Name: Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
Address: 925 Westlake Avenue North, Westlake, Seattle, Washington, United States of America, Seattle, Washington, US
Price range: US$198–US$422 per night
Rating: 8.58

What guests think

At Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, guests consistently highlight the lakeside location and friendly service, along with modern, spacious rooms—many with views—while also noting pricey on-site parking with occasional access issues and some outside noise or area concerns.

Most reviews describe very clean interiors, though a few cite bathroom or window cleanliness lapses. Facilities include a well-liked gym and an on-site bistro/Starbucks; there is no pool and restaurant hours are limited. Room comfort is generally solid, yet some mention firm beds, loud fridges or hall noise, and occasional Wi-Fi or A/C hiccups. A practical, comfortable base for exploring Seattle.

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Facilities

Well-equipped gym and an on-site bistro/Starbucks draw praise. Several guests note expensive on-site parking with recurring ticket/validation issues, limited restaurant hours, and that there is no pool.

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10

Michelle

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

No parking available around the hotel, if you park in the hotel parking it will charge you $50/night… It is easier to get an Uber

10

Jagen

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean really nice staff excellent fitness center great location with easy parking

10

Michael

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was very nice. The service was excellent especially the actual room service every day. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The only issue and its minor is the garage exit system. Why have a ticket if you always have to get intouvh with the front desk to get out. No comprendo!

10

john

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Very nice bistro and bar. Way the server is great.

10

Georgina

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Place was clean, and has a spacious gym.

8

Ashley

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed our stay, but when I was looking up pictures it had a pool. The pool is no longer there.

10

Rowena

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn't expecting an upcharge for using the over-sized vehicle garage. Very hard to turn around in.

8

Sriphayvanh

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly, good location to space needle. We had a nice lake view. Parking fee is to high and it was hard to get in and out. The parking validation constantly didn’t work. Overall the hotel is very nice and clean.

6

John

27 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant only open for breakfast and dinner. No room service

8

Michael

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and well appointed. the bed was comfortable, and we had pillow options which is always nice. The front desk people were friendly and helpful. We got to the hotel around 1pm to see if we could drop our suitcase off to go do some shopping before check in, and they checked us in and gave us our room right then. The only complaint I have is a little sleight of hand with parking. The room rate was very reasonable, it's one main reason we chose this hotel. It had a view of Lake Union and a museum building right across the way, this is the other reason we chose it. I'm very happy with our room. However, it's a little sneaky to give a great room rate but them charge $40 for overnight parking. It defeats the purpose and now you're there checking in and "oh by the way" there's an additional $40 added to your bill. Just include parking when advertising the rate. The hotel is in a great location, the rooms go for double or triple what we paid in the summer. If they had included the parking in their advertising, I might have still chosen it but there were many more options for hotels that included parking. It's just kind of cheesey for such a nice property.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean. A smaller number of reviews report lapses (e.g., dirty showers, mold, dirty windows) and a few note the building could use deeper detailing.

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10

Edison

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sparkling clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Misty

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked that it was within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The walk/bike path across the street was very convenient. The “lake view” wasn’t as clear and unobstructed as I was expecting, based on the pictures. There is a lot of traffic on the road in front of the building, so it was occasionally noisy from that. But within the hotel was relatively quiet. The front staff was very helpful and even arranged a 3am ride to the airport. The only complaint I had was that the shower was dirty (dirty fingerprints, a booger, and other strange smudges on the wall, and the shampoo/conditioner/body wash bracket attached to the shower wall had lots of built up dust and grime, as well as a hair, so it looked like it had not been wiped down for quite some time. I went to the front desk and explained it to the staff, and they said someone would come clean it within the hour. I left for dinner and when I returned, it had not been cleaned, but both toilet seats had been lifted up. Not sure if they got the wrong message and someone cleaned the toilet instead of the shower.

