Name: Sonesta Irvine
Address: 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, California, United States of America, Irvine, Orange County, US
Price range: US$128–US$340 per night
Rating: 8.35

What guests think

At Sonesta Irvine, travelers consistently highlight modern, comfortable rooms, a convenient airport location with a reliable shuttle, and welcoming common spaces, while many also appreciate the well‑equipped gym, indoor pool and hot tub, and generally friendly staff.

Frequent gripes include paid parking and extra fees, periodic elevator outages, thin walls or hallway noise, and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses. The business-park setting is quiet and convenient to SNA, UCI, freeways and dining, though less walkable or lively for some and a bit tricky to find on first arrival. Expect a comfortable, modern stay with solid amenities and some added costs.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the well-equipped gym, indoor pool and hot tub, onsite bar/restaurant, and the airport shuttle. Drawbacks include paid parking (often seen as expensive), periodic elevator outages, and occasional minor issues like a nonworking firepit or parking gate.

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10

Erin Beth

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service at this property is wonderful. The front desk staff is extremely helpful and warm. The porter that drove me from the airport to the hotel was very kind as well. The bed is very comfortable, and the room is in great shape. The only issue is that they have three elevators, and one was not working last time I was there a few weeks ago, and is still not in order, unfortunately. Otherwise, an amazing experience. I will be back!

10

Dean

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful clean environment. Wonderful staff excellent food amazing hardwood floors in room absolutely just wonderful, pet friendly hotel. Great indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi with an outside friendly backyard. Pet friendly walkabout. Wonderful experience.

10

Doug

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time stay here. Very convenient to the airport if you have an early flight. Clean comfortable nice bar and nice staff. Parking is a bit too much $$

10

Candy

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean amazin indoor pool.

10

Mai

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to SNA and UCI. Dining and shopping nearby. Free shuttle to/from airport worked great. Friendly service

10

Rouzbeh

6 Jul 2024

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I’ve enjoyed my stay here. Great gym, restaurant and bar. Staff is wonderful and Fariba, the supervisor, in particular was very sweet and helpful.

10

Ezra

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and great price. Free shuttle to airport

10

Sandee

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved this hotel. I have stayed at a number of properties in this area and was surprised by how much I loved this hotel. The decor is clean and fresh, I loved the wellness messaging throughout the property. The gym was well equipped and the pre booked parking was reasonable. It was also with walking distance of a few great restaurants.

8

Susana

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed the indoor/heated pool and jacuzzi. There was also an outdoor patio area which was nice, but the firepit was not connected or usable. On our first night (Thursday, December 26th), we ventured to the bar at 9:30pm, and the bar tender quickly and rudely told us that the bar would be closing at 10. The next day, the older gentleman tending the bar was much friendlier and offered excellent service. The staff didn't inform us where anything was including the pool, and didn't offer up any useful information about the hotel or surrounding areas either. The parking fee is a bit steep, and we were charged a $20 per night fee that we weren't aware of at the time of booking. The rooms were clean and had a Keurig coffee machine.

6

Christine

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The parking gate didn’t always work with the room key on exit & then the call button for assistance did not work at all. Two of the three elevators didn’t work during my entire stay. When I got into my room and unpacked the AC did not work at all, and after 30 minutes after the service man came and tried to repair it, they had to move me to another room. The room key didn’t work a few times and I had to go back down to re-key.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the hotel as clean and modern, but a noticeable number report lapses such as dirty bathrooms or floors, hair left behind, or an unclean pool, plus a few housekeeping oversights.

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Bryan

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself had been remodeled. It was beautiful. The ambiance was one of peacefulness and serenity. Staff was accommodating. Check in was easy. Only complaint I had was that when I walked in, my entire room smelled like a gym, man's sweat. It was not fresh. I put up the a/c thought maybe it was in the air. After returning to explore the hotel, I arrived at the same state. I realized after showering and going to bed, it was the sheets, blankets and pillows that emitted the awful odor. I called the front desk and they immediately sent up a new set of blankets and pillow. HOWEVER, I had 4 pillows and they gave me one. No offer to redo the bed for me. They just handed me 2 blankets and 1 pillow. No change of OF FLAT SHEET OR COVER SHEET. I told them to smell the sheets and pillows. They refused. I paid for great, clean service and they were appalled I would ask them that. I cannot recommend or stay in a place where I don't think cleanliness is observed. I shall not return and I may report this to board of health. BEWARE! Just bc something looks clean doesn't mean it is. Appearance is deceiving. Tried to add photos. It wont allow me

10

Holie

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and super clean! Professional and pleasant staff! Will stay again!

10

Carol

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I kept find hair in different areas of the room. But otherwise it was good.

10

Shelly

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet hotel. Close to the airport. Easy to reserve the airport shuttle. Restaurant was amazing. Would stay here again.

6

Erica

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bathroom floor was not clean upon arrival.

4

Sydney

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were not very clean, the pool was not clean either, and the walls between the rooms were very thin and you could hear everything.

4

Leah

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room I was given was dirty I went to take a shower after having a long night and there was green goop on the shower floor along with hair and a smudge of makeup on the bed sheets I was only there for about an hour and a half ended up leaving and booking with another hotel and stayed there instead the front desk guy was nice the room was not.

10

Anthony

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Easy Check-in. Clean and comfortable room. Efficient bathroom. Good TV choices. Clean hotel.

6

Adrienne

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The exterior is nice in a nice area safe for walking to restaurants nearby clean area. Hotel restaurant staff was very accommodating. If you are picky about cleanliness I don’t recommend staying here. Light fixtures in our room next to our bed needed to be cleaned, windows were dirty and bathroom counter and garage can needed attention. Beds were ok.

10

Rajan

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and hygienic hotel with a luxurious feel. Highly recommend !

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable with updated decor and beds, but several guests note thin walls and intermittent quirks like motion-sensor bathroom lights, balky shower hardware or barn doors, A/C inconsistencies, or windows that do not open.

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Meredith

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stay was pretty good overall. Nice room. Clean. Thinner walls so can hear some things from surrounding rooms. Shuttle service was not as easy as they like to make it out but still nice to have. No ironing board just a steamer and steamer was not that great

8

Deana

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Sonesta is conveniently located near the office. I stay here every time I visit. It is the most cost efficient option. The only complaint I have is that each time I visit, there is something broken in the room; TV twice, A/C once.

8

Anna L

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is a bit confusing. GPS made us turn to the parking structure on Mercantile when you should turn on Gillette Road. The hotel is nice, staff very pleasant and helpful. The room is clean except that there is an area on the wall that I think they are planning to cover it but it wasn't fully covered/glued properly. Wi-fi connection is poor. The door doesn't automatically close so you really have to double check & make sure door is closed when you leave or come in. We were talking for a couple of hours inside the room and wondered why conversations on the hallway was too loud to hear, only to find outit's because our door was halfway open. The rest of our stay was nice, comfortable, and convenient.

4

Mariana

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Can’t use the door to the room while someone is using the bathroom. Bathroom has barn doors that open when room door gets opened. Also, barn door fell on me when trying to slide the door to use the bathroom. Only one elevator working sometimes a secondary elevator would work but not enough to matter. The food at the restaurant was very good!

6

Sheshaprasad

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower diverter was very tight and it wasn't working. After complaining to the front desk that it took more than 20 mins to assign someone and have them come and help out. It caused a big delay for our appointments.

10

sharmin

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very modern look and convenient

10

Phan

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and relatively large room.

8

Stephen

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and room. Small annoyances… The motion detector light switch in the bathroom was set too short, so the lights always turned off mid-shower. Then there was an LED light, probably from a smoke detector, that kept blinking in the room, and it was bright enough to wake me up. And be prepared to pay for parking, though that seems the norm in Irvine. Again, small things at a pretty nice hotel.

