I think it's important to note there's a difference between historic & outdated. When staying in a historic hotel, expectations should be set accordingly for everything from decor to ammenities. I would have liked for them to leave the TVs out, but I understand that, for hotels, they are basically as necessary as having a bed. I also waited to write this review until we'd stayed at another historical hotel down the road, for an apples to apples comparison. Staff were friendly and excited to share. We were shown to our room & given a small tour of the property, including the gorgeous ballroom, which was being set up for a private even. They've undergone restoration, not renovation. They've stayed period-correct & everything from the style to the furnishings reflect this. Rooms were quiet & clean. Our room was a shower only room. As I'm half mermaid, I like having a tub option but not a deal breaker. There was a tea cart out, which we found to be a nice touch without adding a lot of cost for them. We appreciated the addition of hallway seating nooks & spent time there daily. My favorite was the exit lighting (see pic), absolutely charming! What they did right comparatively: decor & hospitality throughout the stay. Staff were friendly & daily housekeeping was offered. On check-in we were asked where we came in from, what we were here for, with genuine interest and eye contact. The thought put into each furnishing was evident. So quiet, never a slamming door or loud guest. No odd odors! This is HUGE in a property of this age, when the surfaces have soaked up a hundred years of cigarettes & other stenches! Parking lot is attached with guest spots reserved- no 2 block hike to the car lot for any item you've forgotten. What needed improvement comparatively: communication. The pre-arrival info only made sense after checking in. Arrival was a bit odd, nothing to indicate we were in the right place. We roamed the casino a bit, then approached the bar for assistance. The barkeep was also the innkeeper & only one working. My husband drove around d/t no parking signage. At check-in, the cone stystem was explained & it's actually a really good system! I would definitely stay here again. read more

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The location was perfect for staying in Deadwood. We were able to walk to the many other casinos and restaurants which made it very convenient. The room had a surprise - no shower - just a tub - but it was a pleasant surprise. (When you make a reservation, double-check to ensure you have a shower if you need one. There are a few rooms that have tub only - which was fine for our stay.) The room was clean, comfortable and quiet. We were in Room 3 - King Size Bed, small corner sink, and relaxing old-time-tub! The staff was amazing - always very friendly - from the front desk to the casino attendants to the wait staff. Melanie (our host) exceeded our expectations with her kindness, professionalism, smile, and hospitality. We will definitely stay here again - the perfect location for staying in Deadwood! read more

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A unique, fun experience in an 1800+s hotel, refurbished rooms w very comfy beds. Attached casino, activity room, gift shop, and dining -- along w being easily walkable to main Deadwood hilights. The free parking space was appreciated. You MUST hv breakfast or lunch in their Wooden Nickel diner and hope you have TAMMY as your hysterical server. A friendly, family owned hotel for many generations. read more

This hotel is perfectly located in Deadwood. Parking for hotel guests is included. The staff is friendly and helpful. Our room (10) had a step in tub with a shower. I would not recommend this room for anyone who has issues climbing in and out of a high tub or stability problems because there is nothing to grab while getting in and out. I recommend requesting cleaning services, because without it, your room won't be cleaned. Our room was small and a bit dark, but the Victorian style is clearly outlined on their website. Water, soda, and coffee is complimentary. read more

Nestled in the beautiful Black Hills area, the Martin & Mason Hotel is located just steps away from all of the main attractions in historic Deadwood. Found the address fine, but nearly missed the small sign for the hotel. Parking for the hotel is about a block away, so it's nice they have a loading/unloading spot just in front. Walking in to the hotel, I had to ask myself... "Am I in the right place?" The first floor is a casino and there aren't many indications that a hotel is just above on the second floor. Hotel/casino staff are probably pretty used to that bewildered look that I had on my face and asked me if I was looking for the hotel. I say yes, and they checked us in. There are 8 rooms here in the hotel. We stayed in Room 7/8, the Susannah & Mason Suite. It's a corner suite with a living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom and a King bed and Queen sofabed. There was a flat screen TV, refrigerator, sink and they bed was very comfortable. Could fit four people - very spacious for us two. The room was filled with period furniture and really made us feel like we taking a step back in time. We were told the hotel recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, and all I can say is: Money well spent! Great job! In the morning, staff set out hot muffins, scones and coffee for the guests. These proved extremely popular as they disappeared very soon after being put out. Fortunately, they were refilled, and when we finally got to sample the scones, we understood why! Mmmm... delicious! They have a refrigerator on the landing where you can help yourself to as much water and soda as you wished. Nice touch! Being on top of the casino, elevator access to the hotel was limited to certain hours. They gave us a key which gave us access to an all-hours entrance so we could come and go as we pleased. Overall, a very nice hotel, and great suite! Highly recommended! read more

