Name: Doubletree Hotel South Bend
Address: 123 N Dr. Martin Luther King BLVD, Downtown South Bend, South Bend, Indiana, United States of America, South Bend, St. Joseph County, US
Price range: $103–$571 per night
Rating: 7.13

What guests think

At Doubletree Hotel South Bend, travelers highlight the central downtown location and generally friendly staff, but report dated interiors, ongoing renovations, and inconsistent upkeep that affect comfort, facilities, and overall experience across stays.

Common complaints include elevator outages, pool and hot tub closures or cold water, inadequate air conditioning in public areas, and a tight paid parking garage with low clearance. Guests frequently mention inconsistent cleanliness, musty or sewage odors, aging bathrooms and fixtures, and noise from events or the atrium, while positives include comfortable beds, river views, and proximity to Notre Dame and the Century Center. Expect a convenient location with friendly service, but be prepared for an uneven experience.

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Facilities

Facilities are inconsistent during renovations, with recurring elevator outages, pool and hot tub closures or cold water, and weak AC in public areas. The paid parking garage has low clearance and can be inconvenient.

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Monica

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most of the elevators were out of service which caused a wait to go up to your floor and because the elevator was small, if it was filled with guests you’d have to continue to wait your turn. Left to grab dinner and the QR code wouldn’t scan to let me back into parking garage, first time staying at a hotel where you had to pay to park. Rude older black lady at breakfast and it wasn’t included with reservation. That’s a first. Rooms were small and uncomfortable, slightly dirty. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.

8

charles

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only had 1 elevator in service during our stay. But only a minor inconvenience. No hot tub was a huge letdown. Restersunt menus online differed from actual. Having said all that.... property, staff, view, convinience were all excellent. Will absolutely book here again next spring

8

Robyn

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Parking! $15/day to park in tiny lot because my average sized SUV wouldn’t fit in parking garage! 5’8” clearance!

10

Paulette

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice stay overall. We were surprised that there was no air conditioning on in the main areas of the hotel including the lobby and atrium where the restaurant was. We had to use room service for our meal because we didn’t want to eat and sweat at the same time. It was very much like a sauna with the temps outside near 90 degrees. The air conditioning worked perfectly in the actual hotel room. Just the other areas and hallways were very hot plus the elevators. The pool area was very warm and pool water was a mild warm bath temp a few degrees less would have been more ideal for the summer months in our opinion, so we passed on the pool option considering it was hot everywhere else but in our room.

8

Steven John

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right downtown and plenty of dining options within a short walk. Desperately in need of refurbishing. Just worn out. Two of the three elevators out of order. Rough, worn-out carpeting. The linen was clean and the bed comfortable enough. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV.

8

JAMES

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wish the AC would have worked in the common areas.

6

Maryann

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in a great location in downtown South Bend. It was convenient to many things. It is just very run down and dated. We booked it for the pool and hot tub and the hot tub is permanently closed up. The pool room is really dated and not clean. The rooms are equally dated. Perhaps they were clean but it was hard to tell because the tile and shower caulk just need to be redone.

8

SHAYLEE

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and so were the common areas for the amount of people staying and inside of the hotel. I would recommend to those in south bend and having an event at the convection center. **please read the website as the pool is closed and had a lot of unhappy ppl screaming at the front desk because they did not take the time to fully read that it is closed during certain days of the week.

4

Charles

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was nice, be careful when using the parking garage as it is not very tall. I doubt most large suvs or trucks could fit In it. It is $15 a night. Our room was okay at first. However it was hurriedly cleaned. Underneath the bed was absolutely disgusting. Tons on popcorn, wrappers, and dried rose petals. The vent in the bathroom was pretty dirty, and the fire alarm would randomly flash a bright light for a second throughout the night.

6

michelle Renee

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointed the oool wasn’t open

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests report dust, unclean bathrooms, stained linens, and strong mildew or sewage odors, while others found rooms acceptably clean. Housekeeping thoroughness and attention to detail vary widely.

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Nicole

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing worse than hairs in the tub and dust everywhere. The bed was at least comfortable but the pillows cases didn’t even fit the pillows. We did get a good laugh at that. Mold on shower curtain , was expecting the hotel to be in little better shape but I have seen worse.

