Name: Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Address: 1980 Robie Street, South End, Halifax, Canada, Halifax, Halifax County, CA
Price range: US$169–US$484 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Atlantica Hotel Halifax, travelers highlight friendly, accommodating staff and clean, renovated rooms in a convenient location near hospitals, the Common, and downtown, while noting recurring issues with paid, tight parking and inconsistent housekeeping schedules.

The pool is popular with families, but some report closures, a dirty pool area, or the hot tub out of service. Rooms feel modern and comfortable with good views, yet several note noisy or faulty HVAC, thin walls and door slams, and uncomfortable sofa beds. On-site dining and the bar earn plenty of praise, though prices can feel high and the kitchen closes around 9 pm; nearby construction can cause early morning noise. Overall, this suits travelers who value updated rooms and a walkable base over a flawless, resort-style experience.

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Facilities

Pool is well liked but some guests encountered closures, a dirty pool area, or the hot tub out of service. Parking is on-site and sometimes heated but paid, very tight, and can be full; gym feedback is that it’s decent but basic.

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8

Julie

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool area was kind of gross

6

Keith

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Atlantica was fine. The rooms were a good size and the beds were comfy. The swimming pool and changing areas were filthy, however, not just dirty but filthy. The water was so cloudy you couldn't see a yard in front of you. In my room there was no body wash and although this was resolved quickly it makes me wonder what housekeeping was doing when setting up the room. The location is good but it's not completely central.

8

Glen

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool room and pool were so nice and warm , was nice to be able to comfortably swim with our kids . Lots of places to sit pool side also The hotel was clean and very well kept , comfortable beds , well appointed rooms We had breakfast off the menu and it was fabulous, homemade hollandaise sauce was a real treat and surprise. Waffles were ok but not very warm little stale ish Only complaint was the parking , on arrival it wasn’t bad but in the evening the only spot I could find I had to push in my mirrors and come out the trunk of my suv ….. for 25 dollars extra was not happy about the lack of space . Perhaps they should reduce the pay per use parking when the hotel is full

8

Michael

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed everything about our stay except the hot tub was not working during our stay & we were looking forward to it after full days of walking. Will continue to return as we have stayed at this property multiple times over the years.

10

Gabriela

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is very comfortable, spacious room, good shower. It is well located. Easy to walk to main tourist attractions. Gym could be better but it is decent. Some weights and cardio equipment. I would def stay again and recommend

10

Amanda

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From the time we checked in till the time we checked out everything was absolutely perfect. When you go to check in they'll ask you for parking you say yes at the parking is right under the hotel. The pool in the hot tub were always clean and always had a great temperature. Will definitely be staying again.

6

Darcy

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall a decent stay! The parking situation is ridiculous. $25 per night and could never find a spot. They encouraged us to park on the street after we had already paid for four nights of parking. The concierge insisted on driving our vehicle into the lot to park it in a compact spot. Took at least fifteen minutes to get parked everytime we left the hotel. Wouldn’t come back here just based on the parking situation.

10

Christal Chantelle

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was large and very nice and hot tub was great!

8

Jodi

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel for anything downtown Halifax. Beds were comfortable. Parking garage was clostrophobic for my Nissan Pathfinder. Breakfast at the Cannery was good.

8

Patricia

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Didn’t like cost of parking added to the hotel room price when the room price is very high.

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Cleanliness

Many describe very clean rooms, but housekeeping is on-request and inconsistent during multi-night stays, with missed towel and amenity restocks. A few reports cite dirty floors or isolated room hygiene issues.

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Constance

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is excellent. Floor in our room was dirty. Needed a good wash. Everything else was great.

6

Sarah

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed as a family of 5 in the corner bedroom with 2 queens and a pull out couch. The room was not prepared for a family of 5 and we had to call for additional sheets at 10pm. We also didn’t realize that there were only 2 bath towels in the bathroom and had to call for more towels at 7am the next day. This pattern continued for the three nights we stayed. Whenever I did call for more toilet paper or towels, the staff were extremely courteous and responsive, but it was frustrating to have to keep doing this during our stay. They offer a scheduled cleaning of your room if you hand it outside your door before 8am, which I did twice with no success.

