Name: The Craigie Hotel
Address: 50 Bog Road, Penicuik, Scotland, United Kingdom, Penicuik, Midlothian, GB
Price range: $154–$479 per night
Rating: 9.5

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Craigie Hotel is praised for warm, attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and standout breakfasts, with many enjoying the charming bar, outdoor seating, and easy parking in a quiet setting near Edinburgh.

The suburban location offers straightforward bus links and park and ride access to Edinburgh, and is handy for the airport. Drawbacks mentioned are a few smaller rooms, some worn carpets, occasional bar noise, and rare slow meal service; a couple of guests found reaching Edinburgh tricky without a car. A good choice if you prefer charm and convenience over a city-centre address.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the popular bar and on-site restaurant, plus a pleasant outdoor seating or beer garden. Ample on-site parking is frequently mentioned.

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10

Joy

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent food in the restaurant. Garden area outside for hanging out or having a drink.

8

Angela

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff Nice garden seating area

10

Peter

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Little hotel that far surpassed expectations- Comfortable and with exceptional staff. Efficient and helpful with every request. Good parking on site. Breakfast faultless and evening food & drink very reasonable and to a good standard.

10

Sean

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Quiet at night with easy on site parking. Great food in the onsite restaurant.

10

Orit

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, quiet area nice staff, and great facilities!

10

Barbara

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We very much enjoyed the Craigie. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were awesome. Restaurant and bar choices were wonderful. We took advantage of the bus stop across the street to get to Roslyn and Edinburgh.

10

Ruth Ann

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the beer garden in the afternoon. The wait staff at the bar, dinner and breakfast were very good. The room was a little small but very comfortable. The bathroom was very nice too. We’d definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Mark

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Amazing breakfast. Nice bar,with some outdoors seating.

10

Harry

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, big car park perfect for a driving trip to Edinburgh. The breakfast is 10/10. I can’t fault my stay really!

10

David A

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good food, well prepared. Comfortable beds and functional room. Helpful staff. Nice bar and outdoor seating area to enjoy. The staff were helpful and attentive. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean and well kept, with housekeeping praised. A few note worn or stained carpets in some areas.

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10

John

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and comfortable room. Great free breakfast. Lovely staff.

10

Paula

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment we walked in the staff were amazing friendly and courteous. Room was warm and cosy and clean.even though there was an event taking place it never bothered us . Can highly recommend thankyou all so much

10

Sharron

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Craigie is excellent hotel with lovely rooms. Our dinner there was excellent. Our breakfast was also very good. The staff were helpful & friendly. My only negative comment is that the carpet in the dining area & on the stairs needs replacing; it is worn & stained.

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Elizabeth

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, good shower and hot water, loved the shower gel and shampoo. Adjustable heating, good reading light and very comfortable bed. Good food at dinner and breakfast. Enjoyed reading about the history of The Craigie and the bar is housed in one of the old, attractive rooms. The only problem for us was the loud pop music which is not to our taste. We are classical musicians and would prefer something that suites most tastes such as jazz or film music or silence. Otherwise excellent.

10

Mary

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is gorgeous, and the staff, including the owner, are wonderful. The room was spacious and very clean. We were there during a bit of a heat wave and the hotel provided a fan. Complimentary breakfast is off of the regular menu, and since the food is phenomenal, it really adds to the value of this incredible hotel. Deserves 10 stars!!

10

Nesrin

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing hotel, great foods, very very very clean, comfortable bed and room. We loved to be there 💙

10

Keith

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed there for one night and we stayed there because it's close to the airport. The hotel and room were nice and clean, the bed was quite comfortable - no complaints :). The service at the restaurant was quite slow, but the food was good once it arrived.

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irene

Mar 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived the staff were very friendly and attentive. Room was bright and clean, comfortable bed and lovely sized shower. The food was second to none, good selection fro dinner and breakfast was good quality produce. If we had a comment it would be stair carpets could be maintained.

10

Paul

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean, prompt staff

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Stuart

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd booked the wrong date by mistake, on arrival i realised and the woman on reception made a few calls, i then amended my booking to the correct date and luckily they had 1 room left! The staff went above and beyong with everything, service was fantastic, food was amazing, breakfast was amazing! The room was super clean and just what i needed after a 4 hour drive up from the midlands.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and well appointed, with modern bathrooms and excellent showers; several report quiet nights. Some rooms are smaller, and a few mention bar noise or a lack of seating.

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10

Lois

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, great bathroom and shower.

