
La Quinta Inn & Suites Sioux Falls
Best for budget-conscious families and short business stays who want a simple room, free breakfast, and easy mall access.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Sioux Falls is a family-focused midscale hotel near the Empire Mall with free breakfast, an indoor pool, and straightforward meeting space—good for families and business travelers who want a practical base. Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel is a larger, 3-star property with extensive meeting/banquet space, both indoor and outdoor pools and a waterslide—aimed at groups, conventions, and families.
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Best for budget-conscious families and short business stays who want a simple room, free breakfast, and easy mall access.

Best for groups, conventions, and families who want large event space, multiple pools (including a waterslide), and on-site dining.
When La Quinta wins: Choose La Quinta Inn & Suites Sioux Falls if you want a compact, family-friendly hotel with free hot breakfast, a reliable indoor heated pool and hot tub, and an easy location near the Empire Mall and shops. It’s the simpler, lower-capacity choice for families and solo business travelers.
When Ramkota wins: Choose Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel if you need large conference or banquet facilities, multiple pools (indoor and outdoor) including a waterslide, an on-site restaurant and bar, or a complimentary airport shuttle—it’s better for groups and events.
Bottom line: Pick La Quinta for straightforward family stays and small meetings near the mall district; pick Ramkota for meetings, conventions, or a family stay that prioritizes varied pool options and on-site event dining.
| Category | La Quinta Inn & Suites Sioux Falls | Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Practical, family- and business-friendly midscale hotel | Large, convention-oriented 3-star hotel with family amenities |
| Location (neighborhood) | Mall district off I‑29 near Empire Mall and restaurants | Northwest Sioux Falls near Ramkota Exhibit Hall and convention venues |
| Size (guest rooms) | 89 rooms on 4 floors | 228 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly (kids stay free policies) | All ages; family-friendly and group-oriented |
| Pools & water features | Indoor heated pool and indoor hot tub | Indoor pool, outdoor pool, waterslide, children’s pool, hot tub |
| Restaurants & bars | No on-site restaurant; free Bright Side Breakfast and coffee/tea in common areas | On-site Maple Street Cafe, bar/lounge, room service (limited hours), free buffet breakfast |
| Meeting & event space | One 990 sq ft meeting room (capacity ~60) | Extensive conference and banquet facilities (60,000 sq ft / 5,574 m²) |
| Shuttle & transit | Complimentary local-area and airport shuttle within about 5 miles (confirm with property) | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours; property notes nominal fee) |
| Parking | Free self-parking on site | Free self parking and free long-term parking |
| Fitness & other facilities | Large, fully equipped fitness center; business center; guest laundry | Fitness facilities, business center, arcade/game room, garden, laundry services |
| Known for | Convenient mall-district location and family-friendly policies | Long-established Ramkota name, large event space, multiple pool options |
La Quinta sits in Sioux Falls’ mall district just off I‑29, minutes from Empire Mall and retail dining options.
Choose La Quinta for shopping access and straightforward highway access.
Best Western Plus Ramkota is in northwest Sioux Falls beside the Ramkota Exhibit Hall and within easy driving distance of several convention venues.
Choose Ramkota if you need proximity to convention halls and event venues.
La Quinta offers a small selection of room types with in-room fridges and microwaves and a focus on family practicality.
La Quinta’s rooms are straightforward, family-friendly and include basic in-room appliances.
Ramkota lists 228 individually decorated guestrooms with standard in-room conveniences and options for families and business travelers.
Ramkota has more rooms and more variety, suited to larger groups and families.
La Quinta does not have an on-site restaurant but provides a complimentary Bright Side Breakfast and coffee in common areas.
La Quinta is best if you value a free hot breakfast and are fine dining off‑site.
Ramkota offers an on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge plus limited room service and a daily complimentary buffet breakfast.
Ramkota works if you want on-site dining and an evening bar option.
La Quinta provides an indoor heated pool and an adjacent indoor hot tub for guest use.
La Quinta is a practical pick for families wanting an indoor pool and hot tub.
Ramkota includes multiple pool options and family water features including an outdoor pool and a waterslide.
Ramkota is preferable for families who want more pool variety and a waterslide.
La Quinta focuses on fitness and quiet convenience rather than nightlife or spa services.
La Quinta suits travelers who need a solid fitness room and a quiet stay.
Ramkota offers basic fitness facilities and public social spaces rather than a dedicated spa menu or nightlife district spot.
Ramkota is aimed at event-driven social activity and family-friendly entertainment rather than a spa retreat.

La Quinta — straightforward rooms, free hot breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub, and family-friendly policies.

Best Western Plus Ramkota — 60,000 sq ft of conference and banquet space and extensive meeting support.

Best Western Plus Ramkota — indoor + outdoor pools, waterslide, children’s pool and a hot tub.

La Quinta — located in the mall district near Empire Mall and many retail and dining options.
Both welcome families, but Ramkota has more pool options (waterslide and outdoor pool) while La Quinta is simpler and includes free hot breakfast and a reliable indoor pool and hot tub.
Best Western Plus Ramkota — it lists roughly 60,000 sq ft of conference and banquet space and multiple meeting rooms; La Quinta has a single 990 sq ft meeting room.
Both properties note complimentary airport or area shuttle services; specific availability and charges should be confirmed with each hotel before travel.
La Quinta does not list a full on-site restaurant; it provides a free Bright Side Breakfast. Ramkota includes Maple Street Cafe, a bar/lounge, and limited room service.
La Quinta allows dogs and cats (usually with a pet fee; sources vary). Ramkota’s listing notes a pet fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per night and that service animals are exempt; confirm current policy with the property.
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