Name: Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Address: 126 West St, Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America, Annapolis, Maryland, US
Price range: $119–$1,077 per night
Rating: 9.17

What guests think

Across reviews, Graduate by Hilton Annapolis stands out for its walkable location near downtown and the Naval Academy, friendly staff—especially valet and front desk—clean, comfortable, nautically themed rooms, and handy on-site amenities like a restaurant and lobby coffee shop.

Common drawbacks are pricey parking and higher room rates during big events. A number of reviews note interior-facing or thin-walled rooms, occasional event noise from the atrium, and sporadic maintenance or odor issues. On-site dining and the lobby coffee shop get mostly good feedback, though some found the menu limited, coffee slow or costly, and no room service. It suits visitors who value location and style over full-service frills.

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Facilities

On-site perks include a restaurant, lobby coffee shop, bikes, terrace games, and a fitness room, with valet and self parking available. Several reviews note parking is expensive and occasional hiccups with elevators or the parking gate.

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Thomas

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and they had a full range of amenities including the use of hotel bicycles. I will definitely be going back!

10

Stephanie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very fun nautical theme, secure property, great restaurant and coffee bar in lobby. Loved the decor! So so convenient to downtown Annapolis.

10

Suzanne

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to the historic section of Annapolis. Excellent workout room. Very quiet and comfortable bed.

10

Ying

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully kept hotel with convenient self parking, bar and coffee shop. It’s our go to place in Annapolis.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love Annapolis and love the Graduate. Easy walk to downtown. Great breakfast! Love all the game on the terrace outside the bar area. We played Cornhole, foosball, and pool. Unfortunately the hotel was experiencing some technical difficulties and I couldn’t borrow a bike to ride around town because they couldn’t print out waiver- only complaint but walking wasn’t too far.

8

LYNN

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel concept is charming. The interior decor is well done. Our room was a good size with a king bed. Bed and pillows were comfy. Reception was welcoming. Dogs are provided beds, treats, and a dog run and relief area. There is a bar and coffee cafe in the hotel. Valet and self parking are available. We had an enjoyable stay.

10

Terry

Aug 3, 2023

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The bar was very nice. Liked the free pool table, shuffle board and cornhole.

10

John

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great pet friendly hotel. Super location. Parking lot can accommodate a boat on a trailer.

10

Karen

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and friendly staff. Walkable. Paid parking was convenient. Onsite restaurant was good. Very clean hotel.

10

Nicole

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was lovely. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The on premise bar/restaurant was great. The valet parking was fast, courteous and extremely convenient. The gym could use a face lift or maybe a deep clean. That was my only VERY minor complaint. I’d stay again in a heartbeat.

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Cleanliness

Most guests highlight very clean rooms and well-kept common areas. A smaller number report odors (mildew or smoke) and isolated wear or housekeeping misses.

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Jennifer

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Here’s a clear, direct, and honest way you could phrase your hotel review: ⸻ Title: Unprofessional Staff and Unacceptable Presidential Suite Experience I recently stayed at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis and was extremely disappointed by both the condition of the room and the unprofessionalism of the hotel’s management. We rented the presidential suite expecting a comfortable, well-appointed space. Instead, we walked into a room filled with issues from the moment we arrived. There was dog hair all over the sofa, the sofa bed was broken and unusable, and the outdoor furniture was worn and ripped. To make matters worse, the suite smelled strongly of smoke — a huge letdown in a non-smoking hotel — and when we asked for additional glasses, we were told they couldn’t provide any. The service was just as poor as the accommodations. I called the hotel 10 times to speak directly with the manager and never received a return phone call. When I escalated it to corporate Hilton, their representative called the hotel, and the manager refused to speak with them. Overall, this was a frustrating and unacceptable experience from a hotel that purports to be upscale. I would not stay here again and certainly do not recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-managed hotel in Annapolis.

10

Laura

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is clean, well-maintained and well decorated. It is situated right in Annapolis. The only downside is that parking isn’t included and is expensive, at least $30/night.

8

Christine

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very eclectic hotel. The furnishings were very funky. Stripes and plaids all crazy colors but that was fun. The valet was outstanding . Our valet Sean was A+. He was so nice . He told us a great place for breakfast and even gave us a coupon for Fried green tomatoes that he told us they were great and they were. Actually all the valet guys were great. Check in was fine. The lobby was very nice. Rooms were decent. Clean . The wallpaper was peeling off the bathroom walls. The french doors going to the terrace were so difficult to open. They were so rusty. Once we got the doors open and went to have our coffee outside the outside furniture was very tired and thread bare. That was disappointing. Check out was simple.

10

Lindsay

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptionally clean and helpful staff, quiet and very well located.

10

Jessica

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, Comfortable bed!

4

Scott

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled with a heavy mold smell woke up the next morning heavily congested after breathing that all night

10

Alisha

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and the cleanest rooms I have seen in a looong time. Will definitely go back. Walking distance from all the good stuff in downtown annapolis. Easy to valet.

