ERES is developing a Hampton Inn & Suites at the Yellowstone Airport Plaza (YAP) in Belgrade, MT. This new select-service hotel will feature 125 keys and is set to break ground by year-end.

Leading the development project, ERES has partnered with O’Reilly Hospitality Management LLC (OHM) to manage the hotel. With an estimated completion date of Q2 2026, the hotel will feature approximately 72,000 sq. ft. across four stories and 125 rooms. Onsite amenities include an indoor pool with indoor/outdoor patio and mountain views, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a treat shop and a lobby with a dedicated co-working lounge.

“We’re incredibly excited about the continued expansion of the Yellowstone Airport Plaza development and our third project here, a Hampton hotel,” said Mike Elliott, CEO, ERES.“We’re proud to be a part of this vibrant market, delivering top-notch products that meet theneeds of travelers and enhance the overall experience at Yellowstone Airport and the greater Belgrade/Bozeman area.”

Its centralized location makes for a recommended destination for Bozeman, Big Sky, Yellowstone National Park, and more, according to developers. The Hampton Inn & Suites will be the second new hotel built near the airport. ERES has recently finished and opened the EVEN Hotel by IHG in the same plaza, also managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management.

“OHM is ready to partner with ERES to develop this beautiful Montana-themed Hampton Inn & Suites, at this incredibly convenient and vibrant intersection,” said Tim O’Reilly, CEO, O’Reilly Hospitality Management. “This will be a great addition to the Belgrade and Bozeman communities.”

As of 2024, the Gallatin Valley remains one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Montana and among the fastest-growing small cities in the U.S. It has experienced a 3-4% annual growth rate and currently sits at around 64,000 residents with a 17% hike in employment across Gallatin County in the past five years. Tourism in the region has also seen a significant increase, with an estimated 1.8 million visitors in 2024, contributing approximately $500 million to the local economy. Airport traffic has surged with reports of 1.6 million passengers at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in 2024. If the growth trajectory continues to reflect these trends, the Gallatin Valley is expected to see its population double within 25 years.

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