Name: Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee - West Medical Center by IHG
Address: 11111 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, US
Price range: US$68–US$136 per night
Rating: 7.55

What guests think

Across reviews, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee - West Medical Center by IHG earns praise for its staff, but recurring issues include dated rooms, maintenance problems, inconsistent cleanliness, limited parking, and lapses like delayed check-ins or fire alarms.

Breakfast is frequently highlighted as generous with hot and cold options, though several guests report items not replenished, late setup, or brusque service. The location is handy for Froedtert, Mayfair Mall, and American Family Field, but some rooms get highway noise and construction or poor signage makes it harder to find. Expect a convenient but aging stay with serviceable comforts and variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Parking is tight and can be full, and several reviews note repeated fire alarms and maintenance issues in common areas or equipment (elevators, ice machines, signage), making access and comfort less reliable.

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Karl

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fire alarm seems to go off early in the morning way more often than is acceptable.

6

Sandra

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in and check out was easy and convenient. The staff we worked with / had contact with were nice and helpful. This hotel is clean but in need of some TLC. The tile floor in the elevator has needed to be replaced for a long time. The hallway carpeting was very worn. The AC in our room did not work properly. We couldn’t regulate the temperature the way we wanted to so we turned it to the off position but it never went off all night long. The ice maker on the floor we were on did not work. Had to go to the 1st floor every time we wanted ice. The knob to turn the shower on was stuck and very hard to pull out to start the water. The amenities list on the hotel website lists a shuttle bus. But this hotel does not have a shuttle bus. Breakfast was not spectacular, but it was ok. Again, staff was good but the property needs some maintenance. I will generally pick a Holiday Inn over others because they are normally no fail. But I would be cautious on this one.

10

Mark

3 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

room was nice. Had 2 issues of the fire alarm going off but they fixed it.

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Kathy

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Due to road construction, you could not easily access hotel parking lot. plus you cannot see hotel signs from some streets. it appeared as if you were pulling into next door apartment complex. overall the hotel was very okay---staff was friendly ---but our A/C unit made noise all night.

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Christopher

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom was too small for two people. Parking lot was completely full. I had to ask permission to park in a handicapped parking space - as that was the only parking space not taken.

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Mark

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people were very friendly, the breakfast was hot and fresh. Our room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. We weren't impressed with the area surrounding the hotel as the parking was very tight, and limited spaces. The sitting area outside always had a lot of garbage scattered around the ground so that's not a very good first impression as you initially enter the building.

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Barbara

25 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Could not find it in the dark since there is no visible sign on street or even directing to building

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Kara

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fix the fire alarm going off in the middle if the Night many nights. I should rate this place a zero given this was not just one night.... what that about??

6

Keri

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was limited.

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Karla

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was VERY limited, completely full as was few nearby spots. Had to park in a nearby business parking lot and walk in due to the small parking lot being completely full. Looks like the number of parking spots would be sufficient for one of the three floors. Other than that, it was a good place to crash for the night.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reviews cite stained or worn carpets, odors, mold, and unclean bathrooms or common areas, while others report clean rooms.

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Krystal

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very unclean I felt so uncomfortable sleeping there. I went to warm up my food and was not able to due to the microwave being FILLED with crumbs, which is extremely disgusting. I called down to the front office and was told nothing could be done about it since she was the only staff member there. There were strands of hair found in the bed upon my arrival which was also very disgusting. Overall I did not enjoy the cleanliness of the room and felt very uneasy staying there.

4

Megan

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and entire hotel were very dingy, stained carpet throughout, dinged up and dirty walls and doors. There was some large beetle or roach on the floor in our room. Wouldn’t stay here again no matter how cheap

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Jean

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in and friendly staff. Room very clean.

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Logan

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast! The rooms could be cleaner.

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angie

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Avoid this property checked in our room and dirty face cloth left in the bathroom pulled back bedspread to find condemn in the bed Tub had dirty shoe marks in it garbage in hallways and outside hotel

4

Ilsa

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dilapidated, dated, mildew-smell; unsecured property where some guy wandered in and started checking rooms. Broken toilet seat, cracked plaster… the place was a mess.

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James

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The shower was not clean and had mold. The room was not cleaned my second day. The carpet had stains on it.

