Name: The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
Address: 2306 Elba Street, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America, Durham, North Carolina, US
Price range: US$141–US$250 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At The Lodge at Duke Medical Center, travelers consistently praise the exceptionally convenient location for hospital visits and campus events, the friendly, accommodating staff, and generally clean, simple rooms that suit practical stays during medical appointments or quick trips.

Frequent conveniences include free onsite parking and a hospital shuttle. Common drawbacks are very firm beds, limited amenities (no gym or pool), occasional noise from doors or ambulances, and periodic maintenance or dampness issues. Overall, expect a no-frills, well-located stay that prioritizes practicality and care.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: free onsite parking and a hospital shuttle are big positives, plus a small cafe for quick bites. Amenities are limited (no fitness center or pool), and guests noted occasional elevator or construction work and tight parking.

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10

David

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND RESPONSIVE. THEY HAVE A SHUTTLE TO TAKE YOU TO YOUR DR VISITS AND BACK FOR FREE, WONDERFUL. GREAT FOR DUKE HOSPITAL VISITS.

8

Darcy

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only bad thing was restaurant was closed

8

Dorcas

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No fitness center, a real negative

8

Ted

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is with in walking distance to Duke Medical Facility, Parking is tight.

8

William

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was relatively clean. The bathroom toilet gurgled all night. There was no hot water at the sink. Lighting was odd. The lights and lamps didn't seem to light tje room, just small areas that didn't need light. The construction going on on the roof made parking very inconvenient at best. The bed frame was terrible. The way it stuck out all the way around caused me to beat my shins up constantly. On the other hand, the staff was great! Terrance was especially helpful. He was polite, pleasant, and professional. I spoke with the manager and she was very receptive to my concerns regarding the water situation as well as my compliments to the staff.

10

Marisabel

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, onsite parking at no charge, clean rooms, and a little cafe where you can grab a quick bite. No bells or whistles but exactly what we were looking for…just a place to rest our bodies after a long day out. Very reasonable pricing.

10

dian

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was amazing, the hotel was clean, bed was super comfortable. Many of the people who stay at this hotel have loved ones having procedures at Duke Medical Center, and it is a quiet, friendly place to rest after a stressful day. And the free, on site parking is a special treat. Thank you to all that make it special.

10

Adeline

5 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I did not like that there was no pool

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Jeff

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Lodge was having one of the two elevators worked on. 8am they started to jack hammer right by our room. As we were using other elevator concrete peices fell into our elevator striking my wife in the head. Staff said they were sorry. It just started today.

10

Curtis

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just cafe, no restaurant

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the property very clean, with well-kept rooms and common areas. However, some report musty odors, moisture or mold issues, and occasional lapses like dirty floors or shower grime.

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Andrew

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Photos on hotels.com ARE NOTHING LIKE REALITY. Room reeked of mold, water stains all over the property - obviously why there were no exterior photos on the site. TV, AC and lighting in room were poor. Coffee machine didn’t work. Paper thin walls, can hear TV in rooms next door and every conversation in the hallway. Bed very comfy, pillows good.

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Erin

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Disliked that there wasn't breakfast or a fitness center. The floor in my room was not very clean but the rest of the room looked clean. Bathroom sink was slow and would back up. Heat/AC unit fan was running constantly and rattled loudly even when AC was not on. Pressing the power button on the unit would not turn it off. Very difficult to sleep with the loud rattle and the helicopters.

10

Gregory

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean! The bed, furniture and bathroom were all very well maintained and kept clean. The employees were very helpful and friendly and the food and coffee available in the lobby were really nice.

10

Teresa

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, checking in and checkout was very easy. Room was very clean. Property was clean. Enjoyed my stay overall definitely be back if need be.

4

Swetha

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room moldy and floor wet

6

Lisa S.

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The reason for my average rating was the over powering smell of musty/mold in the room. I did notice an outside water leak going down the window and dripping on the side of the building. The staff was polite and helpful. I need to give an A rating to Harry the shuttle driver. He was a highlight to my day.

10

nicole

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The shuttle service was a huge bonus to bring us to the hospital and picked us back up and saved a lot of unnecessary extra stress. I am pretty critical of hotels as I was manager in housekeeping and run a cleaning business and I have to say this was the cleanest hotel I have stayed at to date. The only downside is not having the continental breakfast included or available but there were some muffins and things to buy. Love the staff there, they really made a stressful trip alot less stressful for my son and I.

10

Michael

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Conference at Duke University. Room was very clean and comfortable. Sitting areas throughout the facility and a very nice lobby with lounge. Great for business, a visit or for medical appointments/family.

8

Rhonda

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had slamming doors all night, shower needed to be cleaned. Some pink slime in the shower. Room smelled musky.

