Name: Ballard Inn
Address: 5300 Ballard Avenue NW, Old Ballard, Seattle, Washington, United States of America, Seattle, King County, US
Price range: $115–$210 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

Reviews of Ballard Inn describe a centrally located, historic property with very small rooms—many with shared hallway bathrooms—set in a lively area, offering access to a great gym next door but frequent noise, heat, and limited on-site staffing.

Check-in occurs at sister property Hotel Ballard, and some amenities are located across the street. Many guests praise comfortable beds and the historic charm, while others report inconsistent maintenance, TV issues, and occasional cleanliness lapses like mold or mouse droppings. Expect a simple, no-frills stay best for short visits if you are comfortable with shared facilities.

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Facilities

Access to the nearby Olympic Athletic Club/gym is a highlight, though facilities like the pool/sauna are off-site across the street. Parking is available, but one review mentions an unexpected nightly fee.

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joshua

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the people who work for the Ballard Inn, and the area is perfect to visit Seattle. The gym accompanying the Ballrd Inn is the best part.

10

Zach

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking garage was easy to find and use.

10

Shea

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and the access to the gym is awesome. We didn’t realize when booking that the room had a shared shower and bathroom, but that was never a problem and the facilities were clean. Really comfortable bed.

8

Connie

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room was very cute and comfortable. The shared bathrooms was fine… That comes with these older hotels. I think it should be a little more clear that the pools and spa are in a building next-door. Also, it was weird that I had to walk to their other hotel across the road and upstairs to get ice (frustrating) Otherwise, it was nice.

10

Vincent

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great health club

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Zhanna

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t think this is a hotel! It’s a hostel with shared bathrooms and definitely not worth the money! The noise was horrible on the first floor- from the street and inside the hallway. We couldn’t sleep from before midnight and past 5am because of the noise! Also no where does it mention that pool and sauna are all in the other MAIN hotel that is across the road and no one wants to wear a robe and run in a middle of Ballard across streets to go to spa that is advertised here! Don’t book it! It’s a total garbage!

8

Roberta

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel a little dated but cute and clean. Comfortable bed. The athletic club pass was a huge bonus!

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Braxton

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hidden parking fees per night, rooms not what they show on picture, and you have to walk across the street to get to your room, not worth the price, never staying here again.

8

David

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A simple, no frills place with the added bonus of providing free access to the Olympic Athletic Club, right across the street. It’s quite reasonably priced for the Seattle area. One caveat, I think the place may have a rodent problem as I noticed what I think was mouse poop in the shared washroom -by the sink and by the hallway light switch fixture. It’s an old building so I’m sure a few mice may be inevitable, but a bit off putting nonetheless.

4

Kristi

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel that has no staffing - you must go to another hotel nearby to checkin. This hotel was stuffy and smelly, the room was very, very basic, with standing AC unit with pipe out the window, remote control for TV didn't work. Paying $300+ for this room felt outlandish. The staff (who come from the other hotel) were lovely, the other hotel is lovely. But please know that the pictures of the gym are not in this facility, which is rather run down.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms and shared bathrooms clean, but others noted musty odors, a molded mini-fridge, stuffy air, and even mouse droppings in a shared washroom.

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George

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We felt the property description was devoid of the limits in our room. No chair, no dresser, no in suite, very small room. The air conditioner was welcome but took up a fair share of our limited space and was very loud. It is clean with a large bed but in our opinion does not justify the price. For a little more you can get much more; you’re paying a lot for location which is great. Felt safe with a lively neighborhood.

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Emily

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you're just staying the night, it's not bad. However, you can hear everything - to the point that they provide you with earplugs. The TV cut in and out of signal. Check-in was a bit confusing as you check-in at the hotel, not the inn. The room and bathrooms/shower room themselves were clean.

6

brent

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Half way decent, but the mini fridge was completely molded over. We had to throw away leftovers and remove fridge from the room.

6

Sarah

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter lives in Ballard and said we should get a room at the Ballard Inn. She was thinking of the Ballard hotel, the newer part of this establishment. Ballard inn is “historic” and creaky, smells musty. Our room had a portable floor air conditioner that couldn’t be noisier. The television didn’t work properly, there was no way to get in touch with the desk except call from our mobile (different building) and that was a 1 out of 5 chance they would answer the phone. We had a shared bathroom with the entire hall (I thought we had adjoining rooms and shared a bathroom with our family). For $400+ a night this was a loss. One nice feature, the gym next door was nice and we had full access. The noise outside was like Bourbon street but they did supply ear plugs. We had to drag our bags up the stairs and there is no valet. I travel a lot for work. This reminded of an economy inn or a boarding house. The hotel looks pretty nice- so if you book this place, I would say make sure you are in the hotel not the inn.

