The 10 Best Hotels in Fargo ND 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Gateway to the West’s Finest Stays

Fargo in 2026 is no longer just the gateway to the Dakotas — it’s North Dakota’s luxury powerhouse, where historic downtown towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Red River. With two major openings in 2025 (The Tru by Hilton Fargo Downtown and AC Hotel Fargo), a $80M+ renovation wave at icons like Hotel Donaldson and Jasper Hotel, and Downtown drawing 6 million visitors annually, the Gateway City now rivals Bismarck for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to West Fargo's suburban chic, Fargo's hotels finally match the city's resilient spirit.

Curated by the Fargo-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Fargo hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the plains, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Fargo-Moorhead reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Gateway.

Why Trust This Fargo Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Fargo ND 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Hotel Donaldson – Downtown's Boutique Art Icon

Location: 101 Broadway N, Downtown

The city's creative heart — 17 rooms with local art, the only boutique hotel in Fargo with a Forbes 4-Star rating and HoDo restaurant.

Standout: HoDo Rooftop + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,200+ reviews)

→ Hotel Donaldson Official

2. Jasper Hotel – Downtown's Modern Nordic Gem

Location: 215 Broadway N, Downtown

125 rooms with Scandinavian design — the only hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking the Red River.

Standout: Rosewild restaurant + rooftop sauna 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Jasper Hotel

3. The Tru by Hilton Fargo Downtown – The New 2025 Urban Value

Location: 300 Broadway N, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 110 rooms with playful design, the only Tru in North Dakota with a rooftop terrace.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + complimentary breakfast 2026 Rates: King $380–$680 | Suite $1,200+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ Tru by Hilton Fargo Downtown

4. AC Hotel Fargo – The New 2025 Downtown Chic

Location: 400 Broadway N, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 130 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in North Dakota with a rooftop bar overlooking the plains.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Fargo

5. Radisson Blu Fargo – Downtown's Nordic Luxury

Location: 201 5th St N, Downtown

190 rooms with Scandinavian design — the only Radisson Blu in the Midwest with a rooftop bar.

Standout: Blu Rooftop + indoor pool 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Radisson Blu Fargo

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo – South Fargo ($450+)
7. Holiday Inn Fargo – West Fargo ($400+)
8. Hampton Inn & Suites Fargo – Value ($380+)
9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Fargo – All-suites ($450+)
10. Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites – Indoor water park ($400+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Fargo ND 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Hotel Donaldson Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.8 Rooftop + art 2. Jasper Hotel Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop sauna 3. Tru by Hilton Downtown Downtown $380–$1,200+ 4.7 Rooftop terrace 2025 4. AC Hotel Fargo Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Radisson Blu Fargo Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Rooftop bar