8

debbie

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Windows were really dirty and window was broken so we couldn’t open. Staff was really helpful and friendly. Would stay again, but could be cleaner.

8

Steven

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent facility, only comment in the other direction was the mold un two corners of the shower.

2

Rodolfo

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

False advertisement on the website shows a swimming pool and don’t have one. Parking is extra 50.00 outrageous, no microwave plus the showers was super dirty hairs everywhere. I would like a customer service to give me a call please. Thank you!

10

Vir

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. It was across the water and most importantly clean and quiet

10

Edison

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Great staff.

8

Carl

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This Marriot excels in customer service...the staff is polite, they smile, have confidence when answering questions...I'm not saying a few, but all the employees I came in contact over our four day stay. A deep cleaning should be done; baseboards, corners, television cables, shampoo carpets, etc. The one thing the was almost a "deal breaker" especially for a married couple in their seventies...coffee packets every other day..."ouch" (smirk emoji). Sincerely, Carl Huston p.s., We're planning on coming back to your facility in October.

6

Ngan Lam Reba

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is convenient for us as we are pretty much spending most of our time downtown. Quiet just by the lake. Would have give it a higher rating of they can improve on the cleanliness of their beddings. Found a couple very noticeable stains on a few of their pillow case and there is a faint smell of smoke too. The staff that I met at check-in was very nice but the other staff was not too friendly. Was asking for price of an item from their convenient store and the staff there was busy doing inventory and not very willing to help. Called to asked for 2 extra pillows and right after I hung up, they called back and ask if we wanted pillows or blankets? If you are travelling with young kids, may want to consider a more kids friendly location. Requested if they have bed railings but they replied saying they only have cribs and there are nothing they can arrange for us. Our room is for 2 adults and 2 kids, we added a surcharge for breakfast and parking. Did not notice that the surcharge we paid only includes breakfast for 2 adults, they included a $20 food and beverage credit which we can use towards the kids breakfast but a strawberry cup is already $9...... Overall experience is ok but did not quite meet our expectations.

10

Heather

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were outstanding and it was incredibly convenient and close to Pier 91 if you are cruising Princess or Holland America or other cruise lines. The hotel was super clean, modern and our room had a stunning view of Lake Union which was a lovely surprise.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and many have appealing Lake Union views. Some guests report firm beds or poor pillows, occasional noise (halls/traffic or appliances), and sporadic Wi-Fi or A/C performance issues.

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patrick

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

good location, friendly staff unfortunately they were unable to fix a broken window in our room despite several complaints street noise was disturbing

8

Christian

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was generally in good condition and excellent area. I did not like the comfort of the bedding, the pillows seemed very low quality and uncomfortable. The AC unit was also not very functional, it was a hot day and we set the temperature to 68 and it would not go below 72 so it was warm even at night.

10

Erin

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, and beautiful views of Lake Union.

10

Joshua

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was amazing, we had 4 suitcases and 2 backpacks and everything fit in the room perfectly! The hotel is in such a great location, definitely recommend staying here!

8

Paula

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel provides you with free Netflix and free MAX but our TV would not access the internet and we were having problems with the internet on our phones as well and so even though the front desk guy tried to help us several times, we were unable to watch movies as we had planned. But they gave us a free breakfast. however I had already paid for two out of three of us but hey... We liked our view a d its waplable to the space needle

10

Jamie

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room comfy bed large shower

6

Laura

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Wifi was terrible. The ticket machine at the parking garage was located such that you couldn't operate it from your car upon leaving. It also didn't work the 3 times we used it and we had to notify the front desk to let us out. The front desk staff were not informed about the lobby bathroom code, wifi usage, or the parking garage. Their attitude was also one of boredom and surliness.

10

Macall

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was lovely. Great location. I got breakfast and parking included, which was a great deal. Breakfast is made to order in the bistro. Only downside was that the beds were way too firm and the pillows were awful for a nice hotel. Literally the only downside, but kind of a big one.

