Name: Clarion Suites Gateway
Address: 1 William Street, Yarra Riverfront, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Melbourne City, AU
Price range: $110–$493 per night
Rating: 8.73

What guests think

At Clarion Suites Gateway, travellers praise the central location near trams, Southbank and stations, friendly staff, spacious suites with river views, and good value, while recurring drawbacks include train noise, dated decor and bathrooms, and patchy Wi-Fi.

Apartment-style layouts with kitchens and in-room laundry suit longer stays and families. Guests report on-site dining alternating between praised meals and periods of closure; the pool and secure parking are helpful, though the car park can be tight. Overall, it is a practical city stay best for travellers who prioritise space and location over cutting-edge style or absolute quiet.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is appreciated but has occasionally been out of service or lacked towels. On-site parking is available yet tight, and the bar/restaurant has been closed or limited at times; there is no on-site gym.

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Tamsin

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty good. Some annoying things like not enough places/hooks to hang clothes/toilet bag/towels etc in the bathroom. The microwave shelf was sticking out and had a very pointy corner that I was worried about when leaning over the sink and using kettle. The pool was out of order and that had been one of the main novelties I was hoping to utilise. The cafe/room service was expensive and not enough dietary options. The view of the river was beautiful, but the layout of the room could have been better set-up to watch the fire streams from the couch (which was actually facing in the opposite direction). The location was great though, the late checkout was awesome, most of the staff were friendly enough.

10

Alexander

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great/central location, clean and large room, nice breakfast and pool. Will definitely stay again.

8

Angela

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great size room. Staff very helpful. Parking tight for us but good to have it on-site and under cover.

8

Tess

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Great location in CBD, lots of transport options nearby in addition to secured paid parking. Rooms were clean, comfortable & spacious (had a 1 bedroom suite) - great for our family (2 adults, 2 young kids). The staff were friendly. Only downsides - facilities are a bit old/dated feeling, dining facilities were closed at time of our visit, & no gym on site.

10

Elise

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a great location. Easy walk to casino and main shopping district. Will be even better when they have their bar / restaurant back in operation.

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Jane

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception was friendly and professional. patient and organised. I was disappointed the pool was non operational. This was communicated after the booking was made. I was offered a complimentary bottle of wine but then had to ask for it. The room was clean and spacious however the bed was very hard.

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Norman

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Onsite parking made it alot easier with deciding on choosing to stay here, might of been $30 a night but it was secure so i was happy to pay it, room was clean and the pool on level 5 was slightly heated which was great, just wish it was deeper in some parts of it, overall if i end up back in melbourne again i reckon i'll stay here again

8

Bruce

Feb 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fine and good value for the location. We were advised of the restaurant and bar being closed whilst booking.

10

susan

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Jully at Front desk was terrific. No gym, and no alternative established with a local gym, I may come back but would now explore alternatives.

8

Mohammad

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall Good hotel Swimming pool was out of use at the time of our trip. Slippers aren’t available in the room, No mini bar A few things here and there weren’t available but nothing major. I recommend this hotel to everyone.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean or spotless. A few guests reported housekeeping misses or odors, and older bathrooms that can detract from the impression.

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10

Lindsey

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and well laid out room. Great location also.

10

James

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

The suite was large, comfortable and had a lovely view. Immaculately tidy. Great central location.

10

Phillip H

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spotless, and the service was very good. The location was excellent. We were allowed to check in early , which was a great help.

8

Barbara

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The price value is very good here The staff is kind and helpful. The one BR they upgraded me to was very large. The bed is excellent. And the room was super quiet. Good spot for jet lag recovery. I also like the location. Trams are close. Southbank is close. Downside is the entire hotel and the rooms badly need an upgrade from its 1980s decor and shabby feel. It doesnt feel clean and modern. But i guess thats why the prices are reasonable too.

10

Tal

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculately clean room. Very spacious and comfortable. Great reception staff.

4

Klarie

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great location wise. But I was not impressed with the smell in the room and cigarette ash on the bathroom floor

8

TAKAKO

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

お部屋は清潔で、ロケーションも良く、スタッフの方はフレンドリーでとても親切で、素晴らしいホテルです。唯一残念なのが、2人で泊まったのに、バスタオル以外のフェイスタオルとハンドタオルが1枚ずつしか補充されなかったことです。特に、フェイスタオルは数がないのか、リクエストしてもいただけませんでした。頭を洗った後髪の毛を巻くのに困るので、持ち込むのが良いです。それ以外はパーフェクト！

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Krysti

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were great. Our river view room was clean and comfortable. Good location, enjoyed the cookies.

