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Very Good
4.0/5
- Indoor pool in hotel
- Free comp. breakfast
- Airport shuttle available
- The Avg. Group Saves 4.1%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 116 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Group booking rating of 7.4/10
- 6 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Rushmore Mall, WalMart, Rushmore Crossing, Sturgis, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Crazy Horse etc.
Map of Clarion Inn
Verified Reviews of Sonesta Essential Rapid City
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Nice rooms, location, nice vibe, good food."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice rooms. Staff friendly. Nice location, nice vibe, good food.
Susan K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
18-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 12 to Wed Sep 18 2024 at a $86.66 average nightly rate. 
"Amazing"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
This was the perfect "hub" for our adventure.
Mary P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 05 to Sat Jun 08 2024 at a $90.98 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 24-Jun-2024:
Thank you for setting up your "hub" with us! Enjoy the rest of your journey!
"Excellent!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent! Customer service was great! We will be back again!
Aldene T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
16-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 26 to Mon Aug 28 2023 at a $96.50 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 24-Jun-2024:
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we look forward to having you again. Safe travels!
Property Description
Great News! The renovations that we made to our hotel are complete! We have remodeled our guest rooms floor to ceiling, enhanced our lobby, business center, fitness center and added Seasons Restaurant and Lounge. We also added over 9,000 sq ft conference and meeting center as part of our renovation. Easy access to the many area attractions and National Parks and Monuments just off exit 59 on I-90 Interstate. Our property is a 116 room full service hotel. Business travelers will enjoy our business center and Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 116 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 117 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 3 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 6 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 10000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 799 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4pm-11pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Our pool is permanently closed. | |
| Ownership: | Khan Hotel SD LLC |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hours prior to arrival. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | equal to space rental |
| Total Taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $2.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 2.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.50% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.50% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 4.50 Per Item |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 20.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 20.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 9.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.99 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 13.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 11.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 10.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 22.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 20.95 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 6.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 9.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 20.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 3.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 21.95 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Video Games in Room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Rapid City Regional 14 miles. Taxi cost approx. $25.00
Local Shuttle Info: Airport shuttle to and from airport for an additional fee.
Breakfast Information
Barachos Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar also offers breakfast Monday thru Friday from 6am to 10am and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We allow pets for $25 per pet per night. All ADA defined service animals are welcome.
Parking Info
Self-serve parking. Bus parking is available.
Internet / WiFI
Free Wifi access offered.
Cleaning Policies
Following CDC guidelines for public area cleaning, guest rooms are addressed on a case by case basis.
About Sonesta
- For long stays, check out the Sonesta ES studio suites
- More than 55 properties in brand
- For groups they can typically comp 1 room per 40
The Sonesta highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Tally's Silver Spoon - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this popular local diner. Located 1 mile from Clarion Inn.
- Lunch: Delmonico Grill - Indulge in a gourmet lunch at this upscale steakhouse. Located 0.8 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Dinner: Firehouse Brewing Company - Enjoy delicious American cuisine in a historic firehouse setting. Located 0.5 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Activity: Visit Mount Rushmore - Explore the iconic national memorial featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents. Located 23 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Breakfast: Harriet & Oak - Enjoy a cozy breakfast at this charming coffee shop and bakery. Located 0.9 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Lunch: Dakotah Steakhouse - Savor a delicious steak lunch at this local favorite. Located 1.2 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Dinner: Kōl - Experience a unique dining experience with a fusion of American and Asian flavors. Located 0.7 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Activity: Explore Badlands National Park - Discover the stunning landscapes and unique rock formations of this national park. Located 75 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Breakfast: Tally's Silver Spoon - Start your day with another delicious breakfast at this local favorite. Located 1 mile from Clarion Inn.
- Lunch: Independent Ale House - Try a variety of craft beers and enjoy a tasty lunch at this popular brewpub. Located 0.9 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Dinner: Murphy's Pub & Grill - Enjoy a casual dinner and drinks at this lively Irish pub. Located 0.6 miles from Clarion Inn.
- Activity: Visit Custer State Park - Explore the scenic beauty and wildlife of this expansive state park. Located 35 miles from Clarion Inn.
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Previously known as:
Ramada Rapid City, Rapid City Ramada, Ramada
Group vs. Individual Rates at Clarion Inn
This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both group rates and the best online individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The lowest group/meeting rate displayed is 18.5% in the month of July 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $195 in the month of July 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Clarion Inn in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Clarion Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Clarion Inn.
Feel free to use the Clarion Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Rapid City event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Presidential Pavilion | 88 x 104 x 15 | 9060 | 754/-- | 528 | 377 | 217 | 259 | 217 | 57/45 | 1006 | 906 | 906 |
Close This Presidential PavilionOur Presidental Pavilion can break down into 5 separate spaces. The Washington Room and The Presidential Room are both 88 ft x 40 ft for a total of 3520 sq ft. Both rooms offer A/V and Sound System. Our Lincoln, Jefferson and Roosevelt Rooms can be broken down into 3 separate rooms or used as one. When used as one it offers A/V and Sound System and measures 88 ft x 24 ft for a total of 2020 sq ft. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 9060 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 88 x 104 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 6 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Washington Room | 88 x 40 x 15 | 3520 | 293/-- | 205 | 147 | 84 | 101 | 84 | 22/18 | 391 | 352 | 352 |
Close This Washington RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3520 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 88 x 40 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 15 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Presidential Room | 88 x 40 x 25 | 3520 | 293/-- | 205 | 147 | 84 | 101 | 84 | 22/18 | 391 | 352 | 352 |
Close This Presidential RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 3520 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 88 x 40 x 25 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Lincoln Room | 26 x 24 x 15 | 624 | 52/-- | 36 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 4/3 | 69 | 62 | 62 |
Close This Lincoln RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 624 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 24 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Jefferson Room | 28 x 24 x 15 | 672 | 56/-- | 39 | 28 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 4/3 | 75 | 67 | 67 |
Close This Jefferson RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 672 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 24 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 5 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Roosevelt Room | 30 x 24 x 15 | 720 | 60/-- | 42 | 30 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 5/4 | 80 | 72 | 72 |
Close This Roosevelt RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 24 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Sonesta Essential Rapid City
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Sonesta Essential Rapid City have?
There are 116 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Barachos Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar also offers breakfast Monday thru Friday from 6am to 10am and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.
What parking is available at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Self-serve parking. Bus parking is available.
How much does internet cost?
Free Wifi access offered.
Is there a gym at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Sonesta Essential Rapid City?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our pool is permanently closed..
Testimonials:
"Your group was spectacular and was the very reason we had a successful reunion. What great customer service! I will keep you in mind and I intend to spread the word. Thank you" P.F. - Philadelphia, PA
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