6

Katrina

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient area but room wasn’t vacuumed or dusted. Hair in bathroom, dusty tv/lights and noisy hallway at 1am due to a wedding or other event.

4

Daniel

Jan 7, 2023

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There were many issues with the hotel. I will start with the positives: the location was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, I first noticed a strong odor in the hallway of our hotel room. It smelled like a zoo exhibit and there is no other way to describe it. Inside the room, there was a thick layer of dust on every surface, a brown ring inside the toilet bowl, and there was no toilet paper. There were stains on one of the comforters, hairs inside the sheets, and the remote control for the tv was missing. The outlets on the one nightstand did not work either, but thankfully there was a power strip caked in dust under the bed for us to charge our phones. It looked like this room hadn’t been touched in weeks or months. Thankfully we were only there for one night but the quality of our stay was not as expected.

4

Jacob

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price of the hotel it was not worth the stay. Here are some issues. 1) several reviews say how unpleasant the smell is. They’re right. My pregnant wife was almost getting sick walking through the hallways with the smell of sewage/ mold. 2) dirty rooms. Dust and grime everywhere. Stains on bed sheets/ long dark hair on pillows (neither of us have long dark hairs) 3) sink didn’t drain properly. Shower head was gross with little pressure. 4) room was very beat up /water damage etc. The worst was the smell. They have a sewage or severe mold problem. It makes you not want to use the water in ice machine/sink/shower. Horrible horrible smell. When spending over $1000 for a 2 night stay you expect a great experience. This was far from it. Going to book another hotel next time we come for an Irish game.

4

Kevin

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Currently in the process of renovations, but seems like they're a decade too late. The lobby/atrium was hot and humid (had temporary cooling), tub was nasty, bar/restaurant was closed a few days. Also got charged 3 times on 2 different cards (the desk staff "couldn't get the card to work" the first time. Still charged me though). They got one of those canceled, but it's been 10 days now and i still have a pending charge on my debit card, so the bank is still holding that money. If you're going to South Bend, do yourself a favor and stay at the Courtyard by Marriott or the Aloft, both are within a couple blocks.

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James

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought this was going to a nice hotel, it's a Hilton. The room was filthy, extremely dilapidated with wallpaper and the AC unit repaired with tape. The AC unit made an awful sould that never stopped. It also never got me below 74 even though I set it at 68. This the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, the room was absolutely run down and disgusting.

4

Brandon

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lights didn’t work for the bathroom mirror. The carpet was definitely gross, and the wallpaper was falling off the wall. Spider living in the bathroom. Not the condition I expected for a double tree price. Also the ice machine was broken so you had to go to the floor above or below to get ice.

4

Matthew

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy. The bathroom still had used towels from the previous guests. There was dust everywhere and the windows were disgustingly grimy.

6

Amanda

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was probably great when it was newer but it’s clearly in need of some major renovating. Everything was dusty, windows were dirty, no soap in the atrium bathroom, ice machine on our floor (3) smelled horrible, frequently smelled of cigarette smoke in our hallway and in the atrium. The positive was that all of the staff was very friendly, from the restaurant staff, housekeeping, and front desk.

6

Anna Lou

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was okay and newly renovated. The bathroom had cleaner in the toilet that looked dried up, but had not been cleaned. The beds were clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated with small bathrooms, aging fixtures, and noisy or hard to regulate HVAC; event and atrium noise are possible. Positives include comfortable beds, river views, and occasional spacious layouts, though Wi Fi can be spotty in some rooms.

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Mindy

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at this hotel is top notch. But this hotel is so outdated. No USB ports at all, tiny bathrooms, the drapes are broken and let light in from the atrium, and the AC units make a ton of noise. The rooms that overlook the atrium are so loud - the kids playing in the atrium til midnight echo up to the top floor rooms. Good price if you can get past these items.

10

Kelli

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second time staying here, and even though they’re doing some renovations, it was still very comfortable. I have seen some reviews that say the construction from renovation made their experience terrible—it had no impact on my stay at all. There was no noise, my room was just fine, and all of the amenities were available. I saw a guy painting in the lobby when I was leaving, and that’s it. It was clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the location is convenient.

8

Renee

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a corner king room, which did seem a little run down. The corner wallpaper was peeling and there were cobwebs. One other downside is the AC turning off sounded like a creaky door, which was a good scare in the middle of the night. other than that, the bed was comfortable, and the room was pretty clean! The shampoo and conditioner were very nice as well.

