Name: Ambassador Hotel
Address: 7 Kelvin Drive, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Glasgow, Scotland, GB
Price range: $124–$270 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

Across many reviews, Ambassador Hotel earns praise for its West End setting by the Botanic Gardens and river walk, welcoming staff who help with requests, and overall comfort that suits short city breaks and visits to Glasgow’s restaurants and attractions.

Housekeeping is consistently strong, with many remarks about very clean rooms and some fresh refurbishments. Practical drawbacks include no elevator with lots of stairs and limited, tight parking; room experiences vary from spacious to very small, with occasional creaky floors or firm beds. Breakfast is generally good but requires prebooking with early cutoffs that caught some out, and a few felt it is far from the city centre; overall, expect a straightforward, reliable base.

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Facilities

No elevator is available, and multiple reviews mention many stairs. Parking is limited and tight; some guests found free on-site spots while others had to use paid street parking.

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Andrew

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall. Very happy with the stay. Staff were very nice and hospitable. Free parking tho a little limited but one can’t complain. Shame the council are not helpful with the parking up front.

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Ronald

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was extremely small but clean. Hotel is old and it shows. Parking was almost impossible in a cramped back lot. Could not get breakfast - had to be ordered in advance.

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Anne

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel had limited off site parking, so ended up having to pay for street parking which was quite expensive. However, the location was ideal for the West End of Glasgow.

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Michelle

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.

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Thomas

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excelente location with friendly staff. The lack of an elevator was an issue. If you can't climb stairs, request a ground floor room. There's a nice river trail steps from the hotel. The Botanic Garden and many good restaurants are a short walk away.

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Alice

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

they don’t have any lifts and lots of stairs so don’t advise staying if you’ve got luggage! The room wasn’t the most comfortable and it was a bit overpriced for what it was. Always wanted to stay there so I’m glad I tried it and it was comfortable enough but there’s a lot better offering in Glasgow

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised, with rooms and public areas described as very clean or spotless, and some recent refurbishments noted. A few minor issues like dust on high areas or empty soap dispensers were reported.

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christine

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A listed property overlooking The Botanics in the west end of Glasgow. Spotless and very comfortable and quiet .Great for the price. Breakfast excellent. Staff pleasant. Excellent location near subway , main bus routes into central Glasgow and 25 minutes to airport.

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Ronald

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was extremely small but clean. Hotel is old and it shows. Parking was almost impossible in a cramped back lot. Could not get breakfast - had to be ordered in advance.

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Kevin

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Friendly staff, nice clean room, had what was needed

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Michelle

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.

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Elizabeth

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst bed I have slept in a long time. Rock hard bed that seemed to be on a slope. Cheap pillows and duvet. Modern fitted bathroom but sink so small the floor was soaked when trying to wash. Pleasant staff especially lady in the breakfast room. All areas nice and clean.

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Tracey

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little hotel, very clean, excellent service in a beautiful location. Only small criticisms is a very wobbly wardrobe in the room which didnt feel very safe, no toiletries in bathroom (soap dispensers empty), and a poor choice of drinks in room. Not enough to put me off staying again, I would certainly be back, but I'd be aware to bring coffee, soap and shower gel next time!

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Donald M

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent refurbishment - rooms very well appointed and very tidy and fresh

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David

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Helt fantastiskt boende i Glasgows bästa område. Personalen var väldigt tillmötesgående och enkelrummet var både rymligt och rent. Kan definitivt rekommendera!

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Andrew

Jan 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic but clean and friendly perfect for a short stay.

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Josephine

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and super comfortable beds. Had a wonderful nights sleep.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious or newly refreshed, but size and layout vary. Guests also mention creaky floors, occasionally hard beds, and small fixtures or obstructed views in certain rooms.

