Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial attracts about three million visitors annually. If your vacation plans include a trip to this memorial, choose one of the best hotels near Mount Rushmore for your stay. There are several quality hotels nearby, some with a view of the memorial. Determining what is the "best" hotel varies from person to person. Pet accommodations might boost the rating for one guest, while another likes the convenience of room service. With information so readily available online, you can compare hotel information including hotel ratings, amenities, pricing and availability.
Make a list of requirements you expect a quality hotel to provide. Things to consider are the distance to Mount Rushmore, swimming pool, Internet access, on-site restaurant, room service, pet accommodations and laundry facilities. Consider the needs of all travelling in your party, though don't expect to be able to fulfill every wish of every person.
Figure out the type of room(s) you will need for your stay, when your arrival and departure dates will be and how many people will be staying in your room(s). Also consider your budget and the maximum amount you are willing to pay for a hotel room.
Use reputable online sites such as the Keystone Chamber of Commerce, Travel SD or AAA to gather information about hotels near Mount Rushmore. Use these websites by entering information specific to your stay. Browse through the available hotels in Keystone, South Dakota, or the nearby areas, and select several that meet your needs.
Read and compare hotel ratings, customer reviews and AAA diamond ratings to determine which hotels are the best in the area. Narrow down your choices to hotels that have high ratings and excellent customer reviews.
Evaluate the hotels close to Mount Rushmore. There are several hotels in the town of Keystone which is at the base of Mount Rushmore. There are eight hotels that are less than 3 miles from Mount Rushmore. The amenities differ from one hotel to another. For instance, the Roosevelt Inn of Keystone has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as an on-site restaurant. In comparison, the Presidents View Mt. Rushmore offers an indoor pool, has no on-site restaurant, but allows pets.
Compare the amenities offered by each hotel, the cost of the room, as well as the distance to Mount Rushmore. Choose the hotels that have the best overall reviews and meet the most criteria on your "must have'" list. Check for room availability on your travel dates. Pick the hotel that is overall the best choice for your trip to Mount Rushmore.
Book your hotel stay online directly from the hotel website, or through an online service such as Travelocity or Priceline. You can also call the hotel directly to reserve your hotel room(s). Hotel reservation phone numbers can be found on the individual hotel websites.
