Mt Rushmore's President's View Resort, Keystone

Stayed here two nights while visiting Mt Rushmore. Got a deal on an online booking web site. Our room didn't have a view of Mt Rushmore. We learned those room were $179 per night, more than twice what we paid. But if you stood on your tip toes in the parking lot you could see the top of George Washington’s head, so the place lived up to its name. The room was clean and well kept, that's all we were looking for. The place reminded me of a 1950's motel that has been renovated but still has that 50's look. The pool was a little green, and we couldn't tell if it was dirty or that was its normal color because of its age. So we didn't use it. The 'resort' doesn't have a restaurant or bar but downtown Keystone is a short walk. The hotel is on a steep hill so the walk back was a little challenging . One staff member at the desk was unfriendly and short with us. Seemed annoyed that we were bothering him to check in. But, he did his job and answered our questions. I would recommend this hotel if you just looking for an inexpensive clean place to sleep while at Keystone. If you have children, you may want to stay somewhere else where the pool looks/is cleaner. I always stay at a hotel with a pool and hot tub. I was disappointed that we didn’t want to use the pool.

Room is very tiny with two full beds each touching the opposite walls. Very slow internet, only a few tv channels. Hair on tiny tub walls, poop stains in toilet. No shampoo. Non smoking room stunk like smoke. Parking is terrible and you have to walk through a maze to get to the room. Front desk help is rude. $10 charge per key if you forget to return them. Stay somewhere else!!!!!!!!!!

Just stopped in to get a good nights rest on a long road trip and ended up sleeping in my car. The room was DISGUSTING!! There was no shampoo, the bathroom was gross and the guy at the front desk was rude and tried to refuse to give me a refund. NO DONT STAY HERE!!!

We were paying a much higher price in Deadwood and decided to move to Keystone for the location and to save some money. The hotel is very appealing from the outside. Our room was less expensive, but you get what you pay for. The room was very small, the king sized bed was about 6" from the wall, with only 1 night stand and very few comforts. There was not even a pen, we had scratch paper and a golf pencil. The TV only gets about 10 channels. Our keycard was deactivated, when my husband went to the desk to have it taken care of, they did not even ask his name or ask to see ID, before reactivating the card. We had an inside room with a view of the pool, it was pretty noisy, however they did close it promptly at 10. I would not recommend this hotel. I was quite disappointed once we got inside. Don't let the nice exterior fool you.

Small rooms,small beds,no shampoo,but there is a view,ice,and coffee.So if you don't plan on showering and only plan on sleeping for a single night,it's not a bad place.A family of 4 though will have issues with the sleeping arangements. Also,be prepared to walk from parking to your room...especially on one side of the hotel.Parking is odd and very limited,unless you walk a bit. The pool is a pool.On the small side,so wait till it's not busy. Would I stay again? Most likely not.

Located in a perfect place to view Mt. Rushmore and the location makes it so easy to visit shops and eat downtown while you are staying there. The young guys at the front desk went way beyond their job duties to make sure we were satisfied and comfortable during our stay. If I ever get the chance to go back to S.D., I will stay at the President's View.... I most definitely recommend this lodging location to anyone who wants to make to most of their time in Keystone, S.D. R. H.

Was charged wrong price. Room not ready when we arrived. When I complained the clerk just look at computer and could not be bothered. Room tiny.... and no shampoo. Stay somewhere else...

Parking was extremely limited, had to park a long way from the room and haul all the bags. Pool was freezing. No shampoo or conditioner available in the room. Room was TINY, very small--two double beds no room for luggage at all.

First of all, once I arrived there, they couldn't find my reservation, even though I had a confirmation number. But they did give a room at same rate, so I didn't think much of it. But the room they gave me was one of last few left for the day, and it was dirtiest room I've ever been in. The odor from the room was so terrible I had to leave the window open the whole night. The carpet seemed like it's never been vacuumed and rottening. When I complained, they said it was smoking room (even though I asked for non-smoking) and they didn't have any non-smoking room left; and gave me some air fresher. Being an ex-smoker, I know the difference from odor from cigarette and from mold, ticks, rotten. It definitely wasn't just cigarette odor. When I woke up after that night, my wife and I had such a bad headache I couldn't leave the place fast enough. When I lifted up the mattress, I saw mold growing from the box. These guys run two other hotels in Keystone, so I recommend staying away from them even if it means spending few more dollars for other hotels. Don't make the same mistake I did, it totally ruined Rushmore vacation....

I am currently staying in a pet friendly room for one night. When we opened the door the room burned my nose from the smell of urine. The carpet looks caked with gunk and I dont even want to set anything on it. As far as the service goes it hasnt been a problem, I called the front desk and asked for some air freshener and they were able to bring me something to help the nasty stench. The bathroom looks dirty, the beds are do not look appealing, and Im nervous to even turn out the lights. SO far I havent seen any bugs, but I wouldnt be surprised. DO NOT RECOMMEND!