Name: Hotel Mira Vista
Address: 6009 Potrero Avenue, El Cerrito, California, United States of America, El Cerrito, California, US
Price range: $84–$93 per night
Rating: 7.88

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hotel Mira Vista is described as a clean, no-frills, budget-friendly stop with convenient freeway and BART access, free parking, and generally friendly staff, though the surrounding area and traffic noise draw mixed reactions.

Rooms are often spacious but dated, with recurring comments about hard beds or small pillows, and bathroom maintenance issues like aging tubs, leaky fixtures, or weak flushing. Morning offerings are minimal - usually coffee and packaged pastries - and several guests note there is no full breakfast. Expect a simple, practical stay focused on value and location.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with free on-site parking a common plus and little in the way of additional amenities or guest services.

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8

Lynn

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived 11 P.M. and was not the only one doing that. I got fast service. The night clerk took me outside to show me where the electric car chargers were, going beyond what one would expect. Unfortunately, they were not the company for which I have a card. The bed was too hard, the room too hot. I couldn't fall asleep for a long while. Without earplugs, the noise from traffic would have kept me awake all night. Does have blackout shades. Big room. Bring your earplugs. No noise from adjacent rooms. Elevator worked. Everything was clean.

10

Joyce

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was nice. There was coffee and packaged small danish available in the morning. Although area around property optimal but the parking lot was well lit. Also parking is free and the surrounding area has change eateries near by including Starbuck, Denny's, IHOP and near El Cerrito Shopping Center with more eateries, CVA, Barnes and noble. For me it was in a area with conveniences.

8

Shalin

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious rooms. Safe parking. Dislikes: Advertised as having in house laundry. Booked it expecting this. Not told anything about it not working at check in. When I went to look for the laundry room the receptionist then said that it doesn't work

8

Katherine

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

stayed for overnight and for the price we paid it was good. the room was clean. also free parking on site is good. the only thing weve noticed, the bathroom is a little old. it would be nice if garbage cans have plastic in them. and the smell of the smoke in the entrance was strong (maybe air freshner will help). the pillows are small (suggestion need a better pillows for better comfort staying in your hotel. overall our stay was good.

8

Richard

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, good parking. Bed was good.

10

Noel

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking & convenient location to the highway.

4

Joseph

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front door locked. After getting in clerk said we needed to use our key. We hadn't checked in yet! Needed inexpensive overnight stay close to the area I was expected in early next day. General appearance average. Good freeway access.no guest services. Room just ok, had to remove toilet tank lid (once), stuck valve didn't allow tank refill. Best, I can say - not recommend unless it's best you can afford.

10

Sourisack

Dec 16, 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

next to the highway and easy parking

10

Karla J.

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can park on and off the property

6

Cathy

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this place solely because it was close to the people we were visiting. Big mistake. It is located directly across from a major freeway entrance. The property around it is mostly vacant trash filled lots.Absolutely no amenities. The bed was hard, covered with a non-fitted sheet, thin coverlet and tiny lumpy pillows. Small staff (perhaps family run?) but nice enough.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, but housekeeping and upkeep can be inconsistent, with reports of odors or smoke in common areas and bathroom issues such as grime, drips, or missed details.

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Hediye

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was clean, which was great. However, the tub dripped constantly, the bed pillows were so uncomfortable that it was difficult to sleep, and the noise from outside as well as from neighboring rooms in the hotel was quite loud. Overall, I do not recommend this property.

