Name: The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton
Address: 27 Holywell Hill, St Albans, England, United Kingdom, St Albans, Hertfordshire, GB
Price range: US$127–US$543 per night
Rating: 8.67

What guests think

Reviews of The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton highlight a central location by the cathedral, consistently friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms in a historic building, with breakfast often praised although some practical aspects draw criticism.

Parking is available but limited or off site, and getting to the entrance by car can be awkward due to one-way streets and narrow roads. Rooms are typically modern and comfortable with large TVs, but some guests experienced noise from neighbouring rooms, small or viewless layouts, damp patches, and air-conditioning or ventilation issues. Housekeeping is generally strong, though a few noted bathroom cleanliness lapses or minor maintenance problems. Overall, expect a friendly, well-located stay with some trade-offs around parking and room consistency.

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Facilities

Parking is available but often limited or off site with a 5-10 minute walk, and access by car can be tricky due to one-way streets; some mentioned poor lighting and potholes in the car park. The on-site bar is small with limited options.

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Michael

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking safe and easy

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Chris

29 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Small and offers no more than a Premier Hotel apart from price which are much higher in the Samuel Ryder there is no commercial reason to stay again. PS: the parking of cars for guests at Samuel Ryder is stated as available this is correct but, it's a lucky draw as to whether you'll have a 5-10 min walk back to hotel!! Thankfully it wasn't raining!!!

8

Mark

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location! Breakfast not included and extremely expensive to have breakfast at Hotel. Would have liked a small fridge in the room. Parking a bonus but hit and miss to get the parking closest to hotel. Great stay!

8

Tania

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location 8n the centre of St Albans. Allow time to arrive due to limited space to park and check in. Breakfast is good and worth paying for.

8

Jeffrey

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is somewhat difficult to navigate if you arrive with a car. You have to navigate your way through streets One way streets. There’s no easy way to pull up in front of the hotel and unload also if you have any mobility issues the front door of the building requires the guest to climb steps manually open doors three in fact. Saint Alban‘s is a very old city and many of the building exteriors are protected. So I don’t necessarily blame the hotel for the entrance difficulties. Once you checked in the rooms are very comfortable clean and modern the bathroom was excellent. The shower was great. Going back to the car issue. They claimed to have parking which they do however, It requires the guest to park offsite, which is about a quarter of a mile away. So, Be prepared to walk a bit.

10

Arthur

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is free but off site and a walk of about 10 minutes back to the hotel.

8

Sarah

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great one night stay, room was lovrly, tastefully decorated, confy bed, soft fluffy towels, great tea and coffee facilities. Perfect location for the town. Reception staff were lovely. Only downside was lack of offerings in the bar, quite limited and not the friendliest response when we enquired about a certain drink.

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Michael

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely hotel, great location, staff are great, food excellent. Rooms a bit small, but nice. Only real problem is the carpark isn't well lit, and at night it is very easy to fall into potholes (as I did) and potentially hurt yourself.

8

Andrea

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fab central location. The bar was very small. Disabled parking spaces were ridiculously small and one car had been allowed to park there despite not displaying a blue badge. The disabled room was comfortable but there was not enough room to get around to the bed in a wheelchair.

10

James

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were really attentive. Only challenge was the parking but having a local safe area to park was a great addition.

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Cleanliness

Most guests report very clean rooms and public areas. A few noted lapses such as dirty or odorous bathrooms, limescale, and missed spots.

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James

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was ideal, staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable . Would highly recommend this hotel.

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PETER

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed with our stay here. Receptionists were helpful during check in and with local information. Parking on site which is good. Room was ok pretty basic and boring considering the history of the building. Complementary tv, coffee and biscuits but a bottle of water would have been good as well. No smart TV and the HD channels were muted for some reason. So had to watch in SD. Shower was nice but had my pet hate of a build up of limescale on the nozzles so this reduces power, obviously not properly cleaned or inspected. But the biggest issue was the sleeping, bed was awful and noisy, any movement and it creaked as well as our room being next to the some sort of air conditioning shed which was directly next to our window constantly making a noise. We had little sleep. Unfortunately it was too late at night to make a change when we discovered these things after getting into bed. Left feedback at reception but no response from the management.

8

Robert

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was okay overall. Staff were friendly. Room was not the best. Dirty bathroom with a constant sewage smell and poor drainage. Bed had hairs on it and sheets had stains, pillows smelt dirty. Would have expected better for a hotel such as this.

10

Elizabeth

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, very clean and comfortable. Great location to town and the Abbey.

10

Joanna

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean comfortable room. Would stay again. Great location.

8

Craig

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad hotel and definitely an interesting building. I arrived late at night so literally checked in, had shower and went to sleep. The only disappointing thing was the cleanliness of the bathroom. There was toothpaste spatter all over the blue painted wall, which is totally disgusting. Besides that though, the bed was extremely comfortable.

