ATLANTA—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the opening of the Deadwood Mountain Grand, a Holiday Inn Resort hotel located in Deadwood, S.D. The opening follows an approximately $50 million renovation of the property.
The Deadwood hotel is located in a historical mining building and includes nine floors comprising 98 guestrooms and five suites. The casino and event center, as well as the hotel itself have undergone significant renovations with an overall theme focused on an upscale Western atmosphere and décor, and with historic Deadwood artwork featured in the guestrooms. The town of Deadwood is a Registered National Historic Landmark and is a significant tourist attraction for the state of South Dakota. The Mount Rushmore National Monument is within a 45 minute drive and the Devil’s Tower National Monument is an hour away.
The hotel has a fitness center, business center, and meeting facilities, as well as an indoor pool, spa, casino, and event center that can accommodate over 2,000 people. Additionally, the property’s Kids Club features activities themed around the town’s historical roots and its Wild West past. Formerly an independent property with strong roots in show business and entertainment, the hotel will continue offering a comedy and music line-up at its event center.
“We are thrilled to be part of the Holiday Inn Resort brand,” said Brad Hemmah, general manager. “The opportunity to bring such a unique property that focuses on entertainment and music to the IHG portfolio is very exciting, and will provide another amenity choice for leisure travelers to enjoy while on vacation with their family.”
The Deadwood Mountain Grand, a Holiday Inn Resort is owned and operated by Tentexkota, LLC and is franchised by an affiliate of IHG.