Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 5 per day. The parking is uncovered.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features wheelchair-accessible registration desk, parking, fitness center, meeting spaces, and pool. There are also elevators and step-free entrances to facilitate access.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park. It is approximately 12 miles from the University of California, Irvine, and 13.8 miles from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

The property features a wheelchair-accessible pool, but specific details about the type (indoor/outdoor) and operational hours are not provided.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 14 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lake Forest by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$115
February	$118
March	$131
April	$126
May	$127
June	$156
July	$170
August	$120
September	$126
October	$124
November	$131
December	$114

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lake Forest by IHG, travellers report clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient location near eateries and roads, plus mixed breakfast quality and some maintenance issues affecting hot water, the pool, or in-room equipment.

Staff service is widely praised as welcoming and attentive, with several guests mentioning standout front-desk experiences. Rooms are often spacious and quiet, though some report noise between floors or occasional odors. Facilities like the pool and hot tub are present, but cleanliness and functionality can be inconsistent. Overall, expect a friendly, comfortable stay with a few rough edges.

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Facilities

Amenities include a pool and hot tub, though several reviews cite dirty water or outages. Many guests also appreciate free parking.

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Staci

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. We were in town for a volleyball match just down the road. Breakfast ready early with great variety. Room comfy, bathroom and shower large and clean. Very quiet at night. Starbucks in the parking lot along with couple other restaurants that we didn’t try. Nothing fancy as most HIE hotels aren’t, but just what we needed for a quick overnight. Definitely stay here again when playing at Clava.

6

John R

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wasn’t allowed to check in until about 2 hrs after the posted check in time, was told room wasn’t ready. Kept being told 20-30 more minutes. When we got to the room we found a cork from a bottle in one of the lampshades so pretty sure the room wasn’t cleaned very well. Pool looked greenish and not very clean. Used to love staying here, but will probably look elsewhere next time.

10

Patrick

Dec 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome! From start to finish. Early check in, hot cookies delivered, room upgrade, View, late check out. What's not to like... Hot tub was broken. But the place more than made up for the hot tub. Great staff, clean and really nice room with a view.

8

Leslie

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Appears they have done some upgrades, but the elevator was scary, and the touch up paint in the room didn’t match the first color.

10

Judith

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay a few times a year when we need to go to CA. It is a comfortable hotel. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is nourishing and included as is the parking. The hotel is convenient to the toll road and there are dining options close by.

10

LAKEISHA

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay , the hotel was clean and had great staff. I felt like I was at home with the cleanliness ! Free breakfast , free parking. You have Starbucks right next door, other food places as well. Great location , glad I choose this place !

8

Jill

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.

10

m

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property, friendly and helpfstaff, comfortable beds and pillows, great price, good breakfast. Pool and hot tub were dirty so we didn't use them, I think it was because of the rainy weather prior though. Would definitely come back.

8

Jose Eduardo

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Housekeeping was good, I was just hoping the pool was cleaner to enjoy

6

Dante

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was underwhelming. The turkey sausage links looked like they've had a hard life, dried out and spikey. The staff were nice and friendly enough. Good location with restaurants next door. Clean with nice amenities like a pool and spa. First times at Holiday Inn Expresses and will seek them out since they do seem better than other options in the mid range.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the property and rooms very clean, with housekeeping praised. A few note odors, dust, mold in a shower, or worn items like blinds.

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Peggy

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had an old hotel odor. Had to open the window to air it out. The shades were torn. The last morning there was no hot water. The front desk person was very friendly and helpful.

10

VICTOR

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, very clean, comfortable bed, quiet.

10

ruifeng

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

nice and clean

10

Marjan

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

10

Judith

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is always very clean and comfortable. The office staff are courteous and friendly. It is like a home away from home.

6

John

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV did not work properly. The blinds had holes in them. Dust hanging from the lamps. The people were very nice through

8

Juan

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Special thanks to Rosario who cleaned the room, unfortunately the code didn’t work to give her a review, hopefully she will get this, she deserves a five stars

6

Sarah

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty there was mold in the shower.

8

Antonina

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good, except the room was clean but had a terrible smell.

10

VICTOR

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet bed comfortable, great hotel, will come back. Thank you

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious, quiet, and comfortable. Some guests report noise between rooms, occasional odors, or equipment problems like TVs, fridges, or hot water.

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Jose

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good the staff was very nice and helpful. The only thing was that my room smelled like cigarette smoke when I first walked in. It went away after i turned on the air-conditioning.

10

VICTOR

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, very clean, comfortable bed, quiet.

10

Lora

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was huge, double the size of a normal room. Refrigerator, microwave and dark out window shades.

6

Jean Margaret

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very busy hotel. Can hear through the walls. Lots of noise during the day.

4

sara

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I’m surprised this hotel was full. The hotel itself looks old. The room I was in though big was very run down. It seemed like a Motel 6.

8

Jill

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.

10

Rochelle

Jan 27, 2024

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This was one of the best laid out hotel rooms I’ve stayed at. It was easy to lay out our suitcases, be organized and access our stuff. I appreciated the coat hooks in the room and plenty of plugs. The bathroom was well laid out and easy to share with my family. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. I heard no noise from adjacent rooms or the street. The breakfast was good. We all found something that satisfied us. It was not my favorite included hotel breakfast. It was somewhere in the middle but definitely not the worst. I would stay here again and enjoy it.

10

John

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

TV wasn't working probably.

