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For information on accommodations in the Black Hills, contact either the South Dakota Department of Tourism or the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Association (see "Information," earlier in this chapter).
IN RAPID CITY
Abend Haus Cottages
and Audrie's B&B
23029 Thunderhead Falls Rd., Rapid City, SD 57702-8524. ☎ 605/342-7788. www.audriesbb.com. 9 units. TV. $125–$185 double. Rates include full breakfast. No credit cards. Couples only; children not accepted. Take U.S. 44 west of town for 7 miles.
On the banks of a rippling trout stream, this is a perfect choice for couples seeking a romantic and luxurious escape during their visit to the Black Hills. The spacious cottages and suites ooze old-world charm, with European antiques,
private hot tubs, fireplaces, and patios. Among the cottages, an excellent choice is the Yuletide Haus, made of hand-peeled lodgepole pine logs, with a king-size bed, refrigerator, microwave, CD and tape player, and TV with VCR. More upscale is Moonlight Lodge, a 1,100-square-foot log cabin that boasts a king bed, handsome river-rock gas fireplace, refrigerator, microwave, hot tub, and entertainment center complete with a 53-inch TV. Smoking is not permitted.
Hotel Alex Johnson
523 6th St., Rapid City, SD 57701. ☎ 800/ 888-2539 or 605/342-1210. Fax 605/342-7436. www.alexjohnson.com. 143 units. A/C TV TEL. Apr to mid-Oct $106–$160 double; mid-Oct to Mar $69–$89 double; year-round $350–$400 suite. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
This finely restored hotel, listed on the National Historic Register, has a Germanic Tudor and Lakota Sioux atmosphere on the inside, complementing the Germanic Tudor exterior. The furniture was handcrafted in Rapid City to replicate the hotel's original 1928 furnishings. The hotel contains an Irish pub, gift shop, and highly recommended restaurant, The Landmark, that's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn
505 N. 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701. ☎ 605/ 348-4000. Fax 605/348-9777. 205 units. A/C TV TEL. Summer $125–$159 double; winter $80–$129 double. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
This eight-story atrium hotel with a pool and waterfall offers all the spaciousness and amenities you would expect in a top-rated modern hotel. It also has a relaxing piano lounge and exercise facilities and is close to downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment.
IN CUSTER
Bavarian Inn Motel
U.S. 16/385 N., Custer, SD 57730. ☎ 800/ 657-4312 or 605/673-2802. www.custer-sd. com/bavarian. 64 units, 1 condo. A/C TV TEL. $35–$79 single; $59–$112 double; $69–$159 suite. AE, DISC, MC, V.
The Bavarian Inn's location 1 mile north of downtown is convenient to many of the Black Hills' most popular attractions, including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. It has a restaurant (German/American) and lounge, plus heated indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, a sauna and hot tub, and a game room.
IN DEADWOOD
The Bullock Hotel
633 Historic Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732. ☎ 800/336-1876 or 605/578-1745. Fax 605/578-1382. www.historicbullock.com. 28 units. A/C TV TEL. $61–$155 double. AE, DISC, MC, V.
This is one of the finest hotels in South Dakota. You'll find turn-of-the-20th-century surroundings and modern amenities. There's also 24-hour gambling, a full-service bar, and a quaint restaurant, Bully's. For a special treat, try one of the Jacuzzi suites. Keep an eye out for the hotel's namesake, legendary lawman Seth Bullock, whose ghost has a habit of appearing here.
Deadwood Gulch Resort
U.S. 85 S., 1 mile from Historic Main St. (P.O. Box 643), Deadwood, SD 57732. ☎ 800/ 695-1876 or 605/578-1294. Fax 605/578-2505. www.deadwoodgulch.com. 96 units. A/C TV TEL. Oct–June 15 $75 double; June 16–Sept 5 $109 double; Sept 6–30 $79 double. Rates include breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
With a comfortable hotel, three casinos, a convention center, bars, a newly remodeled creekside