Name: Best Western Plus Barrie
Address: 35 Hart Drive, Barrie, Canada, Barrie, Ontario, CA
Price range: US$89–US$293 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Best Western Plus Barrie, guests often highlight friendly, helpful staff, generally clean rooms, and convenient Highway 400 access, while noting dated areas, thin walls, maintenance issues, and mixed experiences with the small pool and a basic, sometimes out-of-order gym.

Breakfast receives plenty of praise for variety and hot items, but some found it repetitive, lukewarm, or crowded, and it ends earlier than some expect. Facilities feedback mentions occasional pool closures without notice, a tiny gym with broken equipment, an EV charger, and sporadic vending or elevator issues. Rooms range from large suites to compact spaces; several reviewers report noise, heating or A/C troubles, worn furnishings, and door or plumbing problems. Expect a friendly, convenient stay with variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is small and has occasionally been closed without notice; no hot tub. Several reviews note a basic or out-of-order gym, a single EV charger, and sporadic issues with vending machines, parking, or the lone elevator.

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Elaine

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in very quick as had prepaid. Room clean and adequately appointed. Hallways clean and nicely decorated. Mattress on the soft side but no big deal. Limited parking due to snow and hotel was full. Hot breakfast is a bonus. Need to get better plastic forks as the tines bent. Go figure. Couldn't stab your sausage or potatoes. Pool deck had peoples garbage strewn about ,water was cloudy and Ph was off. Will probably stay again as close to where we want to be.

6

doug

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff very courteous. Bteskfast was good. We booked the room several hours begore arriving . After checkimg in we put on our bathing suits.and proceeded to the pool.amd found out it was closed. This was not indicated on the website we booked through.

4

Tara

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was down for "maintenance". This was not communciates at the time of booking, checking in or on their website. I was travelling with my children for a funeral. We drove 5 hours one way to get to Barrie. I specifically booked this hotel because it had a pool and a hot tub. We found out the pool was down for maintenance only when going to use the pool. I went and asked the front desk if it just needed cleaning or something and if they expected it open the next day maybe. The front desk said no it would be closee the whole time. I mentioned i specifically booked for this amentity and was pretty disappointed for my children and the desk clerk didnt care one bit. I usually have great stays with the Best western hotels but the lack of communication has really put me off this chain.

8

Kelly

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool is extremely small. Not very sound proof, can hear everyone walking floor above. 9 at night and we were already being told to quiet down. Place is not soundproof so any talking ppl call and complain. Asked if the was a place we can gather (breakfast area in lobby for example), and we are told we have to pay $170 room rental

8

Maria

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good breakfast. Fitness equipment is poor. Needs weight.

8

Paul

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

would of been nice if it had a spa, the fitness room was out of order while we stayed there.

8

Emilie

29 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hot water is on and off hard to shower. Pool is warm. Breakfast buffet was good.

4

Robert

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was comfortable. The fitness room was in disrepair and some components out of service, which has been this way for some time. The functioning weight components had frayed cables, which were at risk of breaking. The aerobic equipment was outdated and not functioning well. I had several large bugs in the bed (stink bugs I was told). The towels had burn marks. The main room door and the sliding glass door were askew and not lined up properly to close. I was told the architect was aware. Overall in a state of disrepair.

8

Michael

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No issues Staff was very nice Had EV charger that was great

10

Joan

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not enough parking. I had to park illegally because there was a tree trimming paralleled parked taking 4 parking spots. Never could we find handicapped parking spaces.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean. Recurring complaints mention odors or smoke smells, stains and leaks, poorly maintained bathrooms, pests, and inconsistent housekeeping quality.

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10

Tiffany

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow!!! What an amazing stay!! The staff 10/10!! Very welcoming, kind, helpful and thoughtful! You can tell they work very hard! Hotel room met our expectations and more! Extremely clean, quiet! And the beds, so comfortable! I actually slept very well!! Breakfast was hot, fresh and very tasty! And the coffee!! Probably the best hotel coffee I’ve ever had!! Keep up the good work Best Western in Barrie! You’re doing great!!

10

Myrna

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean Staff friendly

10

DEREK

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and helpful staff, nice breakfast included

8

Sherri

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great room was clean lady at breakfast was great however bathroom was disgusting and not clean at all. Hair in the shower, towel rack fell off the wall, hair in the toilet, mirror was not cleaned, soap lines all over the shower and shower curtain was stained yellow on the bottom like it had been there for a very long time.

8

Nathan

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and quiet.

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April

7 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is run down, dirty and smelled bad.

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kathryn

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is run down and not being well maintained. Our room had a variety of stains on the carpet, curtains and furniture. Not to mention a very nasty smell. At about 10:00 pm we actually had water dripping from the ceiling. Staff were lovely and did what they could. We were told the owner would be told and would “do something” presumably some kind of discount or credit - still waiting to hear from them.

