Name: Red Roof Inn Washington DC - Laurel
Address: 12525 Laurel Bowie Road, South Laurel, Laurel, Maryland, United States of America, South Laurel, Maryland, US
Price range: $68–$81 per night
Rating: 7.17

What guests think

At Red Roof Inn Washington DC - Laurel, travelers report a budget, pet friendly stop with some renovated, spacious rooms, but mixed experiences with cleanliness, staff consistency, and property maintenance that can affect comfort and check in.

Many liked the convenient access to highways and nearby shops, and several found stays quiet. Common complaints include dirty floors or odors, limited towels with housekeeping on request, and inconsistent front desk service or check in delays. Expect a simple stay where experiences vary by room and night.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: pet friendly policy and an elevator are noted, but parts of the property show wear with reports of parking and stair issues, plus occasional renovation or elevator disruptions.

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Sidisse

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ive stayed here in the past and it was ok. Rooms have been renovated! And they look good. And theres an elevator!!!

8

Susan

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were driving from Florida to Massachusetts. We stopped here Friday night. The room was clean and so was the bathroom. We have two dogs. The place is dog friendly and easy to get them outside. Everyone was very pleasant and polite. It’s very inexpensive even with the dogs. Not fancy at all, a good place for a night/ two. Easy on off I95. Thanks

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Donna

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was newly renovated. New flooring was great because it wasn't carpet. - However, the floor felt and sounded like it had something gritty all over it like perhaps it had not been cleaned. - More than 2 bath towels would always be appreciated. - Parking lot could be cleaned up - looked like people just threw stuff out of their vehicle there and left it. - including multiple seats from an SUV.

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ryan

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is under renovations and they don’t let anybody know until it’s time to check in.

6

Angela

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The airconditioner barely worked. House keeping didnt come until the last night of or 4 day stay so had to wait in the bug infested vending area (because the lobby closes at 5 for some reason) while the front desk agent was on the phone for 20 minutes to get clean towels.

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yves

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, microwave, refrigerator, pet friendly, good deal

8

Bonita

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is our inexpensive go-to when traveling to the DMV. Pet friendly and easy access to freeways. Check-in process is generally easy - have ID and credit card ready plus know your license plate details as it’s required. Dont come too late or you won’t be able to use the cart to bring in your luggage if it’s needed. Lastly, the bottom step (back stairs) is LOOSE so be careful and this last visit; there were bees nest by the top stairs (back set of stairs).

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Cortez

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To many people sitting in cars. Clean for the price ...but to much traffic

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KURT

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like the check-in experience. Clerk was hard to see in his booth and hard to understand. Elevator was not working. My room was 2 flights up, had to take the stairs after a long day.

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Ichiro

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 19,324 nights

Typical motel in early 1980s or so. Bright lighting at parking and fortified night reception space suggest not so safe location. Price is OK

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple guests reported dirty floors, lingering odors or smoke, hair, mold, and occasional pests, while others received clean rooms.

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Menzo

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you like finding a cockroach crawling on the bathroom wall, this is the place to stay. It was only one cockroach. The property is obviously dated. They've done some remodeling, but it still shows it's age. I was dismayed that when I notified the front desk the person acted like it was no big deal. In a hotel, I feel that they should do more about pest control. I also know that where there is one, there are usually more.

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Tykeira

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was hair all over the room, stuck in the towels/washcloths, left in the shower and sink. It’s as if the room was never properly clean. Plus there was a party next door to us. Never again.

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viktoria

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Super run down . Conditions are so bad that animals come in and out the entire time! Ants, bugs and spiders in the room. Entire area smells extremely bad

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Arif

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rented 3 rooms. All 3 smelled like cigarettes very heavily. Woke up everything smelling like ash tray, from our clothes and hair to our back packs. Sad and gross place.

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Patrick

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Floors were dirty. Place is in rough shape and will probably get worse with each use. We won’t be back.