10

Dennis

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice check in experience. Everything good except the loudest refrigerator ever. Thank you.

10

Ilya

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The lake view is amazing! Bed is comfortable, adjustable AC.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful across front desk, housekeeping, and dining, with many mentions of standout assistance. However, a minority report rude interactions, miscommunication about inclusions/fees, or slow follow-through on requests.

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10

Edison

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sparkling clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

10

Lucie

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our two night stay, staff were very helpful and friendly.

8

Misty

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked that it was within walking distance to shops and restaurants. The walk/bike path across the street was very convenient. The “lake view” wasn’t as clear and unobstructed as I was expecting, based on the pictures. There is a lot of traffic on the road in front of the building, so it was occasionally noisy from that. But within the hotel was relatively quiet. The front staff was very helpful and even arranged a 3am ride to the airport. The only complaint I had was that the shower was dirty (dirty fingerprints, a booger, and other strange smudges on the wall, and the shampoo/conditioner/body wash bracket attached to the shower wall had lots of built up dust and grime, as well as a hair, so it looked like it had not been wiped down for quite some time. I went to the front desk and explained it to the staff, and they said someone would come clean it within the hour. I left for dinner and when I returned, it had not been cleaned, but both toilet seats had been lifted up. Not sure if they got the wrong message and someone cleaned the toilet instead of the shower.

10

Edison

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room. Great staff.

10

DEBORAH

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Made our stay in Seattle /UW easy. All staff was very hospitable. From front desk to housekeeping to bartender. Loved the options at front desk area- ice cream sandwiches were a family hit!

8

Jennifer

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We got there early and the man that helped us behind the desk was rude. They said there would be no housekeeping and then a cleaning lady walked in on me almost naked.

10

Simona

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Jacob was exceptionally helpful!

4

Michael

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was surprising how poor the service was. I’ve stayed at Marriot Bon Voy properties all over the world and usually the staff are great. At this property the front desk staff were abrupt and rude. The gentleman running the Bistro was loud and rude on a couple of occasions. The food in the bistro was aweful.

6

Tamie Doss

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk Mosjh(sp) had a snobby demeanor! It was unpleasant interacting with him. He treated us as if we were beneath him and as if it was exhausting for him to be in our presence. He questioned why we were there in the first place. He offered a complimentary breakfast when we checked in and when we asked him about it the next day he treated us as if we were begging for a handout. We’ve stayed in a lot of hotels and often choose the Marriott because we can expect a certain experience. This stay did not meet our expectations at all. This stay was the 1st time our 11 year old son was old enough to remember the stay. The fact that this desk clerk chose to behave this way in front of our son compounded our displeasure.

10

Heather

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were outstanding and it was incredibly convenient and close to Pier 91 if you are cruising Princess or Holland America or other cruise lines. The hotel was super clean, modern and our room had a stunning view of Lake Union which was a lovely surprise.

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Location

Lakeside setting is convenient and walkable to restaurants, museums, the Space Needle, Climate Pledge Arena, and cruise terminals, with good transit access. Some mention traffic or street noise and occasional concerns just outside the property.

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Lisa

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful. Spacious and clean. Quiet and close to cruise port.

10

Caro

31 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I looked for a few hours over the internet for a place to stay in Seattle. We have been before and I wanted a better experience. This place ticked all the boxes, the staff was wonderful, the room was super nice, updated, view on the lake on the top floor. The parking was also perfect. I had booked a deal with parking and breakfast included. The breakfast wasn’t a buffet but that was even better, you get to pick from the menu and I feel like there is less waste. The food was great! I will definitely book there again. Walking to the museum and Space Needle was so quick too.

10

Hareesh

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for Downtown Seattle

10

Carol

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for where we needed to be. Clean, new, well kept property. Across the street from lake, nice view.

10

Erin

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location, and beautiful views of Lake Union.

