Fodor's Expert Review Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex
709 Main St., Deadwood, South Dakota, 57732, USA
Opened in 1903, this imposing Victorian-style hotel has welcomed many famous guests, including John Wayne, Teddy Roosevelt, and Babe Ruth; it still has its original banisters, ceilings, and lobby fireplace, thanks to a $6 million main floor restoration, and the guest rooms have reproduction furniture, lace on hardwood tables, and flowery bedspreads. The second-floor veranda above the white-columned entrance is the perfect hideaway for a quiet refreshment. Options in the casino just across the street include slot machines as well as blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette.
PROS
- at the top of Main Street
- spacious rooms
- historic
CONS
- guest rooms are tired and lack amenities
- service can be patchy
- casino-hotel vibe not for everyone
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Rate Includes: No Meals, Credit cards accepted