Name: Best Western Carlisle South
Address: 101 Alexander Springs Rd, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $63–$131 per night
Rating: 7.07

What guests think

At Best Western Carlisle South, travelers frequently praise the welcoming staff, reasonable prices, and convenient access to I-81 and the fairgrounds, while reviews also note inconsistent room upkeep, noticeable maintenance issues, and recurring problems with the outdoor pool's availability.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with repeated mentions of bathroom mold, damp odors, and occasional reports of bugs and bedbugs, contrasted by several notes of very clean rooms. Room comfort varies: some find beds comfortable and spaces quiet, while others cite highway noise, dated finishes, and A/C that struggles to cool. Breakfast is generally appreciated as hot and satisfying, though a few guests mention weak coffee or dated items. Expect friendly service and basic comforts, but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

The outdoor pool is often closed or needs attention. Guests also note intermittent issues with ice machines and exterior door access, plus untidy exterior areas.

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Pamela

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For an easy off and on one night stop, it was fine. Hot breakfast looked to be good, although we did not partake. Luggage carts were really hard to use.

10

Elaine

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean and staff friendly. Easy access to Carlisle Fairgrounds. Breakfast was fine. Coffee ample and very good. Pool was not open during our stay.

8

Perry

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been perfect if the nice clean pool was actually open in mid July!

8

Michelle

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet seat was falling off toilet Toilet paper dispenser was falling out of the wall Main parking lot not kept up, weeds growing in lot

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Jill

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is NO pool, it’s been abandoned and it looks like it has not been operational in years. Missing outlet plates in the room & AC didn’t cool the room adequately. Paneling in the ‘closet’ pulling apart from the wall. Take the stairs, the elevator seems to have some issues. Large trash cans and a shopping cart were lining the outside of the building.

8

Robert

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Key card did not work in the outside door nearest my room. It worked everywhere else. Front desk staff checked, and their card worked, but mine did not.

8

Sean

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool needs attention. Painted “liner” was bubbling & peeling off. Had to ask for pool towels on both visits to pool. Key card malfunctioned & had to go get new card twice during our 3 night stay. Front desk staff was very helpful in getting items attended to

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Jim

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only one ice machine is working. The outdoor pool was filled and clean looking but was not open to the guests. Isn't that part of our price for staying there? I stayed July 11th thru 13th and the cartons of milk were dated to expire July 10th. There was No milk available on Sunday. What ever they use for bacon was nasty.

10

Salvatore

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved my room with a king bed and a bathtub for soaking after a long day out sightseeing. There was a few things in the room that needed to be fixed when I checked in such as a loose faucet in the sink and a very loose toilet seat. I tightened those up instead of bothering the hotel as it was a simple fix. It should have been taken care of before I checked into the room. Unfortunately, the pool was closed for the whole weekend with very high temperatures all 3 days that I was there. As mentioned in other reviews, there was a pile of trash bags that were dumped outside the back door. It would be nice if they would have trash cans to put the trash in as that would be more sanitary. The staff was very polite and went out of their way to make it a very good stay.

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Richard

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel overall for the money. Safe and quiet despite the major highway running through the backyard. Dining options close by and staff were nice. The beds weren’t the most comfortable but not terrible. The room is a bit small and the shower wasn’t refreshed like the rest of the room, but the TV was large and new. The breakfast selection was decent. The pool and ice machine on our floor was not working, but I would stay here again as these things were just temporary Im sure.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: repeated mentions of bathroom mold, damp rooms and odors, and some reports of bugs or bedbugs, alongside several notes of very clean rooms.

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Phillip

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was mold on bathroom curtain and the wall next to tub is falling apart!

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Chad

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was considerably damp, even with the AC set at 65, getting into bed the bedding felt damp as well. Lamp shades had what looked like mold on them, the bathroom wall was deteriorating and appeared to have been caused by water damage.

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Thomas

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was not at all impressed of the dirty room as well as the dated tub. Mold was present.Dead roaches were just laying in corners of the room. I guess cleaniness is not a priority here. Maybe they spray for bugs but forget to clean up... The worst part was I paid nearly double for the room as the auto show was taking place that weekend.Will never stay here again. Time to update if they expect to get these prices...

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Ashley

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night during the truck meet. Room seemed cleanish, ac hardly worked and I got bed bug bites ALLL over my legs. Don’t recommend staying here.

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Victoria

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I checked in, took all my bags to my room. IMMEDIATELY I noticed the room smelled awful, I looked past it and moved on. I then noticed the tub had grey sludge in it around the drain??? Once again....moved on. Finally I noticed my one night Stand was completely broken and replaced with a foot rest? At this point I called the front desk politely explaining the situation and requesting a new room..my room was changed to a room where the only improvement was I had two nightstands . The room still smelled awful and the shower was stained brown INCLUDING stains on the shower curtain. In addition to being wildly uncomfortable my entire stay given the condition of both rooms give ...my key stopped working half way through my trip so I had to walk through the rain to the front desk and get a replacement.

