Name: Courtyard San Diego Old Town
Address: 2435 Jefferson Street, Old Town San Diego, San Diego, California, United States of America, San Diego, California, US
Price range: US$181–US$407 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

At Courtyard San Diego Old Town, travellers praise the walkable location near Old Town and airport access, friendly staff, and clean rooms, while noting dated areas, occasional maintenance issues, and extra costs like limited paid parking and modest on‑site amenities.

Many found rooms comfortable or spacious, while others cited dated decor, thin pillows, AC noise or freeway noise, plus sporadic cleanliness and maintenance issues such as odors and slow drains. Parking can be tight and carries a nightly fee; on-site dining and bar are appreciated, though hours are limited and there is no free breakfast or room service. Expect a convenient, no-frills stay suited to visiting Old Town.

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Facilities

Parking is limited, tight, and paid nightly. Amenities include a small pool and an on‑site bar/bistro (with Starbucks), but hours are limited, elevators can be slow, and there is no free breakfast or room service.

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Michael

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn’t able to use bar or coffee it wasn’t opened till 5 and I had a show to go to I booked this place because it had a bar but it closed at 10pm and I got back late would of liked longer hours..the hallways were filthy but my room was great

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Amy

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and easy to work with. Parking is pretty bad (very tight and limited) and there is only one very slow elevator in the main building. Location is just a few blocks from old town- walkable- but right up against the freeway, so no views to speak of.

10

Patricia

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the train station and close to Old Town is a big plus! What I didn’t like is that there is no incentive to the bar. We were told when we arrived the hours of Happy Hour only to find out that there is no Happy Hour from the bartender. It was a quiet lonely bar area while we were there and we left to another establishment. Bring back a Happy Hour menu to include food beer and wine.

4

Natalie

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unideal location Very few parking spaces, and it’s $30/night. No free breakfast, no room service. Pillow is uncomfortable and so thin Room is cramped No microwave in room. There is only one in the main lobby. Won’t recommend, won’t come back.

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Daniel

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very clean and well kept, parking was very limited though. The biggest issue was the noise, from the start we knew we’d hear the cars from the freeway which wasn’t our issue. Our issue was how much you could hear the neighbors next door, it was like any little sound went right into our room. The workout room is smaller than our room, and the dining options were limited to one small cafe downstairs, no room service apparently. Overall the hotel was clean and had great bedding.

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Wayne

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property charges to park your car. No Continental breakfast. Everthing is ala cart. Nice hotel down the street is cheaper and has breakfast and diesnt charge for parking. Will ho there next time.

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Jared

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No dining open after 10pm

10

John

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for a night. The bar was great. The grilled cheese and tomato soup were absolutely delicious. Easy access to the airport

10

Dawn

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service...even after a tech issue. Bistro was good, attendant was Maaaavelous, she was very friendly and makes a great cocktail.

10

Louis

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is located within walking distance to old town restaurants and town center. Property is very clean and staff very friendly. The only negative is that they charge for parking $30 per day which is quite high. I

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Cleanliness

Reports are mixed: many guests found rooms clean, while others noted musty odors, worn or dirty carpets/hallways, hair or stains, clogged drains, and occasional pests (ants or roaches). Housekeeping responsiveness varies.

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Christine

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Roaches every where. It did not feel comfortable staying in the room.

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Crystal

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Worst Marriott we have ever stayed at. The guy at the front desk was so rude when we checked in because my husband asked to use the bathroom we just drove 5 hours. The hallway where our room was disgusting. (The pictures of the carpet) The lady who worked at the restaurant part was super nice and helpful. We had to ask for clean towels and for them to take out trash we were there for 3 days. I asked where the washer and dryer was and the other guy at the front desk was rude about it. Not worth the stay we wish we would have stayed in a cheaper hotel not worth it the price at all. Lesson learned to book refundable rooms we would have left after the first night

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Angie

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious. However, it smelled like stale cigarette smoke and our towels didn’t get replenished. Was left with a hand towel to dry off

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Hector

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt outdated and dusty. There was a weird smell when you first entered the building, the rooms also smell musty. The beds are not comfortable, basic at best. I have stayed at other courtyards and these have been impeccable

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Genesis

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was not so clean, the blanket on top had blood. Blood can contain diseases so I am not happy at all with my stay.

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Corey

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The WiFi was down my entire stay. Ants in my room. The room is by the entrance and I heard every time some one came in and left. Trash and towels only picked up once during my stay.

