Name: La Quinta by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Address: 5688 Northridge Drive, Gurnee, Illinois, United States of America, Gurnee, Illinois, US
Price range: US$65–US$171 per night
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

At La Quinta by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee, travellers praise the friendly staff, convenient location near Six Flags, and indoor pool and hot tub, while noting an aging property with inconsistent upkeep, variable breakfast quality, and occasional maintenance and cleanliness issues.

Many guests find rooms clean and comfortable, but others report pests, moldy bathroom ceilings, or dusty common areas. The pool and hot tub are a big draw, though they can be crowded, strongly chlorinated, or occasionally cold or out of order. Breakfast ranges from decent with hot items on busy days to limited on weekdays, and service experiences range from efficient problem‑solving to slow or unhelpful check‑in. Overall, expect a budget‑friendly, convenient stay with welcoming staff and mixed upkeep.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are popular, but they can be crowded and strongly chlorinated, with occasional closures, cold temperatures, leaks, and an elevator outage reported. Parking is available and the lot is well lit.

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Kim

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice updated rooms. Comfy bed. Pool AND hot tub! A big plus!! Parking lot was well lit.

8

Maria

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, except for the swimming pool. It would be nice if the swimming pool would be in good maintenance. The area was dirty, no lights working, that's all. Other than this our stay was great. The employees have excellent customer service towards everyone.

8

Catherine

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, the pool was chaotic. No one was at the front desk in the morning when i wanted to check out.

4

Jon

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hot tub cold, meat in breakfast only occasionally. Asked at 10:10 can the room get service no you must do so by 10. Kiddo pool said had an accident in it and would be drained but wasn’t for over 5 days.

10

Naomi

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We go to six flags regularly, about 3 times a year, and we always stay here. Most reasonably price, amazing rooms, and though it can get crowded, the pool is fantastic.

8

Elaine

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area was super crowded. They only had 4 chairs. The hot tub had so much cleaner in it that everyone’s eyes were burning.

4

Jessie

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was dirty, asked for towels, never got, room never cleaned or refreshed. Stayed 2 nights, had to finally take our towels to front desk and exchange, still didn’t get any wash cloths. Pool had too many chemicals, made our skin burn and other guest.

8

melinda

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had lot of parking available

8

Don

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The elevator was out for a day, and we had to walk up 4 flights of stairs.

8

Savannah

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was mediocre with not a lot of options. Room was clean and comfy. Pool was absolutely disgusting and water had a weird smell (almost like it was urine and chlorine which it probably was).

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: some guests report very clean rooms, while others mention roaches or bed bugs, mold on bathroom ceilings, and musty odors in stairwells. Housekeeping standards vary across stays.

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Angela

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Discovered mold ALL over the ceiling of our bathroom. Was so bad that we took a video & pictures of it and reached out to management regarding the issue. Also snot/buggers discovered on walls and cabinets. Overall just felt really dirty.

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Alexis

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Do not stay here ! Me and my boyfriend got a room here and we noticed the room was filthy , dirty underneath bed like it wasn’t cleaned in months , and cockroach’s ! I asked to moved rooms as soon as I noticed , they moved me to another room and that room was infested , they were crawling on the bathroom towels , walls and floor ! Hope this saves someone else from making my mistake ! Disgusting !

4

Chelsea

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were roaches in the bathroom, the overall hotel needs to be fumigated and deep cleaned.

10

Felicia

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As always, the room was very clean. The staff is friendly, caring and hard working. I feel that they are the reason why i enjoy staying there everytime i need to visit Illinois. No matter how bad the rest of the trip may be, they always greet you with a smalie

4

Roseanna

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Broken window in room. Air conditioner very loud. Staircases smelled like mold. Staff didn’t have much to say except for one

10

Jodie

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, pleasant staff, good breakfast

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Gabrielle

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Had bugs, no cleaning services offered even when requested! We have pictures of the bugs, bites and allergic reactions we got from the bugs in their beds! Disgusting and rude management/receptionist

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Casey

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed bugs were crazy. Omg. Look at the picture

10

Carla

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was excellent, clean hotel, quiet location and super convenient to everything we wanted to do! We stay here every single time we visit Gurnee and wouldn't consider staying anywhere else!

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Micaela

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

My husband got bumps the first night. I didn’t get any nor did my child so I figured it was stress since we are moving. Then I got them. Bed bug bites.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable—with some updated decor and comfy beds—but recurring issues include loud or ineffective HVAC, TV/Wi‑Fi problems, cracked or damaged windows, and noise from halls or other guests.

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George

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was amazing, but many kids running through the halls in inundating the pool. The entire ground floor was wet from all the kids running to and from the pool. Kids running through the hallways made it very noisy as well.

