Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 5 per night. Reservations are not required.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 20 per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75, subject to availability.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Durham's business district, within a 5-minute drive of Research Triangle Park and Streets at Southpoint Mall. It is 5 miles from North Carolina Central University and 7.1 miles from Durham Performing Arts Center.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, open from June to August.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park Hotel

Average nightly price at Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$77
February	$77
March	$88
April	$82
May	$88
June	$80
July	$79
August	$81
September	$83
October	$95
November	$78
December	$76

What guests think

At Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, and convenient location near highways and RTP, but many report cleanliness problems, persistent smoke or odors, and aging rooms needing updates and maintenance.

Housekeeping is inconsistent, with several stays lacking daily service or timely towel replacements. Amenities are limited: no breakfast or a closed café is often noted, the pool is sometimes unavailable or unclean, and basic extras like microwaves may be missing. Many consider the price fair for what you get, and on-site parking is straightforward. Expect budget-friendly convenience with variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited: the café/breakfast service is usually closed, and many report the pool closed or poorly maintained; the fitness room sometimes requires staff to unlock it. Parking is generally easy, with occasional comments about lighting or access issues.

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Shakeida

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I did not like the fact when i arrived my key never worked. The kitchen is out of order, and it took one week to clean a pool that was still dirty. MY room had spiders, towel rack broke on me twice and although i asked management to change room it never became available although promised.

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LeVin

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Friendly staff. Nice common area. Old bathrooms & stained tub.Key had to be reprogammed multiple times. Fitness center keycard not functional had to get someone to open it each time. Limited choices in convenience center zero fruit or healthy options.. Didn't accept charges to the room; had to pay for earlch transaction.

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Faleshia

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Told front desk twice about the bee hive on patio did nothing about it and kids could not swim in pool it had to be clean for two days.

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Timothy

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire place smelled like pot and there was a coackroach and a USED NEEDLE in my room, when I brought it up the the people who ran it they just said "oops" the new room they gave me smelled like a barn and the pool was green

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Derek

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It did smell horribly in the halls just like weed like other reviews had stated. Floors are old and somewhat dirty in the room. Tv did not work. Shower gel in shower was a clear bottle handwritten on so was nervous to use it. Felt relatively safe since they stressed at check in that they lock all the doors at night and only way in is front door with your key card. Upgraded to balcony at check in but not even a chair on balcony to sit on. Was quiet and clean (just old) and convenient.

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Tonya

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Booked room because th website stated there was an indoor pool. The pool was not indoors and also was not even in working order for us to get in

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Ari

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was unswimmable & green, stains all over the carpet, bathroom smelled like cigarette smoke, beds weren’t comfortable, room pictures are deceiving online.

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Morris

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. No complaints. 1 suggestion..... better parking lot lighting at the far side of the building

10

Trenda

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place and the people were nice my only complaint is the pool wasn’t open yet and they don’t have breakfast. Other than that we had a great stay.

6

Ellen

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While checking in we were informed the pool was closed and that there is no breakfast provided. Coffee was offered but only dark roast. Hot water was available but no tea bags available. Room was fine. When closing curtains saw a dead cockroach on the windowsill in the room. At checkout front desk was very nice.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many mention stained carpets and furniture, smoke or mildew odors, and occasional pests (roaches or bedbugs), while others found rooms clean. Housekeeping can be irregular, with trash and linens sometimes not refreshed during multi‑night stays.

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Olajuwon

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stains all over the entire floor. Also there was no microwave inside of the room in the refrigerator was barely cold. Also, the couch needs to be thrown out and replaced.

4

Lucinda

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got in about 9 pm from intenational flight, so was exhausted. First hit with the surprise 100 damage deposit(?) dont think I had been aware of that especially because it was a $90 room. Guess i should have known, you get what you pay for. bedding was clean, no bugs, BUT carpet was so filthy I left my socks on, bathroom floor had shoe prints on it, and furniture was disgusting. Got out of there at 6 am, but snoozing front desk person did not know how to print a receipt. Needless to say, wont go to a sonesta again.

4

Daemont

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room wasn't clean. Stains in the carpet and drapes/ furniture. Total waste of money. Will not return

2

Lynn

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nasty. Carpet stained, shower moldy. It was gross.

2

Desmond

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was bitten by bed bugs. I had to throw my clothes away. Very bad experience. I have bite marks on my head ,my arm,my back,my left calf and my butt. I was staying in room 151

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Christopher

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was so disgusting! The bed looked like it had been slept in, there was stuff all over the floors. Stains like blood on the carpet and couch. Hair and dirt all over the toilet. Mold:mildew in the tub. So gross

6

Nikki

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice people. Hotel needs a deep clean— stains on the floor rug what looked to be blood or deep red paint on the curtains.

