Mainstay Suites Rapid City, Rapid CityMainstay Suites Rapid City in Rapid City, United States has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 30 of 45 hotels we score in Rapid City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $186 a night (cached, not a live quote).MainStay Suites Rapid City is a 2-star extended-stay hotel located on Outfitter Road near the Central States Fairgrounds. The rooms include kitchenettes, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, making it a practical choice for longer visits. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, the 24-hour grab-and-go market, or the outdoor fire pit. A complimentary airport shuttle is available for those travelling to or from the local regional airport. While the property offers useful facilities like a gym and continental breakfast, the air conditioning units can be loud. This hotel suits travellers looking for functional self-catering options in the Rapid City area.What stands out

In-room kitchenettes

Free airport shuttle

Indoor swimming pool

24-hour market access

Watch out for

Noisy air conditioning

Limited breakfast selection

Better-scored in Rapid City

Staybridge Suites Rushmore, Rapid City: 3.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $312 a night. Staybridge Suites Rushmore is a three-star, entirely non-smoking hotel on Luna Avenue in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore, Rapid City: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $199 a night. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore is a hotel on Eglin Street in Rapid City, South Dakota, just off I-90 at Exit 61.

Holiday Inn Exp Suites Rushmore South, Rapid City: 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $233 a night. Located just off Highway 16 in Rapid City, South Dakota, this smoke-free hotel serves travellers exploring the Black Hills region.