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Luciana

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very happy with our stay, rooms was spacious and comfortable, excellent location, easy to reach city center by public transport and walking, also very easy getting in and out of town by car. Definitely will recommend and use it again

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Steve

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the West End of Glasgow, staff were very friendly and the room was perfect for my requirements

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Ronald

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was extremely small but clean. Hotel is old and it shows. Parking was almost impossible in a cramped back lot. Could not get breakfast - had to be ordered in advance.

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Elizabeth

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst bed I have slept in a long time. Rock hard bed that seemed to be on a slope. Cheap pillows and duvet. Modern fitted bathroom but sink so small the floor was soaked when trying to wash. Pleasant staff especially lady in the breakfast room. All areas nice and clean.

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Naomi

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fijne, schone en nette accomodatie. Goed ontbijt. Het enige is dat de vloer in de kamer erg kraakt als je erover loopt. Zelfs wanneer er in de kamer naast je gelopen wordt hoor je het gekraak van de vloer.

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Donald M

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent refurbishment - rooms very well appointed and very tidy and fresh

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David

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Helt fantastiskt boende i Glasgows bästa område. Personalen var väldigt tillmötesgående och enkelrummet var både rymligt och rent. Kan definitivt rekommendera!

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Matthew

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 for man on reception stayed in room 15 which had no view other than roof plus room has support beam right next to bed but room was satisfactorily clean with exception of few high areas with dust but overall clean and tidy and nice hotel. Breakfast was ok nothing great but to sum up service and hotel lovely and definitely would stay again maybe not in that room.

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Catherine

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the traditional look outside, felt really friendly. Staff very friendly. My room was comfortable brilliant shower and bed comfortable

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Josephine

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and super comfortable beds. Had a wonderful nights sleep.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with staff resolving issues promptly, accommodating late arrivals, and assisting with requests like early breakfasts. Many guests felt warmly welcomed throughout their stay.

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Brian

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good traditional small Hotel. Staff were really fun and enthusiastic. Comfy room with good bathroom. Nice for central Glasgow

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Daniel

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. Nice staff and well located across from the botanic gardens and plenty of shops and restaurants.

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Steve

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the West End of Glasgow, staff were very friendly and the room was perfect for my requirements

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Nina

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ambassador Hotel is a gem and the front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. We had to leave early in the morning a few minutes after the dining room opened for breakfast. He took our order the night before and had it ready for us before the Taxi arrived. The location is beautiful and close to many restaurants and the botanical gardens and a pretty walk along the river. It was far from the city center though.

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James

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quickly and very helpfully resolved a check in issue. Very hospitable. Fab location . Had a lovely stay and hope to be back next time I'm in Glasgow

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Michelle

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.

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Shona

Sep 19, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay and helpful friendly staff

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David

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Helt fantastiskt boende i Glasgows bästa område. Personalen var väldigt tillmötesgående och enkelrummet var både rymligt och rent. Kan definitivt rekommendera!

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Kelly

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived very very late after many travel delays and we were able to enter the hotel and our room easily! thanks!!

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James

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic hotel, perfect location, amazing staff. Will definitely be back. James

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Location

Location is a strong point: in Glasgow’s West End near the Botanic Gardens and river path, close to restaurants and public transport in a quiet area. A few note it feels a bit far from the city centre.

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Luciana

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very happy with our stay, rooms was spacious and comfortable, excellent location, easy to reach city center by public transport and walking, also very easy getting in and out of town by car. Definitely will recommend and use it again

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christine

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A listed property overlooking The Botanics in the west end of Glasgow. Spotless and very comfortable and quiet .Great for the price. Breakfast excellent. Staff pleasant. Excellent location near subway , main bus routes into central Glasgow and 25 minutes to airport.

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Daniel

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. Nice staff and well located across from the botanic gardens and plenty of shops and restaurants.

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Nina

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ambassador Hotel is a gem and the front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. We had to leave early in the morning a few minutes after the dining room opened for breakfast. He took our order the night before and had it ready for us before the Taxi arrived. The location is beautiful and close to many restaurants and the botanical gardens and a pretty walk along the river. It was far from the city center though.