4

Robert

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was comfortable. The fitness room was in disrepair and some components out of service, which has been this way for some time. The functioning weight components had frayed cables, which were at risk of breaking. The aerobic equipment was outdated and not functioning well. I had several large bugs in the bed (stink bugs I was told). The towels had burn marks. The main room door and the sliding glass door were askew and not lined up properly to close. I was told the architect was aware. Overall in a state of disrepair.

8

Stephanie

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was all pretty nice apart from the dirty walls in the bathroom which could easily be wiped down but has somehow been ignored

10

Lindsay

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

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Rooms

Rooms range from large multi-bed suites to compact, dated spaces. Reports include noise transfer (halls, upstairs, highway), HVAC troubles, worn furnishings, security-latch or door issues, and some soft or sagging mattresses.

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TIA

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the room, liked the 3 beds in the room. Very family friendly

8

Helen

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was freezing! One small heating unit for the whole one bedroom suite. Noisy initially but quite overnight.

8

Brian

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room (201) was huge. 2 Bedrooms, full kitchen, dining and large living room. Staff was very helpful and attentive. The beds were fairly comfortable, but it’s time they were upgraded

6

Kristyn

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The main lobby and general areas are nice, staff were friendly, hotel was quiet and breakfast was comparable to other hotels we’ve been too. Our room was clean but had some messy finishes like paint splotches on the door and visible wallpaper seams. The extra security latch for the room door was also broken off. I’ve been to other Best Western Plus locations and had higher expectations for our room.

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Tonya

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was veery small. No place to eat or set other than on the beds. when booking it showed a kitchen, false we had a small fridge. They also don't clean your room. So we had take out containers everywhere. vending machine don't work. very outdated hotel for the price. They definitely cut every corner possible to save money. Never stay here again.

6

Kathy

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hello, I rarely write a poor report for a hotel but there were enough things on this stay to warrant it. We are not super fussy or complaining people but do have an expectation when paying a fair bit. My husband stayed here very last minute for one night just recently. He managed to get a cheaper rate by using our Expedia points. Thank goodness. He did say that the staff at checkin were very polite and helpful. We usually stay at other hotels in the area but this Best Western Plus was close to where he was working. He commented that there was no shampoo in the bathroom (but he did not call about it that night as it was quite late at that point). Also the Keurig coffee maker in the room did not seem to work (and he knows how to work one). The thermostat did not seem to work any cooler, meaning the temp did not go down below 23 degrees. He said it was a very warm sleep. He did mention all these things to the nice lady at the desk when he checked out at 5 am. I think Best Western Plus hotels usually have a better rating so this all surprised us. And if he had had to pay full price, that would have been really ridiculous.

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Carla

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Originally booked for 2 nights but got out of there as fast as I could. My first room, the door did not shut properly, and from in my room I could tell the door jamb was skewed. I could see into the hallway which meant anyone in the hall could see me. I asked to be moved which they obliged, only to put me in a room where the dead bolt did not fully engage. I went to ensure my entrance to the outside was locked properly and a man was literally looking right into my room. I am a female travelling alone. I went to the front and informed them I would be checking out in the morning and asked for a refund. It was very late otherwise I would have moved to a new hotel. Options were limited as it was a holiday weekend. The rooms are old and worn out. My second room reeked of horrible men’s cologne. Do not stay here.

6

Bonnie

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was uncomfortable.

8

Leslie

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean common areas, friendly reception and breakfast room staff. Room was neat, tidy and clean. Typically rough edges in the bathroom/tub/shower - caulking could use some better attention. Our room was on highway side and noise was fairly loud overnight. I would request a room on the 'back' side for future stay. Otherwise a good stay and on par for the price.

6

Eddie

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very old and outdated. It's year 2025 They don't even have smart TVs to watch movie or listen to music. Staff are super nice and it's clean.. But flat out outdated

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and quick to help. However, multiple reviews cite deposit or billing disputes, limited housekeeping unless requested (and sometimes missed), early check-in fees, and uneven handling of noise or safety incidents.

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MARIO

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked the compliment art breakfast and level 2 EV Charging station. I disliked the Kitchenette without plate, cup and only one glass. I disliked the room clean- up policy you have to ask to get anything done. Worst, on last Day I asked twice for clean towels without getting them (9:00 AM and 5:00 PM) We finally borroed towels from the pool, out of despair

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Trevor

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast is a great bonus.

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Bradley

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reservation was not in the system. Took an hour to find it.

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Katie

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our CO2 detector and others on our floor started going off at 2 am and the hotel staff simply ripped them off the wall and told us to go back to sleep.

2

Gabrielle

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Large gap between lower 1m of door and doorframe - can see RIGHT into the hallway!!! Noisy family every night during my week stay. Massive hockey tournament in town, hotel could not get those guests under control despite multiple noise complaints that went well past the quiet hours. Inconsistent housekeeping. Dining options are poor and unhealthy, but to be expected for Canadian "continental" breakfasts. Everything looks like it was microwaved ready and highly processed. Not an ideal stay for a business trip.

8

Sarah

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Other than the house keeping wasnt done with our room, even though the front desk gave us key cards.

