Name: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
Address: 383 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Price range: $103–$253 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth, travelers frequently highlight very clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location just off the highway with easy access to downtown, alongside a fun retro decor and generally good value for quick stays.

However, reviews repeatedly mention a very limited continental breakfast and a small, crowded breakfast area. Multiple guests also report intermittent hot water and low water pressure, occasional room maintenance issues, and recurring key card malfunctions. Traffic and hallway noise can be noticeable in some rooms, and service at the front desk ranges from welcoming to slow or unhelpful. Expect a clean, no-frills stay with easy access to Portsmouth at budget-friendly rates.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: parking is generally easy but can be tight for larger vehicles. There is no on site pool despite being shown in some listings, and a workout area and guest laundry are mentioned.

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catherine

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have a good stay overall and for the price point you can’t really beat it. I wish the amenities like the soup which fell apart after one use was better and there was a pool on site but other than that. Great value

8

Steve

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were okay, but parking isn’t, had to park in rear of hotel, but only front lobby door open

10

Miriam

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, bed was very comfortable, parking was easy in and out. Continental breakfast was ok.

10

Paul

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This Howard Johnson motel has been totally rehabilitated and renovated by the Wyndham people. It is in pristine condition, Virtually brand new. Decorated in a retro 1950s HoJo’s theme. The room was clean. The bathroom was spotless. The Hotel had a guest laundry. Overall, this was an excellent value. Would stay here again.

8

Wendell

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is tight for large vehicles and the breakfast area is kind of small for size of hotel. The Roundabout Restaurant is close by and excellent choice for any meal. The hotel is clean and the staff is superb!

8

Ian

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were initially appointed a room in the basement but were moved to the first floor upon request due to a smell of dampness in the basement. The next room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was sufficient and the area was small but clean. Parking was convenient.

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Bruce

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Indoor pool was on amenities but not at the property. Water pressure was terrible. Property old . Barely any hot water in morning . Don’t know how it was so highly rated

10

Albert R Kaupp

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room and staff was great parking was a challenge.

10

Jenna

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was wonderful! We found out when checking out we could have gone to the Holiday in and used the pool and get percentage off of food. This should be details shared verbally when checking in. It was provided on a small paper with other info like Wi-Fi details- but verbally would be better.

10

Donald

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very pleasant stay. Convenient and has many facilities including a workout area.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and public areas. A smaller number report maintenance or hygiene issues, including inconsistent hot water and low water pressure, odors or damp areas, and an occasional pest sighting.

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Laura

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean! Staff couldn't have been nicer! Easy on easy off and a quick drive into town. Possibly even a nice walk however it was chilly when we were there so we decided to drive into town and had a wonderful dinner.

10

Sophie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience at your hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, very clean facility even though a bit outdated. Very comfortable bed. We won’t hesitate to go back again when in this area.

10

Daniel

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and up to date.

10

James

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very very clean the property was also clean. The rugs in my room and hall were very clean. I did not see a stain in room or hallways. The bed was extremely comfortable. The towels were fresh and soft. The only thing was the breakfast was limited. You could make toast have a muffin yogurt or cereal. There was breakfast sandwiches you could put in microwave. They could have had a little variety of them all that i saw was sausage and egg. The breakfast area and front desk were also very clean. I will recommend it to friends. The people on the front deskwere also fantastic. It is close to highways i never heard any road noise.I stay in hotels about 5 times a year. I think other hotels should take some lessons from them.

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Josee-Anne

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t realize this would be a basement hotel room. It had a musty basement smell. Bath tub was yellow. Window sills and most surfaces were dirty/dusty. Staff were lovely both at front desk and breakfast.

10

Tamara

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great little affordable hotel. Staff were wonderful, beds were comfortable and the room was very clean! Would definitely stay there again!

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Marya

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I am writing in reference to our hotel stay from July 13-14. Our room was on the ground level and it was very muggy for the duration of our stay as it was raining out. There was condensation on the walls and furniture. Even the bedspread felt damp and the room had a very unpleasant odor. The water pressure was very low, there were water stains on the ceiling and paint was chipping off the bathroom wall. When we checked in, the front desk did not inform us of how to connect to WiFi, or when and where breakfast was. We were informed in the morning that it was a sold out night and typically the rooms on the ground floor were not reserved. Our stay at the Howard Johnson was extremely disappointing for my children and I. Due to our negative experience, I believe that it is justified in asking for a refund.