4

Amelia

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center was not clean. There was hair all over the shower and the floor was sticky when we checked in. The room had poor lighting (the light around the mirror in the bathroom started coming on intermittently three days into our stay. I put out the trash bins one day, and they were emptied but without new liners bags. When I asked for new bags to be put into the bins, the housekeeping staff handed me the bags to do it myself. I had to ask them to do it for me. Another day, I wanted late cleaning. When I asked the housekeeper who was cleaning the room across the hall from mine if she could clean my room, she looked annoyed and said she didn’t have time. So I asked at the front desk for someone to clean my room while I was out. When I returned later that evening, my room had not been cleaned. The trays in the breakfast buffet area were consistently dirty and full of crumbs.

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kimberly

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very dirty. Floor in hallways was not only stained but covered debris. Room was just a dirty and shower was disgusting. Room was falling apart and not maintained at all. Would not stay here again.

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Barbara

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Like the place except the carpets and floors were dirty.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated with recurring maintenance problems (hard-to-operate showers, weak or noisy AC, toilet or lighting issues) and some highway or internal noise; several guests, however, found beds comfortable and some rooms spacious.

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James

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small outdated bathroom.

4

Charquinta

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms need upgrades. The ceiling was cracked and falling apart. The bathtub/shower needs replacement. There was soo much rust and residue around the bathtub drain. Taking a shower felt like standing in the tub as the water was not draining. The toilet did not flush. The outlets did not work. The lighting was terrible and some lights did not work. The TV did not work. There was a smell and the blankets had stains on them. We had to get a new room which was not mych better than the toilet flushed and the TV worked.

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Rolland

8 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I couldn’t turn on shower - l must be very weak. I didn’t pull the handle hard enough.

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Sophie

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds in a spacious room. Water pressure was good with basic toiletries. Breakfast offered a variety of hot and cold foods to choose from. Close to shopping mall, eateries with easy access to the highway.

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Lydia

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only downside is the shower is too difficult to turn on. They should be replaced with easier to operate newer faucets.

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Brian

12 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable. Rooms were quiet and A/C had constant fan. All wins. Breakfast had more than i anticipated too. I'd stay here again.

8

Wai Man

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room has poor soundproofing. A budget hotel with average quality—reasonable but nothing special.

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Eric

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our original room had a balcony - and as we walked in we thought the sliding door was open as we could hear the highway right outside. Got in. Door wasn’t open and it was so LOUD we asked to move rooms. The staff did this as as we asked for a room not facing the highway.

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Dustin

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The toilet had to be flushed 4 times in order for the water to go down and the light in the bathroom flickered a lot some drywall chipping behind the kitchenette wall

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David

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to local shopping mall and restaurants . However, is immediately next to a very busy expressway so I slept very little listening to loud traffic all night long. Also, heating/cooling units are older and quite loud when running.

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Service

Many describe the staff as friendly and helpful, but there are repeated complaints of rude or unresponsive interactions, understaffing, and room-assignment or check-in delays.

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Michelle

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast buffet person was rude & very unfriendly. The checkin & out staff were great and made the unpleasantness of the breakfast buffets minor irritation.

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kieshia

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Bathrooms were not functioning properly. And they had no staff to repair it. Also offered nothing to make it right.

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Michael

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location, quiet and clean, interior is getting older and needs some attention - such as the elevator floor. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!

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Brianna

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First time I've ever had to wait for a room. Not very convenient when we had a concert to get ready for. The receptionist didn't want to give me an estimate of when the room would be ready. It ended up being about 2 hours late after check in time. There as a pile of people in lobby who also had to wait.

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Troy

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Several things. Staff is a 12. Friendly and hospitable. Property is a 4. Outside lighting is terrible. Even their sign isn’t lit. Our room was clean enough but we realized they hadn’t swept the vinyl floor as we found dead bugs and chips lying around. Lighting in the room was lacking. They also removed the phone to the front desk…which we could have used when a CO monitor battery died at 2am.

10

Tanya

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was kind and the hotel was clean. We loved our stay!

10

Amy

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service

10

Donald G

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was here on business. Very welcoming and great staff!

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Kyndera

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I did not check in. The room I reserved with two queen beds was not available. The front desk said it was not her problem. Then, when a hotel guest came to the front desk to ask for someone to stop the dog that has been barking, she said what do you want me to do. I did not stay at this hotel.

10

Sandy

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient to Froedtert and other medical facilities, Mayfair Mall, dining, and American Family Field with easy highway access; some guests experienced highway noise and found construction or poor signage made the property harder to locate.

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Danita

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located near a lot of places to eat and shop.