4

SCOTT

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The price was reasonable and the appearance was nice but those were probably the best things about the hotel. Overall I did not enjoy my stay. With check-in, I did not feel welcomed; instead, I felt like I was a bother to the clerk. He was sleeping in the back office when I arrived and I think that’s why he didn’t come across as friendly (I woke him up at midnight). One of the card keys didn’t work so when I asked him to re-code it he said it worked; it didn’t but it was too much trouble to force the issue. The floor in the room had stuff stuck to the carpet that should have been cleaned. The iron didn’t work properly and I couldn’t even adjust the heat because the dial was broken. The ironing board was bent. The iron was cabled to the board so I had to drag everything to the bathroom to put water. The toilet leaked (sound). The shower curtain was too long and wouldn’t close properly so I had be careful not to slip in the shower and clean the water on the floor because of the curtain. The hair dryer didn’t work and literally started smoking when turned on. The pillows were uncomfortable. The dresser drawers were sticky and wouldn’t close properly. Sorry for all the negativity but it was not a good experience.

4

Iman

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hair on the wash cloth and not friendly

8

Katherine

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

stayed for overnight and for the price we paid it was good. the room was clean. also free parking on site is good. the only thing weve noticed, the bathroom is a little old. it would be nice if garbage cans have plastic in them. and the smell of the smoke in the entrance was strong (maybe air freshner will help). the pillows are small (suggestion need a better pillows for better comfort staying in your hotel. overall our stay was good.

6

Lara

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I wanted to share some feedback about my recent stay. I found the staff communication a bit off — it felt unusual and not very welcoming. Also, the room wasn’t as clean as expected, which was disappointing. I hope these issues can be addressed for future guests. Thank you.

8

Elena

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. although the bathroom can use some renovations. The hotel provided good morning coffee what was the plus for the guests.

2

Traci

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty ...smelly room Light bulbs didnt work in 3 lights!! Dirty fridge .... Broken bathroom door ..wouldn't close Said they had breakfast ..hot breakfast buffet .. Has tiny pastry and bad coffee Rude guy checking in. Hard bed ... Garbage outside around property

10

CHAO

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A hotel comfortable and clean，free parking，easy to be reached from highway，helpful and friendly staff around, it's a good place to stay.

6

Hayser

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , friendly staff, a bit of weed smell in the common areas . Room was clean bed comfortable .

2

Laya

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very bad hotel. The floor was dirty and full of hairs! Dark room, white and cheap lights.No shampoo , no shower gel. Small and old and very uncomfortable pillows. The stuff was careless. The rate for this hotel should be 1…Horrible view full of garbage! Horrible place! Don’t waste your money.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and functional but dated, with frequent mentions of hard beds or small pillows and occasional noise from the freeway or other guests.

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8

Lynn

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived 11 P.M. and was not the only one doing that. I got fast service. The night clerk took me outside to show me where the electric car chargers were, going beyond what one would expect. Unfortunately, they were not the company for which I have a card. The bed was too hard, the room too hot. I couldn't fall asleep for a long while. Without earplugs, the noise from traffic would have kept me awake all night. Does have blackout shades. Big room. Bring your earplugs. No noise from adjacent rooms. Elevator worked. Everything was clean.

6

Hediye

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was clean, which was great. However, the tub dripped constantly, the bed pillows were so uncomfortable that it was difficult to sleep, and the noise from outside as well as from neighboring rooms in the hotel was quite loud. Overall, I do not recommend this property.

8

Mario

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is clean, but beds were hard, pillows were hard too, we have stayed here in the past and don't remember been like that before. A few of the electrical inlets are missing covers, hair dryer sounded like it was going to fall apart, tissue paper not replenished, tried to get water from on of the bending machines but was empty. Maybe just me nip-picking.

8

Victoria

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked that it was next to the freeway. Room was clean and the beds were comfortable.

8

Kevin

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are a bit dated. Convenient location.

6

Marcel van

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The floor above one's room are very creaky and wake you up if somebody walks on it. I put in ear plugs during the first night. The second night, nobody used the room above us.

8

Paulette

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very comfortable in our 2nd floor room with elevator access. The beds were very comfortable, with high quality linens. We enjoyed good sleep without noise disruptions. Window coverings were best ever! No breakfast was offered, but Fat Apple’s neighborhood cafe and bakery is nearby and was EXCELLENT. We will stay here again!