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Outstanding place to stay. Owners were awesome, the employees were awesome as well. The room was epic, and quiet. 0 issues and I'm confident that if there was an issue it would have been handled. This is my go to hotel now in Deadwood. read more

This is a great place to stay in Deadwood. The rooms are done in period style of Wild Bill HIckock Days. There was a wonderful bed to sleep on; nice couch, sitting area, and nice bathroom. This hotel is in a great location to walk to things in Deadwood. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There are free coke type drinks and waters througout your stay. In the morning good coffee and scones are there for you to enjoy. Wonderful stay - highly recommend if staying in Deadwood. read more

Martin Mason Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Deadwood, South Dakota

Avoid this outdated hotel if at all possible. Rooms are outdated and overpriced. I'd give it zero stars if I could. Much better places you could stay, including The Nugget. read more

We only stayed one night but so glad we made the choice to stay here versus a chain or one of the other hotels that focus more on gambling. They have gambling here too, but it wasn't too much. The room was well done. Very authentic. What puts it over the top is the service. Adam was here the whole time and helped us whenever we needed it. Had a great attitude. Great conversation too. We would stay here again. read more

I loved Deadwood in general and I'll be back and while there are plenty of hotels in town - I've found my go to spot in the Martin Mason Hotel. Before we even stayed there we fell in love with the place. Location, Customer Service, Amazing Rooms, Comfortable Bed, read more

The Martin Mason is the the best choice in town and I'm glad we were able to get a room when coming into Deadwood. The owners (husband and wife) were the best ever! They chatted with us over beers and let us put our bikes in the unused basement. They upgraded us to a nicer room with no charge and the owner cleaned the room herself so we could have it, at no request by ours as we were perfectly happy with the initial room. It was one of my favorite parts of an awesome trip. Thanks to Mike (the owner) for making it so special! read more

The Martin and Mason Hotel was incredibly charming and comfortable. The rooms are individually decorated and our room was beautiful with antique decor. We had a huge soaker tub with bath salts provided and everything was very clean. The staff was beyond friendly for the both the hotel and casino. Breakfast at the Cafe was delicious and homemade and a great value. Because its located just off the main street of casinos, it was quiet and relaxing for the most part. We will definitely stay there again. read more

Very nice historic hotel, only 8 rooms but beautifully decorated with claw foot tub! Staff was wonderful! Perfect for a historic Deadwood Stay. read more

My fiance' and I stopped here on a whim because it caught our eye. It's hard for it not too. The era authenticity of the hotel is simply amazing. We were greeted by a super friendly staff and then quickly welcomed by the owner. He even offered to give us a tour of of the hotel. He was more accommodating than a person could ask for. The rooms we were able to see were all uniquely amazing. Not one room the same. The history we were told about was awesome. The attention to detail over a 13 year renovation was impressive to say the least. It was EXACTLY what we were hoping for. To come to deadwood and stay in a place that made you feel like you were actually there during the gold rush. We stayed up all night in our absolutely gorgeous room playing cards. How could we not. The room was so incredible, we felt like a couple of kids staying in a preserved museum exhibit. A very beautiful one. Thank you to the owner for a night we won't forget. We will be back(from Michigan) soon enough to explore more of the hotel. Take care. Stay here. You will not regret it. You will feel like a first class traveler into the late 1800's Deadwood. read more

The suite was sweet. The bed was very comfortable. People are friendly and the service was perfect.