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Lissette

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in and walked to a room that was visibly dirty, beds undone, trash from previous person staying there. Reported to front desk and was given a different room

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Terry

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area of the hotel was a very nice area, very safe area, and the staff was very friendly. However, our experience with the hotel itself was not so good. It was a older hotel, not so modern. In the room we had experienced the tub filling up with water when you shower and the sink filling up when you turn the sink on to brush your teeth or wash your hands. The door leading into the bathroom,The handle was loose and shaky. We could hear people entering and exiting the main hallway door all throughout the night, since our room was right at the entryway. The heater made extremely loud noise throughout the night. It was a very unpleasant room stay.

10

Alexis

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well stocked, Jack at the front desk was very kind and explained everything very well along with the women working aside him,. the staff were very friendly and greeted us and we entered and left. would stay here again. 10/10

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Patricia

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, but several feel dated or small with thin pillows, noisy or smelly AC, and noise from the freeway or hallways.

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Art

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unbearable air conditioning noise. We have stayed at this location before with great experiences but this time was problematic. When got back to the room late at night and after getting ready for bed we turned the ac unit on and it started making an annoying clicking sound. We thought it would be better as it cooled down but never did. The temp was too balmy to be without the ac but after a few hours we couldn't sleep with the noise so we shut it down. It was uncomfortable all night long.

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Christopher

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with the exception of the rodent in the walls chewing on something keeping us up throughout the night. Pillows not very good either, too flat.

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Jessica

7 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location - walking distance to Old Town restaurants and 10 -20 minutes to most places in San Diego. Room was comfy and the staff was super helpful. Only downside is parking - they have a few small lots. We always found a spot, but its harder at night.

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Angie

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious. However, it smelled like stale cigarette smoke and our towels didn’t get replenished. Was left with a hand towel to dry off

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Hector

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt outdated and dusty. There was a weird smell when you first entered the building, the rooms also smell musty. The beds are not comfortable, basic at best. I have stayed at other courtyards and these have been impeccable

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Natalie

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unideal location Very few parking spaces, and it’s $30/night. No free breakfast, no room service. Pillow is uncomfortable and so thin Room is cramped No microwave in room. There is only one in the main lobby. Won’t recommend, won’t come back.

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Amanda

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for the first time and I don’t really have any complaints! This hotel was extremely clean and smelled clean. The workers were friendly and helpful and I would definitely stay again. The location is pretty safe. The only thing that I didn’t like was the parking was completely full when we got there and they have 2 parking garages. I think expanding parking would do them good, they were a busy place. Also if you need more support for your head, bring your own pillow. The bed was very comfortable though.

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Daniel

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very clean and well kept, parking was very limited though. The biggest issue was the noise, from the start we knew we’d hear the cars from the freeway which wasn’t our issue. Our issue was how much you could hear the neighbors next door, it was like any little sound went right into our room. The workout room is smaller than our room, and the dining options were limited to one small cafe downstairs, no room service apparently. Overall the hotel was clean and had great bedding.

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Ron

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Small room. Freeway noise.

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Jonni

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very nice. Bed was uncomfortable.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with quick fixes and helpful check‑in support. However, some guests reported rude interactions, poor communication, or early/insistent housekeeping knocks.

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Crystal

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Worst Marriott we have ever stayed at. The guy at the front desk was so rude when we checked in because my husband asked to use the bathroom we just drove 5 hours. The hallway where our room was disgusting. (The pictures of the carpet) The lady who worked at the restaurant part was super nice and helpful. We had to ask for clean towels and for them to take out trash we were there for 3 days. I asked where the washer and dryer was and the other guy at the front desk was rude about it. Not worth the stay we wish we would have stayed in a cheaper hotel not worth it the price at all. Lesson learned to book refundable rooms we would have left after the first night

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richard

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to many beautiful spots but not walkable for many. Service was average, the front was pretending I booked different size of room, she was quickly admitting the type of room was sold out and not available after I showed her what room I had booked. I get lower grade room instead and room was not ver clean.

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Kristi

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked how close to Old Town it was. I did not like how even though check out time is noon, we already had housekeeping knock and then try to enter our room before we could even get to the door and it was barely after 9:00 a.m. Then we even put the do not disturb sign on the door but they were still back and knocking about 30 minutes later.

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Donna

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is amazing. So friendly and helpful. Will def stay there again

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Samarth

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes. Excellent experience. Thank you to Front desk manager who went above and beyond to take care of the needs.

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Louis

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was for my daughter who was stranded at the airport. The staff could not have been more accommodating. They not only got her checked in early, but she broke her side mirror in her car in the craziness of the day and they helped her fix it. The best hotel staff. I have ever encounter thank you

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Daniel

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The TV reset and turned on really loud twice, waking me up for the day around 4am :( The front desk was annoyed and quickly hung up on me when I asked to be compensated. Also the bolt lock on my door was broken.

