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    Days Inn by Wyndham Wall - Guest room

    Days Inn by Wyndham Wall

    (15 reviews)

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    I have never been so irate with a hotel. I was charged for a cancelled reservation and the manager,…read moreAlaura was rude and unprofessional when I called to inquire about a refund. When I first called she answered by her first name, not as Days Inn. I asked if I had the correct phone number and she said yes. I stated that I was charged for a cancelled reservation. She said "tell you what, call back in a half hour". Not a great start. When I called back she didn't take any information or look up anything before saying that if I was charged it was because of the policy. She said that there are no hotels that let you cancel under 48 hours, which is just untrue as most major chains, including Wyndham, allow for cancellations up the check in, particularly under their military member program. The Days Inn booking failed to disclose that cancellations made under 48 hours cannot be cancelled. The military member policy on the Wyndham app is free cancellation up to 24 hours. Wyndham customer service was a chat that disconnected followed by a series of unhelpful and incompetent call center employees. I will never again stay at a Wyndham property.

    We were welcomed by a kind staff person and immediately checked into a quiet, simple, comfortable,…read moresecond floor room. It is an old hotel, so it shares a pool across the street and the sink is unfortunately in the room. The showers are hot, and the pressure is not the worst. The takeaway breakfast is a bit disappointing. But, it is a modestly priced, comfortable place to see near Badlands.

    Best Western Plains Motel - Exterior

    Best Western Plains Motel

    (57 reviews)

    $$$

    We stayed here while visiting the Badlands, and while the hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and…read moreexactly what our family needed, I need to talk about David, who worked the continental breakfast area. David is not a breakfast attendant. David is a hospitality wizard who has somehow chosen to use his powers in Wall, South Dakota. He is a force of nature. A once-in-a-generation talent. A man whose mastery of hospitality borders on the supernatural. Every morning he greeted guests with a smile, kept everything stocked, cleaned, organized, and running smoothly, all while making people feel genuinely welcome. My family looked forward to seeing him each morning. I've stayed in hotels all over the country, and I can confidently say that David may be the single greatest continental breakfast attendant in the history of lodging. If there were a Breakfast Hall of Fame, he would be a first-ballot inductee. If there were a Mount Rushmore of hospitality workers, they would need to carve a fifth face. At one point I watched him refill the pancake station with such efficiency and grace that I briefly wondered if I was witnessing an advanced civilization disguised as a hotel employee. Scientists should study his ability to keep coffee flowing, raspberry-filled donuts available, and traveler morale at peak levels. Economists should measure the positive impact he has on the local tourism industry. Historians will someday ask how a continental breakfast at a roadside hotel became legendary. The answer will be simple: David. In all seriousness, David was incredibly friendly, hardworking, and professional. He made a great hotel stay even better. Give him a raise. Five stars for the hotel. Six stars for David. P.S. - If I ever return to Wall, South Dakota, it will be partly to see the Badlands again, but mostly to verify that David is, in fact, a real person and not a hospitality legend passed down through generations of travelers.

    Great location with easy access to the badlands and within walking distance of Wall Drug. The…read morebreakfast was great with plenty of options like oatmeal, pancakes, and fruit as well as coffee and tea. The room even had a smart TV which was a plus. Everything was clean and quiet!

    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills - King Room at the Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    Bavarian Inn, Black Hills

    (118 reviews)

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    You truly can't beat the location of the Bavarian Inn Hotel in the Black Hills. It's close to…read moreeverything and all the main attractions. The property is beautiful and very well maintained, and the staff is wonderful. You can tell they genuinely enjoy their jobs, which makes the whole experience even more pleasant. Check-in was quick and easy. The rooms are a bit outdated in style, but they are very clean and comfortable. I do wish the bathroom had been a little larger and that it didn't have a shower curtain instead of a glass door. Housekeeping is not provided daily, but you can request fresh linens and amenities each day, and they will be delivered to your room. Overall, it's fairly priced, great for families, with plenty of parking and lots of nearby services. I would definitely recommend it for anyone visiting the area.

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We are a family of five with little kids and this has been our favorite place we…read morehave stayed on our many trips. Whether you are a retired couple, family, or young honeymooners- this place is a great place to stay in Custer. The staff was so friendly. There were so many family-centered activities to be outside and enjoy and we tried to take advantage of all of It! Outdoor and indoor pools, a full wall of board and card games and books, an outdoor fire pit setting to enjoy, chalk and jump ropes, a nice outdoor walking trail in nature, ball courts with balls. Our absolute favorite was ordering the cookies and milk bedtime delivery. This was something we could surprise our little kids with that they thought was so magical. Thank you for helping us build such special family memories!!

    Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore - Exterior

    Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore

    (32 reviews)

    This is a really nice hotel. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The check in and check out…read moreprocess went really smoothly. The kiddos enjoyed the pool and we enjoyed the hot tub. The negatives are as noted: -Extremely SMALL pool towels -Beds very FIRM. Not to our liking but maybe ok for some. We did appreciate the extra fluffy pillows. -breakfast: hot foods lukewarm at best. Even first thing in the am. However the kids did enjoy the waffle station. I really liked the cinnamon scones on our departure date. Overall I would recommend this hotel and the mid breakfast is still better than no breakfast at all.

    I stayed at the Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore for two nights on a Thursday and Friday…read more Lots of pluses and minuses about this place. Let's start with the pluses. The location is great! It's really close to the airport and within walking distance to everything downtown. The staff is incredibly friendly! I was greeted every time I walked in and out, and if I needed anything, they were always ready and willing to help. I actually thought the bed was really comfortable. Now the minuses. The gym has some cardio equipment, but only a few free weights. The property itself is run down and old. It's in need of a facelift. There are no blackout curtains in the room. I had a corner room, which meant that I had two sides of sun shining in at sunrise. That's not normally a big issue but if you want to sleep in, it might not happen here. There's a train that runs right next to the hotel. It doesn't seem that there are any horn rules in Rapid City, so at least twice while I was sleeping. I got to hear the train horn. I guess a positive is that the train horn wasn't very loud because the air-conditioning unit in the room, drowned out the noise of the train horn. I've never heard a louder air conditioning unit in my whole life. There was no coffee in the room and there was no refrigerator in the room. There are some other minor things but all in all, because of all the things together, I probably wouldn't stay here again. In my opinion, this property is average at best.

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