8

Elena

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. although the bathroom can use some renovations. The hotel provided good morning coffee what was the plus for the guests.

8

Elvira

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pillows were not that comfy, might be a personal preference. Bathroom light fixture was rusted and had cobwebs, cosmetic issue. Was a nice stay, not noisy to where it kept me up which is good considering it’s by the freeway.

8

Danilo

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

For the price, it is very reasonable. For the sound proof of the next door occupant, very poor. You can hear the walking, the banging specially with the kids.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly, efficient staff, while others report rude or inattentive front desk interactions and a few lapses in professionalism.

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8

Paul

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little hotel. Very nice staff. Clean and safe. Easy to get to freeway and restaurants.

4

SCOTT

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The price was reasonable and the appearance was nice but those were probably the best things about the hotel. Overall I did not enjoy my stay. With check-in, I did not feel welcomed; instead, I felt like I was a bother to the clerk. He was sleeping in the back office when I arrived and I think that’s why he didn’t come across as friendly (I woke him up at midnight). One of the card keys didn’t work so when I asked him to re-code it he said it worked; it didn’t but it was too much trouble to force the issue. The floor in the room had stuff stuck to the carpet that should have been cleaned. The iron didn’t work properly and I couldn’t even adjust the heat because the dial was broken. The ironing board was bent. The iron was cabled to the board so I had to drag everything to the bathroom to put water. The toilet leaked (sound). The shower curtain was too long and wouldn’t close properly so I had be careful not to slip in the shower and clean the water on the floor because of the curtain. The hair dryer didn’t work and literally started smoking when turned on. The pillows were uncomfortable. The dresser drawers were sticky and wouldn’t close properly. Sorry for all the negativity but it was not a good experience.

4

Timiya

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Housekeeper did not wait for a response before entering the unit and the front desk manager or clerk was extremely rude

6

Keith

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love the convenience to my father's house. However, there was no breakfast. Just coffee and Cinnamon rolls. Anita at the front desk was wonderful with a pleasant professional attitude. The guys at the desk have never attended any customer service training. No greetings, no smiles, always looked as though I was bothering them. Did receive a smile when I was saying goodbye after we checked out.

10

Aida

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant stay, staff was very efficient and friendly. Will be coming back!

2

Courtney

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner is very mean and rude!

10

Sumi

Apr 13, 2023

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The staff here were fantastic. Helpful, friendly, and efficient. Everything worked great - super comfortable bed. Very nice size fridge. Great water pressure and hot water. Clean and comfortable.

8

Jennifer

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice for myself and my son front desk clerk was very nice and helpful.

2

Aaron

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front staff was not friendly the entire time we were there. I don't think the like being there. No welcome, no smile, no engagement or friendly behavior. The place needs some major renovation. Only thing we enjoyed was the location next to the highway which made it easy to access.

4

Marcus

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately the hotel feels shady. One front desk attendant who seems to be mostly hidden away somewhere when you need help. The AC unit in my room was just a fan, no actual cool air blowing (despite it being set to max cool). The pillows are tiny and filled lumps of cotton. For $150/night in El Cerrito, I likely would have been more comfortable at a Motel 6 or Best Western.

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Location

Very convenient to the freeway, BART, and nearby restaurants and shops, but the surrounding area feels rough to some and traffic noise can carry.

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Timothy

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The neighborhood around the hotel is somewhat sketchy, but we didn’t experience any problems. The rooms are clean and the beds were comfortable.

10

Samuel

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lot of homeless people

8

Richard

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, good parking. Bed was good.

10

Noel

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking & convenient location to the highway.

8

Patricia

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I have not complaints about the hotel, it was nice and clean and beds were very comfortable and quiet hallways. But I didn’t like the location but it feel very unsafe to walk around the neighborhood, lots of homeless especially surrounding the restaurants that you went to eat. You definitely need car. This time a left my car at the airport amd use Uber, it was my worse decision ever.

