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Residence Inn by Marriott Helena

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Indoor pool
Property amenity
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Lobby
Exterior
Located near the airport, Residence Inn by Marriott Helena is a haven for families and travelers alike. Unwind in the spa tub or take a dip in the indoor pool, then enjoy a breakfast buffet and explore the garden with free WiFi at your fingertips.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Fireplace)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Fireplace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
HDTV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Helena, Residence Inn by Marriott Helena is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Meadow Lake State Park and Lake Helena Wildlife Management Area, while Exploration Works and Holter Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Northern Carousel, or check out an event or a game at Last Chance Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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2500 E Custer Ave, Helena, MT, 59602

What's nearby

  • Montana State Capitol - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Montana Historical Society Museum - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Carroll College - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copperline Hardware - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shellie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Helena

Family-friendly hotel near the airport
A free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a free grocery shopping service are just a few of the amenities provided at Residence Inn by Marriott Helena. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a free manager's reception and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Room features
All 91 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 495 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways (24 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Helena Marriott
Helena Residence Inn
Marriott Helena
Residence Inn Helena
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Residence Inn Helena Hotel Helena
Residence Inn Marriott Helena Hotel
By Marriott Helena Helena
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Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Helena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Residence Inn by Marriott Helena pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 88 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Residence Inn by Marriott Helena?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott Helena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn by Marriott Helena?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott Helena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Residence Inn by Marriott Helena located?

This family-friendly Helena hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Last Chance Tennis Center and St. Peter's Medical Group North. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Residence Inn by Marriott Helena Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 499 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome, grandson's really liked the pool
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, well decorated and very clean. Bed was comfortable, breakfast extensive for an all-included meal, and staff was friendly and helpful. Expecially appreciated the fireplace in my suite, and the fireplace in the lobby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and easy check-in. Nice room with everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place, good water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was great with lots of options and with lots of places to sit and eat from cozy corners to a big family friendly table. Loved it. Enjoyed sitting by the fireplace and visiting too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and size of rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when visiting Helena, MT. It’s the closest and most convenient to where we’re visiting, with plenty of shopping nearby without having to go downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was a great place to stay and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast used to be incredible now it seems they have cut corners to save a buck. The pool was overly crowded and not ventilated well the chlorine was so in the area it burned our eyes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Great stay

What a beautiful place. The folks working there were kind, helpful and a pleasure to stay with. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ccg
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During construction but great room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake R

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great family motel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Liked: Amenities
The pool was cold and the infant playground needs to work and definitely warm up! Breakfast decent and staff very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Staff great. Although no one to light pilot of fireplace in room which I paid extra for so one very cold night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean & comfortable,Ive stayed in a Residence Inn elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very nice. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. The room was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome family suite and fantastic breakfast! Nicest staff we’ve encountered at a hotel in years!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Great property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a week and it was a nice area for Helena
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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