Is parking available at the property?

Yes, covered valet parking is available at a fee of USD 20 per day, which includes in/out privileges.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy it in their rooms. The specific type and serving hours are not detailed.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Fargo, within a 5-minute drive of North Dakota State University and Fargodome. It is 0.2 miles from both the Plains Art Museum and Fargo Civic Center.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds at a fee of USD 10.00 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Hotel Donaldson

What guests think

Hotel Donaldson earns strong praise for its friendly service, spacious art-filled rooms, and comfortable beds, with guests appreciating thoughtful touches like wine-and-cheese hour and turndown service, plus a central downtown Fargo location near restaurants and bars.

Many also praise the rooftop bar and the attached Irish pub/restaurant. Cleanliness receives consistent compliments, with only occasional bathroom maintenance issues or minor public-area cleanliness concerns reported. Parking is off-site or via paid valet and can be inconvenient, and some street or bar noise affects certain rooms at night; a few guests mention HVAC noise or quirks. Expect a stylish boutique stay with character.

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Facilities

Rooftop bar and the attached Irish pub are popular; wine and cheese hour and turndown add appreciated extras. Parking is off site or valet and can be inconvenient; the hotel is pet friendly and a fitness center is noted.

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Kyle

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool refurbished building with large, airy, comfortable room. Excellent bar/restaurant on first floor of building, great burger and beers place right across the street. There are other nice restaurants within a block, great coffee shop a few doors down. Parking was off site in a public garage a block away (seemed safe and cost $9 for the night). Near a nice riverside park for walking or biking. The price is a great value compared to the usual chain hotels. The street by the hotel is fairly busy/noisy. The area around the hotel has a fair amount of unhoused individuals, but did not feel unsafe.

10

Anthony

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s a good place, nice location downtown and fairly priced. Make sure you understand how street parking works when you go here or spend money for the valet service.

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Drew

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some wall outlets are old and lose. Need replacement. Daytime hours for rooftop would be nice. Parking could be better.

10

John

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent!!! We will be visiting again! Great location in downtown and close to bars and restaurants! Don't forget the rooftop bar!

10

Julie

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place to stay in Fargo. The staff is super helpful and there are great spots to grab a bite to eat. Roof top bar is awesome.

10

Monica

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff and very large room. The valet parking was inexpensive and the room was huge! Nice Irish Pub in the lobby, and very walkable location.

10

Heidi

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay in downtown Fargo. Parking is just ok, the don’t have their own ramp.

8

Douglas

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking on property.

10

Aileen

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooftop patio. The extras make this hotel exceptional…wine hour, turndown service, pet friendly, restaurant on site, fitness center. The hotel has a lot of character.

10

Chris

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel has the best location! The rooftop bar is an ultimate bar!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and common areas as very clean or spotless. A few report bathroom maintenance or cleanliness issues, such as poor drainage, debris from tub jets, or dirty entrances/elevators.

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Shaun

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the hotel, but they left me embarassed with this room. Black organic matter came out of the jets of the infinity tub upon filling. Starting the jets was horrific black matter everywhere. Nice room but gross. I only got the room for the tub feature. Its honestly over half of the room sq footage. I told the staff in the morning nicely. They just told me my bill for room with be emailed. This does not set well with me.

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ann

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most excellent. Everything was spotless. Lovely hotel.

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Jennifer

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Donaldson exceeded my expectations in every way. The room was immaculate. They thought of every little detail down to earplugs, chocolates by the bedside at night and drawing the shades for us. The room was even better than the pictures show. And the LoDo was an excellent venue for the event I was hosting.

10

Leslie

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we checked in we were amazed. The room was very clean and quiet even being right by the front desk. Staff were very accommodating and helpful.

10

Susanna

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It is consistently clean and comfortable. The rooms are beautifully decorated with local art. The staff are friendly.

8

Julie

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bathroom shower would not drain so water was on the floor with some mold

10

Stephen

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great and the hotel is beautiful and clean.

8

Karen

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was unique and staff friendly. Our room nicely appointed. I had a difficult time sleeping because of the street noise however.. motorcycle racing until the middle of night. Couldn’t regulate air in room. Hotel entrance and elevators dirty. All in all a nice property.

10

Kristi

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable room, excellent customer service!

10

Patrick

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was clean and bed was extremely comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, stylish, and feature local art, with beds often praised for exceptional comfort. Some street-facing rooms get nighttime noise, and a few guests note HVAC noise or quirks.

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Lisa

11 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolutely LOVED our stay at the HODO! Such a great location and amazing property. Anyone can stay at a chain hotel…this place is special. The rooms are adorned with local artists / artwork and the accommodations are great. It says it’s a three star hotel…but our stay at the HODO surpasses many four and five star hotels we’ve stayed at in the past. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the area too. And the BED!! So so dreamy!!!! Make sure to ask about the rooms - we took a mini tour of a few rooms that were available to see. Each one is different. There is a room w beautiful displayed local artist pottery, another w a gorgeous jacuzzi tub in the middle of room with cascading water from ceiling to fill it up! The interior of each room is a combo of old world brick and gorgeous contemporary features. The custom wood built in furniture is another plus. THANK YOU for an awesome experience! We will be back next time passing through.

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Deb

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was very easy with professional staff. Beautiful, well-stocked and luxurious room.

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Ajitkumar

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

1. Woke up at 2 am with street noise and room too hot. AC stopped working during the night. Staff responded quickly. AC restarted by itself. 2. Room facing the street has poor sound proofing. Woke up with street noise Saturday night. 3. AC is noisy. 4. No parking. Valet parking extra. You have to park in no parking area to complete room registration up on the second floor. 5. Excellent bed. Good coffee. 6. Not good vaue for money.

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Aaron

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and professional! The room was really nice, roomy and well appointed. The evening social and turndown service were a very nice touch. Fan was a little loud, but that’s the only knock.

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Linda

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel has great character and charm. The staff was friendly and advised us of the amenities which are really thoughtful. The room is spacious, modern and charming. Just really enjoyed walking to the restaurants and shops.

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Carolyn

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was impressed with this property. The hotel room is spacious, cozy, and tastefully decorated. I loved the bed, both firm and soft at the same time. If I ever come back to Fargo, I will definitely stay at the Donaldson.

10

Rebecca

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a gem. Very clean, great location, wonderful staff and the bed was incredibly comfortable.

10

Sarah

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love this property. Clean, quiet and large, comfortable rooms. Great art and furniture to make it feel less cold and more like someone's home.

10

Jeff

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Large room with comfy bed. We felt very well attended to. Thank you!

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Richard

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Donaldson. I had a corner room that had been renovated and was large and spacious. The property was seemed to be well-located.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check in and thoughtful extras. Minor issues include slow valet and some after hours check in confusion.

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pamela

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the best service I have ever had at a hotel . So professional and kind and personable and helpful

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Ben

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing!

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Lance

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were second to none - everyone from the front desk, custodial staff and housekeeping. Extremely helpful and kind. Hotel is in a perfect location! Only downside is parking (which is no fault to their own) - but nothing you wouldn't expect in a downtown location. DON'T let that hinder your decision to stay here. The staff was extremely helpful in going over our parking options. Definitely will be a returning customer!

10

Benjamin

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly helpful staff, especially the overnight desk attendants, nice amenities, and good location in the heart of downtown.

8

Kaitlin

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay in the beautiful Hotel Donaldson. The location is great and in downtown. It was a little tricky to get check-in after hours, otherwise amazing staff. The room was beautiful with great amenities.

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Leslie

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we checked in we were amazed. The room was very clean and quiet even being right by the front desk. Staff were very accommodating and helpful.

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Lisa

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went above and beyond. We just had a fabulous time. The room was amazing with the biggest tv I’ve ever seen in a hotel room. It’s a smaller, intimate hotel with a great location downtown.

10

Tyler

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great prices and accommodations. Valet was a little slow.

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Stephen

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great and the hotel is beautiful and clean.

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Kristi

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable room, excellent customer service!

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Location

Central downtown location that is walkable to restaurants, bars, and attractions. Some guests experienced nighttime street or bar noise, and parking relies on a nearby garage or paid valet.

