See all properties

Cardinal Inn & Event Center

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Albion

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Cardinal Inn & Event Center

Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Reception hall
Modern comfort defines the Cardinal Inn & Event Center. Enjoy free WiFi, refuel at the on-site cafe, and unwind by the lobby fireplace. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2588 State Hwy 14, Albion, NE, 68620

What's nearby

  • Boone County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boone County Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Broken Arrow Wilderness - 28 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Battle Creek City Park - 60 min drive - 85.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Runza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Junction Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dotted Daisy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Inn & Event Center

Hotel connected to the convention center
At Cardinal Inn & Event Center, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
  • 1 meeting room, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Christo's Pub

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cardinal Inn Event Center Albion
Cardinal Inn Event Center
Cardinal Event Center Albion
Cardinal Event Center
Cardinal & Event Center Albion
Cardinal Inn & Event Center Hotel
Cardinal Inn & Event Center Albion
Cardinal Inn & Event Center Hotel Albion

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Inn & Event Center pet-friendly?

Yes, Cardinal Inn & Event Center allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cardinal Inn & Event Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Inn & Event Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Inn & Event Center?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Cardinal Inn & Event Center located?

Situated in Albion, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park and Boone County Courthouse. Boone County Raceway is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Cardinal Inn & Event Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 402 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely updated,clean, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean motel with friendly and accommodating staff in a nice small town. Second stay in two years and both times were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and updated property for a small town. Staff was very friendly and inviting. Room was clean and bed comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay when passing thru or visiting the area. We were very impressed with this place. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Breakfast and coffee were good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was above and beyond what we expected. Very clean, and friendly service. We highly recommend them,,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent night’s sleep at this lovely hotel. Bed very comfortable. Had a quiet sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised how very nice it is. Not one complaint! We will be back next week.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went over and above when we were in town for our dad’s memorial service. Their kindness and willingness to help was amazing. We are grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant hotel

Nice little hotel in rural Nebraska. Nice staff, nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, and comfortable. On the edge of an interesting small town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Micah-Levi

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

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice, quiet, comfortable

This was our 2nd time staying at this hotel. Its always clean and in good condition. The staff is always very nice and the hotel is pretty quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and up to date
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpfully staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025