10

Joshua

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was amazing, we had 4 suitcases and 2 backpacks and everything fit in the room perfectly! The hotel is in such a great location, definitely recommend staying here!

8

Mario

4 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Safe, quite, close to the lake, restaurants and museums.

10

Laura

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: conveniently located if you’re attending a concert at Climate Pledge or something near Queen Anne. Lakeside rooms have a lovely view of the float plane activity and water. Beds are comfortable and sheets are nice. Walk-in shower and bathroom have a good layout and were very clean. Cons: I’m not sure this is really a “con” per se if you want convenience and walkability in the heart of a large city, but it’s not necessarily quiet late night on a weekend, or as tranquil and safe feeling on the outside. You definitely feel secure inside the property, but there’s a lot going on outside and you need to watch yourself. Marriott mobile key didn’t work for me and I couldn’t get contactless check-in.

8

Paul

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Generally a good stay. Location by Kenmore air is outstanding. Walkable to a variety of restaurants. TV Turing on in the middle of the night by itself (?) was not a favorite, and the area is on the edge of less desirable sections of town.

10

Timothy J

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our stay was 7 nights. very central location. friendly staff. parking structure is easy in/out. rooms are very clean and updated.

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Dining

On-site bistro offers made-to-order breakfast and Starbucks coffee, which several guests enjoyed. Others found breakfast limited, mediocre, or confusing, and noted early closing/no lunch and lack of room service.

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Caro

31 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I looked for a few hours over the internet for a place to stay in Seattle. We have been before and I wanted a better experience. This place ticked all the boxes, the staff was wonderful, the room was super nice, updated, view on the lake on the top floor. The parking was also perfect. I had booked a deal with parking and breakfast included. The breakfast wasn’t a buffet but that was even better, you get to pick from the menu and I feel like there is less waste. The food was great! I will definitely book there again. Walking to the museum and Space Needle was so quick too.

10

JERRY

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The free breakfast was very limited.

10

Juliana

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our entire experience. We loved the bistro for our breakfast

10

Gina

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Room was anazing, loved the view. Staff friendly and fun. Breakfast was not great. Food was tasteless, and portions small. Who serves a breakfast sandwich on a small stale hamburger bun. You would be better off doing a lovely continental breakfast.

10

Glenn

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We ordered at bistro. Eggs cold avacado cold

4

Michael

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was surprising how poor the service was. I’ve stayed at Marriot Bon Voy properties all over the world and usually the staff are great. At this property the front desk staff were abrupt and rude. The gentleman running the Bistro was loud and rude on a couple of occasions. The food in the bistro was aweful.

10

Deborah

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Options for food were good. Nice bar and breakfast was good. Bed was ok. Sheets were very stiff… clean but stiff.

8

Zhixiong

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant closed too early at 11am and no lunch at noon time.

8

Kathryn

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great access to walk by the lake. Clean, comfortable room. Breakfast options very limited.

6

John

27 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant only open for breakfast and dinner. No room service

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Month	Average price
January	US$148
February	US$192
March	US$208
April	US$182
May	US$227
June	US$370
July	US$366
August	US$298
September	US$288
October	US$239
November	US$187
December	US$157

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $289	2 $239	3 $295
4 $288	5 $406	6 $375	7 $409	8 $422	9 $350	10 $378
11 $228	12 $284	13 $326	14	15 $309	16 $241	17 $252
18 $198	19 $311	20 $345	21 $353	22 $330	23 $237	24 $305
25 $228	26 $245	27 $274	28 $244	29 $247	30 $199	31 $199

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $383	18 $313	19 $320
20 $254	21	22	23	24 $348	25 $292	26 $292
27 $249	28 $363	29	30

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds (View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View (High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Lake View (High Floor)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View (High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible, Lake View (High Floor)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (View)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Lake View

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, Lake View (High Floor)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible (Transfer Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Transfer Shower

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible, Lake View (Roll-In Shower, High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Transfer Shower, Lake View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower, Lake View

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