Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

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A rooftop terrace with a fire feature, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.
A lobby with a fireplace, leather furniture, a piano, and a registration desk.
A dining area with a view of a hilly landscape, a large window with blue curtains, and a modern chandelier.
A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and dining area with chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small ottoman, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $98
$87 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7

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523 6th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701
  • Place, Main Street Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Monument Civic Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Bridal Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Wetbar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed (Chairman, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofa)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 Double Bed (Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

With a stay at Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Rapid City, a 2-minute drive from The Monument Civic Center and 6 minutes from Rushmore Mall. .This luxury hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Watiki Water Park and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Black Hills National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Art Alley - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of the American Bison - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Monument Civic Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sour - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Independent Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tally's Silver Spoon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 143 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Vertex Sky Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Vertex Sky Bar - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Paddy ONeills Irish Pub - This pub specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28.95 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Paddy ONeills Irish Pub
  • Vertex Sky Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Piano
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 5.99 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 12.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 12.00
  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.95 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Alex Johnson Rapid City
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Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of history at this location. Was perfect for our days out to all the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and I enjoyed my stay a great deal!! Next time I’m in Rapid City I’m staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very helpful staff. We did feel rooms could be more clean considering the price. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strongly recommend staying here! Great place and the staff was awesome. The bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows! 😍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and very convenient. Quirky old hotel with a friendly staff and nice amenities. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, or any of the other attractions in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find in Rapid City! Interesting and well maintained architecture and style in a thoughtfully updated historic hotel. The rooftop bar is very fun!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel staff was excellent beautiful historic building with brand new interior rooms are spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very coo. The history is amazing. We had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice atmosphere,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the location and the charm. Rooftop bar and restaurant were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Favorite place to stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely hotel very convenient to downtown Rapid City.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to see all of 4th of July events. Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortably updated with a fantastic location in the heart of the city center, we truly enjoyed our stay. The staff were professional and informative, the auto valets had our vehicle ready when requested, and the amenities were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place that we love to stay at!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with pleasant staff. Nice bar on top. Rooms are small but it’s what you would expect with a historic hotel. Very comfortable bed. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my staff at the Alex Johnson.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026