Cardinal Motel

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January 2025

February 2025

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

Basic Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

24/7 front desk

Parking included

Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Western Kentucky University
8 min walk
E. A. Diddle Arena
16 min walk
Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
2 min walk
Bowling Green, KY (BWG-Bowling Green-Warren County)
3 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Basic Room, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

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

This motel features a 24-hour front desk, free self parking and free WiFi 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
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

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: 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

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

8.6

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

David, statesville

Business traveller

16 Sept 2024

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

14 Sept 2024

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

Price and clean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

10 Sept 2024

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

4 Sept 2024

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

3 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

17 Aug 2024

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

Perfect

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

16 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

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

2 Jul 2024

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

Very pleasant and clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn

Travelled with family

29 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family

27 Jun 2024

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

16 Jun 2024

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

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

22 May 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

17 May 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura, Portland

3 May 2024

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

26 Apr 2024

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

7 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

7 Apr 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

29 Mar 2024

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

18 Mar 2024

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

17 Mar 2024

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

Travelled with family

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with family

29 Feb 2024

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

convenience

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family

25 Feb 2024

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