Name: Derby Inn & Suites
Address: 2149 Lexington Rd, Nicholasville, Kentucky, United States of America, Nicholasville, Kentucky, US
Rating: 7.65

What guests think

At Derby Inn & Suites, many guests praise the genuinely friendly, accommodating staff, while feedback about the property is mixed, citing dated facilities under ongoing renovation, spotty maintenance, and variable room experiences ranging from basic and fine to problematic.

Cleanliness reports are inconsistent, with multiple mentions of smoke and pet odors, dirty linens, pests, and stained areas, alongside several reviews noting acceptable or clean rooms. Breakfast was often unavailable despite being advertised; some facilities, keys, lighting, and the ice machine also caused hassles. The setting feels tucked away and can be hard to find, with a few guests feeling unsafe, though others reported quiet stays and nearby dining. Expect a no-frills stay with uneven quality and a focus on essentials.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited and under renovation, with reports of nonworking room keys, a broken ice machine, and some out-of-service features. One guest noted the pool was unavailable, and others mentioned alarm or hallway lighting issues; some suites include a Jacuzzi.

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Rachael

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was under some renivations but not to bad. quiet enough. The big inconvenience is the key lock did not work fornthe rooms due to these renovations. i was told first day we will have a key for you tomorrow. I was there 4 days and same story every day. i never got a key which meant somone had to escort me to my room. As a female alone it didnt make me feel real safe. tThe people were nice but wish they had told me ablut the key issue or offered some sort of partial refund. I mean no key. If they got keys and i went back to Kentucky i would go back

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CHARLES

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

trashy parking lot with abandoned cars Ice machine broken pillow flat and awful. asked for an additional pillow due to neck issues but couldnt give us one.

6

Colin

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were still remodeling the room

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Donald

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ad said breakfast and pool available. They didn’t have either!! The attendants tried to be as helpful as possible without those but especially missed breakfast The fact that it was advertised was why we chose Derby Inn

4

Jim

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was obvious from the moment we arrived that this facility was 'on it's last leg'. There was a unusual odor about the place. Musty not moldy. Our 2 night stay was over $200 total... and a $5 charge to put it on our credit card! I would not want to be known to be carrying more than $200 cash in this neighborhood. Both queen mattresses looked quite new and there were no signs of bed bugs on - good news. But we did have a dead cricket on the floor right between the 2 queen beds. How long was he there? No idea. There were a couple of cars in the parking lot that obviously hadn't run for quite some time... one was in one of the handicap spots. The outside landscaping hadn't been attended to in quite some time. The ice maker was broken - "It just quit" is what we were told. It looks like it has been down for a long time. We were supposed to have breakfast included as part of our stay... when we got up on our first morning, we were shown a coffee pot and some sugar on the buffet! Hmmm... a bit lacking in the nutritional value. Needless to say... this will be our last stay at the Derby Inn & Suites.

4

Amy

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Can’t wait to see the new place after renovations

4

Timothy

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Under construction

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sara elizabeth

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all, they don't take pets even though Expedia says they do. Second, they didn't have room keys. They offered to unlock the room and let me in for the night and lock it back. I ran out of there as fast as I could thanking God that I had gotten trip insurance b/c I found out these 2 things after I already paid.

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Thad

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good.....even had a Jacuzzi

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Yo

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are just amazing. Kind and accommodating. They are in the middle of renovations but you can already see how amazing it's going to look when done. Very laid back atmosphere.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, ranging from clean rooms to reports of strong smoke and pet odors, dirty or threadbare linens, pests (including bed bugs), and unkept common areas. Housekeeping during multi-night stays sometimes required specific requests.

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Martin J. Santos

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dirty place.

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Joshua

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty old and has huge gaps in the front door so can be noisy. Woke up with flying ants everywhere.

2

Carl

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was so dirty. We ended up walking out.

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Dottie

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room and hotel was nasty. No breaskfast as advertised. Sheets were dirty. We were so tired and couldn’t find another place. I requested clean sheets and made the beds myself. Top cover had cigarette burns all over.

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Crystal

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an alright hotel but it smelled really bad like dog piss and cat piss

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Cristy

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I don't expect much for $60 a night, I just hope that the room is clean. Unfortunately, it was not. There was a dead bug to great me as soon as I entered the room, and more in the hallway. A used wash cloth from the previous occupants had been left in the shower. There was a spider in the shower and cob webs in the bathroom. Carpet and ceiling were stained, and the whole place was in a state of disrepair. Expedia listed the room as having breakfast, but it did not.

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Michael

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed bugs at the Nicholasville KY location!!

