Name: River Street Inn
Address: 124 East Bay Street, Historic District - North, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America, Savannah, Chatham County, US
Price range: US$184–US$397 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

At River Street Inn, guests consistently praise the central riverfront location, historic charm with brick-and-beam character, and welcoming staff, with many enjoying river-view balconies and a popular afternoon manager's reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.

Common trade-offs include street and bar noise, thin walls, occasional musty odors or humidity, and maintenance issues such as weak water pressure or aging fixtures. Cleanliness is often good but reports of mold in showers, dust, and inconsistent housekeeping appear in several reviews. Parking is convenient but costly via valet, and a few guests cited overbooking, billing add-ons, or slow responses to requests. Expect a characterful, walkable stay with lively surroundings and standout location.

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Facilities

Historic property with well-liked on-site restaurants and a daily manager's reception. Valet parking is available but costly and sometimes limited; a few guests noted a small gym with broken equipment.

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10

Gregory

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is walkable, felt safe, has lots of touristy shops and a variety of good restaurants. There is a nice manager’s reception each afternoon with beverages, snacks and charcuterie. Valet parking is convenient but pricey ($50/day). I’d recommend River Street Inn to friends and family if they visit Savannah.

10

Carmen

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Service and staff were excellent. Nice bar and restaurant. Great happy hour.

10

David R

4 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice. No restaurant, no bar. Great location.

6

Jessica

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the valet station, three attendants were standing there and were very friendly but no one offered to help my daughter and I with all of our bags. Then they handed me a ticket and when I said thank you while carrying a bunch of bags one mumbled under their breath about a tip. Um no. I will tip at checkout of course but this annoyed me. The amount of perfume/scent used in the towels gave me a headache. Our room was on the opposite side so we didn’t have a river view but faced the street without blackout curtains. The hotel gym was small and the bike and one of the treadmills were not working. We only stayed one night so maybe if we were staying longer it would be worth complaining. The check-in was friendly and the location of the hotel was great. We walked everywhere.

10

R. J.

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was lovely, clean and the staff were friendly, helpful and remarkable. The restaurants in the hotel were wonderful with the staff also remarkable.

10

John

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From beginning to end, everything was fabulous!!! Great staff, love the managers reception. Will highly recommend!!

10

Thomas

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is nonexistent, hand to valet parking. (Not a fan) Property is clean and staff is friendly. Easy access to local restaurants. Great one on site (Broken Keel) food was delicious!

6

Justin

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The River Street Inn is an interesting old building, with original flooring/staircases and antique charm. We had two rooms on the 3rd floor, and it seemed as though there had been some historical water damage. Both of our rooms had a pervading ‘musty’ smell, and inability to open window or run a fan. The hotel asked about our stay via text, and when told about the unpleasant odor, they didn’t offer any sort of remedy. Great views of the river, and close to a lot of the town’s best features. We loved the Cotton Exchange bar/restaurant next door, best meal of this leg of our trip. We were also thrilled by the happy hour, run by the fantastic and pleasant Brad: great spread of cheeses/crackers, fruit, delicious local beers, wine, cocktails. Brad’s happy hour was the high point of our stay here. Would stay again if rooms higher up in the building were less musty.

10

Cheryl

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk, restaurant, bar and housekeeping staff all were warm and welcoming. Our river view room was clean, the king bed was very comfortable and the furniture charming and in touch with the character of this historic building. Upon check in we were offered complimentary champagne - a nice touch. The complimentary managers afternoon reception provided nice drinks and snacks. We enjoyed a tasty cooked to order breakfast in the restaurant & the speakeasy drinks were awesome. We enjoyed Savannah and we would stay again at the River Street Inn.

8

William

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and property were really quaint. Very old charm but in fantastic condition. They really make it historic and clean. It is old so there is a bit of a musty odor. The restaurant was awful tho and the valet parking is $50 which is stupid.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found spaces clean, but several report mold in showers, dust, musty odors, and uneven housekeeping. Standards feel inconsistent across rooms and floors.