8

Brenda

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was nice. Room view was beautiful. A/C was loud so sleeping was challenging. Shower didn’t work well. Water marks in ceiling from prior leaks

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Linda

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in need of updating. Paid dearly for a view of the river but the room left much to be desired. Tiny bathroom, stained ceiling, table-desk nicked and outdated, carpet old and dirty including someone’s toenail clippings ewe. Average not even 4 star. Would rate at 3 star at best.

10

Christine

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, very comfortable room. Our room was on a corner -- beautiful views, but really spotty internet.

8

kevin&tanya

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was just very basic. It wasn’t super dirty but it wasn’t that it was spotless either. The two double beds made the space seem a lot smaller. I had stayed there the year before in a basic king room and it had just a different feel to it. The king room wasn’t spectacular but it felt a lot nicer and it wasn’t because of the bed size. I will stay here again, I will just pick my room better.

6

Ramiro

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very loud. Can hear traffic as if windows were open. Hot tub again, for second year in a row, does not work.

10

Patricia

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here in the past and will definitely stay again. The rooms were clean and spacious. The bathroom was pretty small that would be my only complaint. It is central to dining and very close to ND.

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Susan

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a fine place. There was a wedding reception the night we arrived that was extremely loud.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and accommodating at the front desk and via shuttle, though restaurant service can be slow or curt and management responsiveness varies. Check in delays have occurred on busy event days.

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Kent

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff members were friendly and helpful.

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Tasha

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time staying at this Doubletree here in South Bend, and all I can say is that it was a pleasant stay. The staff was very friendly and actually held a conversation with me while checking me in! He even gave me warm chocolate chip cookies for my family and I! The room was clean and the bed was a dream! The view of the river was the cherry on top. Loved the stay so much I booked an extra night. If we needed something, either from housekeeping or front desk, they made sure our needs were satisfied. If we are ever in the South Bend area again, I will book another stay there.

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Joseph

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check it was at 3pm, we tried to check in at 3:30 and they said check in on game days was at 4pm. Our room still wasn’t ready until 5:45pm. Manager was no where to be seen.

10

Christian

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, attentive and Accommodating from checkin to checkout

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James

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Staff were very rude and not helpful, pool was broke, 2 elevators were broke, and one closed on our daughters arm, breakfast was limited/expensive and not included with room. We could not get through to front desk for extra towels and another blanket. The 3rd shift security was acting very frantically and agitated when we were outside smoking. No cameras on property in stair ways or hallways for protection.

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Kathleen

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful! Misleading info about airport shuttle. This makes a difference in choosing a hotel and it needs to be honest. Major renovations made it not very appealing. The staff was amazing though! It is offensive that the price is so drastically inflated during events-so sad!

10

Thomas

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the South Bend Doubletree during football weekend at Notre Dame. The hotel has been freshly remodeled and was extremely convenient with its proximity to the University of Notre Dame. Special recognition to Randall and Brandon at the front desk. Their customer care and patience were outstanding. They are the reason our stay was excellent. The employees who work at the Starbucks in the lobby also did a fantastic job. As expected, following a football game on a Saturday, neighboring rooms could be louder than normal, with fans relaxing after the game.

10

Clayton

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were clean and comfortable. Staff was fantastic; shuttle driver stayed over a half hour past his normal shift to accommodate and he was friendly and chatty. Front desk staff was knowledgeable of the area, and gave good recommendations for nightlife. Will plan to stay here again, and will recommend to anyone staying in the area. Thanks for a great stay.

10

Susan Streetman

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people at the front desk were wonderful! They represent your hotel with friendliness and great service!

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CRYSTAL

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the restraunt and the atrium area. Room smelled like a dead mouse. Left messages for manager and they never replied back to me.

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Location

Central downtown location near the Century Center, restaurants, and Notre Dame is a strong positive with easy walking access. A few guests felt the surrounding area could be quiet or less comfortable at night.

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Thomas

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location to the downtown area and close to the University

10

Stephanie

Jun 19, 2023

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Perfect location, walking distance to the south bend cubs game, lots of restaurants. Shuttle to and from the game was also offered. Staff was friendly, room was clean.

