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Cardinal Motel

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Front of property
Basic Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo
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At Cardinal Motel, discover a welcoming retreat near Western Kentucky University. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient perks like 24-hour front desk service and free self parking. The helpful staff has won over guests' hearts.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $85
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
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
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

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

What's nearby

  • Western Kentucky University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lost River Cave - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boba Lounge & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wk El Maz - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Great American Donut Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spencer’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Motel

When you stay at Cardinal Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Western Kentucky University and National Corvette Museum. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Beech Bend Park. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 10 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 00123531-001

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

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 to 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 10 lbs 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 (1.4 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 20 minutes' walk from Fountain Square Park.

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Cardinal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very Clean Very friendly
WALTER, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room very quiet area felt safe
Liane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for the money
Eric, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Terri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modern rooms, friendly staff, very clean
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly Staff and Extremely Clean! Loved the shower!
Leonard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cardinal hotel

Cardinal hotel was one of the cleanest hotels I've been in, in a while will def stay again.
Warren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Travelled here for a big Corvette event in town. The Cardinal was very clean and very affordable. Will definitely be back!
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Price and clean
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodating

Staff was very accommodating
Kathy, 1-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Newly-rebuilt and very comfortable

Newly-rebuilt motel in which literally EVERYTHING is brand new. Everything worked and was in great shape. Would have liked to see a box of tissues in the room but appreciated the fridge & microwave.
Lawrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I think they should have regular television as well
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a property that was ravaged by a hurricane. Everything is brand new. The staff went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied.
Hud, 2-night trip

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nichole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

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

6/10 Good

Just ok

I slept alright, but the bed was hard, room was nice though, so was bathroom.
Holden, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very quite and very clean and just where we needed to be close to where out appointment was set up
Joann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nichole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a hidden gem! Everything is new and clean. Absolutely wonderful!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kimberly, 1-night trip