Name: Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Address: 523 6th St, Downtown Historic District, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America, Rapid City, Pennington County, US
Price range: US$109–US$506 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton combines historic character and a downtown setting with friendly staff, a popular rooftop bar and Irish pub, and an attached Starbucks, though recurring critiques note very small rooms and parking hassles.

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with praise for tidy rooms but recurring complaints about stained carpets and areas needing deeper cleaning. Guests also report occasional hot water outages, small or slow elevators, and noise from nearby venues or trains. Best for travelers prioritizing character and location over polished, full-service convenience.

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Facilities

Historic property with a popular rooftop bar/restaurant, Irish pub, and an attached Starbucks. Parking is limited, typically paid valet or metered street spots, and elevators are small or slow.

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10

Kent

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel had friendly staff and has several outstanding restaurants just steps away. The rooftop bar with outside fire tables was great and a nice place for a drink. Parking was an issue - you can pay about $29 a day (plus tips) for the valet service or (beginning at 7am - 6pm, Sunday free) you will need to plug the meters 25 cents for 15 minutes. The meter enforcement is ferocious so don’t tempt fate.

10

Erinn

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice old hotel, with modern updates. Our ONLY complaint is the parking situation! It is awful!

10

Susannah

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly check in, quite and clean room. Love, they had a Starbucks, a pub. And walking distance to shops downtown. Only down fall was parking. Its free street from 6p - 7am. Other then that you have to pay a meter to park.

8

Stephan

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The check-in staff were not friendly and when we only got one towel the second night we called and they said we had to come down and get it? The room was spacious and could have been a king bed, bed was hard. Property was nice but the breakfast was not at the hotel but was $15 each to Starbucks attached. The Irish pub, rooftop bar and location are all reasons to stay here but no hot tub or pool there are better values in town.

10

Michael

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Historic charm and architecture with modern updates throughout. Very nice fitness center. Clean and comfy. The multi level rooftop bar was perfect for enjoying a cocktail and taking in the sights. Fun Irish pub downstairs with outdoor seating and good service.

10

Stefanie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lobby and cool rooftop bar. Our bartender, Grady, was great. Also, the hotel has a great gift shop as well.

10

Carole

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Historic, interesting, large Starbucks, remodeled bathroom with excellent shower, large comfy bed, lots of dining options close by, front desk staff hit and miss - some excellent and accommodating - other rude and offensive, housekeeping excellent, large towels, quiet ac, elevators a bit quirky old.

10

keith

20 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful historic hotel with great amenities. A wonderful Irish pub and Starbucks are at your disposal- can walk directly from hotel into each place. Great location.

10

Carli

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming older downtown hotel with a FABULOUS rooftop bar & restaurant! Nice corner room on high floor, seven big fluffy pillows on a very comfy bed. Smallish bathroom which caused the soap/shampoo dispensers to be knocked off the wall previously. Must've been a very skinny person who installed them. Attentive service, coffee maker actually had LIGHT toast coffee, our fave, very rare, usually muddy dreadful dark roast. Would cost at least twice the rate annywhere else. Interesting 'good, fun downtown fountain square, bronzes of the presidents, galleries, restaurants. Stay there!!!

10

Tracey

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super cool historic hotel right in the heart of quaint Rapid City. Walkable to shops and great restaurants. Awesome 10th floor lounge and rooftop area for a nice cocktail. Rooms are nicely decorated and very clean.

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping is inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, but recurring reports cite stained or worn carpets and bathrooms needing deeper cleaning.

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frank

23 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpet was extremely worn and dirty in bedroom the water was only warm

4

Craig

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

room was below average. carpet was filthy and needs replacement. no chair or desk in room. no shower curtain. front desk people were less than friendly.

6

Shannon

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is beautiful, but a litte dirty in the room, the sitting chair was filthy as well as the carpet, even as old as the hotel is, those things can remain clean and updated. The roof top bar was gorgeous but the music choice was extremely loud, like being in a dance club, we all left and went somewhere else, Not relaxing at all.

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Dane

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room had dirty carpets and debris from the last occupants, and the jacuzzi was dirty. I also found a daily incidental charge of $50 to my credit card with no itemized billing to explain what the charges were for. The price is insane for how run down this place is.

