When you enter the lobby and browse through the hotel, you’ll notice the ‘four sacred directions’ symbols, a tribute to the area’s Native American culture and beliefs. Built in 1927, this quaint hotel combines the ambiance of the late 1920s with Native American art. The hotel has played host over the years to presidents and celebrities. Overall the room was functional, however will not stay at this property again.ĭaily Mandatory Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: Destination Marketing Fee, paid to Destination Rapid City.Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton combines an ideal location and a historic setting for a unique guest experience.
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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.Īs I read and utilize a lot of reviews thought it was appropriate for others to know.there is a sign outside the hotel indicating no smoking within 25 feet of the building however the front desk employees were both smoking near the front entrance on multiple occasions, the rooms have a stove top and full refrigerator however no utensils or pans of any type to utilize (are you supposed to bring your own?), I made a reservation 45+ days in advance and agreed upon a rate that was considerably higher than ”normal” but considering holiday weekend and summer traffic was ok with the price however arrived to a 1/2 capacity hotel and looking online at arrival could have paid a 20%+ lower rate (my fault for not looking prior to arrival and xcl/rebooking accordingly) - disappointed guests do not receive ”current” rates on day of check-in if beneficial, the room assigned was on the freeway side resulting in a decent amount of road noise throughout the evening and finally breakfast is not included. Imagine the crush in the morning when everyone is trying to get downstairs to the bus. And only two small (think old European hotel) elevators to serve nine floors of a tour bus hotel.
Only two dresser drawers we had to keep most of our clothes in our luggage. The ”desk” (a long, narrow bar along one wall) was plainly designed for form over function. Power outlets were inadequate to charging today's routinely carried electronics. The in-room coffee maker dispensed the cheapest ”something” that was mostly undrinkable. The freezer in the in-room refrigerator was so encrusted with ice that we couldn't get an ice cream bar into it. 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. This so-called limited service was stressed, along with the repeated ”Breakfast is for PURCHASE!” admonishment at check-in. Towels were exchanged in the bath, but the bed was intentionally not made. For example, despite being an ”exclusive” area of the hotel, there was no routinely-expected ”Presidential” lounge available to the guests who pony up. But it fell WAY short of extraordinary accommodation for extraordinary price. Mural graphics of local attractions as wallpaper. Quiet, top-floor room accessible only by key card. In some ways, it was perfectly acceptable. I booked this, thinking it would be something special for part of a second (54th?) honeymoon. To be clear, this review is of the ”Presidential” (”upscale” extra-charge) area of the hotel. While pleasant enough, we would not return. BW & I stayed here for two nights while touring around the Black Hills.
TL:DR: Don't bother with the ”Presidential” level.
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