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The Hotel Alex Johnson, an Ascend Collection hotel

3.0 of 5
523 6th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
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The Hotel Alex Johnson, an Ascend Collection hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Wyoming
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is the second time in the past four months that I have stayed here and the experience was again great. Yes, this is an older, historic hotel. That's the charm. The location is the other plus to this hotel. You are within walking distance of shops and restaurants downtown. Parking has never been an issue. I have always been... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Our arrival was quite awkward due to parking and not knowing where we could park or if there was valet. From there on out though, the hotel exceeded our expectations. The history of the hotel was provided to us upon check in and we enjoyed looking around. The room was a decent size and the bed was really comfortable. Our... More

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Seattle
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at The Hotel Alex Johnson on my last day of business in Rapid City. The lobby has a charm that I have never experienced. I stayed in room 924 and loved the quaint layout of the room. I would describe the room as small with a bed and breakfast romantic feel to it....loved it! I had a view... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Hotel Alex Johnson as part of a short trip to visit Mount Rushmore. What a great experience! The hotel is lovely and full of charm. It is a historic hotel and has all of the character that goes along with it. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and check in was a breeze. The coffee... More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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6 hotel reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We booked a room for my daughter's 11th Birthday. She has a love of all things "spooky" and wanted to stay at this historic haunted hotel as her birthday gift. We never got to socialize with any spirits, but we did wander up to the 8th floor (the one with the most reported incidents) and captured a few orbs in... More

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
1 review
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Check in was slow even with a reservation but not a show stopper, staff was friendly. Lobby and hallway were impressive but went down hill fast from there. The room did have character but very small, not maintained, poorly cleaned, and this was supposed to be an upgrade. The view was of a nasty alley covered in graffiti called "art"... More

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GMAlexJohnson, General Manager at The Hotel Alex Johnson, an Ascend Collection hotel, responded to this review
11 May 2013

I appreciate you taking the time to write this review. It is our company policy that we do not allow our housekeepers to clean rooms when our guests are present in the rooms. This is for the safety of our employees as well as our guests. With that said, our staff are trained to inform our guests that they will... More

South Dakota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is our favorite place for a staycation. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and peaceful. Best of all, it's in the heart of our very charming downtown with many shops and restaurants to choose from.

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Bronx, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We had the pleasure of beginning and ending our trip to the Black Hills at The Hotel Alex Johnson. It is the perfect location for exploring historic Rapid City and meeting with the statues of the American presidents. My son was especially delighted with the comic book store across the street and the used book store around the corner! My... More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I appreciate your responsiveness to my previous feedback. I have since stayed here twice more and both times the service was excellent and there were no maintenance needs that I noticed. Thank you for your responsiveness. The food at both Paddy's and Vertex is extraordinary. I always enjoy my stay.

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Joliet, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

You would never expect this beautiful hotel in downtown Rapid City. The lobby is absolutely beautiful. They upgraded us to a junior suite on check in and we were very grateful. If you stay you must go to Vertex. It is a lounge on the top of the building. There is seating inside and out. The outside seating has glass... More

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Also Known As:
Alex Johnson Hotel
Alex Johnson Rapid City
Address: 523 6th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Region: United States > South Dakota > Rapid City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Family Hotels in Rapid City
#14 Business Hotels in Rapid City
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An easy 25 minute drive from Mount Rushmore, The Hotel Alex Johnson is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six U.S. Presidents have resided at The Alex Johnson since opening, namely Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.Located in the heart of downtown Rapid City, numerous dining, shopping and sightseeing opportunities are available within walking distance of the Hotel. ... more   less 
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