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Bonnie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It has so much potential to be authentic to the area. BUT the lobby area was quite worn looking. Front door had leaves etc. when we arrived at night - We came down in morning and mess was still there. I was certainly expecting more from a Bonvoy. Drinking glasses were left at the elevator openings and still there when we left 2 days later. The bathroom needed a good scrub ! The 2 places to eat were loud - and had strange hours for dining. The good parts: rooms were quiet and beds fabulous. There was a hugh Starbucks that was entered from the lobby which was wonderful. My suggestions: ! get a good cleaning staff and 2 a manager that takes pride in how things look!

6

Lisa

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the hotel; the design elements are well thought out and pleasing. Great location. The room was not clean. There was hair on the floor in the bathroom. There were coffee rings in the coffee cups - obviously not replaced between guests. The windows were filthy.

8

Jeanne

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and good location. Rooms and carpets could use some deep cleaning, particularly bathroom tile and carpet in rooms. They use some kind of air spray in the lobby areas which was quite strong.

10

Joseph

11 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and competent staff. Ultra clean rooms. No complaints at all.

6

Rachel

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel entrance outside and inside was dirty, The room needed a deep cleansing, bathroom especially and both beds had been slept in and linens not changed. I requested new linens which were brought asap and I changed both beds. No offer of accommodation was made for the inconvenience. Also, the area did not feel safe and has quite a transient/homeless issue. I will never stay at this hotel again.

10

Jenna

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked last minute while traveling through and needed a quick overnight stay. Upon entering, the lobby was very inviting with beautiful Christmas decorations and a warm fireplace—especially appreciated given how cold it was outside. We visited the on-site Irish pub to watch Sunday night football and were greeted by friendly staff. It was also great that both the hotel and pub are dog-friendly, allowing us to bring our pup along. The beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. We would definitely stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms reflect the building’s age—often small with very compact bathrooms and occasional layout quirks; some lack a desk or chair. Beds are generally comfortable, but guests mention noise from halls, nearby music, or trains and periodic maintenance issues.

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Micah

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool dynamics of the building. Bar on top was amazing and great service. Bed was too hard for my taste. Overall loud from sounds of doors nearby throughout night.

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Stephen

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in a historical property. “Historical” should be translated as small rooms with no desk and no chair. Refrigerator in our room didn’t work. Bathroom and main door stuck to the point that the main door needed to be shouldered to open it from hallway and heaved open from other side. Our “original” room was not ready for check-in at 4PM so we took first available and it was right next to elevator bank.

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Sara

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The common areas of the hotel, lobby, hallways, even elevators were very nice, cozy, and interesting. The room itself was disappointing. It was VERY small, as was the bathroom - so small that two queen beds, as is basically standard in the US, wouldn't even fit, so two doubles were used instead. They were comfy, but everything was just way too small. The bathroom basically had no countertop. The room would be great for a single person with one bed, but that's it. Unfortunately, we won't be back, which is a bummer because the common areas are cool.

6

Harry

6 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice historical hotel but room was small and bathroom was so small it was barely functional Room barely okay for one person

10

Wendy

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you want to be right in the mix up in things, this will be a great stay! The historical hotel and all of the amenities within and close by we’re unbeatable. If you’re on the weekends parking is free and was not hard to find. Be prepared for some train noise if you are a light sleeper.

6

Philomena

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I could hear everything in the room next to us including conversations and our neighbors were very loud all night on one occasion. I did not report this until the next day, thinking nothing could be done about it. Perhaps my mistake

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Diane

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This room was not as pictured when we booked it. The bathroom was pictured with a sink and counter, ours had tiny pedestal with no place for anything. The bathroom was 3 X 5!!! Our reservation came with free breakfast which we did not receive (they didn't even have breakfast except for starbucks). Bathroom door had caked on dust. Room was so tiny, you could barely walk between bed and bureau. It was NOT the room requested based on pics

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Stephen

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a live band in the Irish Pub connected to the hotel. We requested a different room on Friday night and were moved immediately to a quieter room. However, that same room on Saturday night was loud as the live band was shaking the entire building. I went to the front desk to discuss this at 11pm, but that person was unable to do anything about it. The band finally quit at midnight. I don't have any complaint about the staff. However, there should have been someone on site to cut the music to a reasonable level.