6

Brandice

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel needs UPDATING BAD! Our stay wasn’t so pleasant! The light bulbs were burned out, the beds are NOT comfortable, they really need to be switched out ASAP, you can’t flip a mattress but so many times! Also the carpet was very dirty! Everything in this hotel needs to be updated and SOON!

2

Russell

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stains on the carpet. Mold under the air conditioner. Dirty fridge on the floor. Whole hotel smelled like weed. The guys who worked the front desk were good though.

2

Sherry

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was nasty. The mattresses had large gross stains. There were bedbugs in the bed. The staff did not seem to care. We checked out and left at midnight because of the bedbugs and had to find another hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with worn furniture; many note uncomfortable or sagging mattresses, finicky or noisy AC, and older/small TVs, and some rooms lack microwaves. Noise varies by location, Wi‑Fi ranges from strong to unreliable, and some rooms include balconies or patios.

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Morgan

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and two toddlers stayed here one night to get away for a weekend. Checking in went well and the front desk clerk was nice. The room seemed nice walking in UNTIL we started unpacking and using things. The frig’s fan was frozen solid and you saw how dirty the ice was. The bed I was in had a blood stain on it… which is really gross. Other than that, it was really quiet and the beds were decent, pillows were flimsy with no support and when we set the air to 70, it somehow would not maintain that temp, causing me to check it periodically throughout the night. For $110, I guess I got what I paid for. Won’t be staying here again unless I don’t have a choice.

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James

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good stay for one night before heading to the airport. Nice room with balcony to enjoy our final glass of wine before our flight to the uk very early the next morning. We did ask if we were to stay again and didn’t have a car did they have a courtesy bus for the airport but they didn’t which is a shame.

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Jessica

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were nice. It was clean and quiet. The property is outdated. The property looks completely different from the online pictures. The pool was only 3-4ft which were many of the surrounding hotel pools. My suite didn’t have a microwave so I had to keep going to the lobby to heat my food up and the microwave wouldn’t heat it up completely. That was a total inconvenience. I also had to go to the lobby to get my own towels. It was nice for a last minute stay but I would not recommend. It’s not for me

6

Jessica

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was advertised, clean and with appropriate amenities. The problem was that the WiFi did not work and it was in some sort dead zone for cell service because nothing worked.

4

Leashia

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The noise was really bad. The property is also showing signs of aging.

8

Nikki

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice and responsive. Internet was strong.

8

Wendy

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Phone didn’t work. Late night checkin staff ok. TV with weird blue color. No breakfast.

6

Nick

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was my 2nd time staying here. This time around, the bathroom in the room was much improved. However, I had a mini-fridge that was literally sitting on the ground. I had to bend down/hunch over to access it. Yet, the bed was the absolute worst I have ever slept on in any hotel/resort I've stayed in. For the 3 nights I stayed, I woke up with the worst back pain I've ever had from sleeping on the hotel bed.

8

Teniell

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very neat. The chairs in the lobby has stains. The TV was outdated and small.

6

Brandice

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel needs UPDATING BAD! Our stay wasn’t so pleasant! The light bulbs were burned out, the beds are NOT comfortable, they really need to be switched out ASAP, you can’t flip a mattress but so many times! Also the carpet was very dirty! Everything in this hotel needs to be updated and SOON!

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Service

Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, with quick help resolving some issues. However, some guests report rude or unresponsive interactions, repeated key/card problems, and slow or awkward check‑ins.

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Tammy

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was easy..check in/check out. Staff was friendly..it was very clean

8

Travis

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel with excellent staff

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TJ

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Convenient to work in Research Triangle Park but area has panhandlers. They stay to themselves and won’t bother you. Fantastic staff, comfy bed and soft sheets! I always felt safe.

10

Myah

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and rooms were clean.

10

Christopher

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dorrell Shoulders was such a nice person. Extremely helpful with out accommodations and personable. He gave us great advice on the local area, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

2

omar

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Stephon was so rude and we opted not to stay. He was condescending, impatient and unable to help in any meaningful way. We ended up staying at another hotel. He should not be allowed to interact with guests until he is re-trained. Stephon was the deciding factor in us going somewhere else.

2

Douglas

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely rude desk clerk who was not helpful at all. Wasn’t able to check in and didn’t receive any help from staff. Will not re-book.