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Kyle

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool refurbished building with large, airy, comfortable room. Excellent bar/restaurant on first floor of building, great burger and beers place right across the street. There are other nice restaurants within a block, great coffee shop a few doors down. Parking was off site in a public garage a block away (seemed safe and cost $9 for the night). Near a nice riverside park for walking or biking. The price is a great value compared to the usual chain hotels. The street by the hotel is fairly busy/noisy. The area around the hotel has a fair amount of unhoused individuals, but did not feel unsafe.

10

Anthony

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s a good place, nice location downtown and fairly priced. Make sure you understand how street parking works when you go here or spend money for the valet service.

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Renee

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the building with the character and charm with bricks, lofted ceilings, and modern fixtures. The family suite is spacious. There was some Friday night street noise (maybe North Dakota doesn't have a noise ordinance?) and there were loud trucks cruising the strip with pipes that seemed to echo off the buildings. We were supplied with earplugs, though, and things quieted by midnight. The staff was outstanding. The wine and cheese hour was a nice touch.

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Alex

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in Downtown Fargo, really friendly staff and the room was great value. Very clean, spacious and modern with all the amenities i needed. Wine hour in the evening and free pastries for breakfast are a nice touch.

10

John

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent!!! We will be visiting again! Great location in downtown and close to bars and restaurants! Don't forget the rooftop bar!

10

Charles

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Great service. Fun wine and cheese reception late afternoon. In the heart of downtown Fargo. Walking distance to everything downtown.

10

Rebecca

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a gem. Very clean, great location, wonderful staff and the bed was incredibly comfortable.

10

Jeff

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Large room with comfy bed. We felt very well attended to. Thank you!

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Richard

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Donaldson. I had a corner room that had been renovated and was large and spacious. The property was seemed to be well-located.

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Gemma

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful rooms and central location.

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Dining

Complimentary wine and cheese hour and morning pastries with coffee are well liked. The on site Irish pub and rooftop bar draw positive comments, and some guests ordered room service from the pub.

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Waylon

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel in downtown Fargo. Walking distance to several restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques. Loved the wine and cheese happy hour at 5:00 and the turndown service at 9:00. Pastries and coffee for breakfast was a nice start to our day. Highly recommend!

10

Kyle

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool refurbished building with large, airy, comfortable room. Excellent bar/restaurant on first floor of building, great burger and beers place right across the street. There are other nice restaurants within a block, great coffee shop a few doors down. Parking was off site in a public garage a block away (seemed safe and cost $9 for the night). Near a nice riverside park for walking or biking. The price is a great value compared to the usual chain hotels. The street by the hotel is fairly busy/noisy. The area around the hotel has a fair amount of unhoused individuals, but did not feel unsafe.

10

James

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really beautiful and interesting hotel. Great room! Irish bar attached to the building, which was cool. I'd stay here again any time.

10

Frederick

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property! Olivia was so helpful worth our stay. Beautiful room! Finally, the wine/beer/ cheese reception was a great way to meet other guests.

10

wendy

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Modern boutique hotel in downtown Fargo making it walkable to that area. Complimentary turn down service which was very nice. We ate at the restaurant below hotel which was excellent. Would definitely stay again.

10

Monica

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff and very large room. The valet parking was inexpensive and the room was huge! Nice Irish Pub in the lobby, and very walkable location.

10

Dawn

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this boutique hotel!! High quality, clean, comfortable room. The furnishings and decor were wonderful and loved that fact that each room featured a local artist’s work. The bakery items in the morning were local and delicious. We checked in late and missed the wine and cheese hour and turn down service but will definitely stay again to enjoy this fabulous hotel. I also wish we had the chance to enjoy the Irish pub/restaurant downstairs.

10

Brady

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic experience at a beautiful boutique hotel. Definitely best boutique hotel in Fargo. Complimentary breakfast and happy hour wine and snacks.

10

Chris

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel has the best location! The rooftop bar is an ultimate bar!

10

Joni

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great boutique hotel in downtown Fargo. Comfy beds, friendly folks, wine & cheese hour, and great coffee with yummy pastries that don’t taste like rocks (anyone who travels will know what I’m talking about).

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Hotel Donaldson

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