6

Anthony

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very loud upstairs

6

John

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV did not work properly. The blinds had holes in them. Dust hanging from the lamps. The people were very nice through

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Service

Service is a standout, with welcoming, personable front-desk staff frequently praised by name. There are occasional lapses in responsiveness.

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10

Christianne

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good customer service

10

Amparo

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Todd and his team provided such great customer service to me during my stay. The rooms were ample and bed very comfy.

6

John R

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wasn’t allowed to check in until about 2 hrs after the posted check in time, was told room wasn’t ready. Kept being told 20-30 more minutes. When we got to the room we found a cork from a bottle in one of the lampshades so pretty sure the room wasn’t cleaned very well. Pool looked greenish and not very clean. Used to love staying here, but will probably look elsewhere next time.

10

Robert

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Todd is amazing manager. He truly is the opitome of customer service. He accommodated all of my requests, not many, but it the thought that counts. On check out, he even invited us to send a team photo of our team, and he would post it in his lobby. Genuine person. Rare find nowadays. Like a unicorn. Thank you Todd.

10

Rebecca

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was amazing.

10

Rebecca

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely love Todd at the front desk and all other employees I've had contact with at this hotel. They're not just great employees who are professional in every way, they're just lovely people.

8

Jill

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.

10

John R

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this property and stay fairly regularly. Friendly staff great free breakfast in the am. Very clean and quiet. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

8

Jimmy W

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Breakfast options were good. They were painting the 2nd floor and our room had a strong chemical smell. My husband mentioned this to the person working the desk and they sent someone up to check. The person told my husband they didn’t smell anything and they acted like we were exaggerating.

10

Rebecca

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This will always be my go-to hotel when visiting the Lake Forest/Mission Viejo area. The people who work at this hotel in every function are wonderful, the best!

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Location

Quiet, practical location near restaurants, coffee, and major roads for getting around Orange County. Most felt safe and well-situated, though one review disliked the neighborhood.

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Michelle

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is in a nice area of Lake Forest, equidistant between 241 and I-5/405. It's quiet, safe and surrounded by nice little shops for breakfast and evening.

10

Heather

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A Starbucks and a bakery with gluten-free options were in the same parking lot. Also a nice place to walk in the morning, a nature trail within a half a mile.

10

Staci

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. We were in town for a volleyball match just down the road. Breakfast ready early with great variety. Room comfy, bathroom and shower large and clean. Very quiet at night. Starbucks in the parking lot along with couple other restaurants that we didn’t try. Nothing fancy as most HIE hotels aren’t, but just what we needed for a quick overnight. Definitely stay here again when playing at Clava.

10

Chris

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is perfectly located, quiet and very clean. The rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.

10

LAKEISHA

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay , the hotel was clean and had great staff. I felt like I was at home with the cleanliness ! Free breakfast , free parking. You have Starbucks right next door, other food places as well. Great location , glad I choose this place !

8

Jill

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.

10

Adrienne

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Away from the freeway. Very comfortable and affordable.

10

Jean-Marc

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to the area that I visited.

6

Dante

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was underwhelming. The turkey sausage links looked like they've had a hard life, dried out and spikey. The staff were nice and friendly enough. Good location with restaurants next door. Clean with nice amenities like a pool and spa. First times at Holiday Inn Expresses and will seek them out since they do seem better than other options in the mid range.

10

Nicholas

Jul 3, 2023

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Neighborhood not great but staff and accomodations were.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: many enjoy the hot, included options and early start, while others find it underwhelming with limited variety, lukewarm items, or a broken pancake machine.

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Staci

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. We were in town for a volleyball match just down the road. Breakfast ready early with great variety. Room comfy, bathroom and shower large and clean. Very quiet at night. Starbucks in the parking lot along with couple other restaurants that we didn’t try. Nothing fancy as most HIE hotels aren’t, but just what we needed for a quick overnight. Definitely stay here again when playing at Clava.

10

Pamela

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great, room very clean and nice. Breakfast was better then expected.

10

Mitsuko

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Updated and clean! The breakfast is very good and the staff is nice and friendly!

6

Karen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was the worst! Coffee was barely lukewarm, the hot food looked like it had been sitting out for a couple of days, and selection was low. The bagel I ate was stale.

10

Alishia

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was the same everyday, not switched up. Pancake machine wasn’t working pancakes not cooked.

10

Bonnie

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Outstanding breakfast!!!

6

Haydi

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Cons- Limited breakfast options and short breakfast times. Room walls were dirty. Sheets and blankets had stains of different colors even when changed with washed ones. Pool was green and jacuzzi wasn’t working properly. Pros- Great customer service and friendly staff. Coffee available all day.

6

Dante

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was underwhelming. The turkey sausage links looked like they've had a hard life, dried out and spikey. The staff were nice and friendly enough. Good location with restaurants next door. Clean with nice amenities like a pool and spa. First times at Holiday Inn Expresses and will seek them out since they do seem better than other options in the mid range.

10

Amy

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great small hotel! Friendly service, nice spacious clean rooms. We loved the cookie at check in! Breakfast was just ok. I’ve stayed at many Holiday Inn Express hotels and this was not my favorite. The fried eggs were kind of rubbery, the pancake machine was broken, and there weren’t a lot of bread options BUT I’m still super grateful for a free breakfast and it was very clean. Overall a great experience and we would stay here again!

10

Pamela

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk employees were very friendly! The breakfast each day was excellent! Thank U

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8 $106	9 $106	10 $110	11 $110	12 $118	13 $134	14 $116
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22 $103	23 $100	24 $100	25 $111	26 $151	27 $139	28 $104
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

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