8

Brenda

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our view out of the window was of an abandoned building with graffiti and a very large pile of trash in front of it. The sheets on the bed did not go all the way to the end of the bed. Staff was very friendly and coffee and packaged Danish was supplied for morning breakfast. Convenience location to shopping and restaurants.

10

Juan

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The convenience near to the Bart Station

8

Nicolas

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I needed a hotel in El Cerrito that was affordable and they delivered. Centrally located next to the freeway and BART, restaurants and stores and everything in between. I will stay with them again.

8

Bruce

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, relatively affordable, rooms clean and spacious, good bed. Neighborhood marginal.

10

Hiromi

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Convenient location - closed to a BART station, a supermarket, restaurants, etc.

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Dining

Breakfast is minimal - typically coffee and packaged pastries - and multiple reviews note there is no full breakfast, though there are restaurants nearby.

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10

David

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for what I needed to do, clean room and a comfortable bed. Would have liked milk with the coffee instead of coffee creamer, but that's my only complaint!

10

Joyce

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price it was nice. There was coffee and packaged small danish available in the morning. Although area around property optimal but the parking lot was well lit. Also parking is free and the surrounding area has change eateries near by including Starbuck, Denny's, IHOP and near El Cerrito Shopping Center with more eateries, CVA, Barnes and noble. For me it was in a area with conveniences.

6

Keith

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love the convenience to my father's house. However, there was no breakfast. Just coffee and Cinnamon rolls. Anita at the front desk was wonderful with a pleasant professional attitude. The guys at the desk have never attended any customer service training. No greetings, no smiles, always looked as though I was bothering them. Did receive a smile when I was saying goodbye after we checked out.

8

Brenda

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our view out of the window was of an abandoned building with graffiti and a very large pile of trash in front of it. The sheets on the bed did not go all the way to the end of the bed. Staff was very friendly and coffee and packaged Danish was supplied for morning breakfast. Convenience location to shopping and restaurants.

8

Paulette

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were very comfortable in our 2nd floor room with elevator access. The beds were very comfortable, with high quality linens. We enjoyed good sleep without noise disruptions. Window coverings were best ever! No breakfast was offered, but Fat Apple’s neighborhood cafe and bakery is nearby and was EXCELLENT. We will stay here again!

8

Elena

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and spacious. although the bathroom can use some renovations. The hotel provided good morning coffee what was the plus for the guests.

2

Traci

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty ...smelly room Light bulbs didnt work in 3 lights!! Dirty fridge .... Broken bathroom door ..wouldn't close Said they had breakfast ..hot breakfast buffet .. Has tiny pastry and bad coffee Rude guy checking in. Hard bed ... Garbage outside around property

8

Maxwell

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like this location as it's close to BART. Small breakfast selection but that works for someone who isn't looking to eat a big breakfast. Only drawback is that the pillows were very uncomfortable. Cheap pillows

4

Anna

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They did not offer any tea nor coffee options, no utensils, no cups that are heatable in a microwave. Nothing.

8

Mina

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I rested well here. Very clean, spacious and kind staff. Poor breakfast option but Danny's near by. Area didn't look clean and felt unsafe to walk around.

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Month	Average price
January	$79
February	$79
March	$78
April	$82
May	$86
June	$87
July	$90
August	$99
September	$96
October	$97
November	$87
December	$91

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $86	2 $86	3 $87
4 $89	5 $86	6 $86	7 $86	8 $89	9 $90	10
11 $89	12 $87	13 $87	14 $87	15 $90	16 $89	17 $90
18 $86	19 $89	20 $87	21 $87	22 $88	23 $87	24 $87
25 $87	26 $90	27 $87	28 $89	29 $87	30 $89	31 $87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $93	17	18	19 $86
20 $87	21 $84	22 $87	23 $87	24 $87	25 $93	26
27 $86	28 $89	29 $87	30 $87

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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