4

CRISTINA

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check-in was smooth and the front desk staff were polite, but unfortunately, the rest of the stay was disappointing. Housekeeping was unreliable. Some days, by 4 PM, our room still hadn’t been cleaned — no fresh towels, no trash removed, and no restocking of essentials. When we asked about it, we were told rooms are cleaned on a rotating schedule, which meant we returned from a long day out to an untouched room. For the price of this hotel, that’s simply not acceptable. The bathroom had no exhaust fan or proper ventilation, so after a shower, the bathroom stayed humid and uncomfortable. There was no way to air it out, and it made the bathroom feel stuffy and poorly maintained. The hotel’s location is also inconvenient — it’s about a 45-minute walk from the waterfront, so don’t expect easy access to the main attractions without a car or rideshare. We also tried the hotel restaurant, which was another letdown. The kitchen closes early at 9 PM, and the food and drinks were mediocre at best — definitely overpriced for the quality. You’re better off eating elsewhere. Overall, while the front desk staff were friendly, the hotel falls short in too many important areas. Between the poor housekeeping, lack of bathroom ventilation, inconvenient location, and overpriced dining, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

4

Adel

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No room cleaning over 3 nights.. front desk was supper nice

8

John

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Needed to request daily housekeeping, and even with that request, they didn't refill your water or coffee supplies

2

Kelsey

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There was a lot of blood in the room upon our arrival.

6

Philippe

4 May 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

The property is beautiful and very well located. Easily accessible and the waterfront is only a 25 minutes walk away. The service however was a disaster, every single day we had to call for towels, water, coffee or even toilet paper as it was missed during cleaning. One day they just didn’t turn up.

6

Neil

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was there 4 days. No housekeepers made up my room the whole time. Would be nice if they at least refreshed the towels and coffee sometimes

6

Kim

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is good however during our 5 night stay we did not receive room clean up and had to request towels and supplies. Also, booking through Expedia, they kept changing the nightly rate.

10

Denise

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Room cleaning service was not consistent.

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Rooms

Renovated and comfortable rooms with good views and generally spacious layouts. Some guests report noisy or faulty HVAC, thin walls and door slams, uncomfortable sofa beds, and occasional Wi-Fi drops or drafts.

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GERALD

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Great staff. Our pullout bed was very uncomfortable.

8

Vanria Vestra

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was noise outside the door with vacuum cleaning and the vacuum hitting up against the door. The internet kept dropping. Hotel restaurant food was overpriced and not very good. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious and clean.

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A

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and recently updated. Location was pretty good. A decent walk to the Citadel and for the adventurous, walking distance to the waterfront. Although the walk back is a steep uphill climb. Some common areas showed signs of the hotel's age and could do with some repair or upgrading to match the rooms.

8

Jason

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room clearly went through a renovation fairly recently. Was clean and comfortable. The obly thing i would complain about is the hvac unit. It didnt matter whether i changed the temperature or even turned it off. It was running all night dueing my 3 night stay. Otherwise, great hotel.

4

Sean

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tired rooms. Very uncomfortable bed, temperature control was not working. We had a pull out couch in a strange little den- there was a rod for curtain or sliding door but nothing there anymore except the rod

10

Goutam

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Just returned from a wonderful stay at The Atlantica Hotel, Halifax – and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the smooth check-in to the cozy, well-appointed rooms, everything was just right. The staff were courteous and always ready to help with a smile. We especially enjoyed the beautiful view and convenient location close to downtown attractions. A big thanks to the team for making our stay so comfortable.

8

Jialiang

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

“The bed springs in the hotel are old and creaky; they make noise with even the slightest movement.”

10

Jody

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really enjoyed this hotel, it was greatly priced for the location. We had a high floor and the view was great. The rooms are like newly renovated and they are absolutely gorgeous.

6

Cezary

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location within walking distance to the marina and cytadel. Very noisy A/C unit.

