Name: Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central
Address: 56 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB
Price range: US$68–US$469 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central, travellers praise the central location and