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Anna

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I got bitten by a bed bug. I know this could happen anywhere, but it was obviously disturbing and caused extra work for me when I got home in order to ensure that none made it home with me.

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Miranda

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t expect much due to the cost of the room but I did expect not to be assaulted by the intolerable odor of cigarettes as soon as I walked in. I had not realized this hotel also had smoking rooms available, otherwise I would not have chosen this particular place. Thankfully the room itself did not have that odor. Neither the bed nor the pillows were comfortable at all. I’m just glad it was a one night stay.

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Gail

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No service to clean rooms if you're there for more than one day

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with mixed comfort; reports include hard or broken beds, small pillows, gaps around doors, and in-room fixtures like lights or microwaves not working. Some guests found large or quiet rooms, good water pressure, or enjoyed Jacuzzi suites.

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Ryan

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reserved a suite and when I checked in they gave me a regular room. Had to go back to the front desk to get it changed and the suite wasn't ready so I had to wait 30 minutes. The fire alarms went off 2 times during the night and also there was some kind of humming noise frequently through the night. Over all I probably wouldn't stay there again but it is a good 3nough place to stay if it's your only option.

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Ramona L

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

People in the rooms next to us and above us were so noisy that we couldn’t sleep

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Jenn

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We rented the suite and it was such a a great deal. It was only 114 bucks on Expedia and that included the Jacuzzi!! The gentleman at the front desk, I believe his name was Ryan (maybe Josh ) was super friendly, nice, and very helpful. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay and had everything we needed while we were there. (Thank you again for the lighter!) I will say they have done a massive amount of remodeling to this place and it looks amazing!! They are still working on it so if staying somewhere where there is still MINOR updates being done would bother you just know there are small things still being incorporated into the property. I wish they allowed pets or had a select few rooms that were pet friendly because I would like to go back and stay for more than one night and take my dog. The only thing that I really didn't like was that there isn't a bathroom in the lobby, other than that I was completely satisfied with my stay and the staff. Thanks so much!!

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Alyssa

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Water pressure is good and hot water doesn’t run out. I appreciate that. And the coffee station is kind for visitors. For what I paid I was happy. I only wish there was a hair dryer in the room

4

Dale

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bottom floor rooms were acceptable , however the 2nd floor rooms were totally unacceptable.

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Vanessa

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs a lot of work under new owner, is evidence of it being done. Beds are quite hard. In an effort to impress, room had a bed high enough 4 8ft man, then offered step stool. Reason: it was "1 of the nicer rooms." The microwave > wattage, short out whole room. Switch 2 reg room, smaller, no discount . Staff very friendly and helpful.

8

Linda

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful. A quiet room

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John

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well, the bed was broken down. Two small flat pillows. No coffee. Microwave blows the breaker at 45 seconds. Broken missing lights in hallway and room. Large room with spartan furniture. Desk help wasn't sure where the room was in the building. Mostly rent by week or month clientele with six broken down cars in the parking lot...

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Terri

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room. Clean, comfortable beds. Great shower with hot water and had great water presure. The hotel staff very pleasant and accomodating. Had fresh cinnamon swirl bread for breakfast! Yum! Would definitely stay again!

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John

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice person at the desk. The room was very clean and sufficient for one night and a good night’s sleep. The lights between the beds didn’t work. Also, the microwave didn’t work.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Some guests faced check-in difficulties, reservation or room assignment problems, and frustrations tied to the no-key/escort process.

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Rachael

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was under some renivations but not to bad. quiet enough. The big inconvenience is the key lock did not work fornthe rooms due to these renovations. i was told first day we will have a key for you tomorrow. I was there 4 days and same story every day. i never got a key which meant somone had to escort me to my room. As a female alone it didnt make me feel real safe. tThe people were nice but wish they had told me ablut the key issue or offered some sort of partial refund. I mean no key. If they got keys and i went back to Kentucky i would go back

8

Pam

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager and the staff was very nice and very helpful

8

John

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 24hr desk was very helpful and the staff was very kind.

6

Shelby

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was difficult

10

Jere

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is wonderful

4

Monty

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Reservation from Orbitz did not go through and another couple who came in behind me was turned away even though they had an Orbitz reservation. The staff talked about a resident who was smoking crack and climbing out of windows. Nobody was at the desk when I walked in and it took me more than 30 minutes to check in. Overall, this was a poor property and I will not stay there again.

8

Jillian

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly

10

Jere

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk girls were great as always

4

Abby

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t actually get to stay here because my stay was cancelled. I would never have known until I showed up had I not called to inquire about check in times. They offered no help in getting us a room somewhere else and we ended up having to drive an hour and a half away to find a hotel. They were very apologetic but completely unhelpful.

