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Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Empire Mall

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire is a welcoming haven near Augustana College and University of Sioux Falls. Enjoy free continental breakfast, stay active at the gym, or get work done at the 24-hour business center - guests rave about the helpful staff. Connect with free in-room WiFi, take advantage of laundry facilities and self parking.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Accessible bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Business Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
3401 Gateway Blvd, I-29 and 41st Street Exit 77, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

What's nearby

  • Empire Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Augustana College - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Sioux Empire Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Sanford USD Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Denny Sanford Premier Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fryn' Pan - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire

Hotel near Empire Mall
Located close to Augustana College and University of Sioux Falls, Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
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 available for USD 20 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Days Inn Hotel Sioux Falls
Days Inn Wyndham Sioux Falls Hotel
Sioux Falls Days Inn
Days Inn Sioux Falls-Airport Hotel Sioux Falls
Days Inn Sioux Falls Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Sioux Falls
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire Sioux Falls
Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire Hotel Sioux Falls

Frequently asked questions

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire?

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

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire located?

Located in Mall District, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Empire Mall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Augustana College. Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and Sanford USD Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Days Inn by Wyndham Sioux Falls Empire Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1040 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and nice hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price excellent stay and do the online check in for faster service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat it for the price. Just wish they had eggs and bacon in the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilya

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent stay. Didn’t smell very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay for the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean roomw
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good enough. A/C unit was disgusting. Really need to clean those. I would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Becky

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room smelled like chlorine. Breakfast was not the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s okay for a one night stay. Bathroom needs updated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that could have been better was the breakfast choices. Some pastries, bagels, yogurt and fruit would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish the exercise room was available as it was being renovated and painted it looked like. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We just needed a quick place to stay for the night. The hotel was in a convenient location, the staff were kind and the room was quiet and clean. The building and room were a bit outdated. I’m not comfortable with carpet in hotel rooms and the tub didn’t drain well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities
Neutral
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
old
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was just a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Abit of street noise all night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carisa

Good price and decent stay but we had to get our room keys reset a few times because they wouldnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our drain in our sink was broke, an inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thos. Lee

Liked: Staff & service
Microwave does not rotate plate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE

Very efficient and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Front desk dude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemimi

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

10/10 Excellent

Norrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel but it appears they work hard to keep it up, staff very pleasant, location is great, friendly to pets, rooms a little small compared to newer motels but still has the amenities. I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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