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Theresa

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After a long day at Six Flags, we decide to book a room here my family and I was going to take a shower after I had to hand clean the tub cleaning somebody’s long black hair and pubic hair when we were about to grab a shower we looked up and seen that there was black mold on the ceiling, I think at this point if people have to clean the rooms people should get a partial refund. I can even overhear the conversation on the telephone that the reception made asking what rooms were actually clean. It took about 20 minutes just to even check in just to have a room that wasn’t even clean.

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Sorento

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Im finding it very challenging to say anything positive about my one night stay here, but let's see here....It was quiet. I didn't experience an noise, so that was pleasant. Otherwise, this fell into my top three WORST hotel experiences. The room was dirty with stains on the wall, permanent stains on the sheets, very noticeable paint peeling from the light fixture, and the room smelled terrible (like an old gym and cigarette smoke). Not to mention my television didn't work so i have no entertainment at all during my stay. Apparently whoever had the room before me damaged it. So when i turned it on, i saw where something hit the tv and cracked the internal screen. I reported this to the manager and was given no accommodations...Only a $22 refund upon me checking out. This definitely not a pleasant experience for me.

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Marcel

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The worst hotel ever !! Bathroom very dirty, lot of dirt under the beds, sticky floor….

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Amy

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after midnight and the building was very well lit. It was also quiet, though it was a weeknight so that may have made a difference. The hardwood floors in the room were very dirty and the pillows were terrible (seriously, bring your own if you can). The bed was decent but shook when you moved. For four people and a dog for just one night, the room was spacious enough. If we were staying longer than one night, it would have been tight. The blackout curtains worked well and we didn't hear any other guests while we were there. On a separate note, my party of four was very confused when we checked in to our reservation for four in a room that sleeps four and there were only two sets of towels. This was just a stopover to sleep so we didn't use the shower other than to wash our feet from the dirty floor. We also only received one room key.

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Victor A

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old. Floors not clean. Feet getting dirty.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple, some recently renovated with hard floors and generally decent space; comfort and upkeep vary with reports of weak AC, worn mattresses or pillows, and mixed noise levels.

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Sidisse

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ive stayed here in the past and it was ok. Rooms have been renovated! And they look good. And theres an elevator!!!

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Howard

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The ac didn't work well. Bedding was damp.

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Fruzsina

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location easy to find. Easy check in and out. Room was clean and smelled good. Microwave and fridge are also clean. No hair in bathroom or on towels. Clean bed sheet. I am a very neat person and i was surprised how clean this inn was since it is only a 2star hotel.

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Jerald

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet. No problems with other guests during stay. Location is less than satisfactory. Clean well kept room but renovations are subpar on the bathroom sink perimeter and the paint peeling on the bathroom door. Reasonably priced. Would stay again if traveling on a budget.

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Simonique

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious rooms

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Tenia

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A lot of noise

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Marvin

Feb 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The shower head wasn't completely attached to the wall. Got to ensure the door is closed and locked.

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Sherry

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and room had the bare basics. It was clean. The mattresses need to be replaced. We used air mattresses instead.

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Amy

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived after midnight and the building was very well lit. It was also quiet, though it was a weeknight so that may have made a difference. The hardwood floors in the room were very dirty and the pillows were terrible (seriously, bring your own if you can). The bed was decent but shook when you moved. For four people and a dog for just one night, the room was spacious enough. If we were staying longer than one night, it would have been tight. The blackout curtains worked well and we didn't hear any other guests while we were there. On a separate note, my party of four was very confused when we checked in to our reservation for four in a room that sleeps four and there were only two sets of towels. This was just a stopover to sleep so we didn't use the shower other than to wash our feet from the dirty floor. We also only received one room key.

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Matthew

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I had booked this property to stay 4 days but my plans changed and only stayed 2. The first night of my stay; early in the morning almost right outside my room, It was on the 2nd floor. A car alarm went off and woke me up at 2am. The next night was better.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many found staff friendly and accommodating, but others reported rude or unhelpful interactions, delayed or restricted check ins, limited housekeeping unless requested, and sparse towels.

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Jaimon

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good nice and clean staff

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Aaron

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly. They will not service your room daily unless you request it. Also, they only give two towels, 2 wash cloths, and 1 bar of soap regardless if you have more than 2 people staying in your room.