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Krystal

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. It was spacious and a great setup for our family. The floor however appeared to be dirty and same with the shower and the vent above the bath. I raised my concerns and the front desk advised they would rectify. The other concern was we left a bag of shoes in the room and only realised when we arrived home. We raised this with the front office manager whom investigated however it appears they couldn’t be found. We Are referring to over $400 with of shoes. We have gone over and over where the shoes could be and how we packed our car and they could have only been left in our room so this has left us very disappointed. We have been looking for a place to stay frequently as we need to be in Melbourne quite a bit but now unsure if we will return.

8

Yahya

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property is great overall, but I noticed one issue that shouldn’t happen in a four-star hotel: the bedsheet and blanket were not properly cleaned.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious with kitchen facilities and, in some, balconies or river/city views, suiting families and longer stays. Common downsides are dated decor and small or aging bathrooms, noticeable train/tram noise in certain rooms, and Wi-Fi that can be slow or unstable.

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Adrian

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a 1 bedroom suite with a fantastic river view. The size of the suite was great and the location was superb. The staff at reception were genuinely helpful throughout my stay. The rooms aren't completely soundproof and even with the secondary glazing in the bedroom you can still hear some train noise outside. But overall it was a really great place to stay and I'd definitely stay again.

10

Jette

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

Nice to have a bit more space than an ordinary hotel room, especially if staying for more than a night or two. Conveniently located for the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center and the river view is stunning.

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James

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

The suite was large, comfortable and had a lovely view. Immaculately tidy. Great central location.

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Barbara

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The price value is very good here The staff is kind and helpful. The one BR they upgraded me to was very large. The bed is excellent. And the room was super quiet. Good spot for jet lag recovery. I also like the location. Trams are close. Southbank is close. Downside is the entire hotel and the rooms badly need an upgrade from its 1980s decor and shabby feel. It doesnt feel clean and modern. But i guess thats why the prices are reasonable too.

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Kerry

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic stay at the hotel, staff were welcoming and attentive. The restaurant is great value. Appreciate the easy connection to public transport. The only negative was the extremely poor wifi connection in the room very slow and constantly dropping out. I was only using it for emails and socials. Eventually they replaced the modem and then another. Slight improvement but definitely not what one expects. I ended up having to hotspot my phone to get work done. This needs to be addressed and while staff were sympathetic I really don’t think they understood the frustration thus caused (one person suggested I must be steaming videos).

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Raymond

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was very clean but very dated

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Gavin

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good service, comfortable rooms, a little dated but clean & in a good location. Main negative was room was close to train line & despite double glazed windows it was noisy.

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Catherine

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a one bedroom apartment which had full kitchen facilities, dining table for 3, a good sized lounge area, ample sized bedroom with a comfortable bed and pillows and a good sized wardrobe. Bathroom size was sufficient with a big shower and excellent water pressure and temperature. Whilst we didn’t have a river view room, I noticed during the day we had a great reflection of it in the building next door. If next door had switched off office lights at night, the reflection would have been great then too. The staff were positively engaged and went out of their way to go above and beyond. The price was also excellent. We will definitely return.

10

Cheryl-Lea

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, walkable to most things, easy access to trams. Rooms were large and airy. Very comfortable. Loved the little balcony great to get some fresh air. It was made very safe travelling with a toddler with a high chain on the door. Kitchen had everything you needed. Only thing that could be improved is that the bathroom is getting a bit dates and due a refurb.

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Philip

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff and service were excellent, good central location. If you have a room looking over the Yarra you are also looking over 6 railway lines which are very busy and annoyingly noisy. Even with the claimed double glazed windows the rail noise was still noticeable

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Service

Feedback consistently highlights friendly, helpful staff who offer smooth check-ins, upgrades, and prompt assistance. There are occasional lapses, including poor check-in experiences, unattended reception, and unresolved or lost-item reports.

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Loan

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and helpful reception.

4

Ash

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was terrible and even trying to explain the situation to assist was ignored which created more issues later.

10

Claude

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were amazingly helpful and went out of their way to help us with any questions and to ensure that we had a good stay.

10

Carol

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was very good. The stand out for us was the kindness of the staff. From the front desk through to the breakfast crew every body was so friendly.

10

Renee

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff went over and above accommodating an upgrade to a large room and allowing additional time in the car park the following day, could not have been more helpful.

10

Khiem

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

10

Ya Hui

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The service provided was impecable from the ground staff, at check in Ms. Elvie Banguel were friendly and helpful at all times, while the rest team was also top notch by offering very quick response and maintain a high standard on service. Excellent hotel, my most appreciation for your great work.

