Name: The Alonzo Ward Hotel
Address: 104 South Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States of America, Aberdeen, South Dakota, US
Price range: US$144–US$167 per night
Rating: 9.3

What guests think

At The Alonzo Ward Hotel, travelers highlight beautifully renovated boutique rooms within a historic downtown building, consistently clean spaces, comfortable beds, and quiet stays, while noting self-service check-in quirks, occasional hot-water problems, small rooms at times, and missing in-room refrigerators.

Guests often praise friendly, helpful staff, though the front desk can be unstaffed and mobile keys confusing. The location is walkable to shops and restaurants, with secure access, but signage and finding the entrance from the parking garage can be tricky. On-site Roma Italian and the LaRue bakery draw compliments, but hotel breakfast is minimal or unavailable. Expect a charming, modern stay with light services and a few quirks.

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Facilities

Parking is easy in the adjacent ramp, though signage and the entrance from the garage can be confusing at first. Security is noted as strong; otherwise facilities are straightforward.

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Beth

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, extremely quiet, very comfortable beds.

10

Carol

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The security was excellent, staff were so helpful and accommodating. I would stay again the next time i visit. there againthere

10

Jason

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cozy and the gym was small but nice!

10

Sebasten

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with alot of neat small town businesses nearby. I was in the area from out of state for work and needed to park a 26 foot box truck and street parking wasn't too inconvenient. Nice room - very hotel like. No refrigerator in the room which was a small bummer overall pretty happy with everything else

10

Richard

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was initially confusing, but then we found out about the nice parking garage next to it. It would have been nice to have more breakfast options and a refrigerator in the room, but those things aren't necessary. We used ice and a cooler to keep things cold. We thought the rooms were great.

10

melissa

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was very nice and helpful. Great Ambience & the French cafe was an added bonus!Will stay here again when returning. Very secure.

8

Jennifer

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building, rooms are newly renovated however it would have been nice to follow the decor of the older building for nuance. Staff was friendly and rooms were well maintained and clean. The only issue we had was finding the entrance from the parking ramp. It wasn’t clear that the hotel entrance was the entrance that appeared to belong to Roma’s Italian restaurant. Other than that the stay was wonderful.

10

Dave

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean newer room with easy access to all downtown aberdeen has to offer. Parking easy in ramp behind the hotel.

10

Cynthia

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was great, best sleep I have had in awhile! The building is right downtown so walkable to a little shopping and restaurants. Parking was right behind the building in their very quiet ramp. They had a small selection of free breakfast items in the foyer that was a nice surprise. The only downside, even though the building is nicely renovated, the entry level has a bit of a funky old building smell, but the smell isn’t up in the second floor where the hotel rooms are.

10

Marcie

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. The room was beautiful. This is a hidden gem! We will be back.!!

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Cleanliness

Reviews overwhelmingly describe very clean, newly renovated rooms and neat bathrooms. A few report lapses or issues such as a room not ready, missed spots under the bed, a faint lobby odor, or limited/no hot water.

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Jennifer

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel itself was nice and updated. However we were there for a 2 night stay and had no hot water the entire time. Sent a few messages and got no response so the lack of hot water is what prompts the negative review. Had we been able to have a hot shower this would be a 5 star review. Paid to much for 2 nights to have a cold shower and no response to messages about the situation

8

Jennifer

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay and like when old building are repurposed. It is a nice hotel and clean. Only draw back was we didn’t have much hot water for showers.

10

MATT

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, modern rooms in a nicely updated historical building. Rooms were very reasonably priced. We will definitely stay there again.

10

Rebecca

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel in a historic building. Extremely clean and comfortable! Will definitely stay here again.

10

Lee

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean motel nostslgic

10

Nicole

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean room!

10

Nathan

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was immaculate. New, clean, and well kept

10

Rex

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and modern, the staff was very helpful and nice.

10

Cynthia

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was great, best sleep I have had in awhile! The building is right downtown so walkable to a little shopping and restaurants. Parking was right behind the building in their very quiet ramp. They had a small selection of free breakfast items in the foyer that was a nice surprise. The only downside, even though the building is nicely renovated, the entry level has a bit of a funky old building smell, but the smell isn’t up in the second floor where the hotel rooms are.

