Cardinal Inn & Event Center

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$103
$95 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

Explore the area

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2588 State Hwy 14, Albion, NE, 68620
  • Place, Boone County Courthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Boone County Raceway
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Albion

When you stay at Cardinal Inn & Event Center in Albion, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 5-minute drive of Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park and Boone County Courthouse. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Boone County Raceway and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Broken Arrow Wilderness.

What's nearby

  • Boone County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boone County Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Broken Arrow Wilderness - 22 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Battle Creek City Park - 48 min drive - 53.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dotted Daisy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Runza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Junction Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪HWY 14 Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Inn & Event Center

Hotel connected to the convention center in Albion with free parking
Cardinal Inn & Event Center offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Christo's Pub - Onsite pub. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Christo's Pub

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Cardinal Inn & Event Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 437 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Monte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was huge and immaculate. Completely remodeled and all the amenities of a 5 star chain hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY NICE PLACE TO STAY.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg this property is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was top notch from check in to check out!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large parking area, driving large uhaul towing a boat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and roomy. Appeared to be either new or recently remodeled. Another Pleasant surprise from small town USA.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Staff super friendly. Rooms were quiet. Bed was comfy. Patio was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a great stay

I’ve stayed here several times for work. Employees are always nice and helpful. Very clean hotel. Nice sized rooms. Comfortable beds. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, newer property and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay.

Rooms were nice and clean. Office clerks were nice and friendly. They let us check in early. Breakfast left a little to be desired. Bananas would’ve been nice. Overall it was a great stay. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely updated,clean, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean motel with friendly and accommodating staff in a nice small town. Second stay in two years and both times were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Comfy bed, nice decor, easy parking, accommodating to what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was above and beyond what we expected. Very clean, and friendly service. We highly recommend them,,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised how very nice it is. Not one complaint! We will be back next week.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025