8

Brian

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall a nice hotel in a great location. Only minor complaint is that the doors between adjoining rooms were not as soundproof as they could have been. We could clearly hear conversation that seemed to be at normal speaking levels. I suspect that it just needs a seal at the bottom of the door, as a towel mitigated the problem.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with quick help on issues and smooth check-ins. A few guests reported impersonal front-desk interactions or frustrations with policies like early check-in fees and third‑party bookings.

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10

Kamaldeep

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night but i must say customer service was exceptional. The front office staff was so courteous and prompt. Would definitely go back.

8

Shelley

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an issue with parking when we arrived. Asked to speak with the manager who quickly resolved the problem. I would recommend this hotel as they clearly value their customers.

10

keyaira

25 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

super amazing front desk staff! I didn’t know you had to request your room to be clean, but other than that no hiccups. my room was at the end of the hall way and it was quiet and peaceful. I will say the parking is a little confusing upon arrival - I recommend parking first and then checking in!

8

syed

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very smooth, front desk and concierge service team was very supportive. We were given 2 hours extension for check out as our flight was late in the evening.

4

Rebeka

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lost my keys, were no help finding them

10

Robert

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was great and the staff were extremely helpful. They found a couple of items I had left behind this past summer.

6

Alvin Rey

21 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The receptionists are not friendly, and we didn't feel welcomed. They don't smile. When I was at the front desk, I stood there waiting for the male receptionist to greet me, but he was too focused on his computer and radio. Feeling embarrassed, I walked away and asked my question to the restaurant staff instead. I understand he was busy, but he could have acknowledged me with a simple "one moment." The hotel should train its receptionists in good customer service. While the hotel is nice, I dislike that there is no microwave in the room. It's inconvenient to have to carry food down to the lobby to heat it. The staff in restaurant were great though.

6

Allan

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The room was in good shape and the staff were nice. The management need improving and have some sympathy for an elder couple who had to leave early. The management still charged for the 2 nights that we couldn't stay. That was poor marketing because we will never recommend this hotel to any of our friends or aquaintances who want to visit Halifax because this.

8

Melissa

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and service. They made check in and check out quick and easy, and were super kind, polite and professional. However, I wasn’t overly impressed that we had to pay $28 for parking with the $419.99 per night rate. I would think for that high a rate that parking would have been included. Room was comfortable with everything we needed, so no complaints there. Proximity to the citadel hill grounds was very convenient.

6

Danielle

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel however when tried to check in at 2 pm was asked for my name and was told that in order to check in at 2 would have to pay extra as I booked on a third party site. As we booked on a third-party site, we felt like third class citizens or third class customers not given the same opportunities as others felt as though the front line staff treated us different.

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Location

Convenient for hospitals, the Common, and a walk to downtown or the waterfront (often 15–30 minutes). Some stays are affected by nearby construction and traffic or ambulance noise.

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David

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, excellent location

6

Halli

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is about a 25 minute walk downtown. The room was clean and the hotel felt safe. We just found that we always had to ask for them to provide enough towels for each guest staying in the room.

4

CRISTINA

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check-in was smooth and the front desk staff were polite, but unfortunately, the rest of the stay was disappointing. Housekeeping was unreliable. Some days, by 4 PM, our room still hadn’t been cleaned — no fresh towels, no trash removed, and no restocking of essentials. When we asked about it, we were told rooms are cleaned on a rotating schedule, which meant we returned from a long day out to an untouched room. For the price of this hotel, that’s simply not acceptable. The bathroom had no exhaust fan or proper ventilation, so after a shower, the bathroom stayed humid and uncomfortable. There was no way to air it out, and it made the bathroom feel stuffy and poorly maintained. The hotel’s location is also inconvenient — it’s about a 45-minute walk from the waterfront, so don’t expect easy access to the main attractions without a car or rideshare. We also tried the hotel restaurant, which was another letdown. The kitchen closes early at 9 PM, and the food and drinks were mediocre at best — definitely overpriced for the quality. You’re better off eating elsewhere. Overall, while the front desk staff were friendly, the hotel falls short in too many important areas. Between the poor housekeeping, lack of bathroom ventilation, inconvenient location, and overpriced dining, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

8

Jeff

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like that it is very close to the hospitals

8

Kimberly

21 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Atlantica Hotel Halifax is well located next to Quinpool with many food options within walking distance - most notably King of Donair and Tony's World Famous Donair! The parking situation is not great with a $25/day fee and spaces that are unusually small with a very low ceiling height in the parking garage. Do not attempt to enter with a Roof Rack luggage carrier or with a slightly elevated truck/SUV.

