My daughter and I stayed 2 nights at the historic Alex Johnson Hotel in the heart of Rapid City. We stayed here because it was centrally located to a lot of unique downtown stores, the Elks theatre , and the newly developed downtown plaza (with it's ice skating rink and new gallery of specialty stores). We love shopping in downtown Rapid City and the Alex Johnson seemed a natural idea to stay here.
- The rooms are clean and small but are tastefully decorated with furniture that appear to be antiquish in style. There is a flat screen TV but other amenities seem to blend into the decorum.
- The bathroom is adequate size with a small vanity. The tub is good size with constant hot water and a good spray from the shower head. Towels are soft and large and plenty of them. There are 2 heavy terry cloth shower robes provided in an actual closet (with a door) in the room. There was a heavily stained floor towel in our bathroom but otherwise, was spotless.
- The beds are some of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in (and with my back issues, that says a lot).
- The elevators are smallish (no more than 4 people per car realistically) but quick. The voice calling out the destination floor is pleasant but creepy at first.
- The convenience of having Seattle's Best coffee shop as a part of the Hotel was excellent. The coffee and service are great. Breakfast sandwiches above average.
Biggest Detraction: You have to park 1.5 blocks away on the top floor, which is uncovered, (3rd floor) of a parking garage that has no elevator and then walk to the hotel. There is a drop off zone but no closer parking.

Overall, for the ambience, convenience of some of the best shopping in Rapid City, and sleeping in some of the best beds around, you will not go wrong with staying here. I have a feeling that my daughter and I will be back for a return stay.

The historical hotel is beautiful. Some things need to be changed. For the price per night, they should at least offer valet parking. Parking was in a parking garage a block or two away. It wad raining when we arrived. No shelter to unload luggage under. Bar/lounge area was nice. Rooms were ok for historical purposes but hallways smelled moldy and mattresses were uncomfortable.

This newly renovated, centrally located historic hotel would have received a 5 if it weren't for the fact that our kingbed room was small - charming, but small. So, my only advice is to inquire before you book. Other than that, a perfect 5.

We stayed at the Alex Johnson's for husbands birthday. This is the second year in a row that we stayed here and again we were'nt disappointed. The room was clean, the pillow-top bed was fabulous, & the staff was friendly. We will be back - maybe make this an annual birthday event!!