Name: Menlo Park Inn
Address: 1315 El Camino Real, Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, California, United States of America, Menlo Park, San Mateo County, US
Price range: $121–$521 per night
Rating: 8.52

What guests think

Across many reviews, Menlo Park Inn earns praise for a convenient location near Stanford, generally clean updated rooms, and especially friendly staff, with good value for the area and a complimentary continental breakfast highlighted by a popular espresso machine.

Common drawbacks include thin walls and traffic noise for some rooms, noisy heaters or AC, and occasional issues like dated bathrooms, firm pillows or beds, and no elevator. Parking is free and generally easy. Overall, expect a straightforward, well-kept motel-style stay suited to short, no-frills visits.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic but practical, with free parking and a popular lobby coffee/espresso machine; there is no elevator and the gym is small.

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8

Jennifer

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Lots of food options close by. Good price.

10

Michael

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very accessible and easy to find. Plenty of walkable restaurants and services. Gym is small but has enough equipment for an overall workout.

10

Enna Marie Therese

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My long haul flight arrived late at night - it was already past 10pm when I got to the hotel. The next day was my checkout date. I requested the hotel reception if I could extend up to 12NN, although their regular checkout time was supposedly 11am. They agreed and gave me an hour extension. They were so considerate as I only had about 14 hours of stay at the hotel, including the 1-hour extension. The room is big and clean. I find it quite near to Stanford, and that’s the purpose why I chose it. It’s reasonably priced for the area. There is no elevator but that’s fine. Thank you Menlo Park Inn.

6

Rita

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was a good size and clean. My husband found the bed uncomfortable, although I did not. We requested that the room be service every 2 days, but it was not serviced until the 3rd day. The shower head sprayed some of the water from the back of the head where it attached to the pipe. I reported it, but it was not repaired properly. For the price, it was an okay place to stay for a few days, but not great. The fitness center is tiny and doesn't contain much equipment.

10

Josyn

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed here for a week, and it felt peaceful and homey. The room and grounds were clean, and the overall atmosphere was quiet. From my room, I could hear some traffic from El Camino, but it was more of a soft background hum that didn’t bother me (turning on the AC/fan significantly subdued much of the outside sounds). The complimentary continental breakfast was pleasantly substantial and the dining area was meticulously kept clean. As a vegan, I especially appreciated the hot plain oatmeal (no milk added), along with plenty of toppings, fruits, bagels, juices, among others. A fun variety of teas, coffee, and water are available to guests all day. Most of all, the staff here are genuinely friendly, welcoming, and super accommodating. Two snaps up and a zing! 😊

8

Marisol

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Parking spaces are pretty small even for small cars. The room was clean, bed and pillows were comfortable, and overall a good place to stay. I accidentally stepped on the carpet with bare feet, and it did not seem too clean. That would be the only con, so just take slippers.

8

Ellen

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If my daughter hadn't been with me, I maybe would've been a little disappointed that there was no elevator to the second floor, but she carried my bags. I thought I'd be worried about street noise when I saw the room, but once I locked the door and turned on the AC it was totally quiet.

8

Leslie

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a very convenient location for the area with free parking and also has easy access to the Caltrain station just two blocks away. We would have preferred stronger water pressure in the shower and a little bit more room. Breakfast options were limited but we appreciated the 24/7 availability of coffee, tea and chilled water.

10

Son

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time I’ve stayed here. It has been consistent. The rooms are clean, the amenities are just fine. I’m not looking for anything fancy just clean with a good hot shower and a television that doesn’t require two remotes. Ha! Parking is a huge plus. That can get expensive quickly.

10

Ruby

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here a few times. They have the best espresso machine in the lobby! The staff is ALWAYS so sweet and nice. The rooms are always clean, the housekeepers are so nice. It's reasonably priced. Really glad I found this place.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note clean rooms and well-kept grounds, with occasional lapses such as dirty floors, leftover hairs, moldy smells, or spotty housekeeping.

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Robert L

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms at the Menlo Park Inn are always spotless and warm during cold weather. It's only a few minutes from Stanford Medical Center and rates are a bargain on Sunday nights when you have an appointment the next day. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, and went above and beyond to return an item I left behind. The espresso machine in the lobby is a lot more convenient than going to a nearby coffee shop,

6

Andrea

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The first time I stayed here I was on the second floor and the room smelled of mold. Other than that, it was a fine hotel considering it was over $100 cheaper than the next one. I stayed here again a month later and ended up with a remodeled room and it didn’t smell of mold…but the water coming out of the faucet was brown. I don’t think I’ll be staying here again.

8

Mindy

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property has been updated but rooms are small. We were towards the back of the property so street noise was minimal. The room was mostly cleaned except for in the bathtub there was hairs from someone else that were left behind. Overall for the price not a bad deal.

10

Sieglinde

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean and comfortable, friendly staff, great design! And, actually nicely quiet considering that the road is very busy.

10

Allan

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Nice clean quiet hotel. Room could have used more lights in it but enjoyed our stay.

8

Marisol

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Parking spaces are pretty small even for small cars. The room was clean, bed and pillows were comfortable, and overall a good place to stay. I accidentally stepped on the carpet with bare feet, and it did not seem too clean. That would be the only con, so just take slippers.

4

Monica

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No straightening of the room. Housekeeping came in the room to change lotions but failed to take out my breakfast mess, or straighten the bathroom. Terrible

6

David

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In General, The property was OK, but was quite disappointing... Photos were not representative of the Property... Room had issues with not being clean. Air conditioner/heater very difficult to manage and kept us up a good portion of the night...

10

CYNTHIA

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful and friendly, the room was very clean with no problems. The coffee at breakfast was some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast was not the best with just oatmeal and bagels and toast. Eggs and biscuits and gravy would have been nice. Overall it was a nice place to stay if you just needed a place to sleep. We would stay there again.

10

Debra

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Kind front desk lady.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally updated and comfortable, but several guests report thin walls or street noise and loud heaters/AC; some find bathrooms dated or lighting/shutters intrusive, and bed or pillow comfort varies.

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Doug

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Almost everything was better than expected. One complaint: thin walls.

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richard

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Heater too noisy

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richard

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Heater too noisy- is better in some rooms than others. Otherwise a terrific place.

10

R. Steven

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a motel that has been upgraded to more a boutique hotel feel. The staff was excellent and room was nice. The bathrooms are a bit dated with combined bathtub/shower. The hotel is walking distances to many restaurants in the area.

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Ashley

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hands down the most uncomfortable bed I have ever tried to sleep on. And I say tried because there was no sleep between the loud screeching noise coming from who knows where every hour and the plywood mattress. Now I will say house keeping and the front desk were fantastic but you will never catch me anywhere near this place again. I can’t figure out how this hotel had such great ratings and reviews.

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richard

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All great, but heater is really loud and not usable (wakes me up). Rm 114

8

Sean

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well appointed. The bathroom was a bit dated, but had no issues. Would have prefered drapes to shutters. The light ftom outside shown thru like a night light in the room. Over al a pleasant stay and would be happy to stay again.

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Amy

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to Stanford campus. Clean. Basic. Could hear noises (TV, alarms, bathroom, etc) in adjacent rooms and street noise too. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper.

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Toni R

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious rooms. Thin walls. Loud AC unit. Ice machine in bad loocation. But overall and good place for the price!

10

Amanda

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, it’s a motel with some design upgrades. Clean linens, heat worked, bed firm but comfortable, sheets a little scratchy and we used the extra blanket they provided. The walls are thin so we heard tv noise from the neighbors but it didn’t bother us. Walking distance to lots of restaurants.and the Guild. Would totally recommend and stay there again. It was priced right. The front desk folks were really nice and helpful too

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, though a few guests reported rude or unhelpful front desk interactions or miscommunication around check-in.

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megan

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Love staying here convenient to where I work while visiting and the grocery store. great breakfast options and delicious coffee choices. Clean room love that they provide an extra blanket, enough parking, it tends to be quiet and the staff is friendly and respectful as well as responsive.

10

Robert L

Jan 8, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms at the Menlo Park Inn are always spotless and warm during cold weather. It's only a few minutes from Stanford Medical Center and rates are a bargain on Sunday nights when you have an appointment the next day. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, and went above and beyond to return an item I left behind. The espresso machine in the lobby is a lot more convenient than going to a nearby coffee shop,

10

Mary

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoy staying here. It's comfortable and the staff really is so accommodating! They really went overboard for us. Seems nothing is too much for them. Really good breakfast that starts early which is helpful when you have an early appt at Stanford.

10

Amber

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were great! Super friendly and helpful. Super cute retro room. Clean quiet and safe. Close to Menlo Park coffee shop and restaurants

10

Kathi

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Continental breakfast is very nice. Front desk staff extremely friendly and helpful.

6

Vincent

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Requested early check in and approved for it. Check in host at lobby said our room had to be cleaned first, and she stated she would give us a call in 30-60 minutes. We sat in the parking lot and waited patiently for over an hour without a call, so we proceeded to check back in on the status of our room. She gave us our cards/keys to the room, and then we realized we had been viewing the room from our vehicle while waiting in the parking lot….nobody had gone in or out to clean the room. It didn’t need to be cleaned like she said. It was ready the whole time. Frustrating, to say the least.

10

Mehran

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

W spent two nights at this hotel. The staff were super friendly and hospitable. If we are in this area again, will definitely stay here.

10

Nina

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful stay in a central location! All staff was beyond friendly and helpful.

8

Megan

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was great. Rooms were adorable, clean, quiet and comfortable. The only thing is the girl at the front desk needs a new job that doesn’t involve dealing with people. She was super rude, not welcoming or helpful. Other than that the hotel was great.

10

Debbie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay, very convenient and close to shopping, dining and recreational venues. Angelina was wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. She made us feel welcomed ! We’ll be back soon!

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Location

Very convenient for Stanford and Menlo Park, with easy walking to restaurants, shops, and Caltrain; the setting is on a busy road.

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Kathleen

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. I was scheduled for surgery at Stanford and the Menlo Park Inn is in very close proximity. I requested a ground floor room so as not to climb stairs. The staff was very friendly and helpful and accommodating to my needs. We would stay here again.

10

Claire

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful , close walk to everything

10

Michael

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great stay. It is located in the Menlo Park - Palo Alto area with easy access to both communities and Stanford. Caltrain is nearby for quick travel to San Francisco (40 minutes to the main city station in downtown). Accommodating staff and very good value.

10

Keith

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding stay. Great value. Convenient location.

10

VERNA

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the college where we were going to for graduation

10

Tim

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here many times as our son goes to Menlo College which is a 2 block walk. Centrally located with restaurants, gas stations etc

10

Michael

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

convenient location down town. Walk to train and the Menlo down town

10

Jorge

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if you have to be in Menlo Park

10

Kira

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great spot, a few minutes walk from lots of restaurants and shops. Super safe and affordable! Will happily return when we want to see another show at the Guild.

10

Marco

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Menlo Park Inn is in a central location if you are visiting Stanford, and the bay area in general (including San Francisco). The room was clean and recently remodeled. The staff is very friendly. I am sensitive to chemicals and fragrances, the Menlo Park Inn uses hypoallergenic beddings...an enormous plus for me.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is generally well liked for value, with standout coffee/espresso, though some find options limited or the quality average.

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Ziyi

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

breakfast is great

10

Josyn

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I stayed here for a week, and it felt peaceful and homey. The room and grounds were clean, and the overall atmosphere was quiet. From my room, I could hear some traffic from El Camino, but it was more of a soft background hum that didn’t bother me (turning on the AC/fan significantly subdued much of the outside sounds). The complimentary continental breakfast was pleasantly substantial and the dining area was meticulously kept clean. As a vegan, I especially appreciated the hot plain oatmeal (no milk added), along with plenty of toppings, fruits, bagels, juices, among others. A fun variety of teas, coffee, and water are available to guests all day. Most of all, the staff here are genuinely friendly, welcoming, and super accommodating. Two snaps up and a zing! 😊

10

Frances

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great breakfast setup!

8

Leslie

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a very convenient location for the area with free parking and also has easy access to the Caltrain station just two blocks away. We would have preferred stronger water pressure in the shower and a little bit more room. Breakfast options were limited but we appreciated the 24/7 availability of coffee, tea and chilled water.

10

Julie A

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, updated, motel style! Staff was very helpful and friendly. Limited but good start to the day breakfast and great espresso, coffee, hot chocolate machine.

6

Alison

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff not very accommodating when asking questions and lobby area closed or no one in attendance often. Breakfast was a bit on the skimpy side

8

Serina

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed and a clean updated feel. The coffee maker was one of those cheap pod machines, and it only makes 1/2 cup of coffee at the time The girls at the reception were not interested in helping when they saw I was having trouble figuring out an unfamiliar machine, even when I asked... For that price range anywhere else I would get a real breakfast and cup of quality coffee served with a smile. Maybe in the Bay Area DIY is the new norm?

10

Mengting

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

good breakfast choice

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CYNTHIA

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful and friendly, the room was very clean with no problems. The coffee at breakfast was some of the best I have ever had. The breakfast was not the best with just oatmeal and bagels and toast. Eggs and biscuits and gravy would have been nice. Overall it was a nice place to stay if you just needed a place to sleep. We would stay there again.

10

Steven

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine, the room pricing is good, the breakfast is typical and fine for the price. This hotel represents a good value.

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Month	Average price
January	$150
February	$187
March	$184
April	$179
May	$201
June	$200
July	$162
August	$180
September	$203
October	$221
November	$190
December	$142

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $370	2 $157	3 $157
4 $152	5 $336	6 $355	7 $380	8 $312	9 $160	10 $148
11 $174	12 $407	13 $468	14 $521	15 $495	16	17
18 $157	19 $386	20 $404	21 $396	22 $329	23 $181	24 $156
25 $157	26 $324	27 $320	28 $317	29 $283	30 $148	31 $152

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $121	19 $216
20 $158	21 $322	22	23 $425	24 $371	25 $146	26 $149
27 $145	28 $381	29	30 $371