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Cardinal Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Western Kentucky University

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Cardinal Motel offers a welcoming base near Western Kentucky University. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk service, and free self parking. The staff's helpful attitude consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1310 US 31 West Bypass, Bowling Green, KY, 42101

What's nearby

  • Western Kentucky University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fountain Square Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sloan Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boba Lounge & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Great American Donut Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spencer’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Motel

Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Western Kentucky University
Located close to Bowling Green Ballpark and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Cardinal Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cardinal Motel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 75 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 00123531-001

Property is 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

Is Cardinal Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75 per night and a fee of USD 20.00 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Motel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cardinal Motel located?

Located in the heart of Bowling Green, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Ballpark, and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Historic Railpark and Train Station and Lost River Cave are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cardinal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 243 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, I’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out. Very clean outside and the rooms were clean and tidy. The staff was friendly. The area was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As another review mentioned, no coffee of breakfast, but there is a good reasonably priced coffee shop with breakfast items across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Punkin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest room ever ! Staff very helpful. Highly recommend. We were so pleased with this motel. This beats big hotels any day. Breakfast at ConCons a mile away was icing on the cake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but so clean and nice. Perfect for just a over night!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok spot to catch some sleep along your way, but not a great spot to spend a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Joann

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

Patricia

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

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Every thing was clean and orderly. A suggestion is a box of tissues in the bathroom. Kinda hard to blow your nose with toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

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

Kimberly

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

Daniel

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

Gary

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

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

Michael

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

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay very clean, quite, will stay there on next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TODD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small but clean and perfect for overnight traveling. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Liane

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

Motel stay

Was completely surprised to see a motel so clean and comfortable. We will go here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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