8

Debbie

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location. We went to a show right across the street. We had dinner and drinks at the bar and the food was great. The room was clean and comfortable.

8

Tom

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Downtown South Bend did not feel very safe. There were not a lot of folks around, maybe it was just quiet

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Elizabeth

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

it is great location for events at the century center. it is connected!

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Richard

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property was great for our stay. Close to many restaurants and things to do. Would stay here again without question!

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Harold

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was connected to the Century Center.

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david

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Location

8

john

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of this property is great.

8

Elizabeth

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Right next to everything

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Dining

Dining feedback is inconsistent: breakfast is frequently viewed as overpriced and mediocre, and the bar or restaurant can be closed, cold, or understaffed. Some guests enjoyed meals and service when available.

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James

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant was cold and they did run out of a few things, they were short staff

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Tiffany

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room was filthy, the second room was better although it was still not as clean as I felt it should have been. The hotel was not very clean either. The floors in the halls need vacuuming. The breakfast was warm ish and way overpriced. 18 bucks to eat what you get at other hotels for free. It was basically eating in a freezer staff members even wearing winter coats inside. The desk staff was good but the hotel isn’t. I’ve stayed at many Marriotts and have never been more disappointed.

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Jeff and Colleen

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

restaurant bar in lobby - think it was called Baker's didn't have enough staff. Service was beyond SLOW and stay needs to be trained for customer service. They wore on their shelve how much they didn't have enough help. Hotel is in need of some renovations. Very tired all the way around from common area to hotel rooms

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Nicole

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of service, $120 dinner for one adult, 3 kids getting chicken tenders, no buffet in the morning because there “wasn’t enough staff” and the wait time for the kitchen was very long so we didn’t even get to use the breakfast voucher we paid for. (There weren’t many customers either). It was an okay stay, but picked it for the pool and breakfast, which was a bust.

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Michelle

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very nice. Location across from the convention was perfect! Property is very, very worn starting with the parking garage that looks like it is falling down to the hotel room. Our room had peeling walls, tape holding parts of the ceiling up, drape that only worked on one side, windows that you could barely see out of, and an air conditioner that looked like it was going to fall from the wall. The breakfast buffet that normally is free at other hotels, was $18 per person. It was all disgustingly cold. After complaining they said they had new burners that weren't working right....but didnt bother warning when we sat down. Would have gone to Starbucks instead.

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Edward Thomas

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Honestly, the rooms were not clean and very outdated. The lobby was falling apart and the staff was not very put together and took a long time to address anyone standing at the front desk. The carpet in the rooms and throughout the hotel was nasty. The restaurant that served an $18 breakfast to guests was not very well stocked and didn't have a lot of options or tasty food at all.

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Lissette

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cons:The bathroom has no ventilation, the walls and floor trim were dirty, dust layers. Scarce concession items at the front desk area. Stark and unwelcoming. No signage to elevators and exot to parking lot. night table was broken. Pros: Restaurant bartender is amzing. Food was mediocre only because the food came out semi warm not hot.. So much potential but the price per night is overpriced especially where its located near Notre Dame. My expectations based on the advertisements were extremely high. My disappointment was high

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Alicia

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was smooth, loved the personal touch with the Tv upon entering the room. The restaurant was amazing, and our waitress was very kind. Location was perfect for our event and the hotel is very impressive.

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Joseph

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

$18 a person for the morning buffet, one that is the exact same as hampton inn anywhere in the country is WILD.

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Nancy

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about hotel was great except the food At restaurant. Poor quality and sad service. No water no silverware till we asked and then one of us brought it to the table.

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Month	Average price
January	$138
February	$145
March	$141
April	$175
May	$191
June	$193
July	$161
August	$163
September	$244
October	$229
November	$182
December	$131

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $164	17 $231	18 $571	19
20 $125	21 $196	22 $162	23 $131	24 $158	25 $185	26 $205
27 $157	28 $181	29 $186	30 $177

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $157	2 $189	3 $206
4 $120	5 $129	6 $157	7 $173	8 $373	9	10
11 $103	12 $138	13 $132	14 $132	15 $138	16 $189	17 $184
18 $123	19 $137	20 $129	21 $132	22 $240	23 $243	24 $317
25 $131	26 $129	27 $129	28 $132	29 $132	30 $152	31 $149

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Courtyard View (Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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