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Alexis

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well stocked, Jack at the front desk was very kind and explained everything very well along with the women working aside him,. the staff were very friendly and greeted us and we entered and left. would stay here again. 10/10

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Frank

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is clean and well maintained. Check in was easy and the women who checked me was great. Sadly when I returned from attending SD Jazz fest and needed an additional parking pass, unfortunately the girl who checked me in was just leaving. William the night clerk was just starting his shift was a complete jerk, no one else was in the lobby, he took his sweet time I asked if I could just get my pass as was exhausted, he told me he would not help me until I calmed down. No joke he walked away and left me in the lobby, when he returned he told be quit and listen to the parking policy. Please review the video and train your employees on common curtesy. William is very rude!!!

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Veronica

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and nice! Hotel is near major attractions accessible and clean!

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Location

Highly convenient, walkable to Old Town, restaurants, and transit, with easy access to the airport and attractions. Some guests mentioned freeway or construction noise.

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Carmen V

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was perfect! Very quite even being right next to the freeway.

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Harold

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Walking distance to Old Town San Diego attractions.

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Amy

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and easy to work with. Parking is pretty bad (very tight and limited) and there is only one very slow elevator in the main building. Location is just a few blocks from old town- walkable- but right up against the freeway, so no views to speak of.

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Maria

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and many great food choices around here

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Jessica

7 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location - walking distance to Old Town restaurants and 10 -20 minutes to most places in San Diego. Room was comfy and the staff was super helpful. Only downside is parking - they have a few small lots. We always found a spot, but its harder at night.

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Sarah

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near airport, secure parking, walkable to restaurants, and close drive to USD.

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Enrique

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location

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Benito

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near Old Town San Diego

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Valerie

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay close to the airport and all the old town shops.

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Carl

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walk to the Old Town Transit Station to take the Green Line (Trolley)

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Dining

Guests appreciated the on‑site bistro/bar and Starbucks options, with several compliments on breakfast and cocktails. Downsides include no free breakfast or room service, a limited menu, and restricted hours late at night.

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Michael

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn’t able to use bar or coffee it wasn’t opened till 5 and I had a show to go to I booked this place because it had a bar but it closed at 10pm and I got back late would of liked longer hours..the hallways were filthy but my room was great

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Timothy

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Luckily there were plenty of restaurants walking distance. We had a business meeting in one of the suites and no room service was available. Other than that it was a convenient location.

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Joanne

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was pleasant, room was ready early, easy, quick check-in and check-out. Room was spacious and accommodating for the 4 of us. Beds and linens were clean and cozy. Breakfast was surprisingly really good. Overall, the stay was excellent.

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Renee

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and convenient. Great price and location. Clean, friendly, easy to check in. Nice business area, lobby and Starbucks.

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Patricia

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the train station and close to Old Town is a big plus! What I didn’t like is that there is no incentive to the bar. We were told when we arrived the hours of Happy Hour only to find out that there is no Happy Hour from the bartender. It was a quiet lonely bar area while we were there and we left to another establishment. Bring back a Happy Hour menu to include food beer and wine.

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Deanna

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Wyndham garden the first night only to awaken with cockroaches all over during the night. We packed up at 0400 and made a reservation with you and it was perfect in our eyes. Thanks for having a bistro. We are working on an estate we unexpectedly had to face to a clean friendly hotel with a good bed and breakfast helped us a lot. We would definitely stay here again and will be making several trips to finish the business are hand. Thank you!

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Jared

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No dining open after 10pm

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John

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for a night. The bar was great. The grilled cheese and tomato soup were absolutely delicious. Easy access to the airport

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Dawn

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service...even after a tech issue. Bistro was good, attendant was Maaaavelous, she was very friendly and makes a great cocktail.

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Yolanda

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't like that you have to pay extra to stay park on the property . Also they dont offer continental breakfast . The food though was excellent .

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Month	Average price
January	US$150
February	US$188
March	US$200
April	US$226
May	US$218
June	US$274
July	US$283
August	US$216
September	US$193
October	US$181
November	US$168
December	US$160

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	19
20 $184	21 $184	22 $193	23 $184	24 $229	25 $243	26 $243
27 $184	28 $224	29 $204	30 $184

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $209	2 $407	3 $407
4 $189	5 $191	6 $217	7 $229	8 $191	9 $322	10 $295
11 $200	12 $197	13 $229	14 $201	15 $201	16 $224	17 $260
18 $201	19 $211	20 $262	21 $211	22 $229	23 $211	24 $211
25 $181	26 $201	27 $201	28 $211	29 $211	30 $211	31 $231

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