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MRS M A

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the position, across the road from the Botanic Gardens. Was able to obtain a ticket for Jekyll and Hyde in the Gardens which was a bonus. Only difficulty was finding it.Not the hotel at fault. There are so many road works in Glasgow coupled with one way system that for a stranger to the city, negotiating the way round was a challenge.

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Michelle

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location. Helpful staff. Parking was a little tight getting in and out but free. Clean. Close to botanical garden and west end restaurants.

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Genevieve

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a well located hotel (do check out the botanical gardens) in a pretty quiet neighbourhood. Comfortable and clean.

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Fabian

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Bien ubicado en west Glasgow, tranquilo frente al río

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Thomas

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excelente location with friendly staff. The lack of an elevator was an issue. If you can't climb stairs, request a ground floor room. There's a nice river trail steps from the hotel. The Botanic Garden and many good restaurants are a short walk away.

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Paul

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A charming place that has exactly what I needed and no more or less. The people are wonderfully friendly. The location cannot be beat with the entrance to the river path just across the street.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: many rate it good to excellent, but several note it must be prebooked and that early cutoffs led to missed meals. Otherwise, experiences were acceptable.

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christine

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A listed property overlooking The Botanics in the west end of Glasgow. Spotless and very comfortable and quiet .Great for the price. Breakfast excellent. Staff pleasant. Excellent location near subway , main bus routes into central Glasgow and 25 minutes to airport.

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Ronald

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was extremely small but clean. Hotel is old and it shows. Parking was almost impossible in a cramped back lot. Could not get breakfast - had to be ordered in advance.

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Nina

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Ambassador Hotel is a gem and the front desk gentleman was helpful and kind. We had to leave early in the morning a few minutes after the dining room opened for breakfast. He took our order the night before and had it ready for us before the Taxi arrived. The location is beautiful and close to many restaurants and the botanical gardens and a pretty walk along the river. It was far from the city center though.

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Louise

Aug 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean , staff friendly and lovely location next to the botanical gardens. The only issue we had was that in the morning we could not have breakfast as we had not booked the night before. Make sure you book in for breakfast if you want some. Fortunately there are lovely cafes along Byres Road which serve great breakfasts.

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Naomi

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Fijne, schone en nette accomodatie. Goed ontbijt. Het enige is dat de vloer in de kamer erg kraakt als je erover loopt. Zelfs wanneer er in de kamer naast je gelopen wordt hoor je het gekraak van de vloer.

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Colin

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was fine and handy for where we were going on our night out the room was clean and tidy the problem arose in the morning as we were going down for breakfast we never made it to the bottom of the stairs before being told it was twenty past nine and hot breakfast finished at 9.15 on a New Year’s Day he said with a smile. No just go in and get the breakfast you have paid extra for or we will refund your money as you didn’t get your breakfast. We thought it finished at 9.30 and thought we were in plenty of time.We have stayed in this hotel before that is why we returned but would not go back after this bad experience.

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Matthew

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 for man on reception stayed in room 15 which had no view other than roof plus room has support beam right next to bed but room was satisfactorily clean with exception of few high areas with dust but overall clean and tidy and nice hotel. Breakfast was ok nothing great but to sum up service and hotel lovely and definitely would stay again maybe not in that room.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $142	7 $254	8	9	10	11 $266	12
13 $204	14 $169	15 $232	16 $255	17	18 $209	19 $218
20 $157	21 $195	22 $270	23 $262	24 $250	25	26
27 $176	28 $177	29 $208	30 $227

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $205	2	3
4 $216	5 $230	6	7 $222	8 $222	9	10
11 $168	12 $151	13 $192	14 $197	15 $161	16 $209	17
18 $138	19 $124	20 $162	21 $146	22 $177	23	24
25 $155	26 $157	27 $144	28 $151	29 $176	30 $188	31

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