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Address: 523 Sixth Street, Rapid City 57701, United States

Phone: +1 605 348 2539

Fax: +1 605 342 1210

Category: 3 Star

Rooms: 143

Floors: 9

General Description: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Member of NTA since 1981. Member of Association of Historic Hotels of the Rockies. Recipient of the First Governor's Great Service Award and Governor's Service Star.Alex Carlton Johnson, Vice President of the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad set out to build a grand hotel, ""The Showplace of the West"", and a tribute to the Native Americans of the area in the Black Hills of South Dakota.Alex Carlton Johnson's involvement with the railroad, his love of the Native American culture of the Lakota Sioux located here in the Black Hills and the western history involved in the South Dakota heritage all are reflected in the architecture and the memories surrounding this hotel.As you walk into the Lobby, you'll notice the bricks you step on are all original and some have Native American symbols imbedded in them. One of those symbols looks suspiciously like a Swastika. (Now, do you really think we'd have Swastika's in our hotel? Of course not.) It's actually an ancient symbol that means the ""four sacred corners of the earth"" and was adopted by the Native Americans a couple hundred years ago. (and because it was here long before Hitler, we decided to keep it - and explain it - again ' again ' again...) That same symbol is reflected in the one of a kind chandelier, made of war spears, that has hung from the decorative rafters for over 75 years.From the Native American symbols and original art work on display in the lobby designs and the guest rooms and hallways, to the archives display of railroad artifacts and photographs of celebrities, movie casts, politicians and presidents who made the Alex their ""home away from home"" just enhance the rich history of this grand hotel.Restoration of the hotel based on original photographs and plans has returned the hotel's surroundings to those of the 20s, from the guest rooms to the ballroom to the restaurant and lobby, all displaying her past for those to be a part of today.Our rooms are legendary. For over 75 years, Hotel Alex Johnson has welcomed travelers from around the world, including celebrities, dignitaries and families. Today, your guests can experience our tradition of hospitality in anyone of our 143 (authentically renovated) guest rooms. Hand-crafted replicas of Alex Johnson's original furnishings feature carefully chosen Lakota Sioux themes. Discover all that Rapid City (SD) has to offer with Alex Johnson Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay. To proceed with this reservation at the Alex Johnson Hotel , please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.

Hotel Amenities: Air Condition

Room Amenities: Coffee/Tea making facilities, Hair dryer, Cable / Satellite TV, Clock-Radio, Telephone, Private Bath

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