10

Nick

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room Staff

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Martin

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a great location. Really well maintained and the room was really comfortable. Breakfast was lovely too. The reception area has a really strong air freshener which I felt was over powering. Lovely scent but a little headache inducing if you ask me.

10

neil

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was, clean modern and spacious. Close to the town centre. Staff were very helpful.

8

Karen

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great hotel convenient for the centre of St Albans. All staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was lovely and comfortable, not quite as clean as we’d have expected.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern and comfortable with large TVs and good beds, though sizes and views vary. Recurring issues include noise from other rooms, air-conditioning or ventilation problems, occasional damp, and maintenance faults.

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Grant

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good, room very nice apart from some of the fixtures and fittings falling off walls. Toilet Roll Holder and bed side light fitting almost loose. Looks like either insufficient length screws/pooe rawplugs used or no plywood patresses in walls behind plasterboard.

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Natalie

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Positives - staff were very helpful and ensured we had a disabled parking spot saved with cones. Negatives - decor and paintwork in rooms is quite marked/well used. It’s an old building so it’s not quiet, expect to hear the cleaners early outside the door and also floors/rooms above you, you can hear everything. This disturbed sleep at 3am for an hour, had to call reception to call the room above in the end. Overall, an ok stay but probably won’t return.

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PETER

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed with our stay here. Receptionists were helpful during check in and with local information. Parking on site which is good. Room was ok pretty basic and boring considering the history of the building. Complementary tv, coffee and biscuits but a bottle of water would have been good as well. No smart TV and the HD channels were muted for some reason. So had to watch in SD. Shower was nice but had my pet hate of a build up of limescale on the nozzles so this reduces power, obviously not properly cleaned or inspected. But the biggest issue was the sleeping, bed was awful and noisy, any movement and it creaked as well as our room being next to the some sort of air conditioning shed which was directly next to our window constantly making a noise. We had little sleep. Unfortunately it was too late at night to make a change when we discovered these things after getting into bed. Left feedback at reception but no response from the management.

8

Paul

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Aircon froze us at night and not clear how to turn it off

8

Margaret

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Poor shower.

8

Tatsiana

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was fine but it was a little bit damp in the room.

8

James

16 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location of the hotel is excellent ; access to the heart of St Albans is very convenient!4 days at the viewless room is a disappointment.

8

Paul

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t try any of the food / drink options but the room was great. Lovely large tv and comfortable bed. A handy master switch for coming and going and very clean and spacious. From what I saw. St Albans is a lovely little city and I was very happy with my choice of hotel

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Irene

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We were put in a ground floor room, where we discovered the television broke up a lot and had no BBC. We reported it twice but still the same. The third day we were moved to a first floor room, where the television was perfect. It appeared that they knew the reception in that ground floor room was bad. Not impressed. We had planned to spend some time watching the Olympics on BBC, so missed two and a half days. Otherwise, all good!

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Halima

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room very comfortable and practical. Great bed with lovely Egyptian cotton bed linen. Huge television .

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful across reception and breakfast. A few guests reported slow or ineffective responses to issues and occasional curt interactions.

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James

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was ideal, staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable . Would highly recommend this hotel.

4

James

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms not soundproofed as we noticed at 2am in the morning when the inconsiderate idiot next door decided to play music at top volume. No one was around to answer the phone call to reception and when eventually someone came he wasn’t firm at all and it took a full blown row from me before the clown turned the music down.

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Gary

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm and friendly welcome and rooms were very nice. Breakfast was amazing

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PETER

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed with our stay here. Receptionists were helpful during check in and with local information. Parking on site which is good. Room was ok pretty basic and boring considering the history of the building. Complementary tv, coffee and biscuits but a bottle of water would have been good as well. No smart TV and the HD channels were muted for some reason. So had to watch in SD. Shower was nice but had my pet hate of a build up of limescale on the nozzles so this reduces power, obviously not properly cleaned or inspected. But the biggest issue was the sleeping, bed was awful and noisy, any movement and it creaked as well as our room being next to the some sort of air conditioning shed which was directly next to our window constantly making a noise. We had little sleep. Unfortunately it was too late at night to make a change when we discovered these things after getting into bed. Left feedback at reception but no response from the management.

10

Daniel

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great premises in a fine period building. Friendly helpful staff.

10

Elizabeth

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, very clean and comfortable. Great location to town and the Abbey.

10

Andrea

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we’ve stayed at Samuel Ryder hotel and it is always very enjoyable. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend.

8

Sarah

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great one night stay, room was lovrly, tastefully decorated, confy bed, soft fluffy towels, great tea and coffee facilities. Perfect location for the town. Reception staff were lovely. Only downside was lack of offerings in the bar, quite limited and not the friendliest response when we enquired about a certain drink.

10

Felicia

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing and friendly staff!

8

Carole

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was really lovely inside. Almost like a tardis. The staff were so nice and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was great, and when it came to breakfast, we couldnt fault it. Plenty of choice and a waiter who was very attentive. Overall a great stay and we'll be back again in October

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Location

Central, walkable location by the cathedral with easy access to shops, restaurants and trains to London.

