5 Best Hotels in Deadwood, The Northern Black Hills

A casino occupies the main floor of this meticulously restored hotel, a pink granite structure built by Deadwood's first sheriff in 1895. Rooms are furnished in Victorian style with reproductions of the original furniture. You can order breakfast at the casual downstairs restaurant.

Pine-clad hills, a creek, and a deck from which to view the mountains are at your disposal at this family-style resort about a mile from downtown Deadwood. A trolley stops to take you to downtown destinations. Dining options include the Creekside Restaurant, which serves hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners; the Creekside Bakery, known for its donuts; and the Fireside Lounge, with a short menu of burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. Guest rooms are standard and tidy; open your window, and you might hear the sounds of a rippling creek.

Although the exterior of this four-story hotel resembles the brick facades of Deadwood's Main Street, its interior is contemporary, with guest rooms that have Wi-Fi, free high-speed Internet connection, and other modern amenities. Three suites have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The location can't be beat.

As at the other hotels built in town since gaming was reintroduced in 1989, the architecture of Mineral Palace blends in with the historic buildings of Deadwood while the rooms have modern furnishings, but with floral bedspreads, burgundy carpeting, and hardwood trim that give them a slightly Victorian look. There are Jacuzzis in the VIP and Royal suites. The Gem Steakhouse and Saloon serves a variety of steaks for dinner and is also open for breakfast and lunch.

Opened in 1903, this imposing Victorian-style hotel has welcomed many famous guests, including John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth; it still has its original banisters, ceilings, and lobby fireplace, thanks to a $6 million main floor restoration, and the guest rooms have reproduction furniture, lace on hardwood tables, and flowery bedspreads. The second-floor veranda above the white-columned entrance is the perfect hideaway for a quiet refreshment. Options in the casino just across the street include slot machines as well as blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette.