My husband and I were traveling cross-country and stopped at the Best Western Country Inn in Dodge City. It was a good overnight stay before the last leg of our trip. Special thanks to Valerie at the Long Branch Saloon and Aricelli at the front desk for being so friendly and welcoming! And thanks to Francisco for handling our reservation.
The inn has a swell Old West atmosphere with a staircase leading to the second floor from the lobby, which has an interesting layout (there is a pocket bar, the Long Branch Saloon, tucked under the 2nd-floor balcony).
Our room was a standard hotel room but spacious, with a king bed, sitting area with loveseat and overstuffed chair, desk with office chair, and dresser which held the TV and fridge as well as drawers for clothing. There was an additional counter across from bathroom which held the microwave with space underneath for luggage. The bed was very comfortable, and there was a selection of pillows from soft to firm. It was handy to have two doors for the room—one to interior hallway and one to the outside. We parked directly outside our room for easy load-in and load-out.
The downside of our room’s location was the noise from the main street (Wyatt Earp Blvd) which runs alongside the property and occurred throughout the night. We had asked for a room on the other side of the building, away from the street, but none were available when we checked in.
The fitness room was adequate, but the treadmill was broken, and one bicycle had limited use (“subscription expired” for Les Mills Stages). There was an additional bike, an elliptical trainer, and weightlifting equipment available.
The tasty hot breakfast was included in the cost of the room, with plenty of selections. It would be nice if the hotel offered reusable plates, cups, and silverware for guests.
There was an additional coffee machine next to the reception desk, with options including lattes, mochas and cappuccino, and it was available 24 hours a day.
The TV reception was very good quality, and we appreciate the hotel information book with the list of TV channels and hours for breakfast, the pool and gym, and other hotel amenities.
The pool was under renovation during our visit so we didn’t get to try it.
There are two entrances to the property: the one on 14th street is easy to miss as it’s the size of someone’s driveway and is very steep. Easier access is from Wyatt Earp Blvd to 13th street, with a more graded approach to the building.
Again, we had a good stay at the Best Western Country Inn, and thank them for our visit!
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I just made a reservation at the BW Plus Country Inn & Suites in (downtown) Dodge City. What a pleasant experience! Francisco was the reservations agent who took care of me, and he was extremely hospitable and patient with my many questions about hotel amenities and services. When I mentioned that I was interested in a quieter stay, he immediately offered to book a particular room that would fit that request. What great customer service! We haven't even arrived yet, and I'm already thrilled to be staying at that hotel. Thank you so very much, Francisco, for making my travel planning so enjoyable!