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Antonio

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasn't provided fresh towels every day had to ask for it

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Cynthia

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The front desk is very unyielding even if they are wrong

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Aurea E.Amaro

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like hotel its freendly staff

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Khalid

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked and prepaid online. Then arrived after few minutes to sign in, but the receptionest did not accept and asked to come after few hours to sign with given any reason, really disappointed 😕 Will definitely follow this with management and such unfait treatments.

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thomas

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good customer service

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Kim

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk people are horrible and they stole my belongings out my room.

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Selena

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wasn’t allowed to check in and never received my credit for the hotel. The staff was rude and I had to end up sleeping in my car

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Evelyn

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service is terrible. This hotel worker has no respect for his clients, he doesn't know how anything works, he's just rude. I paid for a 10-day stay. My Uber took me to the airport an hour after check-in and he kicked me out of the room in the rudest way, having received payment for 10 nights. They have no respect for their clients or their workers. Do not go to this hotel.

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Location

Convenient for drivers with easy access to I 95 and shops, though several mentioned a sketchy feel and security measures; some stays were quiet, others disturbed by car alarms or nearby activity.

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Tiffany

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dunkin was near by and room was clean. Kept missing the turn to pull into parking lot.

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Marc

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for someone in transit. Nice staff.

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Jose

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The GPS isn’t accurate to get to the hotel. Not far from DC which is good for the price

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Jerald

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet. No problems with other guests during stay. Location is less than satisfactory. Clean well kept room but renovations are subpar on the bathroom sink perimeter and the paint peeling on the bathroom door. Reasonably priced. Would stay again if traveling on a budget.

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Susan

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were driving from Florida to Massachusetts. We stopped here Friday night. The room was clean and so was the bathroom. We have two dogs. The place is dog friendly and easy to get them outside. Everyone was very pleasant and polite. It’s very inexpensive even with the dogs. Not fancy at all, a good place for a night/ two. Easy on off I95. Thanks

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Kathie

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Dunkin Donuts and a grocery store, in walking distance. But some sketchy looking people staying and hanging around the hotel.

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Bonita

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is our inexpensive go-to when traveling to the DMV. Pet friendly and easy access to freeways. Check-in process is generally easy - have ID and credit card ready plus know your license plate details as it’s required. Dont come too late or you won’t be able to use the cart to bring in your luggage if it’s needed. Lastly, the bottom step (back stairs) is LOOSE so be careful and this last visit; there were bees nest by the top stairs (back set of stairs).

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Alison

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Truly inside was okay for the price but the area is not safe as obvious with the security of the employees when first entering. These owners did okay by the rooms but just like you can’t put a castle in the hood, this motel is best to succumb to the area and house the homeless. Sad truth.

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Victor Hayes

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

LOcation

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Ichiro

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 19,324 nights

Typical motel in early 1980s or so. Bright lighting at parking and fortified night reception space suggest not so safe location. Price is OK

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siwanny

Apr 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but there was no equipment for making coffee

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Tiffany

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dunkin was near by and room was clean. Kept missing the turn to pull into parking lot.

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Crystal

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice friendly staff. Room was clean. No breakfast which sucked.

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Month	Average price
January	$63
February	$60
March	$61
April	$65
May	$69
June	$67
July	$73
August	$67
September	$65
October	$64
November	$67
December	$63

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6	7	8	9 $80	10 $80	11 $81	12 $80
13 $69	14 $69	15 $70	16 $69	17 $69	18 $80	19 $80
20 $69	21 $69	22 $69	23 $69	24 $70	25 $80	26 $79
27 $70	28 $69	29 $69	30 $69

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				1 $69	2 $77	3 $77
4 $69	5 $69	6 $69	7 $69	8 $69	9 $77	10 $76
11 $68	12 $68	13 $70	14 $69	15 $69	16 $77	17 $77
18 $69	19 $69	20 $69	21 $70	22 $69	23 $77	24 $77
25 $69	26 $70	27 $69	28 $69	29 $69	30 $77	31 $77

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