Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, near Exploration Works and Helena Civic Center, offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, free in-room WiFi, and an indoor pool. Enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning services or unwind at the 24-hour gym; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena, MT, 59601-3315
What's nearby
Exploration Works - 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
Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 6 min drive
Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.) - 78 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
The Bagel Co. - 4 min walk
Staggering Ox - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Gold Bar - 10 min walk
RB Drive-in - 11 min walk
About this property
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
Located just 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the airport, Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 0 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (7750 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 0 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Lucky Buckys Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel and nearby?
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel like?
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carroll College and 5 minutes' walk from Helena Civic Center.
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Reviews
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, wonderful, and awesome with a variety of options. (20 reviews)
Restaurants and dining options nearby were numerous and highly recommended. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Excellent stay!
Only a one night stay, but the hotel was so nice and in a great area, I wish we were staying longer!
Jerell
Jerell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Great downtown location near food and sweets.
Haralds
Haralds, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Easy check in with lovely staff. Great location. Clean room. Nice bed
jennifer A
jennifer A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
. 1st timers to Helena not our last
Great local , service, kind and friendly, pet friendly as well , easy walk to town definitely sharing with friends
john
john, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Family Stay
Our family including 100 yr old matriarch and 4 yr old had 3 rooms. Staff was impeccable, helpful and respectful. Rooms and lobby well appointed clean and comfortable bed etc. Overall stay excellent
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Great hotel, the restaurant next door is really good!
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Hotel is excellent and good location for downtown Helena.
Erik
Erik, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, wonderful breakfast!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
We had a great stay here at this Hotel in Helena.
Had a wonderful dinner at their restaurant called “ Ten. “
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
The property was clean and the staff were all super friendly.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Great hotel!
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Excellent location close to the park so you can exercise and close to downtown eateries.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Great location in a renovated downtown type area. Close to a park with walking trails.
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Very nice upscale hotel.
Fred
Fred, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent property and very pet friendly. Clean room, Well decorated and spacious.
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
Clean, comfortable room but just a bit small. Excellent breakfast! Walking distance to some good restaurants.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Staff made me feel like family, plan to return.
Raaj
Raaj, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
It’s a great location in Helena with everything you need!
alyson
alyson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff
Aaron
Aaron, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 1, 2025
Enjoyable stay. Great location.
Tim and Keius
Tim and Keius, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Great stay!
Catrina
Catrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2024
Great downtown location and nicely appointed rooms with a historical touch.
Cathy
Cathy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastic stay! The hotel was clean and staff from friendly. Would absolutely stay here the next time I’m in Helena
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Excellent location. Great restaurants within walking distance. Staff is outstanding. Room is very nice.