10

Melinda

16 Feb 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have never stayed in a cleaner hotel. Everyday we were there we saw someone cleaning. Outside curb appeal, Lobby, Elevator, Hallways were pleasing to the eye and our room was spotless! Much appreciated! We were greeted with kindness and warmth by all staff. Check in and check out was a breeze.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable with some modern updates. Downsides include very firm beds, noise from doors/elevators or ambulances, dim lighting, and intermittent maintenance issues (blinds, A/C or fixtures).

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Jim

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed due to early morning surgery at Duke. Room value is acceptable. Convenient to hospital. Main complaint is the beds are extremely hard and the bedding is not quality. Lots of pillows is good. Had to layer pillows to ease the uncomfortable hardness of the bed. Bought our own throw blankets to help pad the bed. Mattress rated one star.

8

Nancy

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful. Good walking distance from Duke University football, basketball. Room was clean and comfortable. Only complaint is poor lighting in the rooms. There were only two lamps in our rooms and no overhead lights in the entry or the room. Bedside lighting didn’t work in either room. Bathrooms were well lit.

8

Timothy

18 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay here; it was convenient to everything. The only thing I would change would be the wooden bed frame/the corners are sticking out past the bed and are extremely hard and sharp.

8

Danielle

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property overall was great. The bathrooms are very small and definitely only one person at a time. The beds are FIRM!!! I mean FIRM FIRM! So if you need something with more give to sleep, I’d probably look elsewhere. I was only there for one night so it wasn’t a deal breaker but there’s no way I could’ve stayed there for any longer with as hard as the beds are. Overall 7/10 for me because of the small bathroom and hard bed.

6

JEROME

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk lamp did not work. The blinds did not go up nor down. They were frozen in place. I reported this problem when I checked in, but it was never fixed. I bought 2 hard-boiled eggs in the cafe. As soon as I stuck a fork in the egg it crumbled and water squirted out. Thankfully, the cashier gave me a refund for the eggs. On a brighter note, the bed was very comfortable.

10

David

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, rooms are modern and clean, bath and shower have been remolded. defiantly would stay again and will the next visit to Duke Hospital.

10

KEITH

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is in a convenient location. My wife and I were able to walk to Duke's campus and avoid the traffic during Homecoming. The room was VERY clean and comfortable. My wife had no problem logging onto the internet. Unfortunately, only one elevator was in operation during our stay. However, the other elevator was being upgraded, which means it should be back in operation soon. The staff was very helpful and courteous. We would consider staying in this hotel again the next time we're in Durham.

8

SUSAN

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, but air conditioner made noises throughout night. Street below also making noise but that’s what you get when you stay in the city. Comfortable bed.

6

Kristy

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was smooth and fast. Hotel and room was very clean. Mattress was really firm (not my preference but would be okay for those who like a firm one). What wasn’t so great? We were in room 614 (right across the stairwell at the end of the hall). That stairwell door opened and slammed off and on all night long and early the next morning. We decided to just get up and leave. Unfortunately, we would not stay again unless we had a room away from the stairwell doors. We could deal with the train, helicopters, even others talking outside the door but the door slamming was just too much.

10

Tracy

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and convenient. The lady at the desk was helpful and polite. The room was compact but not cramped and it was clean!!!

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Service

Service is a strong point: staff are widely praised as friendly, empathetic, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and helpful shuttle drivers. Occasional missteps are mentioned but are not a common theme.

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Lisa

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went above and beyond to help me.

10

Karen

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff!

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Jessi

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really, the thing that made this trip decent for me as I was sick and received not great news at Duke so we stayed the night on Friday night (3/7/2025) to Saturday (3/8) and the staff that evening was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ❤️ I have stayed in a lot of hotels and hospitals the past two years and I have been treated not so great at many of them, but here, you hired amazing staff and I don’t ever write reviews ever. I just wanted to acknowledge that they made by weekend better by being kind and empathetic and treating me and my mother like humans. Amazing place and from now on when I go to Duke this will be my go to place to stay for sure!!! Thank you for making my day a little brighter ❤️

10

Beth

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptional customer service from the folks who work here. Just stayed for my second time and will be returning. Good location and very comfortable rooms. Great value. Thank you for letting me check in early, too!!!

10

Teresa

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, checking in and checkout was very easy. Room was very clean. Property was clean. Enjoyed my stay overall definitely be back if need be.

10

Sarah

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the Lodge were unbelievable perfect. They all understood we were not on vacation or a business trip. As this hotel is only a block from Duke University Hospital, they knew a lot of folks were experiencing personal struggles. The staff made the hotel experience as struggle free as possible, greeting guests with smiles. They managed our reservations with ease as our plans continued to change. The front desk staff, cleaning/maintenance, and the barista were all amazing!

