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ND Motels: A Variety of Choices in Bismarck

ND Motels Review for Bismarck North Dakota

Hey, today I want to provide you a bit of information for motels in the Bismarck area. This is information about motels or hotels in the Bismarck area – the capital of North Dakota.

First up : BISMARCK MOTOR INN

Address: 2301 East Main Avenue, Bismarck ND

Phone : 701-223-2474

Email : [email protected]

The rooms all come with a kitchenette – nothing fancy. But at least you can sit down and have a nice snack or dinner in your room. *There’s a microwave in the room, as well as a stove.
VIDEO of Room

I will provide you this video, so you can observe for yourself. There are storage cupboards aplenty in the kitchen area.

There is wi-fi (but hey, I don’t know your needs so it is best to phone management & ask). I have listed the phone no. at the top of this page. HBO is available in each and every room. If you opt for Weekly rates, this is quite economical; it basically comes out to less than $50 a night.

**NOTE: This is close to downtown, so it’s good for shopping & dining. If you’re looking for a place that’s super quiet, however, this may not be your best bet.

FLAT PANEL TV’s; also the Bismarck Motor Inn is close to restaurants and to shopping, and fairly close to the hospital

LAUNDRY: Yes (Coin Operated)

A Senior Discount & Veterans discount is available – so inquire within. Also, children stay FREE with a paying adult. There are security cameras on site.

Extras: Please note there is a room with a whirlpool – this would be their suite.

Reviews for this inn: TRIP ADVISOR

Handicap Accessible: Yes Pet Friendly: Yes

To See a Slideshow, visit the Bismarck Motor Inn page

To observe the proximity to St. Alexis Medical Ctr., go to Roadside America (this Page lists the top 30 motels, inns, and hotels within a 10 Mile radius).

NEXT UP: La Quinta Suites

Address: 2240 North 12th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

Phone: 701-751-3313 or 701-355-6913

Fax : 701-751-3314

This hotel is clearly a step up – yet what it has in common with the previous place is that it’s also “pet friendly”. There’s a walk area for your dog(s) which is well maintained .

At the low end, it’ll cost you at least $109; right now (in May) the rate is $122 thru Orbitz and Bookings.com

Amenities: exercise room, pool, jacuzzi, pillowtop beds with luxurious quilt, free breakfast, free newspaper, free local calls; meeting facilities; high-speed internet access, guest laundry.

This hotel has a really nice bathroom (better for sure than Bismarck Motor Inn) and is more spacious. Thus it depends if you want to be pampered and have really nice comfy bedding and work out in their cool fitness room – or if you’d rather save some money and get a good weekly rate (and still be close to restaurants, shopping etc), then opt for the motor inn.

I can vouch for the fact this is clean and the rooms are very spacious & nice. I like the fact this hotel serves wine sometimes in the Lobby at night.

** RECENTLY REMODELED **

The La Quinta Inn has another sweet feature: I like that check-out is at Noon !

Check in time is: 3 PM

Things to Do: Located near the state capitol. Loads of restaurants; miniature golf. The Belle Mehus Auditorium is nearby, within 2 miles. For theatre tix, hit up Ticket Center

Dakota Zoo is nearby – several miles (3.5 miles)

Handicap Accessible: YES *Staff does try to provide ground floor, if requested

Points and specials: LA QUINTA OPTIONS

Reviews – YELP

*Note that in some cases a Late check-out can be arranged (depending). Also the Front Desk is available 24 hours a day. Safe at front desk.

Images: See photos of Room

ND Motels: A Comparison of Hotel/Motel Amenities

Hotel Amenities: A Discussion on Supplies

By Jan Ashby

Do you think that motel towel upgrades should be “on the menu” at the point of check-in? For that matter, do you feel that hotels and motels should offer more upgrades?

