Fargo is the largest city in the sprawling northern state of North Dakota. Fargo is the center of entertainment, culture, retail, education, health care and business in the area. Fargo has its own live theater, art deco movie house, symphony orchestra and the largest museum in the state, the Plains Art Museum. There are many parks in the city, including several golf courses. Guests to Fargo can also watch live horse racing, visit the zoo and attend shows at the Fargo-Moorhead Opera. Fargo has many places to stay, from small inns to larger, full service hotels.
Hotel Donaldson is an upscale art hotel located in downtown Fargo. Originally built in 1893 as an Odd Fellows lodge, Hotel Donaldson features the work of local artists and hosts live musical performances, poetry readings and field trips to local galleries. There are 17 suites, each designed around the work of different local sculptors, photographers and painters. Rooms are decorated and furnished separately, but may come with soaking tubs, over-sized whirlpools, stereos and/or heated ceramic floor tiles. Accommodations also have voice mail, flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet. The HoDo Restaurant is run by Chef Tim Fischer, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. The hotel also offers lounge and unique meeting and private event facilities, such as the rooftop Sky Prairie, which can hold up to 45 guests.
Hotel Donaldson
101 Broadway
Fargo, ND 58102
888-478-8768
hoteldonaldson.com
AmericInn Lodge and Suites is located close to the West Acres Shopping Center. The hotel has 60 rooms and eight one- and two-room suites. Suites with fireplaces and whirlpools are available. Standard rooms have king, queen or double beds and refrigerators. All guests receive copies of USA Today, free wireless Internet and a free AmericInn Perk breakfast. Take a steam in the sauna, grill outdoors, work out and play water basketball or swim in the indoor heated pool. The hotel has laundry facilities, dry cleaning, a game area and a whirlpool. AmericInn is less than two miles from Middle Eastern, Italian and Mexican food restaurants.
AmericInn Lodge and Suites
1423 35th St. S.W.
Fargo, ND 58103
800-634-3444
americinn.com
Vista Inn and Suites has 101 king and double rooms. The hotel also offers whirlpool suites. Vista Inn has transportation to the airport and local hospitals, as well as a business center, exercise room and game room. Guests receive a free hot breakfast daily, along with access to an indoor heated pool and spa. Rooms come with microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV and wireless Internet. The hotel is pet-friendly and has special rooms for pet owners traveling with their furry family members. Members of AAA, AARP and CAA receive discounted rates.
Vista Inn and Suites
1340 21st Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
800-437-0044
vistainnfargo.com
