Sonesta Essential - Rapid City, Rapid CitySonesta Essential - Rapid City in Rapid City, United States has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 45 hotels we score in Rapid City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Agoda 2.5.Sonesta Essential - Rapid City is an upper-midscale hotel situated on North La Crosse Street in South Dakota. Located near Interstate 90, it serves as a practical base for visitors exploring the Black Hills region or Mount Rushmore. The property features 200 rooms with modern interiors and includes amenities such as a gym, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can access Rushmore Mall and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf on foot. The hotel is pet friendly and accommodates families. While the rooms are spacious and the staff is helpful, the building itself is an older structure. Free breakfast and parking are included with stays.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Pet friendly rooms

Close to local shopping

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Older building

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