10

Nicolle

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The only things that could be improved are having to go across the street to get ice and no phone in the room.

2

Steven

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was put in a room that was in no way comparable to the photos online. The TV did not work in the room, there was no bathroom in the room but a shared community bathroom in the hall. The building was old and haphazardly painted and decorated. The room we stayed in was incredibly hot (No HVAC) and incredibly loud. This room and experience was not what I booked and I paid way too much given the quality of the accomodation.

8

David

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A simple, no frills place with the added bonus of providing free access to the Olympic Athletic Club, right across the street. It’s quite reasonably priced for the Seattle area. One caveat, I think the place may have a rodent problem as I noticed what I think was mouse poop in the shared washroom -by the sink and by the hallway light switch fixture. It’s an old building so I’m sure a few mice may be inevitable, but a bit off putting nonetheless.

10

Angela

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old and cute. Very friendly staff. Sister hotel 2 doors down with restaurant. Both hotel and Inn very clean

4

Kristi

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel that has no staffing - you must go to another hotel nearby to checkin. This hotel was stuffy and smelly, the room was very, very basic, with standing AC unit with pipe out the window, remote control for TV didn't work. Paying $300+ for this room felt outlandish. The staff (who come from the other hotel) were lovely, the other hotel is lovely. But please know that the pictures of the gym are not in this facility, which is rather run down.

8

Fiona

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom is shared but it's clean. The building has a long history and I quite enjoy the historical aura.

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Rooms

Rooms are very small, many use shared hallway bathrooms, and most lack air conditioning or rely on loud portable units; street and hallway noise are common. Beds are often comfortable, and a few rooms have ensuite bathrooms.

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Emily

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you're just staying the night, it's not bad. However, you can hear everything - to the point that they provide you with earplugs. The TV cut in and out of signal. Check-in was a bit confusing as you check-in at the hotel, not the inn. The room and bathrooms/shower room themselves were clean.

4

Kimberly

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, it wasn't a good experience. We paid for a King deluxe suite and were given a standard room on the ground floor. It was pretty noisy, but that's to be expected given the location of the hotel. However, the window couldn't be closed because of the AC unit, which brought smoke into the room. The TV didn't work, the mattress was uncomfortable, and the shower was tiny. It wasn't worth the money and I won't be back.

4

Walter

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the room was in a building not staffed close to the sidewalk. So small the bed took up all space in room no closet and the television required a computer specialist to make it work. The best thing about the room was a very comfortable bed

10

Stephanie

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Ballard Inn, while smaller than the Ballard Hotel, is a gem of a property and we highly recommend it! The reception area is often closed so you have to go to the Ballard Hotel to get your room cards/check in, but it's only a couple of buildings down and not a hassle. The shared bathrooms are very well-maintained and clean; the rooms are small but beautiful and are the perfect size if you're staying in Seattle for a night or two. All in all, a great place with a wonderful history that shouldn't be overlooked!

10

J Barton

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No Air conditioning but lots of fans and we were glad to book a room with ensuite bathroom. Our corner room was wonderful! And withthe Farmer's Market right putside, what a great and lively street to enjoy!

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Steven

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was put in a room that was in no way comparable to the photos online. The TV did not work in the room, there was no bathroom in the room but a shared community bathroom in the hall. The building was old and haphazardly painted and decorated. The room we stayed in was incredibly hot (No HVAC) and incredibly loud. This room and experience was not what I booked and I paid way too much given the quality of the accomodation.

6

Matthew

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Shared bathroom but a pretty cool older building. Walls are paper thin and no ac. It’s a bar area so expect to hear people tell about 4 am.

8

Susan

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very small room

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May

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a historical hotel that has been fixed up but you have to understand that it’s small rooms and shared bathrooms/shower. There is no staff to greet you. It’s all done at their more expensive hotel a few feet down. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a bit noisy w thin walls and traffic going by. For what it is, the price is a bit too high.

4

Tomoko

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in at the Hotel Ballard down the block. Shared bathroom down the hall. Tiny room on street level, felt like I was sleeping on the street. The provided ear plugs were telling! Mattress is wall to wall so not recommended for tall folks. Coffee/tea available in lounge which was nice. This was okay for a last minute overnight. Definitely the poor cousin of the associated Hotel Ballard.

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Service

Check-in is handled at Hotel Ballard with limited staffing at the inn; staff interactions range from friendly and accommodating to hard to reach or absent.

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Amanda

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The manager upgraded my room to one with a bathroom in it and was very nice and accomodating!

6

Emily

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you're just staying the night, it's not bad. However, you can hear everything - to the point that they provide you with earplugs. The TV cut in and out of signal. Check-in was a bit confusing as you check-in at the hotel, not the inn. The room and bathrooms/shower room themselves were clean.

