Stay Smart at our Pet-Friendly Hotel in Rapid City, SD Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Rapid City, South Dakota. These newly renovated, pet-friendly accommodations put guests near the Midwest's biggest attractions and businesses. Our hotel in Rapid City, SD is pleased to welcome travelers of every agenda. Situated 12 miles from the airport, seconds from Rushmore Mall and two miles from downtown Rapid City, SD, our hotel's property is ideal for leisure travelers. Nature enthusiasts appreciate the hotel's location near Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park. The South Dakota Air & Space Museum and the Museum of Geology are also close to our facility in Rapid City, SD. Our hotel's guests are just two miles from Rushmore Plaza Civic Center events, and we're near many area businesses. With function space for up to 30, we are pleased to host meetings or events. Our Rapid City, SD hotel's business center offers everything you need to work, from fax and copy services to free Internet access. It's hard to find hotels near Mt. Rushmore with the same contemporary comforts and a reputable name like ours. With amenities like free breakfast and free high-speed Internet access, an indoor pool and a fitness center, guests of this hotel in Rapid City, South Dakota have what they need within reach. Stay Smart at our hotel's facility near Mt. Rushmore, and enjoy easy access to all the area has to offer. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty.