Timeless Elegance
When you book a room at the Hotel Alex Johnson, you'll be greeted with historic décor, enthusiastic staff & fabulous dining options.

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Whether you come for happy hour, a private party, or simply dining with a view, the Hotel Alex Johnson offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

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Designed to be Your Place in Rapid City

Welcome to the historic Hotel Alex Johnson. Located in downtown Rapid City in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the hotel is a member of the coveted Curio Collection by Hilton. 

Since opening its doors on July 1, 1928, the hotel has played host to several presidents, countless celebrities, and a few spirits of its own.

The handcrafted décor and Germanic Tudor-inspired architecture will leave you feeling that every step you take is a step back in time, while the amenities and services immerse you with modern comfort and luxury.

Whether honeymooning, traveling corporately, exploring the history and nature of the Black Hills, or traveling as part of a group, you’ll revel in the stunning and mysterious allure of the Alex Johnson Hotel.

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Alisa Nelson
I stayed there in early May of 2025 and found my experience overall enjoyable. The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the location of the hotel is nice - I really liked the history of the place. The only drawback I found is the parking. It was very busy during my three-night stay there and parking was always an issue.
Ronnie Vehorn
Alex Johnson Hotel served as our residential base for our "Bucket List" trip to the Black Hills,memorials, and Rapid City. Count on them to put you in the middle of the best that Rapid City has to offer.
Julie Gonzalez
Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the rooftop restaurant. They had live music and it was great. Had dessert and cocktails that were delicious. Location was perfect as we walked to restaurants for our dinners.
Hannah Tobin
We had a very pleasant stay here after a long day of driving! It was great to be in downtown Rapid City in a historically significant building. Cynthia at the front desk was very helpful and friendly! The view from the rooftop bar is lovely as well.
Caitlin Jones
We stayed at the AJ for 4 nights in April 2025. The hotel is clean and a very central location. We were able to walk for dinner, drinks, coffee (check out Speed Goat), shopping, and breweries. The rooftop bar is super fun with panoramic views of Rapid City. I enjoyed our stay and would feel comfortable staying here again. The gift shop attached is also super cute!
Wilma Thomas
Located in the middle of downtown, parking is severely limited so you either have to pay the meter or pay the valet. The latter is better. CYNTHIA was the best receptionist and she made me feel very welcome. I LOVE HER!!! Full of suggestions, opportunities and an overall delight to conversate with!!!
Luis PM
Great place to stay
Daniel Graham
This is a neat hotel with a great history. The rooms are nice. The parking is a bit difficult. The bar and restaurant on the roof is very good.
Johnathan Kungle
Clean, reasonable price, free street parking on weekend evening, nice rooftop bar with a view, good food in the area
Scott Man
Great Hotel, loved the roof top bar and fire pits. there was also a fun bar at the bottom floor.
Barbie Allen
Great experience!
Melissa Curtis
The suite was very nice!
Horakireį Falcon
Rooms are small but updated nicely. Mason form the front desk staff is awesome, friendly and an excellent representative for the hotel and city.
Clayton Waldie
If you’re coming to Rapid City, there is no other place to give you the best all-around, excellent experience! From the valet to the front desk and every restaurant, you will be pampered on your stay!
Daniel Munoz
Had a wonderful experience. Ask for Richard,… he was a special charm himself. Brought ideas and actions to life for a memorable experience on my proposal 💫
Rebecca Watkins
5 Stars across the board! From the time we showed up, till we checked out, we enjoyed our entire stay at the hotel! It was a special night for us, our waitress, Jamie at The Juniper made sure to accommodate our special requests as well and gave us the best seat in the house<3 very romantic! The bartenders, Benji & the young lady with glasses were absolutely fun to talk too and Benji named a drink after me! It was definitely a great place to get engaged at! We will be returning soon for the paranormal experience!! Ty to all the staff ❤️
David Quackenbush
We had an awesome short stay! Big double rooms for our 4 kids, centrally located, and excellent staff. Mason at the front desk went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of (including helping replace a spilled coffee). Definitely will come again!
Samuel McMillan
Don’t stay anywhere else unless you have to.

Night shift responds to *even* text messages within mere moments… Had a noise complaint. Daniel was on it within two minutes.

Aside from that awesome response the rooms are a 10/10. The hotel is every bit as elegant as I recall since coming here as a kid. Now with children of my own, the wife and I both appreciate the lounges and ambience even more than I would have expected.

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