Hotel Donaldson

Hotels
9.6 (158 reviews)
101 Broadway , Fargo , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Excellent service
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns in the bathroom
Parking can be an issue

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, such as black organic matter in the tub.
Service
9.67
Staff received positive mentions for being professional and going above and beyond.
Location
10
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location with access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.66
Guests praised the spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated rooms.
Amenities
9.69
The hotel offers luxurious features and fun touches like turndown service.
Value for Money
9.65
Guests felt it offers great value compared to usual chain hotels.
Food and Beverage
9.71
Excellent bar and restaurant options have been mentioned positively.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall positive experiences were reported with guests indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:37

Property Description

Luxury Stay in Historic Fargo

Immerse yourself in the charm of Fargo, ND at Hotel Donaldson. Adorned with unique local artwork, our rooms offer modern amenities such as Bose stereo systems and refrigerators. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and unwind in front of flat-screen TVs.

Gastronomic Delights

Indulge in a culinary journey at Blarney Stone Lounge and Restaurant, where comfort meets exquisite cuisine. For a breathtaking experience, head to Sky Prairie on The Roof for cocktails and city views.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

With a 24-hour fitness center on-site, maintaining your workout routine is a breeze. Explore nearby attractions like Fargo Dome and enjoy easy access to Hector International Airport just a short drive away.

Book your unforgettable stay at Hotel Donaldson now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Room design preference can be selected upon arrival based on availability.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 158 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.67
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.66
Amenities: 9.69
Value for Money: 9.65
Food and Beverage: 9.71
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Chris solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful place to stay, I’ll be back!
Pros:

Super room, spacious and high ceilings!

Cons:

Bathroom lighting needs to be brighter, too dim.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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ray solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No microwave lol

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Ehlers couple us
7
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
10
Best hotel in Fargo/Moorhead.
Pros:

Amazing accommodations!

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Chelsea solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Rebecca friends
10
Pros:

This hotel is a gem. Very clean, great location, wonderful staff and the bed was incredibly comfortable.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
A
ann
10
Pros:

Most excellent. Everything was spotless. Lovely hotel.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
D
DeNell M
10
Pros:

Clean room, great service!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
T
Timothy family_with_children us
6
downtown is cute, would stay next in a place (if we went back) with better service.
Pros:

The location was great. For the price, there was no dedicated parking and the staff was disinterested.

Cons:

I felt like the staff could have been more hospitable. The desk is in a weird out of the way location and every time we went we had to go find someone.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
D
Deb family
10
Pros:

Check-in was very easy with professional staff. Beautiful, well-stocked and luxurious room.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller us
10
2025-10-03 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn
10
Pros:

I was impressed with this property. The hotel room is spacious, cozy, and tastefully decorated. I loved the bed, both firm and soft at the same time. If I ever come back to Fargo, I will definitely stay at the Donaldson.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
R
randy
10
Pros:

Coming back

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
S
Shaun partner
4
Pros:

I like the hotel, but they left me embarassed with this room. Black organic matter came out of the jets of the infinity tub upon filling. Starting the jets was horrific black matter everywhere. Nice room but gross. I only got the room for the tub feature. Its honestly over half of the room sq footage. I told the staff in the morning nicely. They just told me my bill for room with be emailed. This does not set well with me.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Just waiting to get my $50 deposit refunded.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
10
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
K
Kyle partner
10
Pros:

Cool refurbished building with large, airy, comfortable room. Excellent bar/restaurant on first floor of building, great burger and beers place right across the street. There are other nice restaurants within a block, great coffee shop a few doors down. Parking was off site in a public garage a block away (seemed safe and cost $9 for the night). Near a nice riverside park for walking or biking. The price is a great value compared to the usual chain hotels.
The street by the hotel is fairly busy/noisy. The area around the hotel has a fair amount of unhoused individuals, but did not feel unsafe.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Martha couple us
10
We would stay there again and highly recommend Hotel Donaldson.
Pros:

Our room was huge and very comfortable. Fun art all over the walls. Fully stocked mini bar. Giant sixty inch TV. Good restaurants nearby.

Cons:

Mattress a bit soft for our taste.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
J
Julie
8
Pros:

Bathroom shower would not drain so water was on the floor with some mold

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
L
Lisa partner
10
Pros:

The staff went above and beyond. We just had a fabulous time. The room was amazing with the biggest tv I’ve ever seen in a hotel room. It’s a smaller, intimate hotel with a great location downtown.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee