Name: Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands
Address: 304 Paterson Plank Road, Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States of America, Carlstadt, New Jersey, US
Price range: $137–$457 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands, travelers praise clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a very convenient location for American Dream, MetLife Stadium, and buses to NYC, with free parking frequently mentioned as a plus.

Many enjoy the complimentary breakfast and 24/7 coffee, though the dining area often feels small, lines can be long, and some items like eggs or oatmeal are hit-or-miss. Common drawbacks include thin walls and hallway noise, occasional maintenance issues such as weak shower pressure, musty odors, or temperamental climate control, and slow or crowded elevators. The free shuttle to American Dream is popular, while transportation for stadium events is arranged via Redd’s and can be busy or delayed at peak times. Overall, expect a practical, value-focused base for shopping, events, and trips into NYC.

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Facilities

Free parking and a widely used shuttle are big positives; the shuttle runs to American Dream and coordinates with Redd’s for MetLife events. Some guests reported slow elevators and occasional shuttle delays after busy events.

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Kelani Priscilla

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Shuttle to the stadium

10

Colleen

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet and comfortable. I would stay here again, and the shuttle was the most convenient thing ever!

10

Emily

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed when hotel was sold out. The staff were very pleasant. Had a free shuttle. Room was nice & clean

10

Melinda

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful. The shuttle to the mall was a huge perk!

10

Gabriel

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel near American Dream and this hotel didn't disappoint us. Its really close plus they have a free shuttle service. Rooms are big and very clean, breakfast was really good.

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Donald

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stuck in elevator 45 minutes!

10

Veronica

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was fresh just wish there was more of a variety it was super convenient and love the flavored creamer for coffee. Parking was safe and ample!

10

Karle

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Attended a concert and stayed here with our family. It was a very convenient location and the hotel provided a shuttle. Great breakfast and ample parking.There is an outdoor patio with some beautiful plants and a koi pond that’s just beautiful.

10

Joy

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast is so rich. And the free shuttle to American Dream and back whenever you’re done is superb! I love their services.

8

Rami

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, they have a shuttle to American Dream making it really convenient. Their breakfast is decent. The only drawback is they have 2 elevators which back up quickly during peak season. If you need your room cleaned, you need to give them advance notice. If not, the room is cleaned every other day, but make sure to double check. Rooms are a good size and I'll use a small fridge.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and public areas. A few reports cite odors, missed housekeeping, or isolated pest/linen issues.

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Jeff

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled very musty, shower handle so loose thought it was going to come off the wall, a loose floor tile in bathroom posed a trip hazard.

10

Marquis

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room quality was amazing. Fresh smell, clean linens and bathroom. Wonderful view. Roxana was amazing in getting me checked in when I arrived early.

10

Fabiola

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone treated us very good. It was clean the breakfast was very good. The house keepers work very hard. Employees always cleaning the rooms and the breakfast area. Breakfast 100% love the coffee/tea 24hrs. Everything was excellent. Thank you!

10

Bobbi

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy and ample free parking. Rooms and lobby very clean. Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Although the morning breakfast buffet can be crowded, the selections and quality of items were impressive. Free coffee and tea in the lobby a bonus. Free shuttle van to and from the American dream mall. A short drive down the road leads to chain restaurants, independent restaurants and cafés. It is a short five minute drive to the American dream mall where parking is five dollars. I would definitely stay here again.

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Francisco

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

THE ROOM THEY ASSIGNED ME HAD FLEAS SINCE WHEN I WOKE UP THE OTHER DAY I HAD BED BUG BITES

10

Herbert

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is very clean… staff is very nice.

10

Djenane

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathroom cleanest

8

Paul

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was good. My room was slightly musty smelling.

10

Debra

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Our room was clean.

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richard de la

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleaning was poor

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and spacious, with good beds and layouts. Recurrent complaints mention thin walls and hallway noise, inconsistent water pressure or AC, and occasional maintenance issues with outlets or sofa beds.

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Becky L

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great, wonderful breakfast. The only thing not great was the shower. It had very little water pressure and the shower head was so high we couldn't reach it to adjust to see if that was the cause. We were really on a tight schedule because of our flight, so we weren't able to take a shower.

8

Mihai

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AC is terrible, doesn't remove any humidity so the room feels like in a cold sauna.

