Name: Red Roof Inn Charlottesville
Address: 2011 Holiday Drive, The Meadows, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America, Charlottesville, Virginia, US
Price range: $72–$357 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

At Red Roof Inn Charlottesville, travelers describe a budget, older motel with updated, generally clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near UVA and highways, while noting road and guest noise, basic breakfast, and occasional maintenance or service issues.

Guests often praise the value for money and the pet-friendly policy, finding the rooms simple but comfortable for short stays. However, reviews also note occasional cleaning lapses or smoke odors, minor maintenance issues (like TVs, AC, or bathroom fixtures), and inconsistent check-in or front-desk interactions. Overall, expect a basic, budget stay with good value but some compromises.

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Facilities

Basic, older motel layout with exterior room access; parking is available but can feel tight. Pet-friendly policy and some rooms with jetted tubs are appreciated, though occasional elevator issues and an inoperable Jacuzzi were reported.

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Nicole

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wish the room access was not outside. Dir safety purposes. The site did not advise of this but the pictures made it "seem" like the entrace to room was from inside lobby area.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the jetted tub was wonderful after our long drive, there was plenty of hot water and pressure in the shower and the self-serve breakfast was terrific.

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Matthew

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found out the main amenity (jacuzzi) was inoperable and was offered a sub standard pair of beds. This would be okay in advanced, but I was notified the morning of.

10

Leigh

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot is extremely small and compact. There was a power outage during our stay and thus no hot water. No emergency lighting. Staff was helpful and friendly.

10

Keith

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean, room was clean and pets stay free

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Chathu

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator broken. Got rooms opposite sides of the building. Wasn't a very pleasant staff who checked us in.

10

Mary

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We came for a family reunion and we also chose this hotel because they are pet friendly. The room was very comfortable and very clean.

10

Harrison

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Having gone to school in Charlottesville, I knew the Red Roof isn't exactly the newest product on the block. However, for a vintage building, the team there has made their rooms as clean & polished as possible & staff was very helpful upon check in. It was clear they were giving full effort to make each guest comfortable. Compared to other choices that were $200 a night, there is good value here for the middle price range. Downsides were that the continental breakfast was pretty sparse (we skipped it) and we had two bugs in our room. Upside was the Jacuzzi in the larger room was awesome, worked like a charm & I would totally book again. Unusual to have it next to the bed but actually very fun for kids or of course those special date nights 💋❤

10

Jason

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Red Roof does its job. It is a fine place to stay if you are just looking to crash while saving a few dollars. We stayed here for a concert at UVA and we wanted a place that we could walk to after the show to avoid being stuck in traffic. It was perfect. It is an older motel that has done the best that can be done without a complete remodel which would raise the price of the rooms. The bed was made, there were clean towels and hot water. Actually, the water pressure was amazing. The complimentary coffee was good. Easy parking. Fast check in. This place does the trick. Much better than I expected!

10

David

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is all about value for money. The Red Roof Inn in Charlottesville delivers, and it's no charge pet policy is very much appreciated. The room is not spacious, but that's the only negative, way overwhelmed by positives in every other category.

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Cleanliness

Many guests highlight very clean rooms and refreshed interiors. A smaller number report issues like dirty floors or linens, smoke odors, and occasional bugs.

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Kendall

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I’ll start by saying I have stayed here a few times and never had an issue. Last night, after a football game we check in. We get into the room and we get under the covers. There were hairs ALLLLL in the bed. Not one or two. MANY. We immediately call the front desk, where they say there is no maid to change the sheets. Either we can change it ourselves or leave and get a refund. In the middle of the night on a game day, there is nowhere for us to go!! After looking further, there’s black stains on the sheets and pillows. Also, burn holes in the bedding as well. Additionally, burn holes in the chair and black hairs all around the sink. Clearly our room had never been cleaned. Due to it being game day, there was no other rooms to be switched to at this hotel. There were no rooms within an hour’s drive and this was the middle of the night. Truly a horrific and disgusting experience. For $230 a night…this is a crime!!!!!!

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Douglas

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I have bug bites all over my legs and arms.

10

Crystal

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, super clean place, smelled great! Absolutely spotless

10

Soyeon

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovated and very clean. The cleaning crews are doing such a great job. Our dog was not allowed in the breakfast area but that’s understandable. Will come back here!

8

Ira

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

While it’s clearly an older budget motel, it was well-maintained and served its purpose perfectly for a short stay. The room was very clean, which is always my top priority. The staff stood out as especially friendly and helpful. We even found a nice unexpected gift in the room: a reusable clear bag, water bottles, and snacks to take to UVA graduation events. If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay with solid hospitality and proximity to UVA, the Red Roof Inn is a great option.

10

Mary

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here now for 3 years for our family reunion and we have never had a problem. Everyone is very nice and the rooms are very clean. We would stay there again.

