of Mercer
Mercer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 164 reviews
$325 nightly
The price is $362
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Cranberry Inn of Mercer

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Snowmobiling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 15 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
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Great Northern Motel Mercer
Great Northern Motel
Great Northern Mercer
Great Northern Motel
Great Northern Hotel Motel
Great Northern Hotel Mercer
Great Northern Hotel Motel Mercer

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Northern Hotel to the airport?

Great Northern Hotel is 30.5 mi (46-min drive) away from the Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Northern Hotel?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Northern Hotel on Oct 5, 2026 start from $146, 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 Great Northern Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Northern Hotel.

Does Great Northern Hotel offer free breakfast?

Great Northern Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Great Northern Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Great Northern Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Great Northern Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Great Northern Hotel have a pool?

Great Northern Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Great Northern Hotel have a restaurant?

Great Northern Hotel is home to Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, which features American cuisine.

Does Great Northern Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Great Northern Hotel to downtown Mercer?

Great Northern Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Mercer.

Great Northern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 479 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay for snowmobiling! We Enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went well from start to finish, nice property to walk by the lake and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always amazing when staying there. Awesome snowmobile destination they have everything you need and the perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub is cool and the food is amazing in the wolf den bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was grab and go things, very simple but lots of choices, room was clean with lots of added touches.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was clean and nice. Breakfast was awesome. Loved room service until 10pm. Views are great. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot, perfect location for a weekend on the trails up North
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was great. It included coffee, bagels, hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt and more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid up north hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, availability and area made it a great choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great. The breakfast wasnt very impressive unfortunately, but still good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great hotel

What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cassi

There are limited hotels in the area….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay, room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Room was clean. Decor is a bit outdated but typical for up north inn. Towels were large and very soft. Appreciated that. Overall a great experience and will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hot tub was nice and warm fortunately the floor grate in the hot tub was loose and could cause issues
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge with a lovely view! Checking in was easy and they were very accommodating with our dog. Lots to do in the area and will definitely stay again! Good food and drinks at the attached restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Great Stay

We always have a great stay here. The service is friendly and the bar/restaurant is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity