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Sonesta Essential - Rapid City Review
Placed in walking distance from many restaurants and bars, and 900 metres from Rushmore Mall, the 3-star Clarion Inn Rapid City includes a restaurant and luggage storage. Situated in walking distance from the miniature Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, this modern inn has a swimming pool as well as a hot tub and an indoor pool.
Buffet breakfasts are available upon request. Guests can enjoy the lounge bar on premises. Minervas Restaurant & Bar has its own variety of American dishes and is set just 0.6 km away.
Located in the shopping district of Rapid City, the traditional-style property is set a 10-minute drive from M Hill. The Clarion Inn Rapid City is also 15 minutes by car from such natural sights as the non profit childrens Storybook Island Park.
Hills are near this accommodation, and Berlin Wall Exhibit Memorial is a 10-minute ride away. The nearby cultural attractions include The Journey Museum and Learning Center, which is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Clarion Inn.
Furnished with a writing table, some of the 200 rooms feature ironing facilities and air conditioning along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. These units also have tile floors. The en-suite bathrooms are appointed with a shower/bath combination and a hot tub together with hairdryers and towels.
The hotel provides a picnic area and a golf course for an additional fee. The Clarion Inn also includes spa therapy and entertainment activities. There is a gym with a wide range of sports. A conference room with a photocopier and a desk are available for those travelling for business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Smoke-free hotel in a particularly good and decent setting.
- Great-sized units on main level available with the ac did work for the evening, a nice updated bathroom and a nice carpet.
- Free breakfast included.
- A good restaurant and a pizza bar available.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Great value compared to other Rapid City properties.
- A few minor complaints about cold bathrooms.
- A few staff members might seem not so friendly at times.
Key Features
- free parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- fitness center
- room service
- bar
Rooms
Amenities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Free breakfast
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Wedding services
- Newspaper service
- Computer connection
Relax
- Casino
- Fitness centre
- Fitness studio
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Game room
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Journey Museum and Learning Center 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Dinosaur Park 4.38 km (2.72 mi.)
- Memorial Park 2.64 km (1.64 mi.)
- Museum of Geology 3.25 km (2.02 mi.)
- Berlin Wall Exhibit 2.84 km (1.76 mi.)
- Dean-O's Casino 1.84 km (1.14 mi.)
- Badlands National Park 3.27 km (2.03 mi.)
- Downtown Rapid City 3.09 km (1.92 mi.)
- Roosevelt Swim Center 2.21 km (1.37 mi.)
- Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries 3.07 km (1.91 mi.)