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Stephanie

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was the smallest one I had ever seen. It was smaller than a closet and barely one person could fit in the shower. Was highly disappointed in that as the pictures were completely different. Room was clean, bed was hard.

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Tiffany

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very small with a small shower. If you are a big person you will not be able to move in it. My friends had a bigger room with a bigger bathroom. So you can ask the front Desk. You can walk to restaurants and shopping

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Service

Service is often friendly and accommodating, with several standout staff mentioned by name. However, experiences vary, including brusque front desk interactions, slow follow-up, and delays with valet.

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Nicole

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wrenna was great!

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Clark

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cynthia was awesome!

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Tyrel

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Both front desk receptionists were ridiculous. The first was some dude trying to look like a woman, starring off into space while talking to me. The 2nd receptionist that I approached the next day completely ignored my existence until I tossed the key cards in front of her to check out. 1 elevator was out of service so it was either stairs or wait 15 to 20 minutes for the other elevator. The bed so lumpy and hard that I only slept 2 hours. Vallet was another freak show who didn't even speak. I expected a much better stay and was mainly let down by the class of the staff. Will never return to this hotel even if it's the only option in Rapid.

6

Amy

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel but the staff was not pleasant which was really unfortunate.

6

Lorie

18 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Poor front desk interaction with guest

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Skyla

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were so small and the bathrooms were even smaller. Parking was ridiculous. Drinks at the roof top bar were very expensive. Didnt like the choise for any of the food. Will never stay at the Alex Johnson again.

10

Janie

23 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything at the Alex Johnson is wonderful. The hotel staff went out of their way to correct the problem that was created by my use of Expedia. I will never use Expedia again. Use the hotel’s website or call the property, I do not believe my outcome would have been the same at some other properties. The Alex Johnson went above and beyond to make me a happy guest.

10

Jill

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cynthia, at the desk, doing my evening check in was fabulous. Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.

8

Roy Wilton

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The desk clerks and valets could not have been better. Our problem was getting clean towels and to empty trash cans. We had to call 3 times before we got a response. I don’t know if there is a problem with it, but the air vent in the bathroom sounded like a freight train. Room 304.

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Kathryn

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and the Irish pub downstairs was lovely. The room was small but clean. My only real complaint was the parking. There was no parking nearby so valet parking was required. The only other time that valet was my only choice was in Chicago which I expected. There wasn’t even anywhere to stop for the valet and my husband had to drive around until a spot opened up for him to park for the valet. Also the valet took a long time. They didn’t have enough people working. If the service had been good I would have accepted it but we called ahead and still need to wait 20 minutes after we got downstairs to get our car.

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Location

Prime downtown location that’s walkable to restaurants, bars, and shops and a convenient base for area attractions. Some mention street noise, panhandlers, or construction.

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Tristan

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Some panhandlers on the street, but very manageable

6

Mary

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We loved the historical aspect of the hotel and the staff was friendly but the room itself was dirty, had damage, and outside felt unsafe due to homeless and drunks. All situations were handled by local police but for the amount of money you pay, we felt that more could have been done for safety as well as upkeep with the room.

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Kim

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fabulous down town location and easy to find. The neighbourhood was friendly and extremely clean.

10

Eleanore

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the heart of downtown so was able to walk for meals. And parking was free on the weekends when we happen to be there so saved a little coin. Oh… but most of the shops were closed on Sunday too… that must’ve been why!

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Dorothy

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time I have stayed at this property and both experiences were wonderful. The hotel is full of history. The staff are great. There is a Starbucks in the lobby. It is conveniently located in downtown Rapid City and close to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse monument. Thank you for another great stay!

10

Jason

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal downtown location and well appointed historic hotel.

8

Arthur Patrick

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice hotel with history, right in the middle of the historic part of city. Would stay again!

10

Brenda

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel's location in downtown made it convenient to start our day with restaurants close by. The bed was very comfortable. Having coffee in the room was nice.

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Jeffery

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay to see downtown Rapid City and good jumping off point for attractions nearby. The Pub in the hotel was excellent and there are many great restaurants in the area such as the Firehouse and Tally's Silver Spoon for breakfast.

