Name: Lake Natoma Inn
Address: 702 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom Historic District, Folsom, California, United States of America, Sacramento (and vicinity), Sacramento County, US
Price range: US$115–US$145 per night
Rating: 8.45

What guests think

Lake Natoma Inn earns praise for its walkable location by Historic Folsom, lake trails, and Sutter Street, plus friendly staff and clean rooms, but reviews often note dated spaces, thin walls, and noise from events and nearby venues.

Facilities include a pool, hot tub, outdoor areas, and an on-site bar/grill, though several stays reported pool closures and limited or early restaurant hours. Rooms are comfortable for some, yet others report worn mattresses, dated decor, awkward lighting, and occasional lukewarm water. Expect a convenient, activity-friendly base with some trade-offs.

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Facilities

On-site pool, hot tub, bar/grill, and pleasant outdoor areas are appreciated; parking is easy and a local shuttle serves Old Folsom. However, multiple reviews cite pool or hot tub closures/renovations and limited or early restaurant hours.

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Ronald Mark

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay and appreciated the ability to check in early. The hotel is convenient to town despite being tucked away. We did two bike rides which were fabulous. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. It was a great overnight stay while we waited for the service to be done on our Motorhome.

8

KEVIN

1 Jan 2024

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Location, location, location Check in was excellent I always love being greeted with a genuine smile and friendly staff. Love the shuttle that runs around old town Folsom.

10

Jennifer

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very courteous and helpful. Pool slightly dirty needs cleaning.

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Jennifer

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was being remodeled and I wasn’t told that when I booked. I booked this hotel specifically so my child could swim in our downtime. The hotel felt a bit grubby.

10

Jenna

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great walking distance to historic Folsom and pool and hot tub were nice. Room and bed were great

10

Paul

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had never been there despite living in the area 15 years but now I come back to visit this will be my new number one convenience, clean nice pool nice people. Parking is easy and free and they have in house dining and drinks

10

Lisa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love staying here. Close to everything and short walk to lake and trails. Restaurant on site. A little pricey but the food great.

10

Laura

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and comfortable and service very friendly. It would have been nice if the restaurant had better avaiability hours.

8

Jamie

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was closed, which was a disappointment and not disclosed when we reserved…

10

Richard

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice Place to stay. Food & Entertainment within waking distance !!! Nice Bar , happy hour in lobby.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and grounds as very clean. Several others noted musty odors, worn or stained carpets, and occasional housekeeping misses such as stained sheets.

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Victor

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every time we stay it is always very clean.The parking is great and the people are very nice.

8

Gaylene

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The girl that checked us in was very pleasant and very professional. We even chatted for a while and found out that we come from the same area and shared some of the same experiences. The room was very comfortable. We had a king room with a couch. The only thing is, I would say whoever does the cleaning of the rooms needs to pay attention to the edges and the corners around the bed. They look like they haven’t been cleaned in a very long time. Overall, the stay was very pleasant. The guy when we checked out this morning was not very chatty and I stood there while he was helping another lady with my keys because I was gonna tell him about something in the room, but he never really acknowledged me so I just dropped my keys in the basket and walked out. I would stay at this hotel again. The reason we chose this hotel because it was very close to the bike trail that we wanted to take. We overlooked one of the garden areas. It was a beautiful view out the window.

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Kelli

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable. The room had a musty smell, opening the windows helped. It is in need of an update, carpet removal.

8

Katie

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I went for a night away. The overall experience was great. The only downside was our sheets were stained. It was dark in the room when we got in bed and did not notice until we woke up this morning.

10

Frank

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel , clean excellent staff. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

10

Julie

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very clean and comfortable.

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Annalee

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets were stained with blood. It was very disturbing and I will never stay at that place. Please give me my money back. I emailed management about this issue.

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Andrea

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is old and run down, yet despite that they charge a $250 deposit. The hallway outside the room smelled of urine, and the carpet is old and wrinkled. There is an on site restaurant and bar but it isn’t open much. Overall not worth the money

10

Jonathan

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean beds were very comfortable and the staff was very welcoming and professional

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Jean

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, nice hotel. Friendly staff

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Rooms

Many find rooms comfortable or spacious, but others report dated decor, worn mattresses, awkward lighting or switch placement, door fit issues, and occasional lukewarm water.