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10

Lisa

26 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bradley at the front desk was wonderful! BUT, After our room not being available to check into until after 4PM as indicated on the website, our room was not clean, and hadn't been cleaned recently, definitely not same day. There were hairs on the floor, and countertops that had not been wiped, and the floor in the bathroom had not been mopped at all, sticky hairspray residue and the feet of the furniture pieces are covered in dust. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to figure out if they had another room available, so we stayed. The sheets seemed clean, so we unpacked. But very disappointing considering the price we paid for a 2 night stay.

8

Anna

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location on the waterfront. Even though the rooms were updated, there were big stains on the carpet and the room had a musty smell like old laundry.

6

Sharon

16 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the historic nature of the hotel and proximity to the river. The room was not very clean, the shower had mold everywhere and the ceiling fan was covered in black dust

6

Janel K

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room fridge had garbage in it. Stayed 3 nites. Housekeeping was poor. Besides fridge never being cleaned, paper on floor remained, drinking cups & linen not replaced. Tables left filthy. However, they made a nice bed...

2

Mary

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness was not there at all room had water stains in ceiling. Had mold all over the shower and the wall above

8

Sarah

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and cool room. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We did have some challenges with noise across the hall as well as some uncleanliness/ mold in the shower. Great day overall.

4

Jeffrey

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bathroom has mold in the shower no hot water no water pressure, leaks everywhere in hotel due to heavy rains floors very slippery the bed was ok air didn't seem to be the temp you set it on. The blinds where broken and the sink in bathroom didn't drain. The room was pretty to look at both nothing functioned properly

10

Morgan

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful! Well kept, clean, and comfortable.

8

Michael

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible old building! Just needs a good dusting 😁

8

Madison

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was updated, had great staff and felt safe. We were on the top floor overlooking river street. On the weekends, it was a little noisy with vehicles and people having a good time, but nothing we did not expect. Walkable to Broughton street for shopping, restaurant spots and site seeing near the area. The hotel was a bit humid and felt damp, as was our room, had a little black mold in the shower (I assume due to the humidity), even with the AC all the way down, that would have been my only complaint! Otherwise a great experience!

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Rooms

Historic rooms with character, river views, and balconies are highlights, and many find beds comfortable. Downsides include thin walls and street/bar noise, some small or awkward layouts, and occasional maintenance issues like weak AC or water pressure.

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Amanda

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was on the 2nd floor with an alley behind it and there were people rolling garbage cans back and forth loudly the whole time. Also loud machines and people making noise late at night and early in the morning. Very disappointed.

10

Vickie

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The air conditioning in our room barely worked. I know it was hot outside but the ac in the lobbies worked fine. If it was 85% humidity outside, our room wasn’t much better.

6

Amy

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms has a nasty smell especially in the bathroom. Shower heads needs to be cleaned or replaced. The hotel is not sound proof so you hear literally everything in the hall and outside. Location is prime, walkable. Staff need to do better communicating during check-in. One of our rooms were ready until after 4pm. The little events around the hotel are nice but we did not use them.

8

Melissa J

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel, room on the small side, but had balcony facing the river. The hotel is decorated nicely, carpets and walls could use a refresher. Shower didn’t drain properly. All in all I’d stay here again.

4

Javani

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great area and overall a good hotel. However, there was loud drilling noises in the early hours of the morning that made it hard to sleep. Also, I was charged $30 extra a day because I booked through Expedia.

6

Ruth

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a river view room and first night was good which was a Thursday. Second and third nights we didn’t get much sleep at all - very loud with music, yelling and cars reving their engines until all hours of the night! The morning we left there was a bunch of tiny ants in our bathroom. Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience at this hotel.

10

Sarah

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable room and bed, staff were nice but not very accommodating. Being on the river was beautiful, but noisy in the morning and evening.