6

Timothy

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing unique, nice clean room. Had a suite, sofa bed seemed broken or missing some parts, not very comfortable at all. Noce place overall, i recommend it if you must visit the mall...

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JAVAID

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms seemed little out dated. Good breakfast options.

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Paul

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walls are paper thin, bathroom shower barely worked, the breakfast food was terrible.

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Angela

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

They placed me in room 215 which is directly next door on the opposite side of the wall - hearing BOTH loud elevators ALL NIGHT! I didn't get any sleep. Absolutely HORRIBLE!

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Melina Sarah

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sleepless night with paper thin walls or negligence of kids running down the halls, not once but for hours!! Want to sleep? Don’t come here! We ask for earplugs at 1am and they had none. Just never going there again.

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Kayla

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were terrible.

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Leslie

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had two rooms next to each other. 433 had ZERO water pressure in the shower which made it impossible to wash hair. 435’s shower was great. Also, every single outlet in 433- every plug would fall out. Cords had to be rigged to stay in, including the refrigerator which was not on (thanks to the cord falling out) when we got there. Loose outlets are fire hazards. Breakfast was impressive and everything else about the stay was great. Close to American Dream and NYC.

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Tom

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Handy spot to stay before our cruise that left from bayonne. Bus stop located across the street for transport to new york city via the tunnel for touring. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet room, although the door closures are very loud (no silent openings or closings of the door, waking family).

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, helpful, and efficient. However, experiences can be inconsistent, with occasional rude interactions, slow responses, or shuttle/booking hiccups.

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Jared

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely loved this hotel. The staff I dealt with were all world-class and went above and beyond. The bed and pillows were super comfortable. The room was clean, air conditioning was cranking. Parking was easy. Amazing location right across from American Dream. The breakfast buffett was amazing. I can't understand how this is rated a 2.5 star hotel. It is nicer than many 4 star hotels I stay at.

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Adam

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and very helpful especially with directions on catching the bus to NYC. The room was clean and spacious. We had two queen beds. The only complaint I had was how firm the mattress was. The included breakfast was very delicious and included many options! There was always coffee available in the lobby, which was a nice touch!

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Thomas

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was truly fantastic except for one male front desk employee who couldn’t have been more dismissive and condescending during 3 separate interactions throughout a two-night stay. He should probably change careers. Simple polite questions conveyed, short defensive “you are stupid” responses each time. Two dysfunctional room key cards after a busy day 2 prompting a visit back down 5 floors to the desk should prompt at least a mild “sorry about that.” Instead we got “ID,” and new key cards slapped down on the counter. Complimentary breakfast was good and well organized.

10

Nancy

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the proximity to MetLife Stadium and free shuttle service. Clean room. Front desk staff was friendly and efficient.

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Ana

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We took their shuttle service to go to the game. It takes you to Redd’s and then you take another shuttle to the Metlife stadium. Coming back, the hotel shuttle didn’t come to pick us at Redds leaving us stranded after midnight. When we called the hotel, we were told the driver had left for the night. There were over 60 hotel guests left stranded, we weren’t the only ones.

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JOYCE

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When checking in at the lobby the staff said the expedia did not pay and that my payment was declined since it was a third party so basically she wont let me check in eventhough i had an email for reservation stating that it is all set. Until she called the manager and they both were giggling and just said oh nevermind you are all set Ma’am! It’s just that we have a different rate today. Ugh! That was so unethical! I will never stay at this hotel anymore!

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Jo Anne

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff were nice and friendly. We took the shuttle to American Dream Mall. We thought it would be a great idea. We wouldn’t have to carry bulky coats around while shopping since it would be door to door service in a heated shuttle. At the end of the evening when I called for the shuttle to pick us up we were told to wait outside where we were dropped off. It would be there within 10 minutes. However, I had to call the hotel several times. We were left waiting outside for over an hour in the freezing cold. We were later told that the driver had to stop for gas before picking us up. That seemed to be a poor excuse. It doesn’t take that long to get gas. As the mall is only 2 miles away from the hotel. When we got in the bus it wasn’t heated up. It’s a little bus. It was obvious the bus came directly from being parked at the hotel.

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Lalitkumar

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was really helpful specially reception lady in the morning shift.