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Amber

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated rooms with old carpet and old furniture. Lighting in the bathroom was so poor, we had to bring a table lamp from the bedroom and put it in the bathroom.

10

Victoria

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel right near historic downtown Folsom. Lots of activity at this hotel, but was very quiet in the hallways. Room was spacious and ample parking. We went down to the bar to watch Thursday night football and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The hotel grounds were very pleasing.

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Joseph

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mattress was extremely worn This hotel really needs a refresh. Elevator rug was very worn out. Staff was pleasant however.

8

David

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was noisy. You could hear people in the other rooms and in the hallway. The lighting in the room was poor. Light switch for the bathroom was not inside the bathroom, nor was it just outside the door. It was in the little hallway. You could not turn on just the light for the bathroom. So if you went to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, anybody sleeping in the hotel room would have to deal with the light. The main door to the room fits so poorly at the top of the door, hit the frame and had to be pushed hard to close wall at the same time gap at the bottom of the door was so big I could push a finger through it you could actually see the carpet in the hallway from inside the room with the door closed. The location was nice, the hotel looked nice, the room sucked.

10

Stacey

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel! I had read reviews on other sites that were really negative, so I I was nervous. Fortunately, we loved it and would go back. You can take an elevator right up to the historic district. We discovered a fun beach across the river/lake. There are two walkable bridges that will take you there. The only thing I didn’t like about the hotel room was that the shower water didn’t get hot enough. Also, bedding could have been a bit thicker. Other than that, we were very happy. We took a trip to Placerville and to the Gold Bug Mine, and also to Coloma State Historic Park during our visit.

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William

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The television unit in the room i stayed in (I suspect they're all the same) was on the wrong side of the room in relation to the bed. This made it uncomfortable to watch TV.

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Saul

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot water did not work the whole time we were there.

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Kyra

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs updating & sound proofing but otherwise great

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John

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location but place is very dated and in need of a bit of a refresh, including the rooms. Also, there were kids and adults running up and down the hallway until after midnight. The staff was far from engaging and making sure you were getting everything you needed. Asking any type of special request, like do you have plastic forks, was challenging.

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William

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They left the window cracked unbeknownst to us, and we heard drunk people yelling and screaming most of the night. Also, there was no plug or nightstand (or lamp) on my side of the bed, making it difficult with my cpap.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Experiences vary, with several reports of slow or unfriendly front-desk interactions and problems handling service animals or reservations.

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Sallie

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Very friendly. Hotel very easy to check in. Many luggage carts available. Beautiful back area. Convenient location.

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Connie

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was unable to stay even though I had a confirmation from Expedia because the hotel did not have my reservation in their system and they had no rooms available. Very disappointing.

10

Ashley

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at Lake Natoma Inn is the BEST! Always so nice, helpful and efficient!

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Jamie

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall stay was good. Bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Room was clean. Building was older, but decent. Only issue was the front desk staff. For the love of god you’re in the hospitality business. It’s important to acknowledge guests and treat them kindly. This was an issue checking in and checking out. I felt like I was burdening them. Overall trip was great otherwise.

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Sung

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have been rescuing dogs and cats for years. And time to time me and my Service dog and rescue support. We travel to this place to visit my daughter to intrducw to our sercice dog but our stay was terrible. Front staff knowing the credential and the ID number, my service dog had and they even had welcome sign for service dog and treated my dog with unwelcome feeling that we only stayed because it was prepaid. They still gave us a hard time and unwelcome feeling. I feel like if you dont have a dog, tbis is a place for you.Anyway, they still question us about my sercixe dog knowing he has been verified which we all know by federal law, all service dog are allowed into premises. If you have a sercixe dog and you like this place, do not come here. I work with animals for ma y yesrs.

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Myriam

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife, traveling alone and disabled had a horrible check in experience with Amanda (with me on the phone) at 5pm with the hotel 50% occupied. It was unprofessional, difficult, delayed and unpleasant. The room had a broken door that could not be locked. The staff was unable to repair. At checkout, her mobility is limited and they said they would bring up a cart for her belongings, but they didn’t.

10

Shaun

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service. Can’t say enough about the staff.