6

Joel

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls are thin, lots of street noise and hall noise. Beds aren't very comfortable. However, staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

6

Darren

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and clean. We’ve stayed at this hotel before and loved it. The only downside we had was the room we were in was right under the check in desk and lobby entrance! Also this room was right beside the staircase that goes to the next floor. We heard footsteps the entire night. It was hard to rest.

10

Laura

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a king suite with a balcony over looking the river. View was beautiful. Staff was very polite at the front desk and at the restaurant. Food was delicious 😋

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and eager to help, with several shout-outs to team members and the manager's reception. However, some note slow or unresponsive follow-up, overbooking or downgrades, valet tip pressure, and billing disputes.

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Jessica

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the valet station, three attendants were standing there and were very friendly but no one offered to help my daughter and I with all of our bags. Then they handed me a ticket and when I said thank you while carrying a bunch of bags one mumbled under their breath about a tip. Um no. I will tip at checkout of course but this annoyed me. The amount of perfume/scent used in the towels gave me a headache. Our room was on the opposite side so we didn’t have a river view but faced the street without blackout curtains. The hotel gym was small and the bike and one of the treadmills were not working. We only stayed one night so maybe if we were staying longer it would be worth complaining. The check-in was friendly and the location of the hotel was great. We walked everywhere.

2

Alexander

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

By far the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. Checked in at 1:18pm. Got to the room and the carpet was wet and it smelled of mold. Requested a room change. We were asked to leave the room we checked into. Then waited in the lobby for two hours on a room. Finally got in to the new room. It was never cleaned. Had mold all over the shower. Told front desk and no one ever cleaned it. The rooms smell. Nothing has been kept up. Some of the staff (not all) were incredibly rude. The car valet service was down. Had to hand a physical ticket and wait for our car. Took an hour for them to get it Saturday. Rooms. Service. Location. Price. Food. Literally everything about this hotel is bad.

10

Moira

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful staff. Beautiful room.

10

Jeff

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect except the signs for directions to our room were inaccurate, causing my elderly mother to walk way more than needed. I alerted the front desk manager and her response was "yeah I'm not sure why that is." Only other gripe would be the Valet manager seems to have an attitude and played games with returning my car keys for a tip. I normally tip after the service is complete n order to reflect the service received.Call me crazy. Overall a great hotel in the center of the action. Highly recommend!!!

10

Alejandro

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The River Street Inn is a beautiful property right in the heart of the attractions in Savannah. The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful.

10

Jerri

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cassandra was exceptional! From the moment we walked in, we felt the hospitality and warmth. Everyone we encountered was the same.

8

Rhonda

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time to Savannah and we’re ready to come back. We stayed on the riverfront in a historic hotel right before a big weekend. Had we been able to book it for three days? We might still be there, but in the meantime, went ahead and booked a carriage house. Staff was amazing from the valet parking to the hospitality extraordinaire. I wish I would’ve gotten the ladies name. She gave us such a great welcome. And a woman the next day at the lobby desk was so very helpful in pointing out where Lucas theater was and how walkable the area was.. we will be returning !

2

Eric

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid this hotel. Parking situation is horrible. Customer service was horrible. Room wasn’t ready at 4 PM. Told to wait. Meanwhile we had been traveling with a sick baby and needed the room ready when promised. Skip this hotel and just book the Hyatt next door.

10

Randolph

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location and very helpful staff. Very centrally located to a lot of options that are walkable

10

Lucas

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything has been excellent, from the minute we pulled in, to the time to checkout. The building and amenities are absolutely outstanding. The staff is even better. Staying here made our 25th wedding anniversary even more memorable.

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Location

Prime riverfront setting that’s walkable to dining, shops, tours, and attractions. The trade-off is periodic late-night noise for river-facing or lower-floor rooms.

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10

Amy

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint while still stylish. Close and walkable

8

Judith

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet parking was not available stating they were full at 5 in the evening. Had to use a parking garage. Room was nice and view was beautiful however the noise from River Street was loud. Will not use this hotel again. Too much $ for the issues.

