Exterior view of Elevation Inn & Suites, a white, multi-story hotel ringed by green trees. Rapid City, South Dakota.

Elevation Inn & Suites

Your Home Base for Rapid City Adventure

Proximity to tons of famous Black Hills landmarks makes Rapid City a popular home base for travelers. But Rapid City has a lot to offer within city limits too. Whether you’re looking to delve into history and culture or spend some quality time in South Dakota’s great outdoors, discover why Elevation Inn & Suites is a comfortable and convenient headquarters for all your adventures in and around Rapid City.

This article is sponsored by Elevation Inn & Suites.

A rectangular swimming pool sprawls in front of a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking evergreen trees. Elevation Inn & Suites, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Indoor pool and hot tub
A guest room at Elevation Inn & Suites features a king-size bed, a microwave, mini fridge and large hot tub. Rapid City, South Dakota.
King room with jetted tub

Great Amenities

Elevation Inn & Suites offers many appealing features at a great value, including free Wi-Fi and a fitness room that’s open 24/7. Start your morning with a complimentary buffet breakfast of pancakes, eggs and other hearty dishes, then unwind in the heated indoor pool and hot tub after a day of sightseeing. If you’re road-tripping, there’s also a private parking lot for your car or RV.

Comfortable Rooms for Every Traveler

The clean and cozy guest rooms at Elevation Inn & Suites appeal to visitors of all kinds, from solo travelers to couples and multigenerational families. The contemporary rooms feature convenient amenities such as mini fridges and microwaves, and groups traveling together can request adjoining rooms to stay close without sacrificing privacy. Some rooms are also pet-friendly, so you don’t have to leave four-legged family members at home.

Car driving with Mount Rushmore in the background
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Custer State Park

Excellent Access

Elevation Inn & Suites is situated off Interstate 90 and Highway 16, just 11 miles from Rapid City Regional Airport. That makes it convenient for travelers arriving from various destinations and for those planning to check out popular Black Hills attractions, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial (24 miles), Crazy Horse Memorial® (38 miles), Custer State Park (29 miles) and Badlands National Park (62 miles). The location also makes a perfect stopover for those on road trips to other Western destinations, such as Yellowstone National Park and the Colorado Rockies.

Main Street Square, Rapid City
Main Street Square
journey museum
The Journey Museum

Walkable to Attractions

The hotel’s proximity to downtown allows guests to easily explore Rapid City on foot. Check the calendar at The Monument, which hosts concerts, Rapid City Rush hockey games and other big events. It’s only an eight-minute walk from the hotel. 

The attractions, shops and restaurants of downtown Rapid City are about 1 mile away. See the life-size statues of U.S. presidents that line the streets, earning Rapid City the nickname “The City of Presidents.” Check out works by Indigenous artists at Prairie Edge & Sioux Trading Post. Gain insight into Black Hills history and culture at The Journey Museum. You can also let the kids burn some energy in Main Street Square, which has a splash pad during the warm-weather months, an ice rink in the winter and hosts special events throughout the year.

Tranquil Setting

Despite its central location, Elevation Inn & Suites offers an unexpected sense of privacy. The hotel is a peaceful place to come home to after a day of crossing national landmarks off your bucket list, exploring Rapid City or basking in the outdoor splendor of the Black Hills.

Book your stay at Elevation Inn & Suites today

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