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ryan

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled every time the air conditioning was on. We attempted to open the window for fresh air which was nice... but then the highway noise took over. Not too bad for a 1 night stay

6

Dana

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were friendly. Everything seemed fine (decent room with comfortable bed) but creeped out to see a cockroach. Luckily we only stayed one night and the sighting was on the way out as we were getting on the elevator.

10

Sharon

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean older renovated hotel. Staff was accommodating and helpful. Great location. Would definitely return.

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Rooms

Rooms feature a fun retro style with comfortable beds, though some are compact or on a basement level. Noise from the nearby highway and thin walls is mentioned by several guests.

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10

cassie

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Was quiet, friendly very clean the BEST beds and pillows.

10

Joe

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is always clean and well stocked. The retro design is awesome.

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Julia

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was in the basement level. It felt oppressive. The hotel is located in a corner of several highway onramps. It was smoggy-smokey from cars and loud outside. Hard to get into the parking lot with a confusing roundabout (rotary). I've always loved Howard Johnson's but this one didn't do it for me.

10

Carolyn

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Immaculate room, super comfortable beds and friendly staff. Room decor was unique, like a modern take on the 60s/70s and kinda fun.

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Tscharner

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I gave it a 3 to balance the previous reviews. We had the impression it was a very nice hotel, but in reality it was a nice enough highway hotel. The staff was good, the hotel condition is good. But the walls are thin, it's right on the highway and the Continental breakfast is very small. Couple of cereal options, bagels and bread for toast.

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Robert

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was kinda small with not a lot of places to put things.

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Dana

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, interesting retro style decor, HoJo throwback color schemes !! Clean … Had hot water issues, but they were working on it, so ….Central location, right off the highway, very near restaurants and downtown Portsmouth !!

6

Brandy

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk associate could not have been more disengaged. He was eating when we arrived. Never apologized or acknowledged is, just kept staring at his computer screen. When he did look up there was no personality. He mumbled facts like he had memorized from a script. The room was clean and spacious. Highway noise was a little loud.

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William

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were smaller then I like but very clean. Staff was great, exercise room was lacking. Price was better then everywhere else in the area as well and it wasn't close. I would stay again.

6

Tyler

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly clean. Older hotel with stinky halls. Very loud next to a freeway all night.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, with smooth check ins and occasional early check in assistance. Several reviews cite slow or absent front desk support, overbooking or downgrades, and repeated key card issues.

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Laura

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean! Staff couldn't have been nicer! Easy on easy off and a quick drive into town. Possibly even a nice walk however it was chilly when we were there so we decided to drive into town and had a wonderful dinner.

10

Donna

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted by Robbin shafer-page. So kind professional and very relaxing after a long drive he made check in quick and easy!

10

David

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at the hotel after a long wet bicycle ride. The staff were very supportive, helped with an early check in and extra towels. Grateful for a washer and drier to clean up. Nearby diner was walkable and worth a visit.

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Danielle

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a king room. Just drove 6.5 hours here to be told there is a “ slight inconvenience” and the king size reservation that I made was overbooked, and there were no king-size rooms left. I was offered a queen, with no apology. I inquired on a discount or any kind of compensation, and was told he would leave my name with the manager. Checked into the room, and it is not only a queen room, but also a handicap room.

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Joanne

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was disappointing beginning with a call before arriving to say the hotel was overbooked and my King bed reservation had been downgraded to a queen bed with no monetary credit. I was offered 1000 Wyndham points for my reservation and then the desk clerk said I couldn’t have them because I booked through hotels.com. Also our keys didn’t work and had to return to the main desk for fix.

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Ross

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No staff on site for check in. Had to wait 30 minutes for someone to check us in. Employee had no concern for our experience. What a joke.

2

kent

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower didn't work. Water would only come out of bathtub faucet. Was asked by person at front desk, if I moved the lever around? "Sometimes you have to play with it to find a sweet spot." I took shower using a cup to pour water on me. When I asked if there was anything that they could do with my bill for the hassle she said no. When I asked for the card of the GM she gave t to me and said, "You can go now" like I was dismissed. Just awful. I can almost handle the shower not working, but her attitude was atrocious.

6

Meredith

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived to check in there was another customer waiting. After a few minutes we asked if she was being helped. She said worker had been there initially but disappeared. We waited another 10 minutes before a worker walked with a stack of towels behind the front desk. He didn't greet either of us and just started stocking behind the desk. Finally, we asked if he could help us & he said they were shorthanded and needed to finish restocking before he could help us check in. Not the best way to start off. Later, I returned to ask a couple of questions about getting to downtown and the same desk worker just said, "There's several ways to get." That's it, so suggestions or anything. Not at all helpful.

