The Hotel Alex Johnson, an Ascend Collection hote

Great location & fun historical hotel. We had air conditioning problems in our room 702 which made for a hot & miserable night. Pub downstairs was fun with a great burger. But not sure I would recommend based on our experience with the air problems.

This is the second time I've stayed at the Alex. If you want a really new hotel, you shouldn't stay here, BUT you will miss a lot of charm and history. The rooms I've had are spacious, clean and very comfortable. The service is impeccable. Everyone is helpful and very, very accommodating. If your schedule allows, be sure to eat at the roof top restaurant. The view is excellent, the food is well prepared and served, and I can't believe how reasonably priced it is! Great farm to table offerings.

This hotel looked like I expected South Dakota to look. They even offered a brochure detailing the history and that it was built to bring tourism to the area. Located in the heart of downtown, this is where you want to be if you plan to walk to the best restaurants and visit the town square for live events and ice cream. We enjoyed cocktails on both rooftops, even though it was a bit windy. The fire tables helped and provided additional ambience. We also had a delicious dinner at the restaurant. On the downside the hotel is more expensive than others in the area. The room and bathroom were small, and there is no parking nearby.