8

Joanna

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Had trouble entering my room because the digital lock on the door didn’t work. I had to walk out to the street to download the key app, to be able to access my room. There was never anyone at the reception throughout my stay.

10

Valerie

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff make you so welcome feels like home away from home

10

Michelle

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great. Very helpful

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Location

Central and highly walkable: close to Southbank, Crown Casino and CBD shopping, near Flinders Street and Southern Cross stations, with trams and the free-tram zone nearby.

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Katalin

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Very friendly, accommodating staff, comfortable rooms. Handy location to the CBD. Right at the free tram zone.

10

Carmel

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Efficient and friendly staff at reception.. Great river views from lounge windows! Well situated for public transport and access to many central tourist attractions along riverside.

10

Douglas

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is an amazing hotel with views to die for. Walking distance to anywhere is easy, public transportation, literally out the front door. Would highly recommend next trip back.

10

Adrian

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Well located hotel in the city and easy walking to Flinders and Southern Cross stations. Rooms were not very sound proof though and you can hear the trains as they go by. Very good value for money overall.

8

Hanyu

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location near Southern Cross Station and not far from Flinders Street Station as well. Well equipped room with kitchen supplies.

10

David

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and views! Fantastic meals too!

8

Bianca

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to everything with a short walk. Great views of the river

10

Mel

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great, with lovely river views from the balcony. Rooms are a great size for families and clean, but due for renovation. Very convenient location for Crown, Exhibition Centre, Aquarium etc.

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Robert

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a great place to stay for the CBD of Melbourne, for us it was easy access to Southbank, DFO, and the central CBD.

8

Yutaka

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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Dining

When open, guests praise the on-site cafe/restaurant and breakfast. At other times venues were closed or limited, room service unavailable, and some found options underwhelming or pricey.

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Franz

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but the staff were outstanding, very polite and friendly. The restaurant downstairs has a good range of nice food.

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Ronald

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay which included these 2 nights and the 6 nights previous that have already been evaluated. A special mention for the restaurant, the service and the food were outstanding. We ate there 6 out of the 8 nights. Pretty good in a city renowned for its restaurants.

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Tamsin

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty good. Some annoying things like not enough places/hooks to hang clothes/toilet bag/towels etc in the bathroom. The microwave shelf was sticking out and had a very pointy corner that I was worried about when leaning over the sink and using kettle. The pool was out of order and that had been one of the main novelties I was hoping to utilise. The cafe/room service was expensive and not enough dietary options. The view of the river was beautiful, but the layout of the room could have been better set-up to watch the fire streams from the couch (which was actually facing in the opposite direction). The location was great though, the late checkout was awesome, most of the staff were friendly enough.

10

Alexander

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great/central location, clean and large room, nice breakfast and pool. Will definitely stay again.

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Aaron

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Had a fantastic stay. Friendly staff, clean and well kept accommodation. Convenient location with many dining options nearby. The A La Carte breakfast at the onsite cafe is 10/10. Delicious, well done to the chef.

10

Susan

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We especially loved the bar/restaurant. Noni was the best waitress; very friendly and informative!

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Jessica

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience at check in. Room was spacious, clean and modern. Bed was comfy. Only downfall is that the restaurant/ cafe is currently closed so couldn’t really order room service and had to go out for breakfast. 11am check out was great though. It is also really close to so many great things, excellent location.

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David

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and views! Fantastic meals too!

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Alan

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very nice and accommodating..the room was awesome very big perfect for my large family. The breakfast buffet was super good..lots of different variety. The pool was very nice..and very warm my kids enjoyed it very much. The only downside is my key card denied me enrty after hours into the building 3 times and we wernt given enough towels..also netflix or something would also be a plus for the wind down times at night.

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Christine

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, spacious suite. Breakfast a little disappointing, not a great choice, served undercooked fried eggs.

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Month	Average price
January	$221
February	$174
March	$223
April	$139
May	$140
June	$130
July	$128
August	$132
September	$133
October	$151
November	$171
December	$196

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $141	2 $216	3 $221
4 $119	5 $122	6 $119	7 $133	8 $171	9 $267	10
11 $166	12 $119	13 $127	14 $127	15 $127	16 $171	17 $216
18 $127	19 $127	20 $149	21 $141	22 $130	23 $172	24 $198
25 $138	26 $153	27 $149	28 $150	29 $143	30 $189	31 $219

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Two Bedroom Suite River View

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One Bedroom Deluxe King

One Bedroom Queen Suite

Three Bedroom River View Suite

One Bedroom Suite River View

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20 $138	21 $110	22 $110	23 $116	24 $215	25 $465	26 $493
27 $140	28 $130	29 $130	30 $130