Great Northern Hotel
5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, USSee what's available
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About this property
Great Northern Hotel is a 2-star independent property located in Mercer, Wisconsin. The hotel sits within a 15-minute walk of Grand Portage Lake and Mercer Depot Museum, with Carow Park 1.6 miles away and Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area at 3.2 miles. The area offers access to skiing, snowmobiling, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding region.
Each of the 80 guestrooms includes a refrigerator, complimentary wireless internet, and cable television. Rooms feature shower/tub combinations with complimentary toiletries, plus phones, coffee and tea makers, and ceiling fans. Guest comfort ratings average 3.7 out of 5.
Wolfs Den Bar and Grill serves meals to hotel guests, with a full bar and lounge on site. Complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 6 AM to 10 AM. The property provides free wireless internet access, an arcade and game room, and 24-hour front desk service. Nearby outdoor activities include snowshoeing, sledding, and snow tubing. Guests have access to free parking for cars, RVs, buses, and trucks. The property is smoke-free and allows pets, with a maximum of two per room; service animals are permitted and exempt from fees. Wheelchair-accessible parking and paths are available, though upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 5:30 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel has earned an overall guest rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 356 reviews, with 73.8% of guests recommending the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Grand Portage Lake - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mercer Depot Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Carow Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Plunkett Lake - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Brandt Lake - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Lake of the Falls - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Grant Lake - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Wilson Lake - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Moose Lake State Natural Area - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Sturgeon Lake - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi
Flambeau River - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
McKinney Lake - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Vance Lake - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 49 km / 30.5 mi
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 89.4 km / 55.6 mi
The preferred airport for Great Northern Hotel is Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County).
Rooms
Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
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
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Pet policy
Pets are welcome.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: $15 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.
Know before you go
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 5:30 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Great Northern Hotel located?
Great Northern Hotel is located at 5070 N Highway 51, Mercer, WI, US.
What attractions are near Great Northern Hotel?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Grand Portage Lake - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Mercer Depot Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Carow Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Frog Lake And Pines State Natural Area - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi Plunkett Lake - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi Brandt Lake - 9 km / 5.6 mi Lake of the Falls - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi Grant Lake - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi Wilson Lake - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi Turtle Flambeau Flowage - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi Moose Lake State Natural Area - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi Sturgeon Lake - 13.3 km / 8.2 mi Flambeau River - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi McKinney Lake - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi Vance Lake - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi The nearest airports are: Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 49 km / 30.5 mi Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 89.4 km / 55.6 mi The preferred airport for Great Northern Hotel is Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County).
How do I get to Great Northern Hotel?
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at Great Northern Hotel?
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Wolfs Den Bar and Grill serving guests of Great Northern Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
What amenities does Great Northern Hotel offer?
Great Northern Hotel features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Pool, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Free Parking.
What are the rooms like at Great Northern Hotel?
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Is Great Northern Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, Great Northern Hotel is pet-friendly.
What fees should I know about at Great Northern Hotel?
Pet fee: $15 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.
What should I know before staying at Great Northern Hotel?
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.