6

Todd

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is small. But a/c didn't seem to work. Was humid in room. My son found a can of dip/chew/ under the bed. So obviously not clean. Hard to get a hold of hotel staff and no refrigerator. Good location though. Bed comfortable

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Rooms

Renovated, modern rooms feel boutique, with very comfortable beds and generally quiet stays. Some rooms are small and often lack a refrigerator, and a few guests noted soft mattresses, limited outlets, or minor A/C and TV issues.

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Beth

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking, extremely quiet, very comfortable beds.

8

ALYCE

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Non-working television remote, but the hotel and rooms were lovely, quiet, well-appointed.

8

Rod

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was because the room we were supposed to have wasn’t cleaned when we checked in, and we got moved to another room that didn’t have windows. The room was very nice though. Nice bed, good pillows, nicely renovated, with the softest clean carpet.

10

Jill

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautifully restored hotel. Big, nice rooms with great beds! Loved it!

10

Sebasten

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with alot of neat small town businesses nearby. I was in the area from out of state for work and needed to park a 26 foot box truck and street parking wasn't too inconvenient. Nice room - very hotel like. No refrigerator in the room which was a small bummer overall pretty happy with everything else

8

Deborah

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no refrigerator in room

10

Richard

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was initially confusing, but then we found out about the nice parking garage next to it. It would have been nice to have more breakfast options and a refrigerator in the room, but those things aren't necessary. We used ice and a cooler to keep things cold. We thought the rooms were great.

10

Aaron

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outside of the property is old but inside is remodeled and neat and clean. Rooms are small but comfortable.

6

Todd

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is small. But a/c didn't seem to work. Was humid in room. My son found a can of dip/chew/ under the bed. So obviously not clean. Hard to get a hold of hotel staff and no refrigerator. Good location though. Bed comfortable

10

Kimberly

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully updated property! Beds were so comfortable, and the bathroom was very clean! Our only complaint was lack of outlets in the room, a charging hub at the nightstand would be so helpful ! Wonderful stay, will definitely be back !!

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Service

Many guests describe staff as friendly and helpful, and some liked the online check-in. However, self-service check-in and an often unstaffed front desk led to delays or confusion for several guests, with occasional slow responses.

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Jamie

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no one to check us in after the self-check in did not work. We call the number at the front desk for over 30 minutes with no answer. We had to leave and try to call again later. Finally one hour later we received a call and were able to get checked in. The rooms were clean and nice but the check in experience makes us not want to return

4

Jennifer

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel itself was nice and updated. However we were there for a 2 night stay and had no hot water the entire time. Sent a few messages and got no response so the lack of hot water is what prompts the negative review. Had we been able to have a hot shower this would be a 5 star review. Paid to much for 2 nights to have a cold shower and no response to messages about the situation

10

Mark

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel, the renovations were done well and a good, clean place to stay. Staff was great and would definitely stay again.

6

Wendy

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only glitch was check in. No one at the reception desk so we did electronic check in which went fine however we did not know how to get our room key. Luckily a hotel resident happened by and he fooled around with the ‘key box’ and found our key card in there. I was thinking about what we would have done if he hadn’t happened to come in after picking up jimmy John’s for supper

10

Tiffany

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, eager to helpfront desk and a very clean and quiet room. Wonderful experience.

10

Rex

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and modern, the staff was very helpful and nice.

10

Roger

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old world charm with modern update. A fun place to stay. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

10

Timothy

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall a very good experience. I would stay there again. Staff was friendly and helpful. Mini fridge would be a great addition.

10

Rick

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, recently remodeled and up-to-date hotel with 19th century architectural charm still present throughout the building. Softest carpet I've walked on! Very nicely appointed. Room appeared to be as close to brand-new as you can get. Comfy bed - slept very well. We arrived later after the front desk was unstaffed. We used our smart phone to unlock the room, but the process isn't totally intuitive. Be patient for the first time trying. It will help to install the YourKey app on your phone a few minutes before arriving at the hotel to allow time for the app to synch up with your online reservation. After opening the door once, it works flawlessly thereafter.

10

Darcy

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’m not big on their check in, all by computer :( no personal contact.

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Location

The location is walkable to shops and restaurants and delivers historic character. Signage and finding the entrance from the parking garage can be tricky, especially at night.

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10

Cimberly

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the historical features of the hotel, the location, the beautiful room, and the incredibly comfy bed!