We looked at a lot of places in Deadwood and Lead to hold our wedding reception, and none of them held a candle to the Martin and Mason! Not only is the building itself exquisite, breathtakingly decorated with beautiful antiques, but Mona (and the rest of the staff) is so helpful, friendly, and professional. Ours was a destination wedding (for us as well since we live in Colorado), and Mona and the Martin and Mason could not have made it any easier to help me plan from afar! My guests, especially those who were lucky enough to stay in one of the rooms, could not say enough about how beautiful the hotel was, and everyone who met Mona loved her! Honestly, working with the Martin and Mason was one of the easiest, most fun parts of the wedding planning process. The suite we stayed in was so beautiful and comfortable! The suite we stayed in on our honeymoon paled in comparison to the comfortable grandeur at the Martin and Mason. Go with the Martin and Mason for all your hotel and wedding needs - you won't be sorry! read more

I haven't stayed here yet, but I just had to share: In dealing with this hotel so far I have had nothing but amazing service. Exceptional service in fact!!!! I will write more after my stay in May, but take it for what it's worth, I think this is the place to stay in Deadwood based on my dealings. read more

Loved this hotel. Friendly staff and spotless rooms. We stayed in the Rebecca Adams room which had a claw footbsoaker tub right in the room...just like younsee in the old movies. It was a fun place to stay...coffee and scones available ealry in the morning. Owner gave great recommendation for delicious place to eat dinner. This season of the Bachelor was filmed here! The Bachelor stayed here. Premieres Feb 9th. read more

This hotel was absolutely wonderful. After a long day traveling, we got a lovely room at the Martin Mason and were upgraded to an even lovelier room. There was so much space and the bed was incredible! The staff was very helpful and friendly. read more

Very clean and well-styled room filled with gorgeous antiques throughout. Very friendly and helpful staff. The whole place was very lovingly restored and beautiful. Unbelievably comfortable bed with pillow-top mattress and really nice sheets. They conveniently have good coffee and delicious scones waiting outside your room in the AM. A decent little diner in the lobby, the only weakness is the lobby bar which was pretty minimal. A 5-minute walk to all the downtown attractions. Wish I could have stayed longer. read more

Lovely period hotel. Felt like taking a walk back in time but with all the modern conveniences. Room decorated with beautiful antiques. Very quiet and comfortable room. Bed was comfortable. Enjoyed taking a nice hot bubble bath in the old fashioned tub. Room very clean. Friendly staff. Homemade scones were the bomb. Coffee was much better than you would normally get at a hotel. Appreciated that it was served nice and early. 6 a.m. Walking distance to everything. Free parking on site was greatly appreciated. Had breakfast at little cafe downstairs. Very convenient and excellent food. Waitresses were awesome. Very hardworking and friendly gals. read more

We stayed here for a couple of days. It was wonderful. I wonder if there is something in the water out here. Everyone is especially nice and courteous. The hotel is very quaint and charming. The owner Melanie painstakingly decorated her hotel with antiques. Her staff is very helpful and exceptional. Hotel is clean and the smell of fresh scones fill the air in the am. All for the guests! I would definitely recommend this hotel. read more

The Martin & Mason Hotel is a beautiful, historical renovated property in the heart of Deadwood, close to all of Deadwood's historical attractions and not far from the Black Hills and all the wonders it contains. I was sooooo excited to find this place on-line -- it seemed exactly what I was looking for, but then there was some confusion in the booking site, which ended up giving me a much cheaper price than what I had seen on the Martin & Mason site and then when we arrived to check in, we found that we were actually booked for the adjacent hotel called The Iron Horse, which was nowhere nearly as nice -- at all! (I guess the two hotels were one and then the building was split, in any case, be sure you are booked for the Martin & Mason. It is the difference between a cheap, gross room and a beautifully appointed one!) Luckily, we had the chance to meet the owner and renovator of Martin & Mason who led us on a tour of the rooms and I can not wait to come back and stay in this beautiful hotel. A great place for a weekend getaway or a wedding or a base for exploring the area. read more