Sonesta Essential - Rapid City, Rapid City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1902 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America, 57701

Sonesta Essential - Rapid City is located in the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, offering convenient access to local attractions. The hotel features newly remodeled guest rooms and a restaurant onsite. Additionally, it is pet-friendly, catering to travelers with pets. Guests can also take advantage of an airport shuttle service for added convenience.

Location

Sonesta Essential - Rapid City is less than one mile from the Rushmore Mall, offering shopping and entertainment options nearby. Popular attractions such as Badlands National Park and Dinosaur Park are a short drive away. The hotel provides convenient airport shuttle services, making it accessible for travelers.

Rooms

The guest rooms at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City are simply furnished yet functional. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and complimentary WiFi access. Spacious double rooms feature private bathrooms with both a bath and a walk-in shower. Various room types are available, including family rooms and suites with separate living spaces.

Eat & Drink

MĒT Restaurant and Lounge provides guests with dining options on-site. Guests can enjoy a relaxed meal or beverages in a comfortable setting. Room service is also available for those who prefer to dine in. The restaurant aims to cater to various tastes with its menu offerings.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes a gym for guests looking to maintain their fitness routine during their stay. A business center is available to accommodate business travelers, providing essential services and equipment. The pet-friendly policy allows guests to enjoy their stay without leaving their pets behind.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Queen Room

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4 persons

31 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

31 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Queen Room

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4 persons

31 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Baggage storage
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1902 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America, 57701

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1902 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America, 57701

City landmarks

Museums

The Journey Museum and Learning Center

1.3 mi

Shopping Area

Rushmore Mall

1.3 mi

Mall

Rushmore Crossing

4600 ft

Mall

Downtown Rapid City

1.9 mi

Stadiums

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center

1.5 mi

125 Waterloo St Roosevelt Park

Roosevelt Swim Center

1.3 mi

903 E North St

Dean-O's Casino

1.1 mi

206 N 8th Street

Berlin Wall Exhibit

1.7 mi

Gallery

Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries

1.9 mi

Gallery

Art Alley

1.9 mi

Museums

Museum of Geology

2.0 mi

Parks

Dinosaur Park

2.7 mi

125 Waterloo St

Roosevelt Park

1.4 mi

Parks

Memorial Park

1.6 mi

Badlands National Park

2.0 mi

Gallery

Dahl Arts Center

2.1 mi

Rapid City

Leonard Swanson Memorial

1.6 mi

Square

Main Street Square

1.8 mi

629 St. Joseph

Pawnseum

2.0 mi

Gallery

Suzie Cappa Art Center Downtown

2.0 mi

206 N 8th St #100

Berlin Wall

1.7 mi

940 Kathryn Ave

Vickie Powers Memorial Park

1.7 mi

Main Street

1.8 mi

522 7th St

Black Hills Pow Wow Association

2.0 mi

Libraries

Rapid City Public Library

2.1 mi

705 Main St

Black Hills Escape Rooms

1.9 mi

629 Main St

Lakota Dream Museum and Monument

1.9 mi

631 SD-79

The City of Presidents Walk

1.9 mi

607 St. Joseph Street

Museum of the American Bison

2.0 mi

Nearby

Golf Course

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

1800 ft

Restaurants

China Wok

1300 ft

1575 N Lacrosse St Ste B

Mongolian Grill

1300 ft

1415 N Lacrosse St Ste 1

Burger King

2800 ft

2110 La Crosse St

Denny's

3400 ft

2206 North Lacross Dr

Pizza Ranch

1900 ft

1556 Luna Avenue

Pizza and More

4200 ft

2200 N Maple Ave Suite 602

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Brian

United States of America, March 2025

5.8/10

My stay was a mixed bag. The friendly staff made a positive impression, but I encountered several issues that affected my overall experience. While the location was convenient and the rates were affordable, the room conditions and amenities left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

I had some trouble with the cleanliness in my room. the toilet had yellow rings, and I noticed that the shower head was loose. However, the air conditioning worked great, which was a relief.

