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Cardinal Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property
Basic Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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1310 US 31 West Bypass, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
  • Place, Western Kentucky University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowling Green Ballpark
    ‪6 min drive‬

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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Cardinal Motel

Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Western Kentucky University
This motel features a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Cardinal Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cardinal Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Western Kentucky University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by foot from Western Kentucky University and a 3-minute drive from Bowling Green Ballpark
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Cardinal Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Cardinal Motel was completed in June 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bowling Green motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 10 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 00123531-001
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Cardinal Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel Bowling Green

Reviews

Cardinal Motel 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very clean and appeared recently updated. Bed and pillows were great. Coffee shop across the street. We picked it because of proximity to Fountain Square Park. We were able to walk to shops and restaurants. We would return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property that has been completely remodeled. Had a great stay. Very clean & staff was very nice. Will stay there again. Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quite and very clean and just where we needed to be close to where out appointment was set up
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! Everything is new and clean. Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem in Bowling Green! Booked for one night and ended up staying three. Older motel that has been very nicely renovated. Everything appeared brand new and in great condition. Room was extremely clean and refreshed daily. Pete (owner) was always available and accommodating. Very close to a great little bar, bakery, etc. Will definitely return when visiting NCM in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, safe, and convenient

Second time staying here. No fancy bells and whistles but the place is spotless and safe. Very convenient to WKU. Will probably stay here again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Modern rooms, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean!

Property was newly refurbished & spotless clean. Smelled clean as well. Only complaints we had was the shower water temperature fluctuated to very hot randomly & there was a large gap around the exterior door that let cold air and street noise in. For the price we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great convenient location and the rooms were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think they should have regular television as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seemed brand new!

Very clean and comfortable. Seemed like everything was brand new. Air conditioner made some strange noises during the night and wifi was in and out but overall it was a very affordable and nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David, statesville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was my second visit BG for a car show and staying at this Motel. Staff is very friendly The rooms despite being renovated prior to my first visit last are still clean and well maintained. I can definitely recommend staying here and look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is older motel that has been completely redone. My room was small as the older motels were, but in perfect condition. It was so clean it felt like I was the first person to stay in that room. The bathroom ,again small but nicely redone including a glass walk-in shower. Even the parking lot was spotless, to the point that leaves were swept-up daily.Thank you for a comfortable 3 day stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024