La Quinta
La Quinta in Rapid City is pet-friendly and requires no deposit. The hotel meets the requirements of the business traveler as well as the family on vacation. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, coffee maker, free high speed Internet, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, data ports, voice mail, alarm clock, microwave, fitness center, business center, airport shuttle and guest laundry facilities. The hotel is near WaTiki, the largest indoors water park in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Paper, Sioux Park and the Reptile Garden. There are numerous family restaurants and fine dining near the hotel. As of December 2009, rates for smoking and non-smoking rooms were $99 to 119 including tax.
1416 North Elk Vale Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 718-7000
lq.com
Grand Gateway Hotel
The Grand Gateway is not only a pet-friendly hotel but is also family-friendly. The hotel is charming and offers spacious rooms of at least 365 square feet. There are 132 rooms and the hotel is completely non-smoking. Amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet, fitness center, indoor pool with water slide, free computer access in the lobby, convenience store and shuttle service. The hotel is located near Mount Rushmore National Monument, Jewel Cave, Devils Tower, Custer State Park, Black Hills National Park and Crazy Horse. Casual and fine dining is available close to the hotel. As of December 2009, prices ranged from $59.00 to $69.00 per night.
1721 N. La Crosse Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-885
grandgatewayhotel.com
Hotel Alex Johnson
The Hotel Alex Johnson is located in the downtown region. The hotel welcomes those traveling with pets and requires a $25 per night fee. In 1927, construction of the hotel was completed, the originality of the hotel remains today even after several renovations. The historic hotel features modern conveniences that will please families as well as business travelers. The amenities include a lounge, hair dryer, business center, five banquet rooms, gift shop, high-speed Internet, pool, fitness center, smoking, and non-smoking rooms. You are close to all the activities of the city including Dinosaur Park, Journey Museum, Storybook Island, Pirates Cover Mini Golf, The 1880 Train and Dakota Angler. As of December 2009, prices began at $39.00 per night.
523 Sixth Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 342-1210
alexjohnson.com
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Terrie Berry, MBA and has a background in IT/Management who has been writing since she was a young child, she currently writes for Demand Studios, eHow, and Associated Content. She graduated from Baker College and Wayland Baptist University. Ms Berry resides in Texas and is self-employed; she is a computer guru, enjoys research, reading, fine wine, and sharing the knowledge she has gained.