10

chad

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had modern finishes and amenities compared to the other properties I have stayed at in the area, and the lobby smelled amazing

8

Vanessa

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Honest review: My overall experience here was awesome! I would definitely stay again. The walls in the room are a bit thin so you can hear your neighbors if they are talking loudly. The windows in the rooms do not open so I was disappointed I couldn't get fresh air flow. Most of the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They are quick to get things to your room if you ask for it and they're quick to answer the front desk phone. Water is not complimentary outside of the two they give you on arrival so you'll want to buy your own at the store. The shuttle service was amazing and so convenient! The restaurant inside of the hotel is very pricey because the portions are ridiculously large (the downside is that you can't really take anything back to your room because no microwave so it feels like its not worth it). Overall I had great time and I appreciated how clean and updated the interior is. Staff told me they just went through a $20M renovation.

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly, accommodating, and proactive, with standout front-desk and shuttle staff. Multiple reviews also cite rude or unhelpful interactions, slow resolution of issues, and occasional long waits at check-in.

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Arpita

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lobby staff was inattentive and not welcoming. We walked in and waited there for over 5 minutes while the 2 staff just talked amongst themselves. There were no other guests in the lobby. The hotel does not provide any lotion, just a tiny hand soap in the bathroom.

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Pleshetta

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property has historically been one of my go-to stays for business travel due to its location and past service. Unfortunately, my most recent experience fell short of expectations. During my stay, the guests in the room next to mine played excessively loud music throughout the day and into the late evening. The noise was so disruptive it could be heard down the hallway. While the evening staff made an effort to address it, during the day I was told the volume did not violate the hotel’s standard noise policy—and was advised to leave my room to find a quieter space to work. As a business traveler paying over $400 per night, I expected to be able to work comfortably and productively from my room. This response felt dismissive and inconvenient. Some members of the staff seemed unwilling to consider reasonable flexibility, defaulting strictly to policy even when the disruption was clearly beyond normal limits. I hope the hotel reconsiders how it handles daytime noise complaints, particularly for business travelers. I will likely explore other accommodations closer to the SNA airport for future trips.

10

Priscilla

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

8

David and Julia

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had the most helpful desk clerk (Daniel). He gave us a ton of tips, helped us with the WIFI, he recommended parking for our trip. And he was so pleasant to work with

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Julian

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Vanessa was horribly rude and unprofessional. Her Manager Ashanti was a little better but still rude and short with me and my girlfriend. I thought at first maybe they were just having a bad day but all three days we were there we received the same energy. I had stayed at this hotel in the past and didn't have these issues.

2

Husein

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was extremely expensive. Staff was very rude and no one would help me with room service.

10

Cynthia

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Sonesta was beautiful and the staff super friendly and helpful. Their shuttle driver, Pedro, was great...can't say enough about him. Our rooms were clean and amazing. The dining and downstairs area were so nice. We got in a little early so hung out and worked. So many options, very comfortable. The GM was nice. We came down for happy hour. The calamari was delicious. Would stay here next time over the Marriott where stayed the month before. It is now our go to hotel when we come to visit.

10

Rudy

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, friendly staff!

10

Roberta

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

All the staff from the front desk to the restaurant employees to the cleaning staff were exceedingly helpful and friendly.

4

Naeim

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lady at the front desk was rude and gave me a hard time for no reason

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Location

Convenient to John Wayne Airport, UCI, freeways, and nearby dining/shopping, generally quiet in a business-park setting. Some guests found it less walkable or lively and a bit tricky to locate on the first try.

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john

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if you have transportation. Not to much is walkable

8

Damneet

31 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location! Would stay again. The area is just not that lively. It’s in a business park.

10

Veronica

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were nice and the coffee was good. Hotel was a little tricky to find. Maps took us to a closed gate in a business park but we figured it out

10

Tina

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet, business area but close to airport and shopping

10

Mai

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to SNA and UCI. Dining and shopping nearby. Free shuttle to/from airport worked great. Friendly service

10

Shannon

31 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is quite lovely and conveniently located near the airport, shopping and restaurants. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.

