The opening adds to Hilton and IHG's presence in Montana's Gallatin Valley, where hotel demand remains strong and room supply is being absorbed at peak-season occupancy near 80%.
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ERES Companies and O'Reilly Hospitality Management opened a 125-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in Belgrade, Montana, directly across from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The four-story hotel adds 72,000 square feet of room supply to the fast-growing Gallatin Valley.
The hotel is the latest piece of ERES's Yellowstone Airport Plaza, a mixed-use district taking shape at the new Interstate 90 interchange. ERES previously built an EVEN Hotel by IHG and a 168-unit apartment complex on the same site, both completed in 2024.
"Belgrade and the wider Gallatin Valley remain among the fastest-growing communities in the country, and sustained growth like this only works when the infrastructure keeps pace," said Mike Elliott, ERES's CEO. "The Hampton reflects our long-term commitment to this region."
The hotel includes an indoor pool with mountain-view patio and a co-working lounge. Flexible meeting space is also available. It operates under Hilton's Hampton brand, ranked No. 1 hotel franchise for 15 straight years by Entrepreneur magazine.
Tim O'Reilly, CEO of O'Reilly Hospitality, which manages the property, said the hotel "will provide an exceptional upscale destination for leisure and business travelers."
ERES, founded in 2014, is a vertically integrated real estate firm with more than 175 professionals. O'Reilly Hospitality, based in Springfield, Missouri, manages 40 properties nationwide.
The region's population growth has driven hotel demand. Gallatin County added roughly 5,000 residents in 2025 alone, according to Census estimates. New room supply has been absorbed at among the highest occupancy rates in Montana, with Bozeman hotels averaging 78% occupancy in peak season, according to STR data.
The Hampton opening adds to Hilton's presence in Montana, where the company franchises more than 20 properties. IHG's EVEN brand, already operating at the same plaza, competes directly for the same corporate and leisure travelers.
For ERES, the hotel represents a continuation of its development pipeline in the area. The firm has not disclosed plans for additional phases at Yellowstone Airport Plaza.
Hilton Honors members can book the hotel through the chain's rewards program.
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