Black Hills
This high-rise hotel has been transformed into a high-concept downtown gem with eco-friendly accents. A lot of the furniture is made from recycled…
Must-see hotels in The Great Plains
Iowa
Built in 1867, this Queen Anne house was built by an early Madison County pioneer (and lawyer). There are three comfortable rooms, each with plush bedding…
Oklahoma
This 1904 Victorian house – built before Oklahoma was a state – has been lovingly restored into a colorful B&B. Each of the three rooms has its own gas…
Iowa
This historic hotel in downtown Ottumwa, 15 miles away from the American Gothic House Center, boasts a grand facade and five floors of comfortable rooms…
Oklahoma
This luxe B&B overlooks Medicine Creek and features the works of local artists that evoke the spirit of the American West. Each room has a private…
Iowa
Each of the 15 rooms in this 1860s brick building has an individual Iowa theme, as well as a note from the owner detailing a day trip to the area where…
Custer City
The jaunty neon sign out front alone makes this old-style motor court a good option. However, it's also well located in the center, is well maintained and…
Black Hills
A budget hotel for today: this once humdrum motel has been transformed into a stylish, wallet-friendly haven. Rooms have a spare style worthy of an Ikea…
Kansas
The nine colorful bedrooms here (two share a bathroom) have lots of natural light. There's a landscaped garden and homemade baked goods for breakfast…
Kansas
The 48 modern two-room suites at this historic 1926 downtown hotel have antique-style furnishings. The bar and restaurant are stylish, the ghost…
Missouri
The oldest continuously operated B&B in Missouri, with elegant period decor befitting the building's 1848 construction date. Afternoon tea is served at…
Kansas
In the midst of Old Town nightlife, this restored hotel is housed in the 1906 factory of the Keen Kutter Corp, a maker of household goods. The 115 rooms…
Nebraska
Close to downtown, the seven spacious rooms here occupy a 100-year-old brick home. Refreshingly, the decor eschews the froufrou silliness of many B&Bs…
Black Hills
This rural retreat is 13 miles south of Spearfish near trails and streams. The lodge's massive lobby fireplace adds charm and the 54 modern piney rooms…
Missouri
Ready for a snooze? Head to this 1940s Route 66 motel. It's got a monster of a neon sign and Mother Road–loving owners, who have decorated the rooms with…
Nebraska
Not far from Old Market, the Magnolia is a boutique hotel housed in a restored 1923 Italianate high-rise. The 145 rooms have a vibrant, modern style. Get…
Black Hills
This resort has cozy and stylish rooms in a beautiful 1891 red sandstone building downtown, plus spa facilities (day passes for nonguests $25) that…
St Louis
The stylish eight-story Moonrise has a high profile amid the high energy of the Loop neighborhood. Its 125 rooms sport a lunar motif, but are grounded…
Kansas
It may look like an ordinary old-school motel from the outside, but each room has designer furnishings, wood floors and colorful walls. Located 20 miles…
Iowa
Dating to 1919, this 11-story hotel presents a dignified appearance, thanks to its stolid colonial revival style. The 233 rooms are comfortable and have a…
St Louis
Stay in style Downtown close to the Arch. The Missouri Athletic Club is a grand old facility with 73 nice, traditional hotel rooms.
Iowa
The historic eight-story Hotel Julien was built in 1915 and was once a refuge for Al Capone. It's quite spiffy after a lavish renovation and is a real…
Oklahoma
The best of Oklahoma City's budget options, located off I-44 not far from the State Capitol building. There's a big pool, a small gym and interior-access…
Nebraska
This basic 21-room vintage motel exceeds expectations with well-manicured grounds, immaculately clean (if small) rooms and yummy home-baked goodies on…
South Dakota
Stay at a cozy, well-equipped (fridges, microwaves, TVs) cabin inside the park at Cedar Pass Lodge. There is a restaurant and shops.
Nebraska
A good indie choice within walking distance of downtown, this vintage motel has huge, tidy rooms with fridges.
Black Hills
Lantern Inn is an 18-room motel-style, family-run place spread over two stories fronting attractive grounds.
St Louis
A lovely Second French Empire–style home in historic and leafy Lafayette Square, this B&B is only available to rent in its entirety. If you need three…
Missouri
This no-frills motel has a variety of lodging options (from basic rooms to fully equipped cabins, most with kitchens) and makes a great cheapie thanks to…
Kansas
Not quite as luxurious as the name might have you believe, this 51-room hotel near the capitol is nevertheless one of the better bets in Topeka. The…
Kansas
This slightly cluttered B&B has a great location within walking distance of the museum, distillery and other Boot Hill attractions. There will be home…
Iowa
This charming B&B is run by the adjacent Cornell College and has four spacious rooms, three of which have sunny screened-in porches. The decor is modern…
Black Hills
Fans of the Deadwood TV show will recall the conflicted but upstanding sheriff Seth Bullock. This hotel was opened by the real Bullock in 1895. The 28…
Oklahoma
The glowing neon cactus out front beckons you in to this restored 1950s motel, which has 50 rooms (with refrigerators and microwaves) arranged diagonally…
Kansas
Sit on the porch and look out over the prairie from one of these three colorful cabins on the edge of town. Each is about the size and shape of a shipping…
Black Hills
These home-style and idiosyncratic rooms feature furniture from the owner's antique shop, and range in size from small doubles to large suites with…
Kansas City
Formerly the Oak Tree Inn, this comfy yet unassuming motel is the value leader for KC. Rooms are standard, yet have refrigerators and microwaves. Just off…
North Dakota
The most popular campground, with 76 sites and plenty of shade. It's 6 miles from the South Unit Visitor Center on the park's main access road.
Black Hills
A classic yet clean 40-room budget motel within walking distance of all the downtown joys. The exterior corridors in the two-story blocks of rooms…
Nebraska
This octagonal indie motel with a wraparound balcony is a good, clean budget option on the southwest side of town. Dig the retro sign out front. It's just…
