Name: EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG
Address: 110 South M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Building B, Elm Avenue District, Waco, Texas, United States of America, Waco, McLennan County, US
Price range: $114–$428 per night
Rating: 9.43

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, EVEN Hotel Waco - University Area by IHG is praised for very clean, modern spaces, friendly staff, a standout gym and pool area, and a walkable location near Baylor, Magnolia, and downtown attractions.

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with many noting large showers and in-room yoga gear. Weak spots include occasional check-in delays, booking or fee confusion, slow or disorganized breakfast service, and sporadic maintenance issues such as inconsistent hot water, AC odors, or broken fixtures. Overall, expect a modern, fitness-forward stay in a convenient Waco location.

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Facilities

Standout facilities include a well equipped gym (with Peloton) and multiple outdoor pools with a hot tub, plus a lively bar and lounge. Overall, amenities feel modern and well maintained.

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10

Joan

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Across the river from downtown area, moderate distance to walk. River side walking path/green space park directly across the street. Hot tub and 2 pools on sites and out of sight of general public, large outside patio chess board/set, outdoor ping pong and bean bag toss. On site full bar and restaurant (breakfast only). Very clean, staff was friendly and very helpful/attentive, decor looks very new and the color scheme is tranquil. Yoga equipment for use in the rooms.

8

Jennifer

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, modern property with spotless rooms, an exceptional gym and pool, and great overall value. The facilities truly stand out. Service, however, could use improvement. When I approached the front desk with a quick question, the team did acknowledge me and said they'd be right with me — but I ended up waiting an unreasonably long time, even with three team members (including a manager) present. Eventually, I walked away without receiving assistance. Additionally, restaurant service was significantly slow; we nearly left due to the wait. With a bit more attentiveness and urgency from staff, this hotel could easily become a top-tier stay.

10

Sam and April

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the most amazing hotel with a fabulous staff. We loved our room, the workout center, the breakfast, and the location. We will look for other EVEN hotels as we absolutely loved it!

10

Josh

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great exercise room, amazing guest experience for a small property.

10

Lindsay

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Newer construction; fresh aesthetic; comfy rooms. Walkable to Baylor stadium and other great restaurants and rooftops. Outdoor pool is a vibe + hot tub + outdoor bar. Less than 5 minute drive to Magnolia Market.

10

Yvette

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious with pleasant color palette and hints of retro art deco style influences. We had room with trainer equipment which also included yoga supplies plus hotel gym was well equipped with Matrix and Peloton machines. We will stay here again.

10

Angela

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is amazing! Very clean and beautiful! It is way more beautiful than the pictures can even show! Super nice staff, amazing gym and comfortable beds. We had breakfast every morning and it is made to order so it is fresh and fabulous! I recommend the waffle with fresh fruit and yogurt. My husband loved the western omelette. We will stay here again for sure!!

10

Angela

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the atmosphere! Fantastic bar!

10

Jinna

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean. Beds were comfortable. The water pressure in the shower was great. The pool and bar area are Fanta

10

D ANNA

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay for the weekend was great! 2 pools and an outside bar was an added bonus! Would come back with our family!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently highlight very clean rooms and common areas. A few noted issues such as an initially unclean bathroom, AC odors, or hot water and fixture problems, some of which staff resolved.

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Karen

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and cozy. We were only there for 1 night and sad to leave the next morning. The location is excellent! Walking distance to downtown and a few blocks from the Magnolia Silos. We will be visiting again soon and booking the EVEN hotel.

10

Jonathan

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean property, I loved staying here. I will be staying here again!

10

Garry

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First room wasn’t so clean. The toilet needed cleaning, but the staff later fixed the issue by getting us a new clean room.

6

James

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no hot water in the shower. And the toilet flush lever was broken

2

Alyssa

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very attentive, clean hotel, the only complain would be is that I did not get my room cleaned, trash removed or new towels. Bed was never made, used the same towels for the last 3 nights. Called the front desk at night to make sure to send someone for the next day and nothing was done.

10

James

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean, safe and convenient to where I needed to be

8

Kristin

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was battling an odor from the AC unit. Maintenance tried to remedy but it came back. Really like this hotel and will try a stay in the future.

10

Carol

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New hotel. Clean. Great staff. Great location. spotless room/bathroom.

10

Tajada

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean all around! CLEAN!

10

Maria

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are so nice and make you feel right at home! Hotel is very clean and comfortable. We loved our stay and will definitely make this one of our top hotels to stay in!!!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, modern, and comfortable, with large showers and in room yoga equipment in some. A few guests mentioned noise from neighbors or inconsistent bed comfort.

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Elizabeth

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right when you walk in it smells and looks great! The room was spacious and clean! The shower is large and the beds were comfortable. Will totally stay here again!

8

MARIA

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people above us or next to us must have had some issues. They were up and down all night with a heavy footing. Could here them use the restroom and everything. Other than that it was nice. I booked on Expedia I was charged 9 doolars for paying at the hotel but I paid online then charged another 50 when I got there.

10

Valerie

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! The staff was very warm and welcoming. The room was beautiful with a nice view. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was big. The room was spacious and definitely had a sense of calm and relaxation. I will definitely be returning!