I realize a person can choose a suite at said motel and receive better accommodations – but this does not include TOWELS. SHould management be thinking of additional ways to make the guest comfortable? I would think the ANSWER to this would be a resounding “yes” .

motel-towel Yet my thoughts today lead me to more than just TOWELS… It occurs to me that some ladies (and men) might appreciate an upgrade on soap – you know, instead of those tiny soaps that hotels and motels give you. So that’s one idea..

Or a PLUSH, soft bathmat – as an upgrade – might be nice. You know, I feel that North Dakota could go a long way toward improving accommodations. Look AT that word in the previous sentence

A-C-C-O-M-M-O-D-A-T-I-O-N – You’ll note that the ROOT word of this noun is “accommodate” – and I do feel that many

ND motels

and hotels can improve.

Have I “Walked the Walk” Though?

I say this after having traveled around the state (on and off for 7 years) – and I do notice some room for improvement on

HOTEL soaps and amenities

What about the idea of providing organic laundry detergent in the hotel or motel laundry room – i.e., offering a choice for those people who have “soap allergies” or sensitivities..

Of course, Management may say that it’s an expense to store extra items such as this — yet if Management did a survey of what residents wanted, it could be worked out.

There is a way to do such things. An upscale hotel (or motel) can place a survey in the room – and simply OFFER a discount to get the guest to actually fill out the survey.

For example, a free spa visit for a future stay. Motel and hotel owners can do joint ventures with other small businesses in North Dakota, too. This way, both parties benefit.

(The spa owner or massage therapist gets introduced to new customers, while the hotel/motel accomplishes their end goal)

This can be implemented online, as well.

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Super 8 Motels: Airport Super 8 Suite in Fargo ND..

ND Motels – Features at The Airport Super 8

By Jan Ashby

My Stay in a Quiet ND Motel: Near Airport, Decent Parking, Restaurant Nearby

Super 8 Fargo Airport

1101 38th St NW, Exit 66 Off Of I-29, Fargo, ND 58102

(855) 261-1567

You may wonder if I enjoyed my stay in this Fargo ND motel Well, in a word “yes” – for the most part, as it was amazingly quiet – except for 1 time in my 4-day stay. This was on Sunday when they started up some LOADS of laundry. You see, I was situated in a suite next to the motel’s laundry center.

Located near I-29 and the airport, the Super 8 I stayed in had the following features:

POOL
Jacuzzi
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Comfortable Beds
High Speed Internet Access
Close to Hector Int’l Airport

For me, this motel was just right. I needed a quiet stay – and as I was travelling during the off-season, the staff was able to offer me a SUITE. The rooms all open to the inside of the motel – so I felt pretty secure and safe.

My room was large, and came with a sitting room complete with brand new flat-screen TV and a good lamp – for reading !

I actually really enjoyed this last feature – the lamp

Why? Because it enabled me to read my mystery novel and “unwind” LATE at night. Unlike the picture above, the Super 8 Fargo ND motel’s lamp was big – and gave off a LOT of light !

Of course, I liked the hell out of my FLAT screen tv – hey, what’s not to like? It got a lot of channels, and every channel came in crystal clear.

The Kitchen Area: Pretty Large for a Motel

What I liked the most – the available storage, and the mini-frig. No, not a mini-bar – but hey, you can get ICE from down the hall & make up some drinks if you like. It will store quite a few.

When you get the suite (as I did), you get LOADS of free coffee, and a nice ice bucket.

The parking lot is nice and large – not only AMPLE parking, but parking for both cars and trucks. Additional Comment: The fact that I could go for a little walk was nice. If you have a pet travelling with you, then you’ll be happy (the motel accepts PETS with a deposit).

Restaurant Nearby is none other than Arby’s – you can walk .. it’s within a few hundred feet. For other restaurants, you pretty much have to hop on I-29. Here’s a few for you:

Monte’s Downtown – Sophisticated Fare: Incredible Review here

2. Doolittles Woodfire Grill – My Fav

This motel is blessed with elevators, btw. No lugging around suitcases. Enjoy your stay.

