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Cardinal Motel

2.0 star property
Guests are welcomed with genuine hospitality, in-room WiFi, and vending machine snacks before exploring Bowling Green's attractions.

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Cardinal Motel offers a welcoming base near Western Kentucky University. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, and free self parking. The staff's helpful attitude consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥12,439
￥14,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Bowling Green, Cardinal Motel is in the city center and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lost River Cave, while Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Historic Railpark and Train Station are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Bowling Green Ballpark, and consider making time for Beech Bend Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bowling Green travel guide
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42101, KY, Bowling Green, 1310 US 31 West Bypass

What's nearby

  • On a road trip with my daughter we made a side trip to the square in Bowling Green. I really liked this statue mainly due to the fact I was there with her and she has a true love for reading. Fountain Square Park is well done and a beautiful quick side trip.
    Fountain Square Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Western Kentucky University
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sloan Convention Center
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
    6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bowling Green Ballpark
    6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    6 min walk
  • Great American Donut Shop
    13 min walk
  • Spencer’s Coffee
    1 min walk
  • KFC
    4 min walk
  • Wk El Maz
    18 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Motel

Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Western Kentucky University
Located close to Bowling Green Ballpark and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Cardinal Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cardinal Motel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00123531-001

Property is also known as

Cardinal Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75 per night and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardinal Motel?

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinal Motel on Feb 8, 2026 start from ￥12,439, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cardinal Motel located?

Located in the heart of Bowling Green, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Ballpark, and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Historic Railpark and Train Station and Lost River Cave are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Cardinal Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 245 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, I’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room very quiet area felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Very clean outside and the rooms were clean and tidy. The staff was friendly. The area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but so clean and nice. Perfect for just a over night!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. Very clean. Very modern. And I like the colors of the building. The only issue, and this is the case at many motels, is that the wall heater is very loud when it goes on and off. Actually, thinking about it, if it had a continuous fan option, that would help. I should have checked. Many motels lack the continuous fan option. Any, this is not a big deal. Importantly, very nice, modern, clean room. And it was quite with respect to noise from people. Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As another review mentioned, no coffee of breakfast, but there is a good reasonably priced coffee shop with breakfast items across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to spend the night!

The motel was small but looked renovated- everything was in new condition. The rooms were new and well cared for. Everyone was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Punkin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest room ever ! Staff very helpful. Highly recommend. We were so pleased with this motel. This beats big hotels any day. Breakfast at ConCons a mile away was icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay, same room. Still clean, great family running the place! Quiet neighborhood behind the hotel to walk my dogs. Best of all even though I’m in a pet room, my room DID NOT smell like dogs! Very affordable and safe choice that I will make again! Thanks, Cardinal!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastic small motel! Was the closest lodging to the Skypac. Clean, remodeled, and well cared for. Can't say enough good about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Holden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Just ok

I slept alright, but the bed was hard, room was nice though, so was bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean hotel

Property and room was very clean and well kept. The bed was too hard for me, but the pillows were good. I didn’t care for the wall mounted a/c unit. It was a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Modern rooms, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very clean and appeared recently updated. Bed and pillows were great. Coffee shop across the street. We picked it because of proximity to Fountain Square Park. We were able to walk to shops and restaurants. We would return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great convenient location and the rooms were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I appreciate the effort and thought of renovating older motels into something nice like this place. Very well done! Brewery coffee shop and restaurants all walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! Everything is new and clean. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Every thing was clean and orderly. A suggestion is a box of tissues in the bathroom. Kinda hard to blow your nose with toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a pleasant stay for my family. The staff was friendly, and the rooms(we had 2) were clean and nicely decorated. 10 out of 10, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean/Safe/Perfect!

Old school motel - but renovated and super clean! Owners seem to live on site and were able to direct me to local dining and where I could safely walk my dogs… I even saw them out walking too - indicating the level of neighborhood safety! Though the hotel’s front is on a business street, there is a quiet neighborhood right behind it. Across the street you can find a great coffee shop/breakfast place and you’re super convenient to the historic downtown. This place is a rare gem of safety and cleanliness for a reasonable price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, safe, and convenient

Second time staying here. No fancy bells and whistles but the place is spotless and safe. Very convenient to WKU. Will probably stay here again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night for concert

The room only had 2 pillows and my husband has a pillow addiction. Other tian that, new motel. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Easy friendly checkin. Convenient to SKyPAC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff and Extremely Clean! Loved the shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem in Bowling Green! Booked for one night and ended up staying three. Older motel that has been very nicely renovated. Everything appeared brand new and in great condition. Room was extremely clean and refreshed daily. Pete (owner) was always available and accommodating. Very close to a great little bar, bakery, etc. Will definitely return when visiting NCM in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025