The Carlin Hotel was built in 1910 as a first class hotel that served railroad passengers. Now, in 2002, it has been completely renovated to bring it up to contemporary first class status.

It is Billings' first extended-stay hotel, located downtown within easy walking distance of other major hotels, government offices, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Eight executive suites are available with a separate bedroom, kitchenette, cable TV with HBO, and free high-speed internet connection.

The hotel is part of the renaissance of Historic Montana Avenue. Also located in the same building are the Q Restaurant and The Carlin Martini Bar and Nightclub. Within one block are the McCormick Café for breakfast and lunch, the Rex Restaurant and Bar, the 11 Cafe, the Railyard Bar & Casino, the Don Luis Mexican Restaurant, the Sweet Ginger Asian Restaurant, the Log Cabin Bakery for Starbucks Coffee, and the Traxx Restaurant and Bar.

The downtown Crowne Plaza, Northern, and Clock Tower Best Western Hotels are just two blocks away. The Carlin is only a five minute taxi ride from the Billings Logan International Airport.