
Axel’s take
Roomy suites and friendly staff make up for some tired furnishings.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Empire Mall
Residence Inn Sioux Falls is a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Empire Mall, strongest when you need a kitchen and room to spread out. We'd consider it for family visits or longer work trips rather than a stylish getaway. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and breakfast, while included parking adds everyday convenience.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep: recent reviews mention worn seating, dated interiors and some noise from upstairs. Marriott still advertises an indoor pool, but recent guests on its site report pool closures and an unavailable hot tub; confirm directly before promising children a swim. It's a sensible choice for space and self-catering, but we'd skip it if fresh furnishings, dependable swimming facilities or a downtown setting matter most.
- Rooms
- Spacious kitchen-equipped suites; recent guests report uneven furniture condition and some upstairs noise.
- Cleanliness
- Generally praised across sites, though recent Marriott reviews include housekeeping lapses.
- Service
- Friendly front-desk and breakfast staff are recurring strengths across guest reviews.
- Amenities
- Free hot breakfast, fitness room and guest laundry; advertised indoor pool has recent closure reports.
- Fees and surprises
- On-site parking is free; pets incur a nonrefundable fee, and there is no airport shuttle.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
4509 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls
Convenient for Empire Mall, nearby restaurants and The District; not a downtown base.
Amenities and check-in
Free hot breakfast, fitness room and guest laundry; advertised indoor pool has recent closure reports.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay; Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Hotel policies: Pet deposit: $75 per guest per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
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Residence Inn Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls: from $102 a night
From $102 a night at Residence Inn Sioux Falls, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $102 total. Dec 15–17, 2026, 2 adults: $229 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $232 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Residence Inn Sioux Falls is a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, United States.
Address: 4509 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls. Property ID: 1089666.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/sioux-falls/residence-inn-sioux-falls-1089666
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $229 | $232 on Booking.com | $3 less (1%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $266 | $266 on Booking.com | same price | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $260 | $261 on Booking.com | same price | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $459 USD
2026-11-11 to 2026-11-14 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $261 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $217 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $319 |
| 2026-11-13 | $203 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-15 | $106 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $326 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $215 for 1 night · 2 nights $355 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $116 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $261 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $261 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $237 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced |
#3 of 6 hotels in Empire Mall & Louise Avenue by Axel's take. Empire Mall & Louise Avenue is #2 of 4 places to stay in Sioux Falls. The best hotels in Empire Mall & Louise Avenue, ranked · Where to stay in Sioux Falls
Axel's take: 7.9/10
Roomy suites and friendly staff make up for some tired furnishings. a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Empire Mall, scored for what it is.
Residence Inn Sioux Falls is a practical 3-star extended-stay hotel beside Empire Mall, strongest when you need a kitchen and room to spread out. We'd consider it for family visits or longer work trips rather than a stylish getaway. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and breakfast, while included parking adds everyday convenience.
The trade-off is uneven upkeep: recent reviews mention worn seating, dated interiors and some noise from upstairs. Marriott still advertises an indoor pool, but recent guests on its site report pool closures and an unavailable hot tub; confirm directly before promising children a swim. It's a sensible choice for space and self-catering, but we'd skip it if fresh furnishings, dependable swimming facilities or a downtown setting matter most.
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Best for: families needing extra space; extended work stays; self-catering travelers
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Watch out for: worn furnishings in some suites; confirm pool availability; hot tub reported unavailable; upstairs footstep noise
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Location: Convenient for Empire Mall, nearby restaurants and The District; not a downtown base.
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Rooms: Spacious kitchen-equipped suites; recent guests report uneven furniture condition and some upstairs noise.
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Cleanliness: Generally praised across sites, though recent Marriott reviews include housekeeping lapses.
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Service: Friendly front-desk and breakfast staff are recurring strengths across guest reviews.
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Amenities: Free hot breakfast, fitness room and guest laundry; advertised indoor pool has recent closure reports.
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Fees and surprises: On-site parking is free; pets incur a nonrefundable fee, and there is no airport shuttle.
Axel's opinion of Residence Inn Sioux Falls, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Residence Inn Sioux Falls
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Residence Inn
- 4509 W Empire Pl, Sioux Falls
- Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 373 reviews (location 3.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Sioux Falls Regional Airport: 22 min by taxi · Butterfly House & Aquarium: 5 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay; Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Hotel policies: Pet deposit: $75 per guest per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
- Amenities: Spa tub, Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Parking, Parking nearby, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center, Golf course
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Sioux Falls
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
2 Bedrooms Standard room
- Bedrooms: 2
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Suite
- Room features: Fridge
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 3
Triple Suite
Quadruple Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
1 Bedroom Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Suite
1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Single Studio — room photo 1
- Single Studio — room photo 2
- Single Studio — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Studio (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 1
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 2
- Studio (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Studio
Cottage
Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Deluxe Cottage
Deluxe Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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