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Rayme

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was great, hot tub was great, pool room was a little on the warm side if you weren't in the pool itself, rooms were good and clean only issue i had was the clock in my room didn't work at all and the window was cracked with like scotch box tape over it

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Bobbi

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They were not queen beds, they were full size beds, so disappointed in that. The air conditioner/furnace was so loud and didnt work well to cool the room.

10

Kim

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice updated rooms. Comfy bed. Pool AND hot tub! A big plus!! Parking lot was well lit.

10

Emil

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Good, Clean, Comfortable. Big rooms. Wifi brooke and didnt get fixed.

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Brianne

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tv would lose signal every night at 12:30 and wouldn’t go back on until 7 am…

10

michelle

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was by far the nicest La Quinta I have ever stayed at. I was impressed. Our room was remodeled very tastefully. The bed was extremely comfortable. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. The staff was very nice and the property was conveniently located near Six Flags and many different restaurant choices. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

4

Fre

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very old tvs that freeze up while you are watching. Wi-Fi is equally bad. The room I had has an odor which I guess is coming from the of old carpet

6

Candace

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean but the heating/cooling element was so loud in our room that it was hard to sleep, and it wasn’t working properly where at 66 degrees it still wasn’t cooling the room down

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Gretta

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pleasant stay at La Quinta Inn. The staff were very friendly. I did the online check-in which did save time and all I did at the desk was show my ID and receive my key. The hotel was quiet and clean. Pillows were comfy and so was the bed. We arrived in a snow storm and the front desk had a shovel that they loaned out as individuals needed a hand to unearth their vehicles.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, with some quickly resolving issues. However, several guests report slow or disorganized check‑in and occasional rudeness at the desk.

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Juaquina

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They staff was super friendly. We had a couple of issues but staff took care of it quickly and got us moved rooms and I was offered a refund for a portion of the stay. The breakfast was delicious. And the location worked perfect for what we needed. Would definitely stay again.

4

Agnella

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were unfriendly and

10

Felicia

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As always, the room was very clean. The staff is friendly, caring and hard working. I feel that they are the reason why i enjoy staying there everytime i need to visit Illinois. No matter how bad the rest of the trip may be, they always greet you with a smalie

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Michael

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was EXTREMELY rude! She wasnt at the desk when we arrived so ai waited a bit before using the phone as directed. The receptionist Channing cane around the corner eventually and was upset I was there obviously. I told her I was there to check in and she replied with "are you sure". I said yes and she proceeded to tell me check in was before nidnight which i knew. It was 1120pm. I said I knew and it was before midnight. She then told me they had been canceling a lot of reservations because they were over booked. So i did say I would need a full refund then and thats when she got on the computer and found our room and reservation. I gave her my card and she said it was declined but I have over $3,000 on that card and even checked while I was there and she never ran it. I gave her another card to use and said i can tell if she runs it or not and it went through. She didnt want to be there she didnt want to do her job and we will NOT go back. Its a low rate place anyways you get what ya get. No where near eeven a 3 star but if ya have to stay one night you might live.

10

Catherine

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was amazing. The entire hotel was clean and housekeeping staff were very busy and friendly. The morning buffet was loaded with choices and was kept clean throughout the breakfast hours. The pool was very inviting. I definitely will plan to stay there again.

10

Leah

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was very polite and helpful!

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Gregg

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The front desk team was fantastic, enthusiastic, helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the pool thoroughly. Only suggestion is to add variety to the breakfast selection. Other than that, wonderful, clean property.

2

Alec

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked this room 2 months in advance, booked it for an extra night before we arrived due to the fact that we were flying redeye from Portland Oregon. When we got there, the person working at the front desk was EXTREMELY rude to us amd told us that our room had been given away. We then had to pay twice as much for a room at a different hotel that night because we still needed a place to sleep. I was charged for my entire stay and never even seen the inside of a room there. Also have not received my money back for this either.

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Gretta

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pleasant stay at La Quinta Inn. The staff were very friendly. I did the online check-in which did save time and all I did at the desk was show my ID and receive my key. The hotel was quiet and clean. Pillows were comfy and so was the bed. We arrived in a snow storm and the front desk had a shovel that they loaned out as individuals needed a hand to unearth their vehicles.

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Debbie

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking and convenient. The check in clerk rude and she acted like l was an inconvenience to her. The AC did not work. The house phone didn't work. We particially had to beg for clean sheets and towels because you have to request that your room to be cleaned.

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Location

Very convenient for Six Flags Great America, the Navy base, and nearby restaurants and shopping, with easy highway access. A few guests note minor highway noise.

