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Cardinal Motel

2.0 star property
City centre motel within easy reach of Western Kentucky University

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
Reception
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, Non Smoking

Basic Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
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
Fridge
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Western Kentucky University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lost River Cave - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Cardinal Motel

At Cardinal Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of National Corvette Museum. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 5 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2023

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cardinal Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cardinal Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cardinal Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 5 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 75 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Cardinal Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cardinal Motel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cardinal Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Western Kentucky University (8-min walk) and Bowling Green Ballpark (1.3 mi), along with Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (1.4 mi) and Historic Railpark and Train Station (1.8 mi).
What's the area around Cardinal Motel like?
Cardinal Motel is in the heart of Bowling Green, a short 8-minute walk from Western Kentucky University and 16 minutes' walk from E. A. Diddle Arena.

Cardinal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Seemed brand new!
Very clean and comfortable. Seemed like everything was brand new. Air conditioner made some strange noises during the night and wifi was in and out but overall it was a very affordable and nice stay.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cardinal Motel is TOPS
This motel was the cleanest motel I've stayed in for years bar none. Everything inside and out was clean, neat and well managed.
john, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Motel stay
Was completely surprised to see a motel so clean and comfortable. We will go here again.
Liane, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant and clean!
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Autumn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mike, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Karla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Maura, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
HeatherRae, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room is small but clean and perfect for overnight traveling. Would stay here again.
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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?
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Tracy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

convenience
Norman, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Marsha, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bargain Beauty
Recently totally remodeled, clean, relatively quiet location. Love being able to park right outside of the room. Inexpensive.
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Seth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cleanest Hotel I’ve ever stayed in !
Very Clean Place. Quiet too. Staff is Friendly and Hard working !
Joseph, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review