10

joshua

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love the people who work for the Ballard Inn, and the area is perfect to visit Seattle. The gym accompanying the Ballrd Inn is the best part.

10

Dana

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a very quaint European style room. We didn’t spend much time in the room. It was in a great location in downtown Ballard, Washington. There is no one at the desk to assist in anything so you have to call them and the other location Ballard hotel, is just down the street. We would definitely stay again. It was the best location to walk around and see the sites.

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Kristi

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old hotel that has no staffing - you must go to another hotel nearby to checkin. This hotel was stuffy and smelly, the room was very, very basic, with standing AC unit with pipe out the window, remote control for TV didn't work. Paying $300+ for this room felt outlandish. The staff (who come from the other hotel) were lovely, the other hotel is lovely. But please know that the pictures of the gym are not in this facility, which is rather run down.

8

Miguel

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Guy helping us when we checked in at the ballard was very kind and helpful

10

Amy

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful and friendly- we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The history of the the location was very interesting as well. We were able to walk to the Ballard Locks and the Botanical Garden from the inn.

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Andrea

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Once arrived no one there to greet me at Ballard Inn. Hotel Ballard assisted me and I was able to book with them and my stay was great. Thanks !

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May

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a historical hotel that has been fixed up but you have to understand that it’s small rooms and shared bathrooms/shower. There is no staff to greet you. It’s all done at their more expensive hotel a few feet down. The bed was very comfortable. It’s a bit noisy w thin walls and traffic going by. For what it is, the price is a bit too high.

8

steffen

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area. Staff kind of meh.

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Location

Right in the heart of Ballard, walkable to restaurants, shops, venues, and the Locks. The lively neighborhood can be noisy at night.

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Sharald

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the hotel and the location. It is a noisy street but with the windows closed and our little fan that was provided, it didn’t bother us

8

Patricia

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ballard Inn is located right in the heart of Ballard. Fantastic location. Ballard has an amazing Farmers' Market every Sunday which we enjoyed so much more than Pike's Place Market. And the locks and a garden are within walking distance. Cannot beat this location. Only downsides are the rooms are noisey and not very dark but they do provide ear plugs. And they do not have air conditioning and we happened to be there on an 85 degree day. Yet we still enjoyed are stay immensely. Many great restaurants just outside the door.

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Tye

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely convenient to restaurants and other shopping. Very walkable, a unique antique!

10

kelly

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We chose the Ballard Inn as it was close to the cruise ship port. The area around the Ballard Inn is very quaint and easy to get around. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. The Ballard in is more of a B and B style. Shared bathrooms and smaller rooms but no restaurant as there are many within walking distance.

10

Jason

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ballard has many options for dining and is near the locks which are a must see. Ballard Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of everything.

10

Sandra

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was right in the heart of the Ballard neighborhood- great eats, coffee and local brews.

8

John

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, cost-friendly property next to Ballard night-life district

8

Aimee

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful spot in the heart of Ballard! Outdoor noise is less than I expected during the week, however noise from other occupants coming and going is disruptive at times.

10

John

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quaint inn. Convenient location. Lots of places to eat nearby.

10

Liza

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable property close to shops, restaurants, and bars.

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Dining

Multiple reviews highlight abundant nearby restaurants, bars, and coffee options within easy walking distance; on-site dining or breakfast is not described.

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Patricia

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ballard Inn is located right in the heart of Ballard. Fantastic location. Ballard has an amazing Farmers' Market every Sunday which we enjoyed so much more than Pike's Place Market. And the locks and a garden are within walking distance. Cannot beat this location. Only downsides are the rooms are noisey and not very dark but they do provide ear plugs. And they do not have air conditioning and we happened to be there on an 85 degree day. Yet we still enjoyed are stay immensely. Many great restaurants just outside the door.

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Tye

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely convenient to restaurants and other shopping. Very walkable, a unique antique!

10

kelly

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We chose the Ballard Inn as it was close to the cruise ship port. The area around the Ballard Inn is very quaint and easy to get around. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. The Ballard in is more of a B and B style. Shared bathrooms and smaller rooms but no restaurant as there are many within walking distance.

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John

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay in the entertainment district

10

Jason

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ballard has many options for dining and is near the locks which are a must see. Ballard Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of everything.

10

Sandra

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was right in the heart of the Ballard neighborhood- great eats, coffee and local brews.

8

John

Jan 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, cost-friendly property next to Ballard night-life district

10

Angela

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old and cute. Very friendly staff. Sister hotel 2 doors down with restaurant. Both hotel and Inn very clean

10

John

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quaint inn. Convenient location. Lots of places to eat nearby.

10

Liza

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorable property close to shops, restaurants, and bars.

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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