Rapid CIty
- Rushmore Plaza Civic Center (605.394.4115; www.gotmine.com) debuted a new ice arena in November 2008. The 5,137-seat facility is bringing a host of new sports events to the 150,000-square-foot convention center complex.
- Best Western Ramkota Rapid City Hotel and Conference Center (www.ramkota.com) recently completed a renovation of 30 two-room suites. The property offers a total of 267 guest rooms, more than 36,000 square feet of meeting space and a large waterpark.
- The historic Alex Johnson Hotel (605.342.1210; www.alexjohnson.com) is currently undergoing a major renovation to be completed in 2010. The downtown property offers 143 guest rooms as well as meeting space and five banquet rooms.
- Holiday Inn Rapid City-Rushmore Plaza (605.348.4000; www.ichotelsgroup.com) recently completed a renovation of its 205 guest rooms. The property has more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space.
- Hampton Inn Rapid City (605.348.1911; www.hamptoninn.com) renovated its 82 guest rooms and common areas in 2009. The property has more than 2,100 square feet of meeting space.
- Microtel Inn & Suites Rapid City Lacrosse Ave (605.348.2523; www.microtelinn.com) renovated its guest rooms and common areas this year. The property has meeting space for up to 50 people.
- AmericInn of Rapid City (605.343.8424; www.americinn.com) added 30 guest rooms and a new board room this year. The property now offers a total of 96 guest rooms and more than 1,200 square feet of meeting space.
- Comfort Suites Hotel and Convention Center (605.791.2345; www.comfortsuites.com) opened in August 2009. Located minutes from downtown Rapid City, the property has 92 guest rooms and 2,730 square feet of meeting space. Amenities include free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access and a heated indoor pool and hot tub.
- Sleep Inn and Suites Rapid City (605.791.5678; www.sleepinn.com) opened in August. The 80-room property is conveniently located off Interstate 90.