Fodor's Expert Review Grand Union Hotel
1 Grand Union Sq., Fort Benton, Montana, 59442, USA Fodor's Choice
Possibly the oldest hotel in Montana, the Grand Union was built on the bank of the Missouri in 1882 to serve steamboat and stage travelers. Filled with period pieces, the two-story building is as elegant as ever. With its dark-wood accents and Victorian-style lighting, the Union Grille Restaurant ($$$–$$$$) brings to mind the refinement cultivated by the Western frontier's elite. Most of Fort Benton's main attractions including the Old Fort are less than a 10-minute walk away. The hotel also has a great gift shop which sells local art, handpainted cowboy ties, Indian beadwork, and blankets and throws from Pendleton,
PROS
- The hotel has a colorful history
- Easy walking around town
- Friendly atmosphere
CONS
- Hard to get a room at the last minute
- No lunch at the Union Grille
- Detractors say it's overpriced
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted