Best Five Star Hotels in Rapid City

With a stay at Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Rapid City, within a 10-minute drive of Watiki Water Park and Main Street Square. This upscale hotel is 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Ellsworth Air Force Base.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Grab a bite at Vertex Sky Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 143 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

TL:DR: Don't bother with the ”Presidential” level. BW & I stayed here for two nights while touring around the Black Hills. While pleasant enough, we would not return. To be clear, this review is of the ”Presidential” (”upscale” extra-charge) area of the hotel. I booked this, thinking it would be something special for part of a second (54th?) honeymoon. In some ways, it was perfectly acceptable. Quiet, top-floor room accessible only by key card. Mural graphics of local attractions as wallpaper. Designer chair and ottoman. A really good bed. So, not terrible. But it fell WAY short of extraordinary accommodation for extraordinary price. For example, despite being an ”exclusive” area of the hotel, there was no routinely-expected ”Presidential” lounge available to the guests who pony up. Towels were exchanged in the bath, but the bed was intentionally not made. This so-called limited service was stressed, along with the repeated ”Breakfast is for PURCHASE!” admonishment at check-in. In the bath, the provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were in cheap dispensers, hard to use, and the body wash simply refused to come out. The freezer in the in-room refrigerator was so encrusted with ice that we couldn't get an ice cream bar into it. The in-room coffee maker dispensed the cheapest ”something” that was mostly undrinkable. Power outlets were inadequate to charging today's routinely carried electronics. The ”desk” (a long, narrow bar along one wall) was plainly designed for form over function. Only two dresser drawers; we had to keep most of our clothes in our luggage. And only two small (think old European hotel) elevators to serve nine floors of a tour bus hotel. Imagine the crush in the morning when everyone is trying to get downstairs to the bus. Net, not terrible. But not worth a return trip unless you are on an inexpensive cattle car tour of the Black HIlls in one of the cheaper lower floor rooms.

Very good accommodation experience, will visit next time, feel at home, the sanitary environment is the kind I like. Service: The attitude is also very good Facilities: Very full function is quite comfortable

When you stay at Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Rushmore Mall. This casino hotel is 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Watiki Water Park.Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the hotel's restaurant, Perkins-Attached to Hotel, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Rapid City? This hotel has 12000 square feet (1115 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Four stars for the room and the hotel in general. We had the King plus Sofa Sleeper room. It was huge - separated into two rooms, with one set up as a living room. The bed was soft and firm at the same time with a selection of pillows. Keurig station with coffee and tea. Mini fridge and a microwave. I wish we had more time here so that we could really take advantage of the space. Unfortunately, I chose this hotel based on the availability of the airport shuttle. Delta changed from morning to nighttime arrivals so we left a day early and added a night at this hotel so we could get a shuttle ride upon arrival and back the next day to pick up our rental car. Holiday Inn fell short as far as providing shuttle service, but the biggest problem was the conflicting information I got. I generously did not let this affect my four star rating for the hotel, despite the stress this caused me. The airlines changed the flight schedule to a later arrival - 10:50 pm. Seeing that the shuttle hours are posted as ending at 11pm, I contacted the hotel to ask if they were accommodating this new flight time. This was to be the new “normal” arrival time for this Delta flight. I called several times; I got a different answer each time. I emailed; I was told that they had several guests on that flight and could pick us up, no problem. The day of the flight we were notified of another change…arriving an hour later. I called to ask if could still get a ride at that time and was told, “Just call when you arrive.” I emailed about the updated arrival time and received the reply, “Noted.” I called upon arrival and the front desk person said we cannot be picked up as the shuttle stops at 11pm. Now it is late, I’m with a tired kid, there are no taxis or car hire services, and the hotel cannot provide transportation. Fortunately Rapid Shuttle stays open in the airport until the last flight has arrived and people have been serviced. So I shelled out the money to pay for a shuttle. While I was thrilled to have a ride, I would’ve just stayed at a cheaper hotel without shuttle service if I had know how this was going to play out. So no matter what they tell you, you will not get a ride after 11pm, even if your flight or your baggage is late. We set up a shuttle return the following morning to rent a car from the airport and had some hiccups on that end as well. The shuttle departs once an hour on the half hour (7:30, 8:30, etc). Although we were “scheduled” for 10:30, the shuttle didn’t come until 10:45. Not a big deal since we weren’t catching a flight, but you should be aware this is not a strict schedule.

With a stay at Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore, an IHG Hotel in Rapid City, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Watiki Water Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. This hotel is 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Rushmore Mall.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Staybridge Suites Rapid City - Rushmore, an IHG Hotel. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Rapid City? This hotel has 420 square feet (39 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.

Located in Rapid City, Best Western Ramkota Hotel is in the business district, a 1-minute drive from Rushmore Mall and 5 minutes from Main Street Square. This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Art Alley and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Dinosaur Park.Dip into one of the 2 indoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 10 mi.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Minervas, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Rapid City? This hotel has 36000 square feet (3240 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 267 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

As far as American Box Hotels are concerned (I'm not a big fan of their lack of character), this is as good as they get. The rooms are large, the beds are comfortable, and the overall quality of the stay is 1st rate. Price was in line with what the rest of the market was doing.

We pulled in during a snowy time. The parking lot had not yet been cleared but the main entry area was clean and accessible. Our room was clean and comfortable. I am not sure if there was a problem or what but parts of the hotel looked like it was under renovation and other parts did not appear to be that way. Anyway our room was comfortable and roomy. Breakfast at the restaurant was good, service was slow but the eggs were good. By morning though the parking lot was cleared and easy to get around in.

With a stay at Canyon Lake Resort in Rapid City, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Watiki Water Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center. This lodge is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chapel in the Hills.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.