10

John

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

What a fantastic weekend we had hotel was so welcoming staff so professional curtis and so friendly room was spacious clean and comfortable thank you

10

John

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Craigie was our second hotel on our trip to Scotland. An amazing small hotel, only 16 rooms. Our room was plenty big enough for us and very well decorated, and the beds very comfortable. The bathroom was was clean and had a good bath and shower. The food was something else. Very high quality and the full Scottish breakfast was enough to last me all day. The fact that locals come to wine and dine there, I think also speaks for the quality. Staff were all polite and friendly. Would we go back, yes we would.

10

Alison

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, beautiful shower. Great to have dinner & drink outside.

10

Barbara

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We very much enjoyed the Craigie. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were awesome. Restaurant and bar choices were wonderful. We took advantage of the bus stop across the street to get to Roslyn and Edinburgh.

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Michael

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was tiny

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Ruth Ann

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed the beer garden in the afternoon. The wait staff at the bar, dinner and breakfast were very good. The room was a little small but very comfortable. The bathroom was very nice too. We’d definitely recommend this hotel.

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Yvonne

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was beautiful! Staff were amazing and very attentive. The only complaint was that our room was over the bar area and so you could hear the music late and theough the night.

10

Margaret

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room with a great shower. The food at dinner and breakfast was exceptionally good.

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Yvonne

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed, the only downfall was the lack of a comfortable chair in the room. Staff were excellent and very helpful and polite.

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Service

Staff are consistently praised for being friendly, attentive, and helpful, often going above and beyond. Rare issues include slow restaurant service or slightly slow payment at reception.

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Chi Kong

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food at restaurant! Helpful, proactive and friendly staffs! Excellent!

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John

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

What a fantastic weekend we had hotel was so welcoming staff so professional curtis and so friendly room was spacious clean and comfortable thank you

10

STEPHEN HEBERLING

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, I thought the place was delightful. We were arriving later than planned due to flight delays, and I messaged the Craigie through the hotels app and received a very quick response. They assured me there would be no problems. They were right. They were waiting, and extremely courteous and cordial. The room was delightful. Clean and very much in style with the amazing history of the hotel. Very high recommendations.

10

Keith

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed there for one night and we stayed there because it's close to the airport. The hotel and room were nice and clean, the bed was quite comfortable - no complaints :). The service at the restaurant was quite slow, but the food was good once it arrived.

10

Joan

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Payment was a little slow with card machine at reception desk.

10

Gian

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really lived up to our expectations. Lovely staff throughout and the breakfast was superb!

10

Amber

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so friendly, the rooms were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place.

10

David A

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good food, well prepared. Comfortable beds and functional room. Helpful staff. Nice bar and outdoor seating area to enjoy. The staff were helpful and attentive. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

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Caitlin

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A group of us stayed here for my sisters wedding and I cannot begin to explain just how amazing this place was from start to finish. The staff were absolutely outstanding and went above and beyond with every request. Jamie was such a lovely guy, no request was too big and he anlways made something work. He gave my sister the perfect wedding day that for sure will not be forgotten!! I cannot thank him enough. Even the housekeeping blew us away, our rooms were an absolute mess from the chaos of getting ready in the day of the wedding and they came in as normal to make the beds etc, but they also organised our personal things to make them look tidier too (huge help). The food was incredible and served very quickly. The friendliness that radiates off the staff and the building itself is second to none. I would most definitely recommend staying here and will definitely return at some point. Just amazing!!!

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Stuart

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'd booked the wrong date by mistake, on arrival i realised and the woman on reception made a few calls, i then amended my booking to the correct date and luckily they had 1 room left! The staff went above and beyong with everything, service was fantastic, food was amazing, breakfast was amazing! The room was super clean and just what i needed after a 4 hour drive up from the midlands.

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Location

Quiet suburban base with straightforward bus links and park and ride options for reaching Edinburgh, and convenient for the airport. Some guests found it less practical without a car.

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Paul

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel lovely staff great bathroom and location good for Edinburgh. Would stay again..

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Ursula

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Hotel liegt außerhalb von Edinburgh auf dem Land, aber mit dem Bus (Haltestelle direkt vor der Tür ist Edinburgh gut zu erreichen. Ein altes Landhaus mit neuem Anbau. Ein Hotel mit einem ganz eigenen Charme.