10

Sebasten

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with alot of neat small town businesses nearby. I was in the area from out of state for work and needed to park a 26 foot box truck and street parking wasn't too inconvenient. Nice room - very hotel like. No refrigerator in the room which was a small bummer overall pretty happy with everything else

10

John

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the location in the old downtown and the preservation of the building and its charm.

10

David

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet room. The bed was very comfortable. Nice location downtown.

8

Jennifer

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful building, rooms are newly renovated however it would have been nice to follow the decor of the older building for nuance. Staff was friendly and rooms were well maintained and clean. The only issue we had was finding the entrance from the parking ramp. It wasn’t clear that the hotel entrance was the entrance that appeared to belong to Roma’s Italian restaurant. Other than that the stay was wonderful.

10

john

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great old building that has been refinished. Not alot of frills but good location and friendly staff. Would stay again

10

Dave

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean newer room with easy access to all downtown aberdeen has to offer. Parking easy in ramp behind the hotel.

10

Cynthia

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was great, best sleep I have had in awhile! The building is right downtown so walkable to a little shopping and restaurants. Parking was right behind the building in their very quiet ramp. They had a small selection of free breakfast items in the foyer that was a nice surprise. The only downside, even though the building is nicely renovated, the entry level has a bit of a funky old building smell, but the smell isn’t up in the second floor where the hotel rooms are.

8

Suzanne

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quaint room. Beds were good but too soft for my back. A bit hard to see hotel sign in the dark. Cool building and great atmosphere. Pleasant stay and would stay here again.

10

Chad

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique hotel in historic downtown area. Very nice, recent renovation. Walkable to Three22 restaurant.

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Dining

On-site options like Roma Italian and the LaRue bakery receive frequent praise. Hotel breakfast is limited or unavailable, and morning hours can be restrictive.

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Gregory

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful boutique hotel with an outstanding, gourmet Italian restaurant on premises.

10

Jennifer

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Alonzo Ward Hotel was excellent. The room felt more like a comfy B&B than a hotel room. The beds were nice and the linens felt more like something I would have at home. During our stay, we ate at the Italian restaurant in the lobby area and also at the LaRue Cafe in the building. We enjoyed both and plan to eat at each again when we return to Aberdeen.

10

Dana

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean, well-appointed. Wonderful pastry/coffee shop-LaRue’s and Roma Italian restaurant right on sight. Excellent!

10

Jered

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exeleny place to stay and the restaurant is fantastic!

10

Stephanie

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very happy with this property. I loved the online check in and mobile key options. The room was very clean and the beds were super comfortable. It was quiet and we were able to watch the parade of lights. I really like the french bakery downstairs. I would definitely stay here agin!!!

10

Richard

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was initially confusing, but then we found out about the nice parking garage next to it. It would have been nice to have more breakfast options and a refrigerator in the room, but those things aren't necessary. We used ice and a cooler to keep things cold. We thought the rooms were great.

10

melissa

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was very nice and helpful. Great Ambience & the French cafe was an added bonus!Will stay here again when returning. Very secure.

8

Judy Kay

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything felt modern and updated. The restaurant is not open for breakfast. My room was an ADA room, but I did not request that. The furniture was nightstands, dresser, and one chair. The TV was huge. There was a coffee pot in my room. There was a public microwave was in the hall. In the hall, the room labeled laundry had no machines of any kind. In my room the smoke detector was almost over the bed and gave a periodic flashing green light. During the day this was not a problem but after dark the flashing was actually rather bright. I'm glad I had my eye mask. I saw staff upon arrival but never saw any staff after that. The room door had an electric key system usable from my phone app, but I was given a physical key fob as well which was good as the phone app was a challenge to use. The hotel has 18 rooms and I never saw or heard any other guests.

10

Craig

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean! newly renovated rooms located in a historic building, easy check in and nice beds. Plus a restaurant on the main floor…

8

kevin

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice and the bed was super comfy but no breakfasts or even coffee and everything was almost like self service.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2 $149	3 $147
4 $144	5 $144	6	7	8 $146	9 $146	10 $146
11 $145	12 $144	13 $145	14 $149	15 $144	16 $145	17 $154
18 $150	19 $144	20 $148	21 $149	22 $158	23 $158	24 $154
25 $150	26 $153	27 $154	28 $152	29 $158	30 $153	31 $167

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