6

Jonathan

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was extremely off putting, made us feel like a burden! Room was not ready for hours, and they scoffed at us when we asked for an estimated wait time. On top of that, we asked to be called when a room was open, which they also did not do. The room on the other hand, was extremely clean! Bathroom was sparkling and spacious. While we understand having to wait, the front desk staff (morning shift) was honestly kinda rude, and left a bad taste in our mouths. Wish they were as nice as the property!

10

Amanda

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family and I checked in for a 1 night stay while visiting NYC and the surrounding area. The gentleman (unfortunately, I didn’t ask his name) at the front desk was accommodating and knowledgeable. He gave me a bus schedule including all of the details and FAQ to make this process as smooth as possible. The only reason I gave 4 stars to the property condition was due to a broken shower. However, when I went to the desk the gentleman once again was accommodating to my request and gave us a new room. Overall excellent experience.

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Location

Excellent for American Dream and MetLife, with a NJ bus to Manhattan across the street. Several guests noted limited walkable dining and that walking to the stadium isn’t permitted.

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Mark L

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kind of out of the way. Not walkable to shops or restaurants.

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Daniel

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Very close to MetLife Stadium and only a 20-25 minute drive into NYC (when there’s no traffic). Loved the free breakfast!

10

Idanis

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the American Dream Mall and only 15 minutes outside NYC.

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Katelyn

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

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EDWARD

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself is well kept. I found the downside as that it is advertised as within 20 minute walk to Metlife stadium but you cannot actually walk. There is a shuttle that runs which worked out but that should be clear in the ad for the hotel.

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Astrid

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 minute drive from American dream mall and Metlife stadium! Extremely convenient location!

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Alicia

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Hampton Inn is a great location for a family visiting NYC! The NJ bus stop was right across the street, and took us directly to the NYC bus terminal. The breakfast buffet was delicious and my family enjoyed the daily options.

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Tom

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Handy spot to stay before our cruise that left from bayonne. Bus stop located across the street for transport to new york city via the tunnel for touring. Friendly staff. Clean and quiet room, although the door closures are very loud (no silent openings or closings of the door, waking family).

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Toba

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, safe, good location to visit NY.

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ANDRES

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing around property to eat, hard to get around if you do not have transportation.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for variety and value. Still, the area often gets crowded with long lines and limited seating, and quality can vary day to day.

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Adrian

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Poor poor breakfast

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Jean-Claude

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was convenient to reach Manhattan for our three-day stay. I would rate it 4.5 stars, but the breakfast service was excessively slow—we had to wait in line for 45 minutes just to get breakfast.

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Alma

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable; breakfast was good but dining area was small and easily got crowded.

10

Fabio

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great experience, I recommend 100%. The only thing that I did not like was the restaurant for the breakfast is very small and we had to wait to tables become available.

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Sharon

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast area is poorly laid out and a long line forms with all the guests waiting to get breakfast. The staff does a great job of keeping everything filled up though.

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Linda

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Staff were very nice and efficient. The breakfast buffet was wonderful.

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Nicole

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Dirty towel in the bathroom. No food left at continental breakfast...guests allowed to take stacks of plates filled with food back to their rooms.

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Bethann

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel and room was great but the breakfast had good food but a really long wait because of the waffle machines. We waited at least 20 minutes the first day and the rest of our food was cold. Just about the same on the second day. They need to make breakfast until 10:00 not 9:00. And there was not enough seating.

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Veronica

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was fresh just wish there was more of a variety it was super convenient and love the flavored creamer for coffee. Parking was safe and ample!

10

MELISSA

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, polite/friendly/helpful staff. Great breakfast!

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Month	Average price
January	$126
February	$125
March	$156
April	$165
May	$160
June	$369
July	$460
August	$262
September	$219
October	$194
November	$178
December	$241

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $137	9 $137	10 $225	11	12 $226
13	14 $140	15 $209	16 $166	17 $231	18 $295	19 $384
20 $184	21 $211	22 $239	23 $232	24 $277	25	26 $396
27 $290	28 $153	29 $156	30 $151

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $180	2 $220	3 $457
4 $227	5 $157	6 $204	7 $351	8 $329	9 $323	10
11 $277	12 $153	13 $157	14 $168	15 $367	16 $250	17 $388
18 $282	19 $149	20 $166	21 $156	22 $186	23 $285	24
25 $275	26 $151	27 $168	28 $159	29 $213	30 $295	31

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