10

Michael

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had such an amazing stay here! Janel both checked us in Friday night and checked us out Sunday morning, and she was so sweet and took care of us really well. She helped my girlfriend with breakfast Saturday morning after I started my 100 mile run, and then all while she was in and out while I was running, they continued to take such good care of her. My run finished at 9am Sunday and we went back to Hotel for a quick nap before driving back to San Diego and Janel once again took care of us by giving us an extra hour late checkout for us to catch a little more rest before making the 9 hour drive home. 5 stars for the Hotel, but 100 stars for Janel!!! Thank you, we will definitely be back!!!

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Dylan

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff made a big deal about a service animal. The staff acted like my dog had personally offended them and their hotel. I was very embarrassed by their behavior and conduct in the middle of the hotel lobby/elevators area.

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Tracy

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and staff were great about my request for an early check in which I appreciate.

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Location

Excellent, walkable location by Lake Natoma, trails, and Historic Folsom/Sutter Street with easy access to dining, bars, and shops. Some guests experienced noise from nearby venues or streets.

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Ivan

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for old town Folsom, Eldorado hills and Folsom. Visiting family and friends, made it so easy. Very walkable and historic sites literally next door(power plant).

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Veronica

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was supreme and friendly staff. Great bar. Loved the walkway down to the lake to paddle board

8

Lorraine

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Walkable to Old Folsom with trail leading to river.

10

yvonne

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with good amenities. Clean and spacious. Staff friendly and helpful. Very close to town. Walkable to bars, restaurants and shops.

10

Erin

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location being set within the historic town of Folsom.

10

linda

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One block from the River in one direction and downtown one block away in the other makes this hotel ideal

10

Stephanie

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great. Location, easy to walk close by everything. Can uber lyft. Walk downtown music shopping food etc. great place.

10

Amber

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in an excellent location.

10

VIRGINIA

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close by restaurants and by the lake. Folsom Historical train station is across from the hotel. Has a trail behind the hotel. Definitely will go back.

10

Windi

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the short walk to the historic district. Nestled in a quiet area. We will stay again.

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Dining

The on-site bar and restaurant are convenient, with several guests enjoying breakfast, drinks, and reasonable options. Downsides include limited hours, average or pricey food, and subpar or hard-to-find coffee outside restaurant times.

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Veronica

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was supreme and friendly staff. Great bar. Loved the walkway down to the lake to paddle board

10

Elizabeth

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property doesn’t try to be another common “luxury” farce. Instead it’s very clean, the restaurant on site was reasonable and the food and service was excellent. I’m in my 80s and could have used a bellman but I didn’t see one so probably should have asked. I would stay again.

10

Melinda

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There for a wedding. Everything was excellent. The only suggestion is to extend restaurant hours to include lunch.

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Anthony

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean the bar and grill was very welcoming and great food

10

Armando

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Coffee not good.

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Laura

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and comfortable and service very friendly. It would have been nice if the restaurant had better avaiability hours.

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Russell

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Your staff is generally cordial and friendly. When you go to a hotel, they make you feel welcome, which is not true and every hotel. I’ve stayed here many times, and the ambience in the vicinity of Folsom little town is exceptional. The only gripe I have was the Service I had for breakfast Saturday morning. I don’t think I’ve ever had a server that was unfriendly and just didn’t want to be there. The food was ridiculous. Very expensive I spent almost would tip almost $30 for two poached eggs, paperthin bacon, and two dried out pancakes. You guys have to do better to compete with Karen’s. You guys are a class act, with prices to match, and a bit of cheap choices glaring back at you.

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Gary

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a clean and comfortable hotel, but the staff was not very friendly. Onsite restaurant and Bar is over priced for the quality of the food.

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Diane

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A good hotel should have hot fresh coffee available for early risers. No such luck here, We had to wait for the restaurant to open at 7 am. Also the mattresses were not good. The hotel is spotless and the pool is nice. We stayed here because it’s walking distance from downtown Folsom and there is an excellent farmers market on Saturday mornings.

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Marcia

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although older, this hotel was a delight to stay in. The room was cozy, and we loved that it had a m microwave oven. The staff was friendly and the food was good in the bar and grill. We will definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Folsom!

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Month	Average price
January	US$102
February	US$105
March	US$108
April	US$118
May	US$110
June	US$114
July	US$107
August	US$104
September	US$121
October	US$113
November	US$106
December	US$102

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				1 $119	2	3
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18 $119	19 $119	20 $119	21 $119	22 $119	23	24
25 $119	26 $119	27 $119	28 $119	29 $119	30 $145	31 $145

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27 $119	28 $119	29 $119	30 $119

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room

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