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Werner

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

great location in Wauwatosa, close to the Interstate 41. There is a 24hr Denny's and a 24hr Walrgreens within walking distance so that even if you arrive late in the evening you have options. The Mayfair mall is also very close by. Location, location, location :-) The American Family Field is quite easy to reach with a car as well. This is the main reason I keep coming back to this hotel. The service is average, friendly and helpful. The breakfast, which unfortunately only uses disposable plates and silverware (not ideal in my book), is decent however. The ladies that are in charge of breakfast are absolutely top notch! Friendly and extremely helpful! Even if you wake up a bit late, and you kindly ask, they may just let you grab a bagel or the like ;-.) If you have a choice, do not get a room on the ground floor. We got a room there this time and it was across the hall from a maintenance room and thus it was quite loud. The 2nd and 3rd floor are much quieter. The bathrooms on the groundfloor, in my room this time anyway, could use a renovation. Everything works... but it they are showing significant wear and tear. Overall, this experience was as good as the last several.

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Desirie

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome hotel! Good breakfast and the location is great!

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Frances

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, efficient and reasonably priced. It was also convenient to Medical Center where I was having an early morning procedure!

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Shawn

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is decent, but construction is still going on that makes it difficult to get to it off the highway.

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Sophie

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds in a spacious room. Water pressure was good with basic toiletries. Breakfast offered a variety of hot and cold foods to choose from. Close to shopping mall, eateries with easy access to the highway.

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Gerald

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the stadium

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Donna M

30 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We initially passed the property because it was dark and the sign at the corner is not lighted. This needs to be corrected.

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Brian

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Even though it was RIGHT NEXT to the highway, it was amazingly quiet. The blackout shades worked very well in keeping morning light out. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was the best on out whole trip (5 different hotels). The omelets were really good (they changed each day) and I loved the heated cinnamon rolls. There are plenty of other dining options nearby at Mayfair Mall.

10

Lori

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Super convenient location.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated for hot and cold options, but several reviews report inconsistent restocking or timing and occasional brusque service.

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Michelle

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast buffet person was rude & very unfriendly. The checkin & out staff were great and made the unpleasantness of the breakfast buffets minor irritation.

10

Gevongio

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great experience, love their breakfast

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David

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well, breakfast was supposed to be served till 10 AM. I got down there at 9:30 and told the lady they were out of sausage gravy and oatmeal and cartons of milk. And she not her head at me and 20 minutes later nothing else has been placed out and I asked her about it and she goes. What’s gonna take 20 minutes and I said well I asked you 20 minutes ago and she says well it’s too late for us to open anything else up, so I was pretty disappointed with not getting breakfast on that first day.

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Priscille

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great service and excellent breakfast

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Lisa

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The kitchen staff went above and beyond. Very accommodating. My husband and sons had to leave earlier than breakfast was served and she allowed me to take food for them and even wrapped it for me to keep it warm as best we could. She truly was awesome!

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Therese

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were kind and thoughtful. The person staffing the breakfast buffet did a great job directing a large group of athletes, helping .y family to get our breakfast quickly and without drama. My only criticism is that there was a black growth on the shower ceiling.

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Roangeli

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love our stay!! Very good breakfast!

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Jerry

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great just over worked. No food or coffee left at breakfast when I arrived at 9:30 AM. Everything else was good.

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Brian

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Even though it was RIGHT NEXT to the highway, it was amazingly quiet. The blackout shades worked very well in keeping morning light out. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was the best on out whole trip (5 different hotels). The omelets were really good (they changed each day) and I loved the heated cinnamon rolls. There are plenty of other dining options nearby at Mayfair Mall.

4

Latrina

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is pretty raggedy and the breakfast is not good

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Month	Average price
January	US$93
February	US$97
March	US$107
April	US$112
May	US$108
June	US$118
July	US$107
August	US$108
September	US$100
October	US$94
November	US$90
December	US$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $94	17 $101	18 $114	19 $109
20 $68	21 $81	22 $81	23 $82	24 $83	25 $116	26 $136
27 $81	28 $84	29 $88	30 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $96	2 $113	3 $105
4 $82	5 $94	6 $102	7 $98	8 $99	9 $109	10 $103
11 $99	12 $98	13 $106	14 $94	15 $88	16 $113	17 $113
18 $99	19 $101	20 $102	21 $104	22 $114	23 $115	24 $117
25 $86	26 $85	27 $89	28 $104	29 $104	30 $99	31 $105

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Communications)

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