8

Amanda

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Sonesta is conveniently located to the John Wayne airport, the 405 freeway and the 55 freeway. It's in a great part of Irvine surrounded by many food options. Checking in was a breeze in the rooms are clean and comfortable. This is a great place to stay for an overnight trip for business. I appreciate the remodeled bar on the first floor and the openness...

10

Katharine

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfectly situated for all OC has to offer - airport, Disney, beaches, shopping and more. Great food spots as well all close.

10

Anthony

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location. Easy Check-in. Clean and comfortable room. Efficient bathroom. Good TV choices. Clean hotel.

10

Mark

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient and comfortable for one night near John Wayne Airport.

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Dining

Onsite dining and the bar earn strong praise for tasty food and friendly bartenders, with several guests enjoying breakfast and happy hour. Downsides include limited hours or selection at times, no complimentary breakfast, and occasional service inconsistencies.

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K Scott

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very nice, clean rooms. Just wish FULL BAR was available at lunch time. Only beer was available for lunch. Stayed there twice in the past couple of weeks and enjoyed it. Will definitely stay there again.

10

Orida

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel has one of the best accessible rooms I have experienced, especially the bathroom features. The food in the restaurant was also excellent.

4

Wenjing

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff in front desk made mistake in bill and over charged which took a while to resolve. The restaurant staff was not professional and refused to serve guest even with hotel issued breakfast coupon.

10

Shelly

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet hotel. Close to the airport. Easy to reserve the airport shuttle. Restaurant was amazing. Would stay here again.

10

Julie

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All I wanted was something close to the airport with a bar. Augustine was the best!

10

Beau

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very affordable nice hotel. Food was great, nice bar and dog friendly.

10

Oleg

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Service was great. People are super friendly. Food in restaurant is amazing. I had only positive experience while staying.

10

Lizbeth

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is so nice at a great price point! Staff is always friendly and accommodating, the lobby is always clean, the rooms are comfy and I love that they have chromecast on the tvs so you can watch things from streaming apps on it! I’ve stayed here several times in the past year, it’s my go-to hotel in the area because of all these reasons. Dining is also nice, Haven Point has some yummy selections if you don’t feel like leaving the hotel to eat.

8

Susana

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed the indoor/heated pool and jacuzzi. There was also an outdoor patio area which was nice, but the firepit was not connected or usable. On our first night (Thursday, December 26th), we ventured to the bar at 9:30pm, and the bar tender quickly and rudely told us that the bar would be closing at 10. The next day, the older gentleman tending the bar was much friendlier and offered excellent service. The staff didn't inform us where anything was including the pool, and didn't offer up any useful information about the hotel or surrounding areas either. The parking fee is a bit steep, and we were charged a $20 per night fee that we weren't aware of at the time of booking. The rooms were clean and had a Keurig coffee machine.

10

Lena

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My g’daughter and I had visited Mission San Juan Capistrano. We decided to stay overnight at Sonesta Irvine because it has an indoor pool. We discovered how absolutely delicious the meals are at Sonesta Irvine. My g’daughter said that she would love to come to the hotel’s restaurant just to eat! When I told the manager her comment, he replied, “We get that a lot.”

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Month	Average price
January	US$117
February	US$127
March	US$152
April	US$124
May	US$130
June	US$178
July	US$185
August	US$130
September	US$136
October	US$137
November	US$121
December	US$115

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $340	17 $200	18 $204	19 $244
20 $137	21 $164	22 $172	23 $169	24 $155	25 $155	26 $154
27 $147	28 $157	29 $170	30 $164

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $156	2 $155	3 $134
4 $158	5 $270	6 $284	7	8 $258	9 $170	10 $189
11 $148	12 $155	13 $168	14 $161	15 $165	16 $152	17 $151
18 $164	19 $128	20 $167	21 $182	22 $155	23 $152	24 $155
25 $147	26 $153	27 $160	28 $159	29 $153	30 $151	31 $150

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Tub)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Tub)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

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Very good

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