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Jill

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel, Staff were friendly, food offering was excellent, and not overpriced, top quality and varied breakfast options available, it was local whit week gala when we stayed so bar and restaurant were very busy staff were well organised and did not feel ignored. We stayed to attend Robbie concert in Edinburgh, it really easy to access park and ride (20 min drive) and there was a local bus stop that took you straight to Princes St right at the end of the drive. I am also told by a local that its well placed if you are going to a golf course iin the area!

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Jenni

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Craigie had the best breakfast of anywhere we stayed during our trip to Great Britain. The room was plenty big for our family and had modern amenities. It was convenient for daily excursions to Edinburgh. It was also nice to have a big car park since we had rented a car for our trip. We would stay here again!

10

Tony

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel ... great location in easy reach of Edinburgh Town Centre, super friendly staff, lovely room and the breakfast was to die for. We will be back.

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Barbara

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We very much enjoyed the Craigie. Our room was very comfortable and quiet. The staff were awesome. Restaurant and bar choices were wonderful. We took advantage of the bus stop across the street to get to Roslyn and Edinburgh.

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Sara

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was by far the best room we stayed in during our entire Scotland trip! It's a bit far and difficult to access Edinburgh if you don't have a car, we went to a car park half way there, and ubered into town. (I don't like driving in downtown Edinburgh, the pedestrians are crazy!) The restaurant is best for breakfast. It was calm and quiet. But the stairs! No elevator, so beware!

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Sharron

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a return visit to The Craigie. We stayed here at the beginning & end of our visit to Scotland. It has good proximity to Edinburgh Airport without being in the middle of the hustle & bustle-about a 1/2 hour, 15 mile distance but on the west of the City. The hotel is very pleasantly situated with lovely rooms & a nice bar & restaurant.

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Paul

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is only 30 minutes in to the centre of Edinburgh, so really well placed and not so expensive, the food was amazing and the rooms very clean. I would stay here again and again.

8

Shigehito

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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Dining

Breakfast receives widespread praise and many enjoy high-quality dinners in the on-site restaurant. A few mention occasional disappointments, limited options for specific needs, or slow service.

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Chi Kong

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing food at restaurant! Helpful, proactive and friendly staffs! Excellent!

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Mary Francesca

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff on Reception & Bar Staff really professional, happy and attentive. A couple of issues in the bathroom-glass panel above shower was loose - this got fixed during our stay. Bed excellent, Staff Great, Hotel Lovely Period Property, Great Value! Improve Food :- Please less frozen products (fresh scampi not frozen) Chips frozen takes a little more time but freshly cut better. On our second day we had an early checkout. I recommend the Grab Bag breakfast which we were given should be improved. The pastries were stale. It was nice to have Juice & Fruit. The staff were fantastic, best nights sleep in a long time, bed comfortable & great amenities in room. Thank you See you again soon

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Julie

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay, fabulous food, friendly staff, spotless rooms

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Keith

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed there for one night and we stayed there because it's close to the airport. The hotel and room were nice and clean, the bed was quite comfortable - no complaints :). The service at the restaurant was quite slow, but the food was good once it arrived.

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Gian

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really lived up to our expectations. Lovely staff throughout and the breakfast was superb!

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Carol

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and accommodations were excellent. Food was disappointing.

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Mark

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Amazing breakfast. Nice bar,with some outdoors seating.

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Harry

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, big car park perfect for a driving trip to Edinburgh. The breakfast is 10/10. I can’t fault my stay really!

10

Margaret

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room with a great shower. The food at dinner and breakfast was exceptionally good.

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Stewart

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel as my regular hotel was too expensive (and had gone downhill) and this one had good reviews - I can see why! What a lovely place in a quiet location. It was all really nicely decorated, and the food was excellent. The only minor complaint - no cereal option for breakfast (apart from granola and Greek yogurt).

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Month	Average price
January	$127
February	$137
March	$133
April	$165
May	$213
June	$217
July	$245
August	$269
September	$189
October	$167
November	$147
December	$154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $254	10 $395	11 $328	12 $479
13 $193	14 $249	15 $292	16 $342	17 $239	18 $266	19 $316
20 $203	21 $270	22 $252	23	24 $280	25 $327	26 $358
27 $189	28 $178	29 $211	30 $227

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $216	2 $309	3
4 $155	5 $238	6 $289	7 $328	8 $196	9 $251	10
11 $154	12 $193	13 $158	14 $158	15 $215	16 $428	17 $408
18 $155	19 $226	20 $238	21 $233	22 $182	23 $287	24 $338
25 $154	26 $158	27 $169	28 $158	29 $168	30 $328	31 $429

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