Cardinal Motel
2.0 star property

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Western Kentucky University

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Basic Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

7.8 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ¥12,226
¥14,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
42101, KY, Bowling Green, 1310 US 31 West Bypass

What's nearby

  • Western Kentucky University - 8 min walk
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 4 min drive
  • Lost River Cave - 5 min drive
  • National Corvette Museum - 11 min drive
  • Beech Bend Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Novo Dolce Gastro Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Great American Donut Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪White Squirrel Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Motel

Motel near Western Kentucky University
Located close to Bowling Green Ballpark and Lost River Cave, 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
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Cardinal Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel Bowling Green

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardinal Motel?

As of Sep 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinal Motel on Oct 15, 2024 start from ¥12,226, 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 at Cardinal Motel?

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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Western Kentucky University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bowling Green Ballpark and Lost River Cave. Beech Bend Park and National Corvette Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cardinal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 200 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 200 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David, statesville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was my second visit BG for a car show and staying at this Motel. Staff is very friendly The rooms despite being renovated prior to my first visit last are still clean and well maintained. I can definitely recommend staying here and look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is older motel that has been completely redone. My room was small as the older motels were, but in perfect condition. It was so clean it felt like I was the first person to stay in that room. The bathroom ,again small but nicely redone including a glass walk-in shower. Even the parking lot was spotless, to the point that leaves were swept-up daily.Thank you for a comfortable 3 day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled here for a big Corvette event in town. The Cardinal was very clean and very affordable. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been completely updated. The room was great, comfortable and clean. The outside retains the vintage vibe that drew us here in the first place. The guy at the desk was friendly and was very interested in what we thought about the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newer property. Very well taken care of. Everything is very clean from the room to the entire property. The owner and his family were all very nice and always making sure everything was good. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. We had an event locally that started before check-in time, so we asked to park our car since we were taking Uber. Turns out our room was ready so they let us check in early and keep our stuff safely in the room. They were wonderful! Super clean room again, quiet location, great price. Definitely our go-to in that area to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

HeatherRae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose this motel because of a previous Travelocity review. And they were spot on. It is a small motel that may not look AMAZING from the outside but everything is brand new inside. I have never seen such clean bathrooms at a motel/hotel. The decor is a bit old looking in the room but who cares! It’s spotless. The staff is so friendly. I would highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small but clean and perfect for overnight traveling. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the nicest affordable motel I've stayed in. The space was immaculate, everything was new (I learned from elsewhere that this motel had been hit by the tornado back in 2021), and it was very quiet. The only thing about the room is the bed was quite hard, but not unbearable. Check-in was quickish, although a little odd. Normally staff fills out any papers besides signatures or makes a copy of ID but instead I was given a slip with the same information requests listed multiple times and not instructed how much actually needed filled out. It seemed redundant but I also didn't want to leave anything blank so I felt silly either way. Aside from that insignificant notation, this will definitely be my first choice for a stay if we return to Bowling Green again in the future.

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I needed a place to stay near my mom's house while my brother and I worked to repair her water. I reserved with Cardinal Motel. I arrived Wednesday night for a late check-in. The person who came out to help me was unfriendly, and when I tried to ask about internet she pointed to the door and told me "You can go now" three times in a row, so I left instead of pushing harder. Probably should have. I was told that this was the hotel where parolees were first released for a place to stay. The room was clean as was the outside, but there were a lot of full rooms with no cars. My brother arrived to help me, and I did not know that he and his girlfriend were traveling together. They arrived Thursday morning, with her registered service dog. I did not know about the dog coming, so apparently I was put in a Non-pet room, and even though the site says pet friendly, I was charged for the service dog. The dog just came into the room during the visit on Thursday, but did not stay overnight. Although I didn't like how it was handled, I'm not going to challenge the $75 fee, but I do want to warn those with service animals that you will pay a fee regardless . I thought that is not legal, but I am not certain. Here is where it got strange. I was told that they have video proof of the animal in my room. Does that mean there are cameras in the rooms?
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little find!!
Such a great little find! Adorable little motel. On the small side but not uncomfortably so and expected in a traditional motel. beautifully new and well maintained. Clearly a family business and staff was so friendly, helpful and kind. Super convenient to campus, food and shopping. Amazing value for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bargain Beauty
Recently totally remodeled, clean, relatively quiet location. Love being able to park right outside of the room. Inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a stellar motel! I can’t give this place a higher rating. I stopped here for an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday. I only stayed long enough to shower and sleep, and it was kind of a bummer because this is the kind of place you WANT to stay a little longer! My hotel room was recently renovated, very clean, and very modern. If you look at the pictures of the King rooms in the review photos you’ll see a beautifully furnished, contemporary room. That’s exactly what you get, but it’s just so much cuter in person! I was so pleased with my stay. The shower was brand new, large, and SO clean. The bed was very comfortable. Everything about this motel exceeded my expectations. If I’m ever driving through this part of the country again I will stay here with absolutely no hesitation! I might even go an hour out of my way, honestly. What a breath of fresh air on cross country road trip! Thank you Cardinal Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanest Hotel I’ve ever stayed in !
Very Clean Place. Quiet too. Staff is Friendly and Hard working !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent motel stay
Very friendly staff. Super clean remodeled rooms. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Freshly redone
The outside of the motel has been completely updated, as well as the lobby. Our room (103) was 100 percent remodeled. I assume the others were done also. It was so nice to be in a newly done room!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023