10

Hillary

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were so spacious and VERY clean! There was a slight mix up with my room when I got there but they immediately fixed the problem and everything went well from then on. Also that gym is probably one of the best gyms I’ve ever seen at a hotel! And it was 24 hours! Thank You Even!!!

10

Sonia

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a little trouble when cheking in but tried not to desperate when the system was not working, but the front desk lady helped us in minutes so we were able to spend the night.We had stopped by in our way to Dallas, we ended up loving the place, decoration, comfortable beds, nice and new installations... we decided to stay back again the following day... don't regret, will go back again.

10

Jennifer

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great, very trendy and clean. Rooms were spacious and bar was nice.

10

Lindsay

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Newer construction; fresh aesthetic; comfy rooms. Walkable to Baylor stadium and other great restaurants and rooftops. Outdoor pool is a vibe + hot tub + outdoor bar. Less than 5 minute drive to Magnolia Market.

10

Tori

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing showers and very comfortable space

10

Donna

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are really big . Shower is very large and staff was very nice . The hotel is one year old and still feels and smells new. It is convenient to all of our outings. The pool was also very nice . Area is clean and seems very safe . It does not say they have a microwave in the room , but they do have one on every floor and they also have sonic ice in every floor . Very good hotel !

8

Renee

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were amazed at how nice the hotel and area were (it seemed very safe.) It’s right next to a related nice hotel and they share a pool/hot tub/water volleyball area. The staff was very friendly. The Regular King room was very clean and spacious. We only noticed two things that may affect us selecting this motel on our next visit to Waco. There is no covered front portico for check-ins. And, the king bed was not very comfortable in the hip area. It was almost as if there was a board there under the top sheet of wood of the base is made out of. We did elect to stay a second night, so it wasn’t a deal-breaker on this trip.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and proactive. However, there are recurring complaints about slow assistance, check-in delays, booking or fee confusion, an occasional rude bartender, and housekeeping lapses.

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Jennifer

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, modern property with spotless rooms, an exceptional gym and pool, and great overall value. The facilities truly stand out. Service, however, could use improvement. When I approached the front desk with a quick question, the team did acknowledge me and said they'd be right with me — but I ended up waiting an unreasonably long time, even with three team members (including a manager) present. Eventually, I walked away without receiving assistance. Additionally, restaurant service was significantly slow; we nearly left due to the wait. With a bit more attentiveness and urgency from staff, this hotel could easily become a top-tier stay.

8

Heather

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great. The beds are wonderful and the overall comfort and convenience great. The manager was very inhospitable, but the front desk staff was wonderful and kind.

2

Alyssa

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very attentive, clean hotel, the only complain would be is that I did not get my room cleaned, trash removed or new towels. Bed was never made, used the same towels for the last 3 nights. Called the front desk at night to make sure to send someone for the next day and nothing was done.

10

Michael

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic stay by far our favorite hotel in Waco. I left a hair curler on accident and they called right away to let me know! Amazing service.

10

Robin

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

With 40,000 people in town for a music show, the staff especially Richard at the front desk was amazing. He was kind and helpful with over a dozen people showing up at the same time to check in. Our room was not ready yet and he suggested a great place to have a late lunch while our room was being cleaned. Once we got back he remembered my name and had my keys ready. Later that night when everyone came back from the show Robert and another man (sorry I didn’t get his name) was at the desk and helped us with all our needs. The bar was still open so we had a drink and visited with new friends that went to the show. I can’t say enough on how well the staff handled so many people. The hotel was fully booked and I never heard one complaint.

2

Brandon

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They have fees that are not listed ANYWHERE and they don’t tell you up front when you check in. Then when checking out they charge you and say you should have know. This was TERRIBLE!!! Can’t say enough bad about the service.

8

Renee

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

everyone was wonderful

10

denice

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a pleasant experience! From the moment we checked in, the front desk staff made us feel welcome. Gave us spot on restaurant recommendations for visitors during Welcome week. Kudos to whomever arranged for vendors to bring game day ready clothes and accessories to browse and shop! Saved me a trip!

8

Cheryl

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very nice hotel , beds were comfortable and shower was spacious. The only complaint I have is that my room was not ready at check in time , nor an hour and a half later . I had to push the manager to get a room. Apparently, they weren’t prepared for all the late check outs .

2

Linda

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We reserved 4 rooms through Hotels.com that was confirmed about a month ago. When we got there, they couldn't find our reservations. They said since we booked through a third party, there was no booking in their system. We had to go back to the hotel 3 times back and forth. They kept telling us there was no room but then a room open up.We only got 2 out of 4 rooms booked. They shouldn't list availabilities online if they were sold out. During checkout, they said we needed to pay again when we already paid the day of checking in. The employees need to talk to each other because they didn't know what each person was doing. So much headache at this hotel. Customer service was so terrible. They were very rude and didn't know what they were doing.

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Location

Convenient, walkable base for Baylor, McLane Stadium, Magnolia, and downtown dining. Easy access to area attractions and riverfront paths.