8

Donald

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The magnetic card door locks are a disaster. I had to get the card reprogrammed every time I returned to the property. Fix the problem!

6

Courtney

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and room are fantastic. Convenient location right off interstate and price was great compared to nearby hotels. My only complaint was front desk worker. My wife and I were trying to push in 2 bicycles and they don’t have automatic opening doors. We were struggling badly trying to open doors while holding bikes and the clerk sat in lobby 5 feet from us talking to friends and made no attempt to open door or help. It was really kind of annoying. Really poor service or just what I think of as normal human kindness.

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Location

Conveniently located just off I 95, a short drive from downtown Portsmouth and Kittery; walkable for some, but not ideal without a car. Highway access also brings some traffic noise.

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James

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location. Limited breakfast options. If you're looking for a clean and inexpensive room with no frills, this is the place. I would stay here again.

8

Andrew Erwin Scheller,

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very convenient off highway and an easy 1.5 mile drive to downtown for food and retail. there didn’t seem to be food options within walking distance, but so many options just downtown. Room and bathroom were very clean. AC worked great. Excellent price considering rates at other hotels in area. Easy check-in, except was given a connecting room when I explicitly asked at reservation AND check-in for a non-connecting room. The area felt safe enough. It more than satisfied our needs as an overnight pit stop on a road trip.

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Ed

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to I 95

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Georgi

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and only 30 min walk to downtown or less than $10 Uber each way. Very clean and perfect for a night or two. Would recommend and would stay here again.

10

Gerald

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for downtown Portsmouth and Kittery. Not good for walking but a short drive to all the good spots.

8

Lori

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient to get around. Great location

10

Arthur

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, 5 min drive to everything.

10

Steve

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was easy access from freeway but a ways from downtown.

10

Gregory

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was within in a mile of downtown Portsmouth so we could walk in.

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Patricia

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was so easy to commute from. We were close to Kittery Maine and downtown Portsmouth New Hampshire.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is generally limited with few hot items, and the breakfast room is small and can feel crowded. Some guests find it adequate for a quick bite.

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Priscila

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient! Friendly staff! Breakfast was limited but ok

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Michelle

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very old but has been updated in the rooms and it was clean. The shower would not drain. The breakfast was not great. Very limited options.

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philip

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was very good. Clean, quiet, and neat. Free continental breakfast was good. Not a ton of options but enough to get to lunch and they were very attentive to restocking items and cleaning up at breakfast time. Not all places offer a free breakfast so it was a nice offering. Would def stay again if in the area.

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David

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was bare bones minimal, bread was stale, condiments old, no milk or orange juice.

8

Andrea

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. Standard room was clean. Check in was very fast. Employees were very nice. Breakfast room tiny with not a lot of choices.

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KIM

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was super cute. MCM decor. Very clean. The staff was really friendly. The breakfast was very lacking. Hardly anything to choose from. No hot foods. No pancake or waffle options. But if you aren’t interested in a full breakfast spread, the stay is quite comfortable!

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Andrew

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was good. The free breakfast was disappointing. There were bagels, toast, microwave breakfast sandwiches, yogurt and fruit. The breakfast is very important for us and this place did not have much of breakfast.

6

Barbara

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, older hotel, breakfast left a lot to be desired - no fruit or hot items

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Michelle

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good but wish the area for breakfast was a bit larger. It felt very cramped when trying to eat in the morning.

8

Leonid

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Once you stay in HoJo, you know what to expect next: old and outdated furniture, an old TV, and mismatched remotes. This particular one has four tables in the breakfast area, and even a continental breakfast is super limited.

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Month	Average price
January	$76
February	$75
March	$76
April	$89
May	$128
June	$153
July	$162
August	$173
September	$140
October	$136
November	$85
December	$75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $106	17 $111	18 $200	19 $197
20 $108	21 $118	22 $113	23 $121	24 $121	25 $192	26 $201
27 $109	28 $115	29 $121	30 $121

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $121	2 $206	3 $209
4 $121	5 $127	6 $126	7 $124	8 $128	9 $211	10 $223
11 $131	12 $124	13 $123	14 $124	15 $125	16 $239	17 $253
18 $126	19 $117	20 $117	21 $116	22 $124	23 $174	24 $178
25 $109	26 $103	27 $103	28 $105	29 $105	30 $131	31 $134

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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