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Karl

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bathroom. Hot and stagnant hallways.

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Michele

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were not very clean, bathroom door wouldn’t shut big chunk out of door Shower glass down kept sliding open whilst showering Beds very hard not comfortable at all

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Isabella

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

it was dirty and i could hear everyone who was in the hallway

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Marta

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I rented 4 rooms and at 2am woke up to bed bugs biting my daughter and the other room my brother had same issue definitely was a nightmare of a night trying to figure out where to go in the middle of the night definitely would not recommend this place

4

Tom

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

needs new cleaning staff!

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Rooms

Room quality is mixed, with some spacious, quiet stays and comfortable beds, but others cite highway noise, dated finishes, weak water pressure or hot water, and A/C that struggles to cool.

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Sandy

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wish hotels would do something to keep the doors from slamming. It started at 459am. Some sort of buffer on the door. Other than that, it was good. Clean,convient.

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Stephine

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was professional and friendly at check in. The bathroom has mold spots on the walls and ceiling. Certain areas in the common area have bug splatter on the walls. I loved that the mattress was encased! That’s huge considering the easy spread of bugs when mattresses do not receive preventative measures. Although, it was not the most comfortable mattress to sleep on. The shampoo and conditioner were crappy and cheap. The body soap left our skin feeling really dry and sticky. I would highly suggest an upgrade. The room smelled great and was clean when we arrived. WiFi and tv worked. No issues with keycards. Cleanliness of the entrance to the hotel itself was clean and look good as well. But the rooms definitely needs some extra attention and additional renovations/ upgrades

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Dennis

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aç struggled to keep room cool, other than that it was a good stay. Room was nice

8

Joseph

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were traveling for track and field championships for my daughter. My wife and other daughter were with me. When we woke on Friday morning, my daughter and I said to each other that the bed might have been the worst night of sleep that we can remember having. Breakfast could have had more options

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WT

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little aged, doors to enter from the back parking lot a pain to open - and strange oder in the elevator. Room was clean - pleasant oder beds were very comfortable! Continental breakfast was very good Overalll, not fancy but comfortable!

10

Lauren

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great. Room was a good size. Bed was comfortable. Water pressure was good. Area around hotel somewhat noisy due to the roadway, but not detrimental to the stay at all. Wish it was nicer weather so I could have checked out the pool! Only recommendation wish I could have streamed from my phone to the TV! Enjoyed my stay. Thank you!

8

Paul

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, surprisingly quiet, despite first floor near entrance,and comfortable (excellent mattress) with microwave, fridge, coffeemaker, iron/board,hairdryer---all quite adequate. However the closet bar for hangers was too low to accomodate a dress. Only a sheet and light coverlet were on the bed with no additional blanket in the room. The bathroom floor was not very clean and the room smelled strongly of febreeze when we arrived. Breakfast was satisfactory with the exception of the really terrible, weak coffee and only "milk" (no clue if skim, whole, etc) to put in it.

6

Ashlynn

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were very small and could have afforded to be cleaner, the bathroom was kinda gross, I had to go buy cleaner and clean it myself. The bed in my room was on a 2x4 because the frame was broken. Although the sheets were clean and had a very generous sized TV and a decent Direct tv package. They were under some renovations to update the property, so hopefully after those the property will improve!

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Julie

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loud traffic due to location across from highway

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Dana

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room I had was well worn and had been smoked in at some point. Backed up to highway so I had to turn white noise way up. Shower pressure was a trickle. It looks nice in photos but they def put lipstick on a pig as far as the rooms go. The breakfast and lobby were very nice and clean but room left a lot to be desired.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, though there are occasional complaints about curt service, billing or check-in mishaps, key-card problems, and, in one case, a duplicate key issued to another guest.

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Zachary

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was NOT clean when we checked in. There were stains all over the lampshade, comforter, and sheets. When I told the front desk, I was not given an apology, or any words as a response. Instead, the room key was snatched out of my girlfriend’s hand, while he silently changed the room. No apology, no discount, just silence. Photos attached of the first room we checked into, 108.

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Peter

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great , professional staff clean rooms.

8

Leah

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We felt comfortable and safe. The staff was very helpful and kind.

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Jacob

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel ignored my reservation to be paid upon checkin, and instead billed my deposit card. The person who checked in my uncle said he paid too much and could get a lower rate walking in, and refused to accept card. I called desk the next day and asked to speak to a manager. I was told they'd call; they never did. Hotels.com told me it was my fault. Hugely disappointing, and have been improperly billed.

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Rob

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great. We had an issue with the fridge and the swapped it out right away

10

Annaliz

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was only here for one night, very fast check in and out. The hook in the bathroom was broken and the handle for one of the drawers was also broken.