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Karen

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and cozy. We were only there for 1 night and sad to leave the next morning. The location is excellent! Walking distance to downtown and a few blocks from the Magnolia Silos. We will be visiting again soon and booking the EVEN hotel.

10

Clarita

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean close to shopping and restaurant areas.

10

Craig

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great lounge area. Rooms were new and clean. We could walk to McLane Stadium and the downtown restaurants.

10

Lindsay

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Newer construction; fresh aesthetic; comfy rooms. Walkable to Baylor stadium and other great restaurants and rooftops. Outdoor pool is a vibe + hot tub + outdoor bar. Less than 5 minute drive to Magnolia Market.

10

Adam

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Walking distance to downtown and Baylor. Convenient for basketball games.

10

Brian

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. New hotel . Close to Baylor and walkable to DT Waco

10

Debbie

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel close to downtown Waco attractions

10

Jeffrey

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked that everything we wanted to do when we were in town was close to the hotel.

10

Jacquelyn

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love this new hotel the EVEN is in a beautiful location in downtown Waco, we had a great breakfast downstairs and ate at the BLVD Steakhouse next door for dinner. I cannot rave enough about how fabulous my experience there was. Went back to the EVEN hotel and had a cocktail while playing shuffleboard before going upstairs. The room was spacious and well designed, got a great sleep. Cant wait to go back during Baylor football season and walk the the games at McLane Stadium. Lauren at the front desk was a delight.

10

Kristy

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is very clean inside and outside. The staff is very friendly. Easy access to everything you would want to do in Waco.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the on-site bar and made-to-order breakfast, with several calling the food great and good value. Others reported slow or disorganized breakfast service and, in one case, no breakfast available.

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Joan

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Across the river from downtown area, moderate distance to walk. River side walking path/green space park directly across the street. Hot tub and 2 pools on sites and out of sight of general public, large outside patio chess board/set, outdoor ping pong and bean bag toss. On site full bar and restaurant (breakfast only). Very clean, staff was friendly and very helpful/attentive, decor looks very new and the color scheme is tranquil. Yoga equipment for use in the rooms.

8

Jennifer

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, modern property with spotless rooms, an exceptional gym and pool, and great overall value. The facilities truly stand out. Service, however, could use improvement. When I approached the front desk with a quick question, the team did acknowledge me and said they'd be right with me — but I ended up waiting an unreasonably long time, even with three team members (including a manager) present. Eventually, I walked away without receiving assistance. Additionally, restaurant service was significantly slow; we nearly left due to the wait. With a bit more attentiveness and urgency from staff, this hotel could easily become a top-tier stay.

8

Eric

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast

10

Deborah

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Staff very friendly. Great meals in the restaurant!

10

Lacey

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was fantastic. We feel like we got way more than we paid for here. Beautiful room and kids loved the fancy pool area. When I made the reservation, there was the option to buy 2 breakfasts for $14. I paid it and when we arrived we got 2 breakfast vouchers plus two more for free for the kids…. The food was great! We did not have dinner in the restaurant, but now wish we had. Hotel is right next to the walking bridge. The Magnolia marketplace seemed popular so we went there. Not our thing, but I know it is for many… if you are up for a decent walk, you could easily walk there from the hotel.

10

Angela

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is amazing! Very clean and beautiful! It is way more beautiful than the pictures can even show! Super nice staff, amazing gym and comfortable beds. We had breakfast every morning and it is made to order so it is fresh and fabulous! I recommend the waffle with fresh fruit and yogurt. My husband loved the western omelette. We will stay here again for sure!!

10

Crystal

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, well kept, great staff, the bartender was a very welcoming, respectful, and professional young man. The breakfast was also reasonably priced and good value for the money.

10

Angela

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the atmosphere! Fantastic bar!

10

Carlee

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a great stay. The hotel was very clean and modern. The little touches like having fresh and infused ice water and coffee, as well as night time team out at all times was nice. The pool and the kitchen and bar were all very enjoyable! Check in and out was quick. Staff were all friendly!

8

Janet

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in/front desk staff was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was extremely unorganized and confusing and the two women there were friendly but extremely inefficient in all areas of service. Had it been a free buffet/breakfast included rate it would have been understandable but to pay $30 ($15pp) was not worth it. We will absolutely stay at your beautiful hotel again but will choose to eat elsewhere.

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Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$117
March	$124
April	$136
May	$146
June	$129
July	$119
August	$133
September	$142
October	$166
November	$190
December	$107

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $137	15 $173	16 $199	17 $203	18	19 $428
20 $121	21 $126	22 $126	23 $140	24 $140	25 $259	26 $260
27 $119	28 $123	29 $131	30 $145

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $150	2 $202	3
4 $130	5 $140	6 $139	7 $132	8 $132	9 $159	10 $148
11 $119	12 $167	13 $178	14 $177	15 $139	16 $257	17 $253
18 $118	19 $124	20 $135	21 $165	22 $172	23 $213	24 $196
25 $122	26 $120	27 $120	28 $114	29 $116	30 $136	31 $135

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Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Trainer)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Trainer)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (With Peloton Bike)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Silos View, Extra Bathroom)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Downtown and Magnolia Silos View)

Standard Room

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

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