2

Jorge

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel charged me $25.00 as early check-in at 1.00 pm having rooms available... First time ever I have this situation...

6

Kenneth

1 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was told they don't clean the rooms and make the beds for guests staying under 4 nights (I was staying for 3) ??? Never heard that before at any hotel - ridiculous

2

Domenic

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointing that the hotel double charged for my stay and still have not returned the hold deposit the take at check in. I have called and they have not regulated the issue or returned my call. They also claim its a type of pending charge which is not accurate either. Disappointing since person at the front desk seemed friendly and yet you have to chase them with calls with them and now my credit card company

8

Stephanie

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone I dealt with at the front desk was very friendly. Really appreciated when the one man working in the evenings got my phone to stay hooked up to the wifi because I couldn’t for some reason . Room was clean . Bed was very comfortable . A little road noise but not too bad with ear plugs which is a regular thing for me . Pool was nice , just wish there had been a hot tub . Price was extremely reasonable .

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Location

Convenient just off Highway 400 and a short drive to downtown or attractions. The area is industrial with limited walkable dining, and construction or road noise affects some rooms.

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David

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location. Didn't like all the construction around the area!

8

Janice

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to navigate close to all amenities. Quiet location great staff at front desk. downside the beds are quite soft and not too comfortable. Definitely need an upgrade. I would stay here again.

10

Max

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly, room and facility clean and up kept. Updated rooms, most convenient right next to the highway

8

Robert

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location close to 400 highway. Not many dining options close by.

6

Michiel

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Older property that is in need of update. In a commercial area of Barrie far from services such as restaurants. In my opinion this does not rate as a BW Plus.

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Denton

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great access to everything.

8

Scott

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is very handy to the highway. Not very handy for dining but a short cab/uber to lots of places. Hotel was as expected for a BW Plus.

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BRIAN

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is good for driving out to destinations and quick access to the main highway and to downtown. There was no warning about road construction in front of the hotel in advance but the staff were quick to change our room away from the roadway so there was no issue for us and our room was quiet.

8

Mary Ann

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location!

8

Anh

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

The hotel is in an industrial area so it can be noisy sometimes. Our room was facing a busy street so we could here the traffic at night.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety, hot items, and coffee. Some guests found it repetitive or lukewarm, with early closing times and occasional crowding or limited seating.

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Tiffany

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow!!! What an amazing stay!! The staff 10/10!! Very welcoming, kind, helpful and thoughtful! You can tell they work very hard! Hotel room met our expectations and more! Extremely clean, quiet! And the beds, so comfortable! I actually slept very well!! Breakfast was hot, fresh and very tasty! And the coffee!! Probably the best hotel coffee I’ve ever had!! Keep up the good work Best Western in Barrie! You’re doing great!!

10

Cathy

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was amazing! Rooms very clean and comfortable. Summer was extremely friendly and helpful at check in. Recommended a wonderful restaurant to us and the food was delicious!

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Marlene

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All was fine except i asked for a wake up call and i did not receive one. That was disappointing. Breakfast staff were excellent... very helpful, pleasant and polite.

10

gerrit

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast…excellent coffee.

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Cheryl

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The floor in the bathroom looked new. Room was clean; beds comfortable; variety of pillows; quiet; we slept very well. There is a pool, small but my wife liked that they used some natural product instead of chlorine. But no hot tub. They offered one of the best hotel breakfasts I've had: eggs, sausage, cereals, yogurts,, large variety of pastries, juices, and 2 coffee machines (1 ground the french roast or Columbian beans so it was as fresh as you get). There was a sign saying what breakfast would be for 3 days (not always scrambled eggs and sausage). And a young woman was busy promptly cleaning up after guests and keeping the buffet stocked; I was impressed by her.

10

Haley

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff, clean room, good breakfast

10

JOBY

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained facility. Excellent breakfast as well.

6

Lorrie

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge was noisy and the breakfast was below average looking. Skippy in selection for a Best Western End up going elsewhere for breakfast. For a price we expected better for a complimentary breakfast

8

Mark

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The food quality is barely acceptable.

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Richard

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was very repetitive daily. Food quality wasn't great. Hashbrowns were so hard couldn't use plastic fork to stab potatoes.

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Month	Average price
January	US$112
February	US$119
March	US$111
April	US$113
May	US$127
June	US$132
July	US$126
September	US$105
October	US$121
November	US$119
December	US$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $235	17 $142	18 $274	19
20 $98	21 $120	22 $131	23 $125	24 $137	25 $251	26 $293
27 $96	28 $110	29 $105	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $134	2 $237	3 $227
4 $91	5 $100	6 $113	7 $114	8 $115	9 $152	10 $150
11 $93	12 $89	13 $113	14 $120	15 $139	16 $235	17 $233
18 $90	19 $96	20 $105	21 $114	22 $118	23 $237	24 $218
25 $96	26 $96	27 $98	28 $100	29 $110	30 $189	31 $197

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Tower

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (With Sofabed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (With Sofabed)

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower (With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Tower

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Sofabed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen (Living Room;With Sofabed)

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