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angie

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Went for my son’s navy graduation… it was easy to find close to base and things to do but also safe and laid back … plan on returning to this exact hotel !!! Very soon ..highly recommend

10

Kayla

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in process was easy and the hotel was very clean. We were within close distance to many restaurants and shopping centers.

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Julie

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought the room was pretty nice. The beds are small- definitely not a queen. The room was warm even with the air on. The breakfast was ok- there were no scrambled eggs. Just sausage, biscuits and gravy and waffle/pancakes. I would have liked more protein. It was really close to Great America. The room was quiet.

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Kimberly

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this hotel for proximity to Six Flags. And also because they had a pool and breakfast included. Premises were very clean. Indoor pool was great. Comfy beds, and breakfast was decent. 2 minute drive to Great America was fantastic. Plus it’s next door to Olive Garden and Cracker Barrel, so plenty of food options. We will be back!

10

Brenda

10 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The beds were sooooo comfortable and we have back issues and the beds were very nice. It’s convenient to shopping and the military naval base. Very affordable and pet friendly . We loved the heated indoor pool.

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James

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service extremely clean rooms, friendly staff and centrally located within walking distance of the shopping centre and restaurants

10

Lana

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Six Flags Great America

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Mahal

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to six flags and other places

10

Carla

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was excellent, clean hotel, quiet location and super convenient to everything we wanted to do! We stay here every single time we visit Gurnee and wouldn't consider staying anywhere else!

10

Jose

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for dining….

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Dining

Breakfast is adequate but mixed—better variety on busy days, while weekdays can be limited and items occasionally run out. Coffee and overall quality vary.

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Jessica

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

You have to request room service. They count towels and charge $10 per missing towel. Breakfast is a slim continental breakfast. The pictures look much better than the actual place. The employees were really nice though.

10

Jodie

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean, staff friendly and breakfast buffet was clean and well stocked. It was reasonably priced for what we needed.

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randy

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Glenndy and Evelyn(?) From Mississippi, are the sweetest! very friendly each time we walked in. loved the indoor pool and hot tub. breakfast was great, cheese omelettes, sausage, waffles, yogurt, fresh fruit, bagels, bread, muffins. cracker barrel is right next door.

6

Beiqi

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The toilet is clogged. Breakfast is terrible. Almost Every breakfast item is gone except English muffin and coffee.

4

Ginny

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was quiet and clean. The service I received was lacking. You ran out of coffee and/or creamer 3 days in a row out of 4 of my days. You ran out of pancake batter at 850 and refused to get us more when asked. My kids were still hungry. I was looking for a luggage cart while checking out in lobby. Was told to ‘go find one’ by the front desk attendant.

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Tad

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast

4

Arthur

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The bathroom fan from the room below was very loud in our room which seemed to be going throughout the night on Saturday. The shower leaked water onto the floor. The breakfast was OK on the weekends, but rather sparce on weekdays. My biggest complaint is that I was quoted an estimated charge of $485.35, but I was charged $585.35. I would have disputed this at checkout, but the staff said the printer was out so they couldn't print me a receipt. So, I received and email receipt when I was on my way back to Texas. In hindsight, this seems to be rather fishy. We go to Gurnee on a regular basis, but I don't know if I want to stay at the La Quinta again if this is how the establishment operates.

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Sonya

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family and I stayed for the 4th of July and went to Six Flags, the rooms were nice, quiet, beds were comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious especially the pancakes and coffee, we will definitely be back in the future for another stay.

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Savannah

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was mediocre with not a lot of options. Room was clean and comfy. Pool was absolutely disgusting and water had a weird smell (almost like it was urine and chlorine which it probably was).

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juan

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast isn't good. You have to cook your own waffles, they only put fruit in it, and there's no milk for the coffee.

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Month	Average price
January	US$63
February	US$64
March	US$72
April	US$76
May	US$89
June	US$105
July	US$119
August	US$107
September	US$92
October	US$90
November	US$72
December	US$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $157	17 $110	18 $150	19 $162
20 $81	21 $78	22 $86	23 $86	24 $87	25 $171	26 $161
27 $84	28 $84	29 $82	30 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $140	3 $147
4 $74	5 $68	6 $68	7 $73	8 $86	9 $150	10 $163
11 $73	12 $70	13 $70	14 $76	15 $72	16 $144	17 $143
18 $68	19 $65	20 $68	21 $79	22 $73	23 $144	24 $157
25 $68	26 $68	27 $69	28 $72	29 $73	30 $139	31 $141

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Bathtub with Grab Bars)

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet-Friendly)

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Pet-Friendly)

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