Located in the heart of action, Great Northern Motel offers a lively atmosphere with continental breakfast, an arcade/game room, and Wolfs Den Bar and Grill for lunch or dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi while unwinding at the bar or billiards/pool table.
Lake of the Torches Casino - 22 min drive - 34.0 km
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 63.9 km
Getting around
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 46 min drive
Rhinelander, WI (RHI-Oneida County) - 84 min drive
Restaurants
The Wolf's Den - 1 min walk
Liberty Way Tap House - 2 min drive
Lazy Ace Saloon - 4 min drive
Around The Corner Pub - 13 min walk
Beaver Lodge - 8 min drive
About this property
Great Northern Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Mercer with a stay at Great Northern Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Wolfs Den Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Snowmobiling
Pool table
Sledding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
ATM/banking
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Wolfs Den Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Northern Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Great Northern Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like snowmobiling. Great Northern Hotel also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Great Northern Hotel?
Yes, Wolfs Den Bar and Grill offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Great Northern Hotel like?
Great Northern Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Grand Portage Lake and 14 minutes' walk from Mercer Depot Museum.
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Reviews
Great Northern Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was good and included a variety of options such as coffee, bagels, eggs, and more. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Room
Lake
Bed
View
Restaurant
Food
Service staff
Bar
Shower
Air conditioning
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2026
Breakfast was grab and go things, very simple but lots of choices, room was clean with lots of added touches.
Lacey
Lacey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2026
Great spot, perfect location for a weekend on the trails up North
Joel
Joel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Clean room nice staff!
Logan
Logan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Great place. Friendly staff would stay again
Sherry
Sherry, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2025
Room had older finishes but clean. Staff was friendly. Bar / food was good.
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Great hotel
What a great hotel to stay at has a great on site restaurant.Had a blast staying there will be back
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
We enjoyed our stay, room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Great lodge with a lovely view! Checking in was easy and they were very accommodating with our dog. Lots to do in the area and will definitely stay again! Good food and drinks at the attached restaurant and bar.
Christy
Christy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Hidden gem, lake view did not disappoint. Great food, fire, and drinks.
Kimberlee
Kimberlee, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
The stay was pleasant and amenities were very good.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
The rooms are huge! Convenient restaurant/bar in the hotel.
Christy
Christy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2023
Great Stay
We always have a great stay here. The service is friendly and the bar/restaurant is great!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2024
Right on the water great dinning and the food at this property is very good and fair prices
Shawn
Shawn, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Rooms r spacious, quiet and clean. Could have better pillows. Staff could be more friendly when we were seen coming or leaving the motel. Would stay again.
Linda
Linda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great location. Nice people. Good food. Quiet.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
I enjoyed my stay very much. I had a room with a lake view which was beautiful! The staff was very friendly and the room was very comfortable and clean!
Mary Jo
Mary Jo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Staff were very friendly and helpful - room was big and nice - continental breakfast was very good - carpet in room could use a bit of cleaning.
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Last minute stay, Expedia listing was accurate and affordable. Hotel is situated on a lovely small lake with beautiful view. Room was spacious and clean. Continental breakfast was perfect for what we needed. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
We will definitely stay again during snowmobile season.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Its a decent hotel. Quiet, mostly clean. Needed to be cleaned behind the bedside table (popcorn and dirty) bedding is older and threadbare in spots. It was comfortable nonetheless. Convenient having a restaurant too. Food there is good, wait staff are friendly and attentive.
Melody
Melody, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Was surprisingly nice for the price. Spacious rooms, clean bathrooms, comfy beds. Better than I anticipated.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2023
I stayed in the suite and it was amazing. The bar n grill food was excellent and really affordable. My room was incredible and having the lake with a beach right there. I could have stayed much longer and will absolutely come back.
Kristy
Kristy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
Big room, however, never updated and no USB ports or any modern conveniences.
Continental breakfast was typical continental breakfast, but was as expected. Darcy was very loud till closing time. The rooms are like a maze to try to find and get to the lobby or the breakfast area. However, not a lot of other options in the area.
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 3, 2025
The area around the hotel looked safe. They needed grab bars in showers. The tub was slippery with nothing to hold on to. The room looked clean, but one bed was wet and smelled, and could or would not be used. The bathroom also smelled of urine.