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Jere

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The two girls who run the place are friendly. Knowledgeable and a joy to be around

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Location

Location feels tucked away and can be hard to find; a few guests felt unsafe, while others described quiet stays and noted restaurants within a short drive.

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Mark

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not stay. The building looked unkept, windows broken and a car that appeared abandoned. This is the first time ive ever felt unsafe at a property

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Michelle

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a basic hotel without a lot of fanfare, which I knew when I booked. A little dated with worn carpet and damage to walls. The room and bed were decent and water pressure was good. Staff friendly and accommodating. Some decent restaurants not far from hotel.

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Jim

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was obvious from the moment we arrived that this facility was 'on it's last leg'. There was a unusual odor about the place. Musty not moldy. Our 2 night stay was over $200 total... and a $5 charge to put it on our credit card! I would not want to be known to be carrying more than $200 cash in this neighborhood. Both queen mattresses looked quite new and there were no signs of bed bugs on - good news. But we did have a dead cricket on the floor right between the 2 queen beds. How long was he there? No idea. There were a couple of cars in the parking lot that obviously hadn't run for quite some time... one was in one of the handicap spots. The outside landscaping hadn't been attended to in quite some time. The ice maker was broken - "It just quit" is what we were told. It looks like it has been down for a long time. We were supposed to have breakfast included as part of our stay... when we got up on our first morning, we were shown a coffee pot and some sugar on the buffet! Hmmm... a bit lacking in the nutritional value. Needless to say... this will be our last stay at the Derby Inn & Suites.

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Linda

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful. A quiet room

10

Jere

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little gem. Tucked away what seemed like in the middle of nowhere

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Mauriza

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not easy to find from main street It was clean Just ok for sleeping Very plain Ok for price paid Ad said breakfast but like a lot hotel no breakfast One star

4

Mark

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was like scary to stay here and unsafe.

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Dining

Breakfast was often unavailable despite being advertised, with most mentions limited to coffee; one review noted light pastry. There is no consistent feedback on on-site dining beyond this.

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Alyssa

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Water pressure is good and hot water doesn’t run out. I appreciate that. And the coffee station is kind for visitors. For what I paid I was happy. I only wish there was a hair dryer in the room

8

Betzaida

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was clean but it have a bad smell to it the light did not work but the service was good and coffee

10

Jonathan

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a great stay with coffee but no breakfast

6

Donald

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ad said breakfast and pool available. They didn’t have either!! The attendants tried to be as helpful as possible without those but especially missed breakfast The fact that it was advertised was why we chose Derby Inn

6

Michelle

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a basic hotel without a lot of fanfare, which I knew when I booked. A little dated with worn carpet and damage to walls. The room and bed were decent and water pressure was good. Staff friendly and accommodating. Some decent restaurants not far from hotel.

4

Jim

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was obvious from the moment we arrived that this facility was 'on it's last leg'. There was a unusual odor about the place. Musty not moldy. Our 2 night stay was over $200 total... and a $5 charge to put it on our credit card! I would not want to be known to be carrying more than $200 cash in this neighborhood. Both queen mattresses looked quite new and there were no signs of bed bugs on - good news. But we did have a dead cricket on the floor right between the 2 queen beds. How long was he there? No idea. There were a couple of cars in the parking lot that obviously hadn't run for quite some time... one was in one of the handicap spots. The outside landscaping hadn't been attended to in quite some time. The ice maker was broken - "It just quit" is what we were told. It looks like it has been down for a long time. We were supposed to have breakfast included as part of our stay... when we got up on our first morning, we were shown a coffee pot and some sugar on the buffet! Hmmm... a bit lacking in the nutritional value. Needless to say... this will be our last stay at the Derby Inn & Suites.

4

Cristy

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I don't expect much for $60 a night, I just hope that the room is clean. Unfortunately, it was not. There was a dead bug to great me as soon as I entered the room, and more in the hallway. A used wash cloth from the previous occupants had been left in the shower. There was a spider in the shower and cob webs in the bathroom. Carpet and ceiling were stained, and the whole place was in a state of disrepair. Expedia listed the room as having breakfast, but it did not.

8

Mauriza

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not easy to find from main street It was clean Just ok for sleeping Very plain Ok for price paid Ad said breakfast but like a lot hotel no breakfast One star

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Terri

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room. Clean, comfortable beds. Great shower with hot water and had great water presure. The hotel staff very pleasant and accomodating. Had fresh cinnamon swirl bread for breakfast! Yum! Would definitely stay again!

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Derby Inn & Suites

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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