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Cardinal Inn & Event Center

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

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
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
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
2588 State Hwy 14, Albion, NE, 68620

What's nearby

  • Boone County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ben Bowman Kiwanis Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boone County Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Broken Arrow Wilderness - 28 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Battle Creek City Park - 60 min drive - 53.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Runza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dotted Daisy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Junction Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪HWY 14 Brewing Co. - ‬17 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
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardinal Inn & Event Center?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinal Inn & Event Center on Nov 16, 2025 start from $94.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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Reviews

Cardinal Inn & Event Center Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 418 reviews

Reviews

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

Kim.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg this property is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large parking area, driving large uhaul towing a boat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and roomy. Appeared to be either new or recently remodeled. Another Pleasant surprise from small town USA.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Micah-Levi

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, very friendly staff, clean, good breakfast. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay when in the area hunting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would give it ten stars, very friendly staff and very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARLIN S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again. Best breakfast in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! Highly recommend! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, roomy room, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Will stay again!

Very comfortable and quiet. Nice extended breakfast. The waffles were yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

Travels

Traveling with 2 kids. Room was comfortable and quiet (we were on the backside of the building). Breakfast was good although it is not advertised on the website.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025