Name: Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax
Address: 3950 Fair Ridge Dr, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America, Fairfax, Virginia, US
Price range: US$129–US$211 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax is described as clean and convenient with spacious rooms, though experiences vary, especially around the pool and hot tub, breakfast charges, and occasional check-in or room maintenance hiccups.

Many guests highlight a quiet setting near shops and highways and personable breakfast staff. Common frustrations include pool or hot tub closures or cold water, paid or confusing breakfast policies, and sporadic service lapses such as slow check-in or limited bar hours. Room comfort is usually solid, but some report firm beds, noisy AC, weak showers, or minor maintenance issues. Expect a comfortable, convenient stay if you are okay with paid breakfast and variable leisure facilities.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub feedback is mixed, with multiple reports of closures, maintenance, or cold water, though some guests found them clean and enjoyable when open. Bar and restaurant availability was inconsistent at times.

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6

Heather

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant/bar was not open during the hours advertised. Hot tub was closed. Pool closed part of the stay.

8

Laura

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location- we came from Baltimore and stopped to visit Mount Vernon. Hotel across the street from a big shopping center with full nice grocery store, coffee shop, ice cream shop. Hotel clean and staff friendly. Everything worked great. Lobby was pleasant with bar and food available. Pool and hot tub looked cloudy but the area was clean- could just be an off day. We did not swim. We would definitely stay again- we only planned one night and there was enough in Mt Vernon area to stay a few nights.

8

Igor

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: * Delicious and varied breakfast. Cons: * Non-functional swimming pool. * Unjustified charge of 6 dollars. The overall impression could have been much better if not for these two significant drawbacks.

10

Scott

7 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Indoor heated pool and hot tub was really nice for the kids. Exercise equipment looked great although we didn’t use it. Hotel was very clean and nice. breakfast was quite good and very reasonably priced. Room was clean and comfortable. Auto check in and out on the app as well as using the app as room key was super convenient. I would totally stay here again.

10

Neftali

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant inside hotel was perfect.

6

Charlene

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Selected this particular hotel because the Hilton reputation should have ensured great comfort and quality. But more because we needed the pool/sauna to continue knee rehab from a procedure. The hotel itself was as expected, but comfort was compromised by a bed that was less than comfortable. Our biggest issue was the pool/sauna were “out of service”. When I asked what that was about at checkout, I was told it was because there was an inspection scheduled. I fail to understand how an inspection would close such a desired part of the accommodation. We had many options in Fairfax and chose what we believed would best fit our needs. We were disappointed.

10

Linda

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel; a tiny age in spots. Great location. Pool & jacuzzi under maintenance. Room fabulous!!! Super dog friendly!!! No free breakfast. Coffee in room delish.

10

Michael

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, quiet hotel. Pool and hot tub were clean. Always a pleasant stay.

8

Tommy

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice rooms, comfy beds, cold pool! We stayed in late March & the indoor pool was what we came for, but it was freezing. Other than that it was good!

8

Shena

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were totally ignored upon arrival! Staff member didn’t even wave and knowledge us. House keeping was loud in the hallway at 9:30 the next morning. Started vacuuming in room beside us. Kept hitting the wall with the vacuum. Uugghhh!!! Young lady at the bar area was extremely nice and engaging!! After leaving, I called back after realizing I left a few items in the refrigerator. Young man at front desk was very pleasant and even went back to room to collect items for me.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is generally praised, but several reviews cite lapses such as hair in tubs, leftover items, odors, ants, or dirty elevators and hallways.

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4

Kim

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Worse hotel I have ever stayed. No soap in shower & dirty towls

4

Albert

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Typical Hilton budget brand, filthy elevators, rooms had a particular musty odor.

8

Dela

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room had a bad odour but the room was clean

10

candace

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet

8

Dee

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a little disappointed with breakfast buffet eggs, meat and potatoes being pretty dry, i guess from sitting. The room was big ,nice and quite. The bed was too hard for us and the bathroom had hair left in the tub....eewww. Staff was friendly though.

8

John Reynolds

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was good, easy to get too and the room was clean. Didn't like that the handle on the toilet had to be wiggled for the water to stop running & the ceiling had a very long crack. Also, the breakfast was very bland. These complaints are minor to the comfort & feeling of security.

10

Megan

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very nice and the staff was friendly. We did find someone else's shirt and earpods in our room which was concerning.

10

Michael

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, quiet hotel. Pool and hot tub were clean. Always a pleasant stay.

6

Justine

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We usually try to stay in non chain hotel/motels. I was surprised how just average the Hilton was. Communication wasn't great: hotels .com said housekeeping and when the room wasn't cleaned, the front desk stated we needed to ask for trash removal etc . Mini refrigerator and coffee station were fine . A few small ants living in the bathroom. 5 stars for the little restaurant though. Breakfast was really well cooked and delicious . We'll be trying a different hotel next trip .

8

Aisha

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean, housekeepers are friendly and thorough. I was truly impressed by the Hotel. Mattress and pillows were comfy. AC, great. Rare you find a hotel that is set up nice and clean. Only complaint is the refrigerator. Freezer worked poorly, if at all. My items were cold, rather than frozen. I would say if they would get a new refrigerator, then that hotel will be top notch in my opinion. Oh, I almost forgot, the servers at breakfast, they were very attentive. They were checking on you, picking up your dishes. Great service. Thank you. P.S. Get those fridges fixed...please!!!

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Rooms

Rooms are typically spacious and comfortable, yet some guests report firm beds or squeaky frames, noise from adjoining rooms or events, loud or weak AC, low shower pressure, and minor maintenance issues like blinds or bathroom vents.

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Cynthia

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I reserved a King bed, and they put me in a room with two Queens that had an adjoining room. I could see under that door and could hear every word the other guests were saying. I could hear them peeing and flushing the toilet. The room also smelled musty as if the heater was just turned on, but the smell lasted for three days.

8

Sheri

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was nice and well sized. Lighting was a bit low and the vent in the bathroom didn't work, however, overall it was a very nice stay. Loved having the hot tub available?

8

Dee

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a little disappointed with breakfast buffet eggs, meat and potatoes being pretty dry, i guess from sitting. The room was big ,nice and quite. The bed was too hard for us and the bathroom had hair left in the tub....eewww. Staff was friendly though.

10

Marquetta

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this hotel , only thing that i couldn't get my laptop connected to the hotel wifi. I had to soend to day at starbucks.

10

Joya

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with comfortable bed

6

Amanda

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Like that it had a pool but the shower was less than average with low pressure and had a hard time keeping the temperature the same of water.

4

Cindy

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My blinds didn’t close. When I told them about the issue, they didn’t fix it so I had a truly poor experience. Also the phone didn’t work so I couldn’t even call about the issue.

6

Deborah

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pillows and bed are uncomfortable!!

10

ciarra

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a reliable place to stay when in town, the room was clean and the bed was comfy, however it made the loudest sound almost like it was about to come off the frame. The breakfast is always so good and the price isnt horrible for the convenience of not leaving.

6

Jacquelyn

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy and staff very polite. Room was clean but AC was very noisy. Duvet nice but too hot for weather. AC ran constantly and was quite loud.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many note friendly, helpful staff and occasional standout managers, while others experienced slow or confused check-in, inconsistent communication, and limited bar staffing.

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Robert

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall very good. Everyone courteous.

10

Bertina

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was impressive. My only suggestion is to have more front-desk staff available for the weekends.

6

Delia

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was not friendly didn’t tell me about the amenities and didn’t provide a receipt for my stay because they told me I booked via a third party. I called for towels and they told me to come get them. It was a beautiful property but subpar service.

6

Karin

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the 2nd time in a month we have stayed at this location for baseball tournaments. The rooms are clean and spacious but I just don't understand why they can't find sheets that fit the beds. The fitted sheets are barely on the mattress and can pop off in the middle of the night. We had to keep the room temperature at 64 as the entire building was insanely hot. There is no AC in common areas or hallways so the hallways were easily 90 degrees as the heat index was 110 this weekend. The staff has always been friendly and helpful. Check in can take far longer than necessary depending on who is behind the desk. Breakfast is overpriced and we weren't impressed, same with the bar. 1 glass of Lamarca prosecco almost covered the price of the bottle butit is a hotel and that's expected.

10

Trasie

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I felt I got a clean room, the items promised worked, I was there to do business while my home was being repaired. The manager Allen was excellent, but other staff wasn’t. They were rude and dismissive. But if I asked Allen he was very much a fixer. Even with me being displaced, he seemed to listen and allowed me my room early, because I was so upset. I’ll recommend Allen to others,

2

Brandilee

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a disaster. The computers were down and the manager was very rude about the situation. After 1/2 hr she found us on her list and gave us a key to our room which was supposed to be 2 beds. Went directly to the room to find out it was 1 king bed and had to go back to have her give us a new room which was another 20 minutes. At this point the line of people was almost to the door. The manager should have had some assistance especially since the system was down from the day before. Many in our group had the same experience and some way worse.

8

David

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clerk who checked.us.in didn't.know.what she was.doing. She.tried to charge.us twice. The next morning that clerk could.not find.us in the system anywhere. After 15.minutes of trying she dent us on our way.

2

Justin

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My room wasn’t serviced once. The front desk said they didn’t have anyone to work the bar. The customer service was poor. I was completely disappointed by their performance.

10

warren

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Chistopher (Front Desk Manager) was awesome! He knew I had drove all night and got us into a room that was ready before the 4pm checkin time. We appreciate Chris

8

Shena

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were totally ignored upon arrival! Staff member didn’t even wave and knowledge us. House keeping was loud in the hallway at 9:30 the next morning. Started vacuuming in room beside us. Kept hitting the wall with the vacuum. Uugghhh!!! Young lady at the bar area was extremely nice and engaging!! After leaving, I called back after realizing I left a few items in the refrigerator. Young man at front desk was very pleasant and even went back to room to collect items for me.

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Location

Location is widely considered convenient and quiet, near shopping and major roads, with easy access to the Vienna Metro for some. A few mention confusing signage, limited walkability, or traffic when turning into the property.

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Christopher

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great. Traffic and lights getting to the hotel are a pain with long waits to turn - not the hotels fault of course though.

8

Jolie

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not walkable, but nice location. Breakfast is not free or included. Staff could not personally recommend any food or places around, only hands out paper that provides average chain restaurants, so that was slightly disappointing. Overall the property is nice. Bathroom was not the most clean when we arrived, parking in the front of the building can fill up fast.

8

Kendal

2 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I know this area pretty well and knew I liked it. I was hoping to be able to see outside but unfortunately all I could see were a bunch of roofs. The area is frequented by geese who are very entertaining to watch.

8

Laura

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location- we came from Baltimore and stopped to visit Mount Vernon. Hotel across the street from a big shopping center with full nice grocery store, coffee shop, ice cream shop. Hotel clean and staff friendly. Everything worked great. Lobby was pleasant with bar and food available. Pool and hot tub looked cloudy but the area was clean- could just be an off day. We did not swim. We would definitely stay again- we only planned one night and there was enough in Mt Vernon area to stay a few nights.

10

Hans

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax is conveniently and quiet

10

Yeri

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a convenient location for myself. Close to the hwy and pkwy. Shopping plazas nearby as well.

10

Rena

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay. Although it was just overnight , I would definitely go back

8

Dahlia

26 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property across the street from a supermarket, and dining options.

10

Thomas

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful. Front desk clerk let us in early. Very clean hotel. Great amenities. Close to Vienna Metro station. Will stay here again.

10

Maria

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, easy parking, clean rooms, friendly staff. Would stay here again. Wish breakfast was included like other Hilton locations.

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Dining

Breakfast quality often earns praise, but it is not included and some found it overpriced or were surprised by charges; experiences range from delicious and attentive service to dry buffet items. On-site restaurant or bar hours and staffing were occasionally inconsistent.

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10

Cherylan

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice. Extra friendly staff. Breakfast superb

10

Bertina

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was impressive. My only suggestion is to have more front-desk staff available for the weekends.

10

Neftali

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant inside hotel was perfect.

8

Dee

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a little disappointed with breakfast buffet eggs, meat and potatoes being pretty dry, i guess from sitting. The room was big ,nice and quite. The bed was too hard for us and the bathroom had hair left in the tub....eewww. Staff was friendly though.

10

Donna

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property doesn’t offer a free breakfast but is in close walking distance of a bakery, cafe, and grocery store. The rooms have a mini fridge.

6

nicole

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charged for mediocre breakfast. I thought Hiltons had complementary breakfast. Other than this, it was a nice stay. Wish that would have been more clear before we ate our couple of bites of the cold buffet style breakfast and charged $52. Unfortunately, this ending to our stay overshadowed everything else.

10

ciarra

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a reliable place to stay when in town, the room was clean and the bed was comfy, however it made the loudest sound almost like it was about to come off the frame. The breakfast is always so good and the price isnt horrible for the convenience of not leaving.

8

Lorie

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice connecting rooms. Bed was comfortable. Was surprised by the breakfast not being included and was not told this until we were given a bill.

6

Justine

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We usually try to stay in non chain hotel/motels. I was surprised how just average the Hilton was. Communication wasn't great: hotels .com said housekeeping and when the room wasn't cleaned, the front desk stated we needed to ask for trash removal etc . Mini refrigerator and coffee station were fine . A few small ants living in the bathroom. 5 stars for the little restaurant though. Breakfast was really well cooked and delicious . We'll be trying a different hotel next trip .

6

Kevin

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No frills and upcharge for breakfast ($15/pp) and bottled water in your room ($3). Comfortable and clean but nothing special. Rooms were spacious with seating area

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Month	Average price
January	US$119
February	US$115
March	US$134
April	US$143
May	US$169
June	US$159
July	US$136
August	US$128
September	US$124
October	US$129
November	US$115
December	US$107

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $197	18 $157	19 $155
20 $138	21 $156	22 $173	23 $210	24 $157	25 $156	26 $156
27 $156	28 $156	29 $156	30 $157

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $156	2 $156	3 $156
4 $138	5 $170	6 $200	7 $211	8 $156	9 $156	10 $185
11 $156	12 $157	13 $179	14 $157	15 $156	16 $156	17 $156
18 $156	19 $156	20 $163	21 $162	22 $138	23 $138	24 $138
25 $138	26 $138	27 $169	28 $157	29 $157	30 $129	31 $131

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About this property

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility Hearing, Roll in Shower)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fitness Room)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

Standard King

One King Mob Hearing Accessible with Tub

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Very good

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