Experience warm hospitality from the moment you arrive. Connect to WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, then explore all that Bowling Green has to offer.
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive
Bowling Green Ballpark - 4 min drive
Lost River Cave - 5 min drive
National Corvette Museum - 11 min drive
Getting around
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Novo Dolce Gastro Pub - 19 min walk
Great American Donut Shop - 12 min walk
Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub - 3 min drive
Mellow Mushroom - 15 min walk
White Squirrel Brewery - 5 min walk
About this property
Cardinal Motel
When you stay at Cardinal Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of National Corvette Museum and Beech Bend Park. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 5 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2023
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 75 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 00123531-001
Also known as
Cardinal Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel
Cardinal Motel Bowling Green
Cardinal Motel Motel Bowling Green
Frequently asked questions
Does Cardinal Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cardinal Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cardinal Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 5 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 75 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Cardinal Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cardinal Motel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cardinal Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Western Kentucky University (8-min walk) and Bowling Green Ballpark (1.3 mi), along with Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (1.4 mi) and Historic Railpark and Train Station (1.8 mi).
What's the area around Cardinal Motel like?
Cardinal Motel is in the heart of Bowling Green, a short 8-minute walk from Western Kentucky University and 20 minutes' walk from Fountain Square Park.
Cardinal Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
I think they should have regular television as well
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 September 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
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.
David
David, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Price and clean
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
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!
charles
charles, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Travelled here for a big Corvette event in town. The Cardinal was very clean and very affordable. Will definitely be back!
Dean
Dean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Perfect
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Cardinal Motel is TOPS
This motel was the cleanest motel I've stayed in for years bar none. Everything inside and out was clean, neat and well managed.
john
john, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Motel stay
Was completely surprised to see a motel so clean and comfortable. We will go here again.
Liane
Liane, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2024
Very pleasant and clean!
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 June 2024
Autumn
Autumn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2024
The property has been completely updated. The room was great, comfortable and clean. The outside retains the vintage vibe that drew us here in the first place. The guy at the desk was friendly and was very interested in what we thought about the property.
Mike
Mike, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
Newer property. Very well taken care of. Everything is very clean from the room to the entire property. The owner and his family were all very nice and always making sure everything was good. We would definitely stay here again!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2024
Alyssa
Alyssa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
Second time staying here. We had an event locally that started before check-in time, so we asked to park our car since we were taking Uber. Turns out our room was ready so they let us check in early and keep our stuff safely in the room. They were wonderful! Super clean room again, quiet location, great price. Definitely our go-to in that area to stay!
Maura
Maura, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 April 2024
I chose this motel because of a previous Travelocity review. And they were spot on. It is a small motel that may not look AMAZING from the outside but everything is brand new inside. I have never seen such clean bathrooms at a motel/hotel. The decor is a bit old looking in the room but who cares! It’s spotless. The staff is so friendly. I would highly recommend this motel.
HeatherRae
HeatherRae, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2024
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2024
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 March 2024
Room is small but clean and perfect for overnight traveling. Would stay here again.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 March 2024
This has to be the nicest affordable motel I've stayed in. The space was immaculate, everything was new (I learned from elsewhere that this motel had been hit by the tornado back in 2021), and it was very quiet. The only thing about the room is the bed was quite hard, but not unbearable.
Check-in was quickish, although a little odd. Normally staff fills out any papers besides signatures or makes a copy of ID but instead I was given a slip with the same information requests listed multiple times and not instructed how much actually needed filled out. It seemed redundant but I also didn't want to leave anything blank so I felt silly either way.
Aside from that insignificant notation, this will definitely be my first choice for a stay if we return to Bowling Green again in the future.