10

Alicia

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, newly remodeled clean and comfortable rooms!

4

Evelyn

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was only semi clean and it wreaked of weed. The sheets were stained and wrinkled. The staff was very friendly and accommodating but the room was kinda gross.

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Brooke

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

24/7 coffee the lobby staff was very friendly and helpful with my questions the room was very nice The floors were very dirty and needed to be cleaned and I’m try you l u

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JessiLane

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed a quick overnight stay here. Room was clean and had comfy beds. Could hear the highway every now and then, but not a big deal. Thanks for a nice stay!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and partly updated with comfortable beds and strong shower pressure; noise from traffic and neighbors is common, and earplugs are provided. Guests also mention occasional AC noise or musty smells and TV or bathroom hardware problems.

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Edward

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There have been obvious attempts to modernize the place. New flooring, electronic door locks, nice bed, etc. But some of the work wasn’t done well. Cracked tiles where the new shower curtain rod was installed. Also, the area was overly busy with three other hotels and two restaurants on the same small side road. And one night we were subjected to a constant pounding noise from one of the rooms above us.

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Ann

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy but fine.

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Yongkoo

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible hotel in unsafe area. Guest in next room had a party until 3am. The hotel staff did not do anything. no sound proofing, noisy, gap through door and door frame.

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Greg

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t stay long, but my interactions with the receptionist was pleasant enough. My only gripe is that with it being so close to a busy road, the sound of traffic at all hours might be off-putting to anyone not used to sleeping in loud environments. Ear plugs were provided, but it’s a poor substitute for having a quiet room.

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Rafael

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was convenient. The AC unit made a weird sound every so often that interrupted my sleep. It sounded like someone was opening trash bags just outside the door but nobody was there. There was a fly and some small flying bugs coming out of the bathroom sink.

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william

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient but noisy

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Janet

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I thought it was weird the hotel gives you packaged ear plugs Right then I knew highway outside was loud. I turned on the a/c all night and it wasn’t too bad. After the a/c was run for most of the day the musty smell was much less.

10

Kathleen j

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious. Hot water was easily available. The room came with ear plugs. We never used the ear plugs but it was a little noisy outside. Parking was good. The bed was comfortable. Overall no complaints.

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Holly

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv was not hooked up properly, so I couldn’t use it at all. Couple outside fighting at 2 am, that was a real treat! Office check-in person personality was lacking. The property was clean, as was the room, aside from the other issues mentioned above.

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Kimberley

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When you first come to the hotel, please do not get put off. It is an older hotel...however, the rooms are updated! And they are CLEAN. Literally the cleanest hotel room I have been in, so kudos to the staff for keeping those that way. The ONLY downfall I have about it is that the walls are super thin. You can literally hear everything, but the hotel offsets this by giving you ear plugs which was great. The breakfast was the normal hotel breakfast, muffins, bagels, waffles, OJ, coffee, etc. The staff was incredible. And it's in a great location. We'll no doubt stay again if we have another job in the area.

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Service

Many highlight friendly, helpful staff, but there are recurring complaints about rude interactions, slow or chaotic check-in, and rooms not ready or promised locations not honored.

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Kendall

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I’ll start by saying I have stayed here a few times and never had an issue. Last night, after a football game we check in. We get into the room and we get under the covers. There were hairs ALLLLL in the bed. Not one or two. MANY. We immediately call the front desk, where they say there is no maid to change the sheets. Either we can change it ourselves or leave and get a refund. In the middle of the night on a game day, there is nowhere for us to go!! After looking further, there’s black stains on the sheets and pillows. Also, burn holes in the bedding as well. Additionally, burn holes in the chair and black hairs all around the sink. Clearly our room had never been cleaned. Due to it being game day, there was no other rooms to be switched to at this hotel. There were no rooms within an hour’s drive and this was the middle of the night. Truly a horrific and disgusting experience. For $230 a night…this is a crime!!!!!!

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Michael C

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at check-in during the night was excellent. Very nice to talk with.

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Deborah

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well we get here way after the time to check in and they didn’t have a room ready. Then last night they gave someone else our room because they tried to get in our room. So in the meanwhile they deactivated our key that my husband couldn’t get back in the room after going to get breakfast. Luckily I was still in the room. I’m not the only guest that was upset from start to finish to get a room. You had plenty of upset people. I understand there was a concert in town but you guys weren’t even ready for the people that made reservations. I went off of staying here by reviews I won’t ever stay here again the reviews were way off of what was written about this place. It’s pretty bad that you wanted to people to wait around for a room to open up but wasn’t going to allow the people to use the bathroom that was in the lobby until much later. Then we get a call after midnight when the people that to get in our room went back down to let them know someone was in the room. Then we were asked who are we. Well shouldn’t there have been a record at the front desk who has each room. I’ve never stayed in a motel that’s so unorganized. I know I definitely won’t stay here again.