10

Chavanne

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and efficient staff. Great location

2

jad

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction around. Woke up at 7am each day :(

10

WILLIAM

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful property with very courteous and professional staff members. Although it is 15-20 walk to the harbour front, there is so much to see along the way! Very comfortable and clean room, great restaurant, experienced mixologists in the lounge who are happy to share knowledge of the local sights. This is our new favorite in Halifax!

10

Gordon

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable. We loved walking the 30 minutes downtown and enjoying the many food and tourism options near the waterfront.

10

Erin

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always enjoy stay at this hotel. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a short walk to downtown!

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Dining

The Cannery and bar receive frequent praise for tasty meals, breakfast, and room service, though several guests find prices high or quality uneven, and the kitchen closes around 9 pm.

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Renee B

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A great place to stay with all the amenities one could need. We enjoyed our king room which had a nice view. Location is great. Be mindful that the restaurant closes at 9:00, as do many other restaurants in the area.

10

Jan

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel, staff was great. The restaurant was exceptional and delivered to our room. Would absolutely recommend.

10

Lawrence

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Value Priced Front desk was helpful and friendly Dinner was amazing we had fish and chips

10

Lynda

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

While I only had breakfast in the restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. The staff were very nice and polite. The room was very spacious and quiet with comfortable beds and a nice bathroom.

8

Glen

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool room and pool were so nice and warm , was nice to be able to comfortably swim with our kids . Lots of places to sit pool side also The hotel was clean and very well kept , comfortable beds , well appointed rooms We had breakfast off the menu and it was fabulous, homemade hollandaise sauce was a real treat and surprise. Waffles were ok but not very warm little stale ish Only complaint was the parking , on arrival it wasn’t bad but in the evening the only spot I could find I had to push in my mirrors and come out the trunk of my suv ….. for 25 dollars extra was not happy about the lack of space . Perhaps they should reduce the pay per use parking when the hotel is full

8

Vanria Vestra

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Restaurant food was not good

10

Alana

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay. Can't fault the place. The restaurant was excellent for dinner too!

4

michelle

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The food was terrible

2

Jessica

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

They were blasting in the area so therefore the mice had moved into the restaurant on the first floor. It was a bit disturbing when it showed itself during our dinner. The bigger disappointment was when neither Expedia nor the hotel would issue any part of a refund when we checked out 1 night early due to my father being discharged a day earlier than planned. They each blamed the other for holding my money and not issuing a refund.

8

Cynthia

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It needs an EV Charger for cars. Nice place, but a little overpriced. The bar and restaurant were overpriced. Appetizers at the bar were only okay.

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Month	Average price
January	US$83
February	US$96
March	US$130
April	US$138
May	US$199
June	US$253
July	US$205
August	US$202
September	US$206
October	US$156
November	US$140
December	US$90

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $352	19 $355
20 $288	21 $447	22 $484	23	24 $364	25 $364	26
27 $249	28 $307	29 $294	30 $294

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $226	2 $277	3 $207
4 $233	5 $320	6 $482	7 $320	8 $244	9 $217	10 $211
11 $181	12 $186	13 $253	14 $278	15 $264	16 $292	17 $254
18 $213	19 $220	20 $241	21 $218	22 $174	23 $245	24 $188
25 $184	26 $183	27 $193	28 $190	29 $170	30 $169	31 $192

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Room options

Silver King Room

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom, Corner

Platinum King Room

Executive Studio

Silver Queen Room, with 2 Queen Beds

Gold Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds

Gold King Room

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