8

Lee

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff of this Best Western could not have been more helpful. We were a large group of family including some elders and littles and they looked out for everyone with care and enthusiasm. We had large trays of leftovers needing refrigeration and they re-arranged their breakfast room fridge to help us. Just wonderful people. One star off for an A/C system that couldn't really keep up (though to be fair it was 97 degrees both days).

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Heather

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was one person working at the desk at my check in (5pm) and it appeared they were having issues with rooms being cleaned at that time. Sp that seemed to be holding up checkins. The front desk was short with me, didnt tell me anything about my stay (room location, breakfast time, check out). The place is in the process of being renovated, so far so good. Overall our room was clean, however there was what looked like make up on a pillow case and on the top cover. The bed was comfortable and pillows are like all hotels, squishy. There wasnt clear directions on vending machines, ice machines. Overall if needed, I would stay here again and give them a second chance but being in a clean room was what I look for.

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Ilknur

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room we were in appeared to be clean and made up, but when we went to pull the covers to sleep, there were hairs in the sheets and the sheets were wrinkled in the shape of a person who had obviously slept there. In the second room they moved us to, they gave keys to a another person checking in so as we were getting ready, another person try to enter the room with a key. This happened TWICE in this second room. No matter where anyone travels to safety and cleanliness is a non-negotiable expectation of a hotel room.

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Valorie

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with very friendly and courteous staff, great price

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Location

Convenient to I-81 and Carlisle Fairgrounds, with dining nearby, but some traffic noise is possible and a few guests found access tricky or attractions farther than expected.

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Margaret

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and pleasant. Local to where we were visiting with family

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Robert

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was close to the fairgrounds, we go to the all Ford show every year in June.

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Kim

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient stay and decent price in Carlisle. Part of a much larger trip and enjoyed that this was the only place where we were able to plug into a charger overnight and start the next day at 100%!

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Gerson

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was a little too far from the hotel

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Olivia

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s super easy to get off 81 and find it and also really easy to get back on to 81. It was clean well priced and the staff was very friendly but prompt which was greatly appreciated.

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walter

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

a little different to get off of the main road into the facility

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Richard

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel overall for the money. Safe and quiet despite the major highway running through the backyard. Dining options close by and staff were nice. The beds weren’t the most comfortable but not terrible. The room is a bit small and the shower wasn’t refreshed like the rest of the room, but the TV was large and new. The breakfast selection was decent. The pool and ice machine on our floor was not working, but I would stay here again as these things were just temporary Im sure.

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Julie

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loud traffic due to location across from highway

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james

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

WELL BESIDE THE TURNPIKE BUT OVERALL GREAT

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Alberto

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and close 2 were i was going..will stay again for next trip...good value!

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised as hot and satisfying, but a few reviews note weak coffee, limited or dated items, or issues like expired milk.

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Tom

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The hotels was very nice with a nice breakfast.

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John

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access from the interstate! The grounds, interior public spaces and rooms were all spotlessly clean. The hot breakfast was a great way to start my day.

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Kevin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place is dirty. Bathroom has not been updated was extremely dirty- highway is on the side of the hotel . Breakfast was disgusting. I’d never stay here again

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David W

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was perfect and convenient. Great breakfast and super friendly service

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travis

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Comfortable bed and the AC was great for sleeping. Friendly front desk staff. Breakfast was good.

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Jim

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only one ice machine is working. The outdoor pool was filled and clean looking but was not open to the guests. Isn't that part of our price for staying there? I stayed July 11th thru 13th and the cartons of milk were dated to expire July 10th. There was No milk available on Sunday. What ever they use for bacon was nasty.

10

Amanda

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, clean hotel, hot breakfast!

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LISA

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nicely updated! Clean! Great breakfast.

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Paul

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, surprisingly quiet, despite first floor near entrance,and comfortable (excellent mattress) with microwave, fridge, coffeemaker, iron/board,hairdryer---all quite adequate. However the closet bar for hangers was too low to accomodate a dress. Only a sheet and light coverlet were on the bed with no additional blanket in the room. The bathroom floor was not very clean and the room smelled strongly of febreeze when we arrived. Breakfast was satisfactory with the exception of the really terrible, weak coffee and only "milk" (no clue if skim, whole, etc) to put in it.

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Candyce

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was nice and friendly, just made you feel welcomed. Breakfast was good too.

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$66
March	$75
April	$82
May	$87
June	$86
July	$87
August	$82
September	$82
October	$85
November	$76
December	$66

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $68	17 $64	18 $90	19 $89
20 $63	21 $63	22 $63	23 $63	24 $71	25 $106	26 $81
27 $63	28 $68	29 $89	30 $94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3 $131
4 $67	5 $67	6 $67	7 $68	8 $77	9 $93	10 $93
11 $76	12 $64	13 $65	14 $65	15 $77	16 $95	17 $92
18 $79	19 $76	20 $71	21 $72	22 $77	23 $95	24 $104
25 $65	26 $66	27 $66	28 $64	29 $64	30 $95	31 $94

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Separate Living Room)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Walk-In Shower)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Shower Only)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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