10

Amanda

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historic hotel in the middle of the river street downtown historic area. Did not need to drive anywhere. The music from river street was a little loud but basically quieted down around 11 so not too bad. Micah, the valet enployee, was awesome!

10

Paul

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location on the river. Parking in garage across the street was a breeze. Beautiful room and view. So much to do in walking distance. Very friendly staff.

10

Anita

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great! Close to all the tours we did. Ghost tours by Hearse and horse carriage, port tour by boat, Savannah for Morons tour was full of fun and history!

10

Stephen

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was in a great location.Everything was within walking distance.The staff was very nice and accommodating. The only thing and it has nothing to do with the hotel is that the fountain is being renovated in forsyth park.So if you're coming to see that then don't come right now.

10

JoAnn

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Situated right in the historic district of Savannah very beautiful right along the riverfront. Easy to walk to shopping and dining. Beautiful hotel.

10

Donna

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay right on the river.

10

Brandon

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and river view. Classic character hotel.

10

Randolph

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location and very helpful staff. Very centrally located to a lot of options that are walkable

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Dining

On-site restaurants and the complimentary afternoon reception earn frequent praise for tasty food and drinks. A few guests experienced slow service or disappointing breakfasts.

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10

Connie

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast, lunch, dinner were all excellent choices at on site restaurants! All staff went over and above!

10

Carmen

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Service and staff were excellent. Nice bar and restaurant. Great happy hour.

10

R. J.

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was lovely, clean and the staff were friendly, helpful and remarkable. The restaurants in the hotel were wonderful with the staff also remarkable.

10

John

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From beginning to end, everything was fabulous!!! Great staff, love the managers reception. Will highly recommend!!

10

Hyacinth

1 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location excellent very walkable Broken Keel restaurant for breakfast not good. Disappointed. Service was so slow. Food was cold. Only complaint. Room very nice

10

Cheryl

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk, restaurant, bar and housekeeping staff all were warm and welcoming. Our river view room was clean, the king bed was very comfortable and the furniture charming and in touch with the character of this historic building. Upon check in we were offered complimentary champagne - a nice touch. The complimentary managers afternoon reception provided nice drinks and snacks. We enjoyed a tasty cooked to order breakfast in the restaurant & the speakeasy drinks were awesome. We enjoyed Savannah and we would stay again at the River Street Inn.

10

Laura

11 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room was comfortable, clean, and quiet. Staff at the hotel were helpful and kind The location is great. Hotel restaurants were good. We had a wonderful time !

8

William

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and property were really quaint. Very old charm but in fantastic condition. They really make it historic and clean. It is old so there is a bit of a musty odor. The restaurant was awful tho and the valet parking is $50 which is stupid.

8

Rachael

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall a great location and most staff were excellent and welcoming. We were not able to access our room until the posted time but could drop off our luggage at the front desk. Not happy about all the extra fees and still trying to resolve the pricing. We loved the restaurants in the hotel with extra incentives to dine there. Room was just ok and modernization doesn’t really fit with the historical property. Decent, but expensive. Overall we had a very nice visit but would stay elsewhere if we returned

10

Laura

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a king suite with a balcony over looking the river. View was beautiful. Staff was very polite at the front desk and at the restaurant. Food was delicious 😋

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Month	Average price
January	US$158
February	US$197
March	US$249
April	US$256
May	US$235
June	US$182
July	US$175
August	US$149
September	US$182
October	US$220
November	US$193
December	US$168

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $383	16 $339	17 $262	18 $303	19 $288
20 $230	21 $230	22 $234	23 $267	24 $213	25 $326	26 $372
27 $184	28 $188	29 $188	30 $201

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $232	2 $309	3 $356
4 $217	5 $255	6 $232	7 $262	8 $234	9 $279	10 $391
11 $235	12 $225	13 $225	14 $225	15 $234	16 $304	17 $375
18 $232	19 $222	20 $220	21 $230	22 $225	23 $311	24 $397
25 $234	26 $234	27 $234	28 $238	29 $238	30 $316	31 $359

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Historic View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Historic View

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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