P.S. I suggest you tour the rooms ahead of time, and check out the bed for firmness. Don’t be shy – you’ll be happier in the long run IF you’re comfortable.

P.P.S. If you’d like to see my review of “The Olive Garden” in FARGO, visit my review

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Devils Lake ND Motels: Customer Reviews for Motels

Devils Lake ND Motels: My Preference

By Jan Ashby

Super 8 Devils Lake

1001 Highway 2 East

Devils Lake ND 58301

(701) 662-8656

The Super 8 motel in Devils Lake has a friendly staff. To give my opinion, they’re laid back and cooperative.

Why do I say this? Well, it’s the way they responded – in a friendly manner – when I asked if I could try out a whole bunch of rooms, to see which bed would have the proper firmness.

You know how it is when you’ve got a bad back – you end up saying “ouch” in a hurry, if you’re not careful about your selection (bed selection). Some people can sleep anywhere – not me!

So I am sharing my post today so you can gain some knowledge about the staff at North Dakota motels and hotels. When you’re in North Dakota, you sort of have to be “laid back” and not expect the kind of upgrades & offerings you get in other places (think hotel concierge or mini-bar).

This is true of Devils Lake Super 8 motel. However, if you’re in the mood for just plain folks and wearing your blue jeans to supper, then you’re in for a treat. The lake is really pretty in the summer and Fall, and you can find LOTS of solitude here.

*Note: If you need High-Speed DSL wireless, try the casino hotel

Customer Reviews for Motels: I Compared The Super 8 to Another ND Motel

Before registering at this particular motel, I went across the street – well, the staff was more professional yet not really freindly. Also, I noticed there was no free breakfast with this other motel. That did not sit well with me. I like to roam the halls in the morning, get a piece of fruit and some cereal & milk & then make my way back to my room.

I am not a morning person, so I look for this feature. And all the Super 8 Motels I’ve stayed at in North Dakota (in Williston and Grand Forks) have the free gratis breakfast!

So this I like. It wasn’t fun to have to carry my luggage up a set of stairs – but it was only 1 short flight of steps, so not “too bad”. I like that the Super 8 in Devils Lake has the outside doors locked. *You have to use a card key to get access to the hallway.

Okay, now on to the room – standard size with a very clean bathroom. The mini-soaps are the usual size, albeit a little thicker than the dinky soaps you sometimes see.

The towels were in fact pretty good – not “super plush” or anything, but not real thin either. And it was nice the staff gave me extra washcloths when I asked for them.

TV Set: How Did it Fare – Was the Picture Good?

By now, you must have gathered that I like Devils Lake. Yet how was the room? Was it quiet enough for me? In a word “yes”. Of course, I spent that extra time at the beginning scouting out the different rooms & choices. You can do that too.

Of course, if you arrive close to 7 to 8pm at night that helps, as most folks have already settled in for the evening. As far as media goes, the tv was modern & it did have a crisp, clear picture.

No clock radio though – so if you’re one that likes to wake up via music, you may be out of luck (unless you bring your own). Still, you can always ask the cheerful staff for a wake-up call.

Lunch and Dinner: I Recommend the Casino

You reach the Spirit Lake (little island) casino and enter the Spirit Lodge – it was updated in Dec 2013, and looks much better. I felt it could use a few more windows, to take better advantage of the lovely VIEW – and with the new renovation, it’ll now have that.

The buffet is called Dacotah Buffet, and is pretty good. I love the salad myself. To see the menu, simply click HERE . It should be noted that the casino also has a Snack bar (Open 24 hours a day, 7 da. a week) – it’s mainly sandwiches, pizza and appetizers.

Also featured is whiz-bang entertainment – if you’d like to read more about music/Entertainment pkg visit this page .

I do want to tell you that it’s a beautiful, leisurely drive round Spirit Lake – I enjoyed it an awfully lot ! I actually ventured right down by the lake – and there was a bit of a dropoff ! Be careful if you stray from the main path with your car.

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