Hotel Alex Johnson
Overview
Designed as a tribute to the Sioux Indian Nation and the German immigrants that settled in the Dakotas, Hotel Alex Johnson is the epitome of historic preservation and world-class hospitality. This majestic South Dakota historic hotel has played host to numerous dignitaries, celebrities, and presidents, including Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, solidifying its reputation of impeccable service and luxurious accommodations.
Guests staying at Hotel Alex Johnson are in a prime location to visit the sights and sounds of South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a mere 25-minute drive from the hotel, and Rapid City features a wide variety of shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities within steps of the hotel.
From its original artwork and Native American artifacts to its archival display of celebrity guest photos, Hotel Alex Johnson has rightfully earned its spot on the National Register of Historic Places list and as a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Alfred Hitchcock was so enamored by the Alex Johnson Hotel that it was featured in his movie “North by Northwest.”
Original Property Opened: 1928
The Jazz Age, 1919 ~ 1928
Designed as a tribute to the Sioux Indian Nation and the German immigrants that settled in the Dakotas, Hotel Alex Johnson is the epitome of historic preservation and world-class hospitality. This majestic South Dakota historic hotel has played host to numerous dignitaries, celebrities, and presidents, including Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D.
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