10

Juliann

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful desk staff, extremely helpful! Room is clean and nicely appointed

10

Ronald

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the shuttle to the hospital and the hours the shuttle was available. Harry, the driver, was great! Everyone was so friendly and wonderful. Great place to stay,

10

Max

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was an issue with our room fitting our needs and Antonia at the front desk went above and beyond to solved it. A true hospitality professional. Thank you!

10

Earnestine

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location! Excellent staff!

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Location

Exceptionally convenient for Duke University Hospital, the VA, and campus events; many guests walk or use the shuttle. The immediate area is utilitarian and hospital-adjacent, and ambulance noise can occur.

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Sandra

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient to Duke Medical Center.

8

David

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allowed to check in early on game day. Walking distance was short to Cameron Stadium, the campus and chapel. Comfortable hotel.

10

Walter

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown Durham. Quick Uber or lift to DPAC. Clean and quiet.

10

Patricia

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had an early morning appointment at Duke Medical center and staying at the Lodge made it so easy to park and get there to my appointment on time.

10

Diane

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is perfect a block walk. Brightly lite at night. The staff is helpful and kind.

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Ted

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is with in walking distance to Duke Medical Facility, Parking is tight.

10

Sharon

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very convenient to the Duke Medical facility.

10

Richard

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location next to The Duke Medical center was great . The free on site parking with extended use period allowed me to leave my car at the Lodge for the duration of my visit to the Hospital. It was a very rainy day and the free shuttle to the hospital was quick and efficient in a clean vehicle and very nice driver. The breakfast cooked to order was great.

10

Michael

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location relative to Duke hospital was fantastic, room was great and staff were very nice and professional. In-house food availability is limited but there are decent nearby dining options. It’s perfect if your destination is Duke hospital or eye center.

10

Angela

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot was a little small but overall excellent place and super convenient. Will definitely be there again.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited to a small cafe; several guests missed a full restaurant or free breakfast and noted variable hours or coffee policies. Where available, breakfast items received positive comments.

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Darcy

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only bad thing was restaurant was closed

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Angela

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very good, service was good. Everyone that came to breakfast was confused about how it worked and had to get an explanation from the server. Not complaining but maybe it is something you could look at making more clear.

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Sharon

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it was close to my husband's medical appointments at the VA. Wish there had been more options for breakfast, but we were able to eat at the hospital, which was fine. We'll definitely stay there again.

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Shanna

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were so excited that we were able to check in early at 2pm. Check in was smooth. We went to enter room and key did not work. Also sounded like that room was already occupied. We went back to the front desk. Come to find out, someone did in fact check into that room the night before. First words out of the concierge’s mouth was, “We can’t give you a discount and we are fully booked. The best thing we can do is put you in a similar room that is handicap accessible”. This was a reasonable solution that we accepted however the notion that we were going to request a discount was extremely offensive and unnecessary. This set the tone for our whole weekend. The property overall was okay. Our automatic blinds did not work so we had to sleep with the parking lot light shining in on us. The food area was closed on the weekends. Overall we wouldn’t stay here again. Not the worst place but certainly not our most pleasant experience.

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Richard

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location next to The Duke Medical center was great . The free on site parking with extended use period allowed me to leave my car at the Lodge for the duration of my visit to the Hospital. It was a very rainy day and the free shuttle to the hospital was quick and efficient in a clean vehicle and very nice driver. The breakfast cooked to order was great.

6

Debbie

17 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Common areas were not welcoming or attractive. Very limited food and beverage options - particularly challenging if your workday is long. For the room rate ($175/night), hotel amenities were disappointing.

10

Marisabel

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, onsite parking at no charge, clean rooms, and a little cafe where you can grab a quick bite. No bells or whistles but exactly what we were looking for…just a place to rest our bodies after a long day out. Very reasonable pricing.

2

Crystal

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast. They take the free coffee away once their little cafe opens and serve the same coffee for a cost.

10

Michael

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location relative to Duke hospital was fantastic, room was great and staff were very nice and professional. In-house food availability is limited but there are decent nearby dining options. It’s perfect if your destination is Duke hospital or eye center.

10

Curtis

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just cafe, no restaurant

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Month	Average price
January	US$136
February	US$137
March	US$132
April	US$156
May	US$147
June	US$134
July	US$133
August	US$130
September	US$123
October	US$157
November	US$140
December	US$129

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $160	17 $151	18 $150	19 $150
20 $151	21 $150	22 $150	23 $151	24 $152	25 $151	26 $150
27 $152	28 $150	29 $155	30 $152

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $150	2 $150	3 $150
4 $152	5 $150	6 $152	7 $150	8 $152	9 $150	10 $151
11 $152	12 $156	13 $152	14 $157	15 $250	16	17
18 $152	19 $154	20 $141	21 $161	22 $157	23 $146	24 $157
25 $141	26 $147	27 $157	28 $173	29 $141	30 $152	31 $150

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Accessible Two Queen Beds

Standard King

Accessible King

Standard Two Queen

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