A proud member of Historic Hotels of America, The Historic Alex Johnson is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Rapid City that has just completed a top to bottom multi-million dollar renovation. Built in 1928, construction on this piece of South Dakota history was begun the day before construction commenced on Mount Rushmore. This South Dakota treasure has been brought into the 21st century with plush pillow top beds, 32" flat screen TVs, HD channels, and AM/FM radios with Ipod docks. The hotel's amenities include Paddy O'Neil's Irish Pub, named after the hotel's very first patron, and boasts one of South Dakota's finest alcohol selections. Paddy's is known for its live music Thursday through Saturday evening. New to the hotel's amenities is the world's largest Seattle's Best Cafe. Seattle's Best features an extended menu for your coffee cravings early in the morning or late night sweets, as well as ample sitting areas with a large fireplace. Adding to the hotel's luxury is a superb lobby with baby grand piano, a spectacular new ballroom, Paul Mitchell Salon and Spa, and Vertex Sky Lounge, Rapid City's only rooftop bar. The hotel's salon features hair styling, manicures, pedicures, and a variety of massages. Finally spend a few hours in the Alex Johnson Mercantile, a gift shop for anyone who enjoys South Dakota History, you'll be able to find that special souvenir for a loved one or that priceless piece of art you've been searching for. In addition to the hotel's amenities, the Alex Johnson is walking distance from the best restaurants and nightlife in the city. Spend an afternoon browsing through the fashion boutiques, art galleries, and the specialty shops that surround the hotel and end the evening at the old fashioned Elks Theater just across the street. The Alex Johnson is history, comfort, luxury and convenience all rolled into one fantastic South Dakota stay.