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Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org
One of the oldest incorporated towns in Montana and
affectionately known as "the birthplace of the West," Fort
Benton is home to The Grand Union Hotel, the oldest
operating hotel in Montana at 141 years old. History seeps
from the walls of this magnificent building especially since
undergoing major rehabilitation in the late 1990's, saving the
building, as well as making it a remarkable place to stay.
There are 26 well-appointed guest rooms on the property,
as well as a fine-dining restaurant, the Union Grille. The new
owners, Tony and Collette Longin purchased the hotel June
1, 2022. Although they own the building, they feel more like
caretakers of the hotel and value it as a historical gem, truly
belonging to the Fort Benton community.
Since taking ownership, they have been busy learning about
the building, its history, its quirks and everything in between,
maintaining the building as well as guiding it into the future
with loving care. Tasks include maintaining the electrical and
plumbing systems and modernizing the somewhat archaic and
outdated operations processes, restructuring them to be more
user friendly and going as paperless as possible, all the while
being cognizant that each project or task they undertake is
building for the future of The Grand Union Hotel and becomes
part of the building's story.
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