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Bismarck, past and present, has had no shortage of hotels. With the importance of Bismarck brought frequent travelers from all walks of life. Many of them were prominent businessmen and people tied to political life. The first hotel in Bismarck was opened by Dr. Walter Burleigh, one of the first settlers. The luxurious Hotel Sheridan opened in 1877, and was later renamed Northwest Hotel. The Pacific Hotel opened in July 1880, and was replaced by the Grand Pacific Hotel in 1906. The famous McKenzie Hotel opened its doors on January 1, 1911, followed by the Van Horn Hotel in 1916. Both hotels were located in downtown Bismarck and well-known for their luxurious accommodations.

Edward Patterson, who owned the Northwest Hotel, purchased the McKenzie Hotel and later renamed it Patterson Hotel in 1922. The Patterson Hotel would become well known for not only its luxury, but also as a powerhouse for politicians and businessmen alike, and was the headquarters for the Nonpartisan League.

The nationally renowned Holiday Inn hotel opened in 1962 along Memorial Highway near the Missouri River. The Bismarck Holiday Inn was one of the most successful hotels to bear the name, winning multiple distinguished awards during its golden years, until becoming a major source of criminal activity, from drug dealing to assault, and eventually closing in 2002.

Today, Bismarck is home to almost every major hotel chain, with hundreds of hotel rooms ranging from budget to luxury.

Bismarck has seen a steady addition of hotels over the years to accommodate the growing city. Two hotel booms occurred, one in 1976, and one again in 1996. Here is a breakdown, in order, of some of Bismarck's most recognized hotels.

Name At Opening	Year Opened	Current Status
Grand Pacific Hotel	1880 (as Pacific Hotel)	Building replaced in 1906. Closed and demolished in 1974.
Soo Hotel	1906	Later renamed Princess Hotel and again Patterson Annex. Closed in mid-1970s. Rooms converted to apartments.
McKenzie Hotel	1911	Renamed Patterson Hotel in 1922. Closed in mid-1970s. Rooms converted to senior housing and lobby houses Peacock Alley.
Van Horn Hotel	1916	Later renamed Prince Hotel. Closed in 1970s. Now houses senior apartments.
Holiday Inn	1962	Closed and demolished in 2006.
Town House Hotel	1970	Now Kelly Inn.
Kirkwood Motor Inn	1974	Now the Ramkota Inn, formerly Radisson.
Ramada Inn	1975	Now Doublewood Inn.
Days Inn	1976	Currently Operating.
Select Inn	1976	Currently Operating.
Super 8	1976	Currently Operating.
Comfort Inn	1982	Currently Operating.
Sheraton Galleria	1982	Now the Radisson Inn, formerly Holiday Inn.
Expressway Inn	1983	Currently Operating.
Fairfield Inn	1991	Currently Operating.
AmericInn	1996	Currently Operating.
Comfort Suites	1996	Currently Operating.
Expressway Suites	1996	Currently Operating.
Ramada Suites	1996	Currently Operating.
Country Suites	1997	Currently Operating.
Holiday Inn Express	2004	Currently Operating.
Hampton Inn	2007	Currently Operating.
Candlewood Suites	2008	Currently Operating.

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