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Owens

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff wasn't prepared to have the rooms ready, we arrived at 3pm but it was 4pm before we got a room I felt sorry for the girl at the desk it wasn't her fault

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Cameron

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Phone didnt work. Lobby worker made me bring my dirty towels down in order to get clean ones. Removed privacy door marker and

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Shandilene

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The guy working at the front desk at night (refers to himself as “JJ”) is ill-mannered and unprofessional. What would have been a decent stay, for the price, was turn sour by my interaction with this man. If you can steer clear of “JJ” and don’t mind a hotel that’s dated but painted - it’ll do.

10

John

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were great, the room was clean, and everything worked fine - especially for a budget property. Well done.

10

Julio

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was outstanding and very helpful.

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Carol

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We requested a first floor room due to my husband’s disability, a heart condition at age 85, we we’re told by a lady who answered the phone, that if we waited to check in until later in the day, she could guarantee a first floor room. At 4 Pm we arrived at Red Roof Inn in Charlottesville and were given a second floor room about as far from the elevator as possible. No explanation & no apology. Just that every 1st floor room was taken. Your staff is not true to their word. Never again will we stay at Red Roof Inn.

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Julia

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

staff very attentive and friendly

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Location

Convenient to UVA, highways, and restaurants. Proximity to busy roads brings frequent traffic noise, and a few guests felt the immediate area was sketchy.

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Shelah

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location too close to other hotels and the highway.

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Yoko

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We will attend to the chapel at UVA. The hotel is few mins to the place we have to go and some restaurants, shopping, etc. around here. Convenient. Room is excellent, comfortable, quiet and clean. One of the best stay in three weeks after X'mas trip. Price is generously set incl. breakfast. I got third floor (top floor) and used an elevator. We will be back for some events to stay here. Thank you for the management people.

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Mark

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quick trip for an Athletic Event at UVA. Everything was fine. I little noisy as there are 3 motels close together.

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THURMAN

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location

8

David E

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for money. Located just off two major highways yet reasonably quiet. Motel is behind two other motels, so we had to wind our way past to get to the property.

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Jason

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This Red Roof does its job. It is a fine place to stay if you are just looking to crash while saving a few dollars. We stayed here for a concert at UVA and we wanted a place that we could walk to after the show to avoid being stuck in traffic. It was perfect. It is an older motel that has done the best that can be done without a complete remodel which would raise the price of the rooms. The bed was made, there were clean towels and hot water. Actually, the water pressure was amazing. The complimentary coffee was good. Easy parking. Fast check in. This place does the trick. Much better than I expected!

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Lisa

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonable price, offers breakfast, convenient location.

8

Stacy

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a nice experience, the area can be a little concerning. Clean room and everything worked well. Good for the money

8

Christopher

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location good.

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Christie

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would not stay here again. Felt unsafe. Loud during the night, couldn’t sleep.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is widely described as basic or sparse, though some praise the offerings, coffee, and waffles. Overall, expectations should be modest.

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Ron

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well maintained. Outstanding waffles.

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Nancy

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was plentiful and delicious

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Margaret

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were surprised at how awesome our red roof stay in Charlottesville was. Great staff, clean, well appointed room, efficient, check-in, warm food for breakfast. I couldn’t ask for a more pleasant experience.

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Lorna

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was slim.

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Paul

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small place, but everything you needed, clean, decent breakfast, etc.

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MEL

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

BREAKFAST IS POOR!!! QUEEN BEDS ARE A FULL BED NOT QUEEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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mark

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was a little concerned about the hotel being so close to major roads and that there were ear plugs in the room, but it was really quiet. Breakfast was lackluster, but overall good stay.

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Zhi Qiang

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very Friedly, but the breakfast is too simple - no eggs and hot milk available.

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Viet

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Like: Convenient location. Price is reasonable Didn't like: Property/Facility is too old. Rusty iron board and refrigerator. Breakast was not refilled promptly

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Sri

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great. Breakfast was good. Very close to ramp. That’s the only downside.

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Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$74
March	$79
April	$98
May	$102
June	$77
July	$78
August	$86
September	$100
October	$110
November	$100
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	17 $106	18 $72	19 $72
20 $73	21 $84	22 $84	23 $83	24 $83	25 $92	26 $126
27 $73	28 $83	29 $83	30 $83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $82	2 $92	3 $92
4 $81	5 $83	6 $82	7 $82	8 $83	9 $109	10 $117
11 $81	12 $85	13 $85	14 $83	15 $85	16 $118	17 $118
18 $81	19 $85	20 $85	21 $85	22 $86	23	24 $357
25 $81	26 $83	27 $85	28 $83	29 $83	30 $92	31 $92

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Walk-In Shower, )

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, )

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub ()

Superior Room, 1 King Bed ()

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds ()

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