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We are going to visit my son at Ellsworth AFB. He has suggested we stay a the Alex Johnson but I am finding high prices and poor reviews (early June). We are looking for reasonable accomodations. Also car rental, any advice. What will the weathe be like?

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There are newer hotels closer to Ellsworth right off the interstate on N. Elk Vale Rd, the La Quinta %26amp; Fairfield Inn.

Also if you google Rapid City lodging those with LaCrosse St. addresses will be fairly close to the interstate on Rapid City%26#39;s east side.

Does your son have access to BOQ lodging on Ellsworth?

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We%26#39;ve never had the need to stay on Ellsworth, but have used BOQ as a family in MN, IA, CA, CO.

Weather in early June is usually very nice, but can be cool, bring a jacket %26amp; layers.

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The nice thing about the Alex Johnson is the location right downtown. Older but historic

I have stayed at the Alex Johnson as well as several other hotels in the area. You cannot beat the location for the AJ though it is true that the rooms do not have the feel of first class. I do like to stay there but part of it is because I am not surprised. If you do stay there, request a low floor as the elevators (Two elevators total) are quite slow.

Another couple of options would be the Holiday Inn and the Hampton Inn. They are about a half mile from downtown Rapid and you can take a shuttle there and back....nice to not worry about traffic and/or parking.

About the weather, the one that you received is correct in that it can be cool in the evening, though it may not be....it can also be quite warm. It should be pretty nice for the most part, highs in the 70%26#39;s, low humidity. Enjoy.

Thanks for all the help, I%26#39;ll check with my son about BOQ (he is an officer). I saw that Ellsworth has lodging, didn%26#39;t know who is eligible. Thanks again folks, any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

If you%26#39;re looking to have quick access to your son at EAFB and then head up into the Hills for tourist-like activities, then one of the interstate hotels talked about above would be best.

If you%26#39;re looking for the downtown setting--being within walking distance to restaurants and specialty shopping, pick either the Alex Johnson or the Radisson. The Radisson is modern, the Alex is historic.

My family %26amp; I stayed at the Alex Johnson %26amp; thought it was just O.K. It is in a great location. Just keep in mind, it is a ';historic hotel';. Rapid City is a good launching pad for tackling the Black Hills. Getting back to the A.J. Hotel, we stayed just 1 night there %26amp; thought that was just about right. You%26#39;ll have better luck with the chain hotels. We bounced around the Black Hills, virtually staying at different hotels each night.

Definetely rent a car. We had good luck renting at the Rapid City airport (we flew in).

Good luck %26amp; enjoy your trip.