2

Carla

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

person at front desk was having multiple issues with check in with not only just me but other guests as well from what i observed. there was no housekeeping at all during our stay and the phone in the room did not even work to be able to call the front desk for more toiletries. overall it was an ok experience since we were out most of the day anyways but just beware with check in and needing housekeeping services.

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Shanell

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff are great. Clean and professional place. Easy check-in and fast

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Samantha

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bathroom wasn’t fully clean and the phone in the hotel room didn’t worked. I told one of the employees about it and they ignored me. Poor customer service

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Location

Location is convenient for RTP, I‑40, the airport, and nearby restaurants and shopping. Some guests noted panhandlers or a rougher feel in the surrounding area and occasional traffic noise.

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Marques

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Conveniently located

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Sabrina

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The area surrounding the property was less than desirable.

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TJ

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Convenient to work in Research Triangle Park but area has panhandlers. They stay to themselves and won’t bother you. Fantastic staff, comfy bed and soft sheets! I always felt safe.

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Adrian

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy place to stay for events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area.

8

Van

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located near Duke health for a procedure.

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Daniel

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was a great location and an excellent value. The hotel was modern and nice, I felt that it was only slightly better than it’s competitors in that price-point regarding cleanliness and attention to detail.

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Karen

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked it was not far from airport also driving to different places to eat were 13-15min distance .the restaurants we visited I must say was absolutely delicious !

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Tedric

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location in proximity to interstates, restaurants, and shopping.

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James

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This motel is right off US 40 in DURHAM, NC. at the intersection of NC routes 55 and 54. It is 15 minutes from the airport. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, there is good security, a small gym, and an outside pool (not open in the winter). Some refreshments are available at the desk; morning coffee at the front desk/lounge area. The parking lot is adequate; landscaping is good.

8

Ronald

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport thats a plus.

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Dining

Dining is minimal: many report no breakfast and a closed café/restaurant, with coffee typically available only. A few mention decent coffee, but on‑site food options are otherwise lacking.

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crystal

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in clerk was very pleasant. Pool closes at 9 pm which is very early for summer months. NO BREAKFAST where they actually have ample dining facilities. Stains on the carpet in my room, broken curtains, no microwave in the room. Will update review after stay if any other inconveniences occur. Was told that this particular Sonesta is independently owned.

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Robert

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First room, which was a nonsmoking room, had strong smell of smoke in the bathroom; we had to change rooms. Even though there is a breakfast area, there is no breakfast, evidently because the space has not been outfitted for breakfast yet.

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Nina

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice and staff were very pleasant. However, it would have been nice if the kitchen was working so that one could get a coffee or snack as the restaurants in the area were limited.

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Danette

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought for the price, my room was ok. The TV was kind of small and so was the refrigerator. I didn't like smelling weed in the hallway or that there was no one to help with my bags. They have a little cafe but, it wasn't open. Staff were nice.

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Derek

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It did smell horribly in the halls just like weed like other reviews had stated. Floors are old and somewhat dirty in the room. Tv did not work. Shower gel in shower was a clear bottle handwritten on so was nervous to use it. Felt relatively safe since they stressed at check in that they lock all the doors at night and only way in is front door with your key card. Upgraded to balcony at check in but not even a chair on balcony to sit on. Was quiet and clean (just old) and convenient.

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Michelle

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast offered.

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Elven

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast but good coffee

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Courtney

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and lobby were very clean, inside the hotel was clean, however when you pull up the outside of the hotel needs updating and paint, they need to bring back breakfast, not enough washcloths and towels in room, only one person for a 2 night stay, for it to be a non smoking hotel, we could smell marijuana coming from room next door to ours and downstairs room when we were leaving out. No Microwave in room and tiny dorm size fridge was on the floor instead on a stand, The staff was nice, like I said before they need to upgrade the premises and get the tiny fridge off the floor

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Angela

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is always very kind & helpful. Property inside & out is spotless!! Smells sanitized & clean throughout inside of hotel. There’s always housekeeping on property. They’re always cleaning!! Morning coffee from Starbucks is delicious!! The property is safe. There are cameras everywhere!! The parking lot is under camera watch!!

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Karen

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I shared what I liked above, but I was surprised no breakfast was served. Even a simple continental breakfast would have been appreciated. Overall, we were very satisfied.

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1 $95	2 $91	3 $91	4 $88	5 $88	6 $95	7 $105
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15 $96	16 $88	17 $88	18 $88	19 $88	20 $101	21 $103
22 $95	23 $77	24 $88	25 $88	26 $88	27 $95	28 $103
29 $96	30 $88

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