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Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Exploration Works

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Restaurant
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds
Reception
The Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel is close to Exploration Works and Helena Civic Center. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning services. Past visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym

Room options

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside (1st Floor) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
835 Great Northern Boulevard, Helena, MT, 59601-3315

What's nearby

  • Exploration Works - 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
  • Montana State Capitol - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Staggering Ox - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RB Drive-in - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Salero - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel

Hotel near Carroll College
Located close to Exploration Works and Helena Civic Center, Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free extra beds

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 7,750 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 0 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 0 lbs per pet. There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel located?

Situated in Helena, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Exploration Works and Carroll College. Helena Civic Center and Cathedral of St. Helena are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 840 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff during checkin/checkout. Room and bathroom was clean and well appointed with comfortable mattress and pillows. Great area of Helena. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sydney

Ok hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice front desk people. Easy to work with and our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. We enjoy our stays here. Will continue to come back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is excellent and good location for downtown Helena.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are enjoying everything so far. The only thing that bugs me are little chips of paint missing and minor little handyman jobs. Overall very nice, clean, and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All accommodations were nice. Appreciated walking distance from the college. Wish there were more rooms because it is always booked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and welcoming atmosphere and clean. Museum and carousel was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice facility. The best part is the staff, outstanding. Outgoing, pleasant and helpful. We always select this hotel when we stay in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice upscale hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. The lovely structures in the hotel courtyard such as a small lake with a bridge, very cute animal statues and a small children's exploration centre as well as a seating area with round tables and benches for older family members will be interesting for a holiday with children. Also, I was surprised by the location - close to the city centre with all its amazing shops and art galleries.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DIXIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds need replacing not comfy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room but just a bit small. Excellent breakfast! Walking distance to some good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim and Keius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay! The hotel was clean and staff from friendly. Would absolutely stay here the next time I’m in Helena
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Great restaurants within walking distance. Staff is outstanding. Room is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, professional property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

A great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and great staff! Favorite place to stay when in Helena.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the King suit, it was dark, and our room was next to the pool and ice machine. It was very noisy! Late noise from pool, and ice machine starting at 5am.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great location with a great continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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