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Stuart

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really nice hotel. Friendly staff made us very welcome. We attended a Graduation ceremony at the Cathedral so the location was 100% perfect. The hotel is surrounded by decent coffee shops and restaurants - so it was the ideal location. If you have a graduation from Herts Uni next year book early as the Cathedral is just across the road!!

8

David

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a great central location , which is great for an evening out in St Albans.

8

Tania

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location 8n the centre of St Albans. Allow time to arrive due to limited space to park and check in. Breakfast is good and worth paying for.

10

pete

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb place with character and great location

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David

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fascinating history. Excellent location. well maintained. friendly and knowledgeable staff

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Robert

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great location - close to cathedral, good selection of restaurants and shops. Walking distance to train station - lots of trains into London.

10

Kathy

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is very nice. The front part is Historical and is beautiful. The rooms are newly remodeled and very clean. It is within walking distance to many this and food establishments. This is such a cute little town, with a lot of History. It is a bit hilly, so your legs get a little workout. The staff was very accommodating and friendly.

10

Nazima

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very well located hotel with great decor! Our room and bathroom was clean and fresh! A good sized twin room with enough space for 2 sharing adults. We had a good night sleep without any disturbance from traffic noise or other guests. Breakfast was plentiful and cooked well, with great vegetarian options. This hotel is right opposite the cathedral and on a high street with many restaurants and coffee shops. Thank you to the staff at reception and breakfast for a great service with a smile.

10

Simone

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very well located hotel. Close to all the amenities in St Albans including the Cathedral. Good car parking too.

10

neil

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was, clean modern and spacious. Close to the town centre. Staff were very helpful.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality, variety and service. Recurring complaints mention inconsistent cooked items or stale pastries and that breakfast can be expensive.

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Emma

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The requirement to collect a parking permit to check for spaces in the second and third car park locations was a tad tiresome after a long drive. Having the drop off point was useful as I travelled with a pensioner, but if there were several people checking in at the same time this would not work too well. Stayed two nights. On day one's breakfast we had stale croissants that the server advised were from the day before and only black coffee available in the machines. Unacceptable. Poached eggs at breakfast on day two were basically hard boiled. Had to send back. Good location for the town centre, which had lots of restaurants to choose from for dinner as well as places to go if you want some nightlife. Overall a decent enough hotel. Car parks should be monitored for available spaces and people parking appropriately in said spaces as some people parked across two spots. Reception staff were excellent.

10

Gary

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm and friendly welcome and rooms were very nice. Breakfast was amazing

8

Mark

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location! Breakfast not included and extremely expensive to have breakfast at Hotel. Would have liked a small fridge in the room. Parking a bonus but hit and miss to get the parking closest to hotel. Great stay!

10

Linda

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, great rooms and beds, staff very friendly and attentive. Great breakfast as well.

8

Tania

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location 8n the centre of St Albans. Allow time to arrive due to limited space to park and check in. Breakfast is good and worth paying for.

8

Novica

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall excellent. Could definitely do with a few extra bits and pieces in the room... Qtips, water bottles, toothpaste, etc. Breakfast was delicious!

10

Nazima

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very well located hotel with great decor! Our room and bathroom was clean and fresh! A good sized twin room with enough space for 2 sharing adults. We had a good night sleep without any disturbance from traffic noise or other guests. Breakfast was plentiful and cooked well, with great vegetarian options. This hotel is right opposite the cathedral and on a high street with many restaurants and coffee shops. Thank you to the staff at reception and breakfast for a great service with a smile.

8

David

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A fantastic hotel with great staff. The only negative issue was the cooked breakfast. The sausage was very odd and the fried eggs were over-cooked.

10

Martin

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a great location. Really well maintained and the room was really comfortable. Breakfast was lovely too. The reception area has a really strong air freshener which I felt was over powering. Lovely scent but a little headache inducing if you ask me.

10

Michael

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel all staff excellent.One down side BREAKFAST FRIED EGS HARD SAUSAGE VERY WELL DONE (BURNT)BACON HARD.Spoke with reception very apologetic full of sympathy otherwise brilliant

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Month	Average price
January	US$160
February	US$177
March	US$204
April	US$186
May	US$190
June	US$229
July	US$231
August	US$183
September	US$219
October	US$196
November	US$191
December	US$212

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $273
6 $187	7 $251	8 $474	9 $399	10 $207	11 $200	12 $223
13 $150	14 $258	15 $303	16 $255	17 $202	18 $262	19 $516
20 $211	21 $336	22 $324	23 $341	24 $295	25 $256	26 $288
27 $171	28 $247	29 $280	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $213	2 $223	3 $273
4 $149	5	6 $543	7	8 $217	9 $223	10 $271
11 $127	12 $248	13 $307	14 $267	15 $213	16 $223	17 $271
18 $127	19 $213	20 $259	21 $255	22 $212	23 $241	24 $271
25 $127	26 $175	27 $213	28 $202	29 $156	30 $239	31 $272

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