Best Western Helena / Capitol Hotel
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About this property
Best Western Helena / Capitol Hotel is a 2.5-star casino hotel located in downtown Helena, Montana. The property sits within a 15-minute walk of the Montana Historical Society Museum and Montana State Capitol, placing guests near the city's cultural and governmental landmarks. Cathedral of St. Helena is 1.5 miles away, and the Original Governor's Mansion is 1.7 miles distant. Helena Regional Airport is approximately 3 miles from the hotel, with complimentary shuttle service available.
The 106 guest rooms feature air-conditioned comfort with flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, and cable programming. Each room includes a private bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer, plus a desk and complimentary newspapers. Rooms are equipped with phones offering free local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.
Family Roots restaurant serves guests on-site, with a bar and lounge available for drinks. Full breakfasts are served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee. The hotel features a casino for entertainment, along with concierge services, wedding services, and discounted access to a nearby fitness facility. Common areas include television and coffee/tea service. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible with 8 dedicated parking spaces, and provides tours and ticket assistance for local activities. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding area, including golfing, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and water sports.
Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome—up to two dogs per room, with a maximum weight of 80 pounds each. Cats and other animals may be approved upon request. Pet fees are $25 per day with a $150 refundable damage deposit required at check-in. Free self-parking and complimentary airport transportation are provided.
Location & nearby attractions
Montana Historical Society Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Montana State Capitol - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Cathedral of St. Helena - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Holter Museum of Art - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Original Governor's Mansion - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Cathedral Church of St. Peter - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Exploration Works - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Cinemark Helena - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Great Northern Carousel - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Carroll College - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Helena Civic Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mount Helena City Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Reeder's Alley - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Lucky Buckys Casino - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Bill Roberts Golf Course - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
The preferred airport for Best Western Helena/Capitol Hotel is Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotels approval prior to arrival. Pet rate is $25.00 per day. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit of $150.00 is required upon check-in. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed
- the deposit can become non-refundable and the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
- Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.