Service

9.0

The front desk staff was approachable and eager to help. Dakota went above and beyond to assist with a delivery issue I had, which really stood out. It made my experience a bit brighter despite the other challenges.

Location

7.0

The hotel is conveniently located right off I-90. it wasn't too busy, making it easy to navigate. I appreciated that aspect, especially when traveling.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

I experienced some issues with the WiFi. it was mostly non-functional, and on-demand TV had problems too. I would have expected better connectivity in today's digital age.

Helen

United States of America, March 2025

5.4/10

I had a mixed experience at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City. The friendly staff and inviting lobby made for a good impression, but I encountered several issues during my stay. While the room was affordable and comfortable, I faced problems with check-in and some room amenities that needed attention. Overall, I would rate it a 6.0. 😕

Rooms

6.0

The room was affordable and comfortable, though I had some issues with the amenities, like sticky door latches and bugs.

Service

5.0

The front desk staff was friendly, but check-in was slow, and there were a few missed details about fees.

Location

7.0

The hotel is conveniently located close to the interstate, making it easy to access main roads.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was good and enjoyable, providing a nice start to the day.

Facilities

5.0

The lobby was large and inviting, and the building had good AC in the room, but there were cleanliness issues.

Bruce

United States of America, January 2025

5.8/10

I had a mixed experience at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City. The location was super convenient, close to the interstate, and the bed was comfy, but I faced some hiccups with the service and amenities.

Rooms

5.0

My room was a Standard Queen, and it cooled down quickly thanks to the good AC, but the door latch was really sticky, making it hard to open.

Service

5.0

The check-in process was frustrating. I stood in line for quite a while while staff were distracted, and when I finally got checked in, the info on fees was vague.

Location

5.0

The hotel’s location is fantastic, right off the main roads, making it easy to get around.

Dining

5.0

The hotel didn't offer any breakfast, which was disappointing, especially given the price. A little food would go a long way.

Facilities

5.0

I noticed the housekeeping was lacking; I went to the front desk for clean towels and was told they were short-staffed.

United States of America, December 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at Sonesta Essential - Rapid City. The location was super convenient right off I-90 and my room was cozy and cooled down quickly, but the service and some facilities left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

The Standard Queen Room with two beds was comfy enough for my stay. The AC worked well, but the overall cleanliness raised some concerns.

Service

5.0

While the check-in gentleman was friendly, the overall service felt lacking, especially with issues on WiFi and the phone that went unresolved.

Location

5.0

Gotta love that this spot is right off the interstate and close to main roads. It wasn't too busy either, which was nice.

Dining

Facilities

5.0

The hotel had some needed amenities, but the poor WiFi and lack of housekeeping follow-up during my stay put a damper on things.

Judy

United States of America, October 2024

6.2/10

I had a mixed experience during my stay. While Dakota at the front desk went above and beyond to help us with a delivery issue, the overall service was lacking, especially with inattentive staff and noisy housekeeping. The room itself was comfortable, but there were some maintenance issues that needed attention.

Rooms

5.0

The room was comfortable and cooled down quickly with a functional AC, which I appreciated after a long day of travel. However, the sticky door latch was frustrating and made it hard to open once locked.

Service

5.0

While Dakota's service was exemplary and truly made my day better, the overall service from other staff was disappointing. I experienced long wait times at check-in, and the inattentiveness of the desk staff was hard to overlook.

Location

7.0

The location is conveniently close to the interstate and main roads, which made it easy to travel around the area. This was definitely a positive aspect of my stay.

Dining

6.0

I didn’t really try the dining options, but it seemed like there were fresh and healthy dishes available, which would be nice to explore on a future visit.

Facilities

5.0

The available facilities were decent, but housekeeping was quite disruptive early in the morning. I could have used more peace during my one night there.