Stay at MainStay Suites Bismarck, a 4.1-star extended stay hotel offering free breakfast, pool, and shuttle. Close to Dakota Zoo, museums, and Bismarck Airport.
Guests appreciate the warm, helpful staff and clean, spacious rooms, especially valuing the pool and convenient location close to local attractions and the airport. Some mention areas for improvement such as worn carpeting, but overall highlight the hotel's accommodating atmosphere.
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MainStay Suites Bismarck offers simple, studio-style accommodations tailored for extended stays, featuring amenities such as a pool, free breakfast, and shuttle service. The hotel’s straightforward approach and laid-back atmosphere make it a practical choice for visitors seeking convenience without unnecessary frills. Check-in begins at 3 PM, with check-out at 11 AM.
Located less than a mile from Interstate 94, the hotel provides easy access to the area’s key attractions, including Dakota Zoo, just four miles away, and Bismarck Airport, a 16-minute drive. Guests can also explore nearby points of interest like the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, and the North Dakota State Capitol within a short drive.
Reviews highlight a friendly and helpful staff, with specific praise for customer service and the pool area, which is noted for being clean and family-friendly with slides that appeal to children. Some guests have mentioned minor issues such as carpeting that could use maintenance, reflecting a generally positive but realistic guest experience. The property is also LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming diverse travelers.
With several other hotels nearby, including options rated slightly higher and lower, MainStay Suites Bismarck stands as a practical choice for visitors prioritizing location and convenience. The combination of basic comforts, a warm pool, and accommodating service suits those visiting for work, family stays, or exploring the Bismarck area.
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This is my 1st time in Nodak working. The staff here are very courteous and understanding. You really can't ask for a better stay. To the mainstay staff directly. Thank you very much for making this Wico kid feel at home, you rock.
This 5 star review is for Courtney from the Comfort Lounge. She is a customer service ROCK STAR!! She was extremely kind and genuinely wants her guests to enjoy themselves. She's one of a kind. Mainstay Hotel and Comfort Lounge are so lucky to have you!! Stay FABULOUS Courtney!!
Pretty impressed with this hotel! Front desk worker, Jamie, was great. Pool was clean and so fun for kids. Room was very comfortable and clean. I was able to walk to A&B pizza a block away and get to go so kids had more time in said pool. I snuggled my daughter asleep to a beautiful west facing sunset. I appreciated the drink tickets (you get 2!) although I did not appreciate what appears to be tricks being turned outside the hotel bar that offers the complementary drink tickets. I would have had no idea that that was happening had I not walked over to that bar (you redeem your drink tickets at the adjacent quality inn across the parking lot).
We had a great room on the first floor. The people were very friendly and helpful. We had a birthday party in our room and then went down to go swimming. We were able to get a few extra wristbands so that some of our friends could swim. They were very nice about letting us have a few extra. We absolutely love staying here because the pool water is so warm the two slides are a lot of fun and the Suites have everything you need already there and the rooms are very spacious.
Mainstay is a great place to stay. The rooms are clean and neat. The staff are very professional helpful and kind. My kids had lots of fun in the pool area. They enjoyed the slides the most! Their breakfast area is very clean the food is most tasteful and there are many option's to choose from. We would go back.
Hotel was more than accommodating. I had delays and layovers in Dallas and when I called to change my reservation they were more than willing to help. Definitely a great hotel
Front desk staff super friendly and compassionate. Who ever worked the desk on 05/29/25 3-11 shift was just awesome.I was in a situation and she didn't hesitate to call management for assistance in witch management did Location is great rooms are clean staff are friendly 10/10 recommend!
Great location for my business stay. Carpet could definitely use an upgrade almost fell where it was so loose.
Less than a mile from I-94, this straightforward hotel is also 4 miles from Dakota Zoo and 6 miles from Bismarck Airport.
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