Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge Dickinson, Dickinson

Our stay at the Ramada in Dickinson was memorable for all the wrong reasons. The continental breakfast was always poorly manned, and on all four days, there was little left by 7 a.m.. What was left resembled slop that I would not feed my dog. Who has ever heard of hashbrowns and gravy, apparently it's a ND staple? The staff was unfriendly, and annoyed by our very existence. The pool was closed for the last two days we were there, for apparently "unscheduled" maintenance. We asked for a quiet room, and got a room next to the ballroom, filled until 1230 a.m. with drunk wedding goers and loud music that was audible for blocks...no sleep on Friday or Saturday until the wee hours. Manager said that she would comp our room for one night, and discount the others. Charge showed up mysteriously which was not on our invoice. Coffee was great in the lobby, big cups, but ran out by 12 noon every day. One computer in the tech room, running open-sourced software, compatible with nothing. Ug.

Good value for the price. Enjoyed clean room, nice pool and jacuzi, hot breafast. If I have another opportunity, I would comeback. Service was reasonable.

I love Dickinson! I could care less what National Geographic thinks. I can't wait to get back here. Gosh, I really don't want to leave and head back to SD.

We checked in to a room that allowed pets. The room was dirty and the carpet was awful. The staff was very friendly. The free breakfast was either raisan bran or scrambled eggs, two link sausages, and a piece of toast. They did have orange juice, milk, coffee, and tea.