• In 2008, the SGH was approved as a AAA Diamond Rated Motel & is featured in AAA publications and on AAA.com.

• In 2009, the SGH was recognized by FreshStay.com for its dedication to maintaining a 100% Smoke-Free Facility and its commitment to improving indoor air quality.

• In April, 2010, the SGH became a Certified Member of Greener Byways of Nebraska by demonstrating environmentally friendly standards and practices. 

• In April of 2013, the SGH was accepted as a Bronze level GreenLeader, into the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program.

• In October of 2013 our staff member, Linda Anson, was awarded the Certificate for Exceptional Frontline Customer Service by the Nebraska Tourism Commission.

• In January of 2014 our General Manager, Pam Winer was awarded the Above & Beyond award for her involvement & service with the Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.

• In April of 2014, the SGH was accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program.

• In 2014 the SGH was presented with an Award Of Excellence from Booking.com for having a review score of 9.0/10 as honored by our guests.

• April 2015, SGH was honored by TripAdvisor as a Silver level GreenLeader.

• December 2015, the SGH was presented with an Award Of Excellence (as honored by our guests) through Booking.com for having a review score of 9.1/10. 

• December 2016, the SGH was presented with an Award Of Excellence through Booking.com for having a review score of 9.2/10.  

• In January of 2017 an expansion project of four additional guest rooms was started. New rooms were completed and opened in May, 2017. 

• December 2017, the SGH was presented with an Award Of Excellence through Booking.com for having a review score of 9.2/10.

• October 2018, the SGH was awarded a RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE by HotelsCombined. 

• December 2018, the SGH was presented an Award of Excellence for maintaining our 9.2/10 review score.

• 2021 Named a State Top 5 Accomodation in Nebr. by TravelMyth

• April 2021 Hotels.com bestowed the SGH with the "Loved By Guests" Award. 

• December 2021 was named Nebraska's Best Value Motel by MSN News. 

• 2022 RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE /Hotels Combined

• 2022 Kayak Travel Award

• 2022 Named a State TOP 10 Accomodation in Nebraska by TravelMyth

• 2022 TM featured business in the following categories: Parking, WiFi, & Accessibility.  

• 2023 Named a TOP 3 Small Accomodation in in Nebraska by TravelMyth and featured in both Parking and Accessible (ADA) categories. 

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