10

Angela

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, lovely hotel, great location!

8

Samantha

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time staying here. Hotel is beautiful. This time we were staying for 2 nights and the first night, the room smelled of mold or mildew as soon as I opened the door. Not sure what was going on, but I called the front desk in the am. They happily accommodated our request to be moved. We were moved to a beautiful corner room that overlooked trees and the Main Street. No smell and the rest of the stay was amazing. I would love to see them update the bathroom with a shower with glass doors. Then, it’s perfect! Great location also.

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Stefanie

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our recent stay. Property is in a great location. Lots of shopping and dining within a short walk. Loved the decor. Nautical theme is spot on! Hotel was spotless and beds were so comfortable. Rooms are generously sized, bathrooms too. Didn’t dine in, so can’t speak to that. Would most definitely stay here again. Highly recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are often described as spacious, comfortable, and characterful with strong nautical decor. Some face the interior atrium or have thin walls, leading to occasional event noise or a darker feel, with sporadic A/C and maintenance quirks reported.

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joshua

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and well appointed, climate controls made the room really dry. Room 319 was better than I expected, the balcony was more a mini walled veranda which was nice. There wasn't much of a view but the room was disconnected from other rooms which made it a little more private.

10

stephen

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel and very walkable to the center of Annapolis.

10

John

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unique decor, very clean. Rooms comfortable. Staff are great. Would recommend staying here. Close to everything.

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Vivian

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

Very strange and claustrophobic that rooms open out on indoor ugly weird courtyard. Room clean and staff friendly.

10

Bruce

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice property the rooms were great as was he service!

8

Stephen

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the theme. Room unique. Room was spacious but not having an exterior window made it feel closed in and dark.

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Dan

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls were paper thin as you could hear the adjoining room cough and blow their nose. Bed was rock hard. When AC was on it made a loud noise. Cold nob in sink was broken. Shower controls were difficult to read and didn’t work properly. Room was dated… We don’t understand how it received a 9.6 rating. Front desk was extremely polite at check in. We’ve stayed in better hotels for 1/3 the price.

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Devin

Dec 11, 2022

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The location, amenities, decor and staff were fantastic. However, the massive drawback was that most of the rooms face the banquet hall. Our room faced the banquet hall and they had an event the night we stayed and the music and microphone was so loud that our room literally shook. I tried to put on headphones but I could still here everything. Luckily they were able to Move us, but if they weren’t able to, I would have absolutely left and got another room. If you book this hotel make sure to request a room that doesn’t face in.

10

margaret

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, very clean and comfortable lots of eclectic nautical furniture. We did not have breakfast. Easy parking in and out right in the heart of restaurants, & bars and a short walk to the harbor.

10

Kelli

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big rooms. Darkening curtains. Clean. Nice

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, particularly valet and front desk. Some guests report inconsistent front-desk communication, problems honoring credits or third‑party bookings, and occasional rudeness or lack of follow-up.

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Melonie

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the atmosphere and decor but would not have been as thrilled if it weren’t for the excellent service. From front desk, to valet, to housekeeping to the various shops, everyone was amazing. Will definitely be back!

10

Michele

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There were two great guys at the bar; they were fun, friendly, and good company. The staff at the front desk was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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Jennifer

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Here’s a clear, direct, and honest way you could phrase your hotel review: ⸻ Title: Unprofessional Staff and Unacceptable Presidential Suite Experience I recently stayed at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis and was extremely disappointed by both the condition of the room and the unprofessionalism of the hotel’s management. We rented the presidential suite expecting a comfortable, well-appointed space. Instead, we walked into a room filled with issues from the moment we arrived. There was dog hair all over the sofa, the sofa bed was broken and unusable, and the outdoor furniture was worn and ripped. To make matters worse, the suite smelled strongly of smoke — a huge letdown in a non-smoking hotel — and when we asked for additional glasses, we were told they couldn’t provide any. The service was just as poor as the accommodations. I called the hotel 10 times to speak directly with the manager and never received a return phone call. When I escalated it to corporate Hilton, their representative called the hotel, and the manager refused to speak with them. Overall, this was a frustrating and unacceptable experience from a hotel that purports to be upscale. I would not stay here again and certainly do not recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-managed hotel in Annapolis.

10

Denise

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely friendly staff especially valet!

10

Francis

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was the best always checking to see if I needed anything.

10

Whitney

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The valet/concierge was super awesome. Brian I think at front desk was also very helpful and honored our complimentary room upgrade via The Expedia Gold status. The hotel was great. I would return!

8

Hetal

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Most of the hotel staff was great, but there was an issue with their system which caused our room number to not reflect against the booking. This prompted their front desk to call us twice at 11:20pm in the night, wake us up while we were asleep and they even asked us to see if we can change the rooms in the middle of the night. We were originally booked for a king bed, but they gave us a room with 2 queen bed instead on checking in and told us there was no other room available. But then at 11:30 in the night they wanted us to switch to a different room on another floor. I declined and we did not switch rooms. The next morning we talked to the staff and they apologized. But due to this issue with their system, we also lost the $25 food credit that was supposed to be associated with our room when we booked. Even so, the hotel is beautiful and located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and US naval academy.

