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Cardinal Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1310 US 31 West Bypass, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
  • Western Kentucky University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • E. A. Diddle Arena
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Bowling Green, KY (BWG-Bowling Green-Warren County)
    ‪3 min drive‬

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Basic Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Red Roof Inn Bowling Green

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1000)
The price is €72
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
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About this property

Cardinal Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Western Kentucky University
This motel features a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Cardinal Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cardinal Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Western Kentucky University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by foot from Western Kentucky University and a 3-minute drive from Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Cardinal Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Cardinal Motel was completed in June 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bowling Green motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 10 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 00123531-001

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Cardinal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 205 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 205 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think they should have regular television as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

David, statesville

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel stay
Was completely surprised to see a motel so clean and comfortable. We will go here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Autumn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled 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

Travelled 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