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Aaron

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic historic hotel in the heart of Rapid City. Walkable shops and restaurants. We will always stay here when going through Rapid City.

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Dining

Rooftop bar/restaurant and the on-site Irish pub earn frequent praise for drinks, views, and solid meals. Breakfast is largely via the attached Starbucks, and service can be slow or loud at times.

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Evelyn

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The Hotel couldn't find my Reservation ( But claimed it wasn't their fault but Expedia's ). Just so you know some of the rooms are very small but the location is Excellent to everything Downtown. the restaurant up stairs is Very good! The Breakfast is UGH! Cold because they have to bring everything down from the Upstairs Kitchen!

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BRUCE

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Reception and valet staff were excellent. Bar staff at roof top bar were terrible.

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Kendra

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is okay for a short stay in Rapids City. Rooms are very tiny, and bathrooms are even smaller. Front desk was not friendly upon arrival. Bathroom lights did not work upon arrival and no effort to fix or move to another room was given. The next day someone did come to look at it and all they had to do was flip a breaker in the hallway. That should have been done upon arrival. Restaurant was very slow to serve food. Roof top bar was very nice! Interesting memorabilia around the hotel.

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aimee

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The area around the hotel is nice and walkable. Check-in was easy and the restaurant downstairs was great! The view from the rooftop bar is fantastic too.

10

Carli

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming older downtown hotel with a FABULOUS rooftop bar & restaurant! Nice corner room on high floor, seven big fluffy pillows on a very comfy bed. Smallish bathroom which caused the soap/shampoo dispensers to be knocked off the wall previously. Must've been a very skinny person who installed them. Attentive service, coffee maker actually had LIGHT toast coffee, our fave, very rare, usually muddy dreadful dark roast. Would cost at least twice the rate annywhere else. Interesting 'good, fun downtown fountain square, bronzes of the presidents, galleries, restaurants. Stay there!!!

10

Christ

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms was clean and comfortable. Staff were outstanding from front desk, to service staff and the pub food quality.

10

Roberta

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel has an interesting history and is so close to multiple great restaurants. We recommend the walleye fingers and bison burger at the Vertex, Breakfast and fish and chips was excellent at Paddy O'neil's, and Breakfast at Tally's SS. The bus tour we booked through Viator was fabulous as well. Beds really comfortable!

10

Leslie

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the roof-top dining and cocktails. Wait staff was hospitable and met Chef Chris. Very impressed.

8

Yiteng

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The experience is great. It is a historic hotel，and it is very beautiful and stylish. It located in the downtown Rapid City，so it is close to bars and galleries. In general，the service is good. The front desk staff and valet parking staff are friendly and helpful. I went to the rooftop bar，the food and service are both very good. I also went to the paddy oneill‘s bar，but it is very disappointing. The food is ok but the service is terrible. The only complaint is the room condition. It is not maintained very well. The crack between the door and the floor is so big，and I can see the light from outside. I stayed in several other historic hotels that are operated by Omni or Marriott. Their room conditions are much better than this hotel.

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Jodi

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was fantastic ! The staff were super friendly and helpful. Cocktails and dinner at the rooftop bar were delicious and there were many Gluten free options for me including fresh gf bread.

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Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$125
March	US$103
April	US$96
May	US$207
June	US$269
July	US$290
August	US$306
September	US$221
October	US$178
November	US$115
December	US$106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $336	3 $366
4 $138	5 $172	6 $257	7 $187	8	9	10 $498
11 $231	12 $228	13 $165	14 $174	15 $247	16 $183	17 $213
18 $109	19 $153	20 $191	21 $149	22 $147	23 $227	24 $182
25 $120	26 $111	27 $111	28 $109	29 $111	30 $184	31 $175

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $377	17 $506	18 $480	19 $350
20 $324	21 $305	22 $350	23 $339	24	25	26 $313
27 $202	28 $279	29 $279	30 $279

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 1 King Bed (With Sofa)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 Double Bed (Roll-In Shower)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wetbar)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Bridal Suite)

Room, 1 King Bed (Chairman, Roll-In Shower)

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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