10

Jimmie

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

From the friendly, smiling greeting and fantastic service from Gellie upon arrival to when we departed, we had a fantastic stay! Loved the covered parking garage and proximity to Rams Head On Stage since my band played there for NYE. Clean room, comfortable bed overlooking the beautiful atrium! Loved it here.

4

Ursula

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel. Limited options in the restaurant. At check-in and check-out, it felt as if I were bothering the receptionist. In fact, upon arrival when I stated that we were checking in, it prompted something between a lecture and scolding as to check in time. I never stated that I had to have immediate access to a room. I simply stated that we were checking in. The reply started the stay off on a bit of a sour, unpleasant note. While I normally rave about my stays at Graduates, this time, the experience fell short.

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Charles

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome was amazing but all interaction with the desk after that was a study on how not to treat guests. Nobody ever looked up even when standing in front of them for five minutes with nobody at the desk. They should not be working in hospitality. The valets guys were all amazing and friendly an average hotel with some terrible front desk manors.

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Location

Consistently praised as very walkable to downtown, the US Naval Academy, shops, restaurants, and venues like Rams Head, while remaining convenient for exploring Annapolis.

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Bonnie

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to downtown Annapolis!

10

Jui-Chun

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

walkable to main st

10

Tina

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and location are great.

10

ROBERT

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and walkable to all areas and dining.

10

Davné

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel in a great location!

10

Bruce

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property! The nautical/Naval Academy theme is great. Top notch hotel. Great staff!

10

Jerry

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Walkable to all Annapolis attractions.

10

Robert

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient for access to town and Naval Academy. Nice rooms that are in great shape.

10

Saundra

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located to many restaurants and shops. Easy walk to Rams Head venue.

10

Teresa

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, great rooms, exceptional staff, very walkable to town. Coffee and bar in the lobby are a nice touch!

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Dining

Many enjoy the on-site restaurant and lobby coffee, with good breakfast and drinks. Several reviews note limited menus, high prices, slow or paid coffee, and the lack of room service.

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10

Stephanie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very fun nautical theme, secure property, great restaurant and coffee bar in lobby. Loved the decor! So so convenient to downtown Annapolis.

8

Joel

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean . Room was vrry nice. Didn't care for paying $30 for overnight parking. Check in clerk mumbled so bad I had no idea what he was saying. Other clerk had no idea where the Naval Academy was located. Hotel restaurant prices very high- breakfast not included

10

Carol

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean, beautiful and large. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

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Elizabeth

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love Annapolis and love the Graduate. Easy walk to downtown. Great breakfast! Love all the game on the terrace outside the bar area. We played Cornhole, foosball, and pool. Unfortunately the hotel was experiencing some technical difficulties and I couldn’t borrow a bike to ride around town because they couldn’t print out waiver- only complaint but walking wasn’t too far.

10

Jesse

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Stayed here for work and found the rooms to be spacious and quite clean. The staff were nice and the Trophy Room has good food. I would stay here again.

10

Karen

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and friendly staff. Walkable. Paid parking was convenient. Onsite restaurant was good. Very clean hotel.

10

Tiana

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a beautiful spot! The café food was delicious and the staff were so sweet. Would definitely come back!

10

Michelle

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and attentive. Decor was fun, clever and interesting! The Trophy room bar had great games and good drinks. The desserts were disappointing, though.

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erica

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price of this hotel they really should have room service, coffee in the room or offer free coffee in the lobby. Waiting 1/2 hour for $5.00 coffee was absurd in a hotel that charges close to $400 a night. No room service and food at the restaurant was very limited. Staff was nice, location good but really no amenities

10

Nicole

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was lovely. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The on premise bar/restaurant was great. The valet parking was fast, courteous and extremely convenient. The gym could use a face lift or maybe a deep clean. That was my only VERY minor complaint. I’d stay again in a heartbeat.

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Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$213
March	$188
April	$268
May	$320
June	$304
July	$227
August	$262
September	$350
October	$372
November	$216
December	$192

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $218	17 $233	18	19 $701
20 $149	21 $164	22 $235	23 $152	24 $176	25 $720	26 $503
27 $119	28 $479	29 $422	30 $125

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $143	2 $268	3 $281
4 $128	5 $225	6 $438	7 $174	8 $368	9	10
11 $137	12 $142	13 $148	14 $386	15	16 $551	17
18 $143	19 $154	20 $164	21 $157	22 $194	23 $1,077	24 $688
25 $127	26 $127	27 $127	28 $157	29 $150	30 $190	31 $202

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Room options

Graduate King Suite

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Presidential Suite

Graduate Atrium King

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Graduate Atrium Junior Suite

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Suite (Admiral Suite)

Graduate King

Graduate King with Balcony

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Graduate Murphy Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Suite (Commodore Suite)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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