Cardinal Motel

2-star hotel Excellent 1310 US 31 West Bypass, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Cardinal Motel

About Cardinal Motel

Located on Route 31 West and less than 1 mile from downtown Bowling Green, this motel is known by its friendly, red bird statue. Free WiFi is offered in all rooms. Cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are found in each dark wood-furnished room of the Cardinal Motel Bowling Green. A sofa bed and air conditioning are also included. The front desk of the Cardinal Motel is open at all times to serve guests. Snacks and drinks can be purchased from the on-site vending machines. Crosswinds Golf Course is 1.5 miles from the motel. Western Kentucky University is 3 minutes away. Downtown Nashville is just a 1 hour drive away from Bowling Green.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 269 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is a nice little motel. The owner is very professional and available. The room itself is small, but just right for a stop over on our way home. We appreciated the ability to easily bring our things in and the bar that made it nice for an evening snack.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Overall, we had a good stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. The only issues were that the room could have used more towels, and the shower pressure was a little too strong for our preference. Other than that, everything was great, and we enjoyed our stay.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This is an old-time court-style motel where you park outside your room, nice if you are traveling by motorcycle. The room was nice, the shower hot, the bathroom modern, the bed comfortable. No pool or restaurant, but a good price and a good night's sleep.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Super clean little motel. Comfortable beds, hot shower, plenty of hot water. Not fancy but everything you need. Friendly staff. Quiet. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Clean! And friendly staff

  • Engine customer May 2026

    While the property had no pool, being adult only was a plus. We are older and didn’t have to worry about kids running into us. Manager Pete Desai was the absolute best. Extremely accommodating, friendly and seemed to bend over backwards to meet any request. It’s a good clean motel.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The room we stayed in seemed updated fairly recently. The whole building seemed that way actually. Single queen bed room, only 2 pillows. Soaps weren’t fancy or anything, but it’s enough if you’re just stopping through. If you’re bougie, bring your own comfort items lol.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great property! Very clean and newly remodeled. Everything is fresh, even the parking lot has been resurfaced! Staff is very friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay again!!!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Clean room - Spencer’s coffee across the road. I’d take a clean motel room at a lower price and pay for a better quality breakfast any day over a “continental” at a higher priced chain. Perfect for a comfortable sleep stop on the road between Florida and home

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Very very clean place. Looks like a brand new motel inside and out. In a quiet part of town close to nice coffee shop. Old style drive up motel with updates. Would highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Extremely nice and updated motel. My husband and I both agreed it is by far the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed. The area was safe and there was lots to do close by.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Yes and yes very nice place to stay

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Parking convenient. Room very clean. Bathroom looks like it was recently renovated. Bed comfortable. Credit card machine not working, so had to pay in cash, but he gave us a small discount for the trouble. No lamps bedside—only light was a very bright light above the bed, which caused a glare on the TV. No Kleenex.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Very small room, but affordable, and very nice! Super clean, looked like a fresh renovation.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    We have stayed here everytime we visit our daughter. The manager is so friendly, always greets us with a smile. The rooms are clean and we feel completely safe staying here.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    The room was exceptionally clean. Thanks!

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Vintage motel well maintaimed and seeming fresh.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    The only issue, and this is the case at many motels, is that the wall heater is very loud when it goes on and off. Actually, thinking about it, if it had a continuous fan option, that would help. I should have checked. Many motels lack the continuous fan option. Any, this is not a big deal. Importantly, very nice, modern, clean room. And it was quite with respect to noise from people. Nice place!

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Very new, clean, comfy

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Motel

Does Cardinal Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Cardinal Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Cardinal Motel offer parking?
Yes, Cardinal Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Cardinal Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Cardinal Motel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Cardinal Motel have a fitness center?
Cardinal Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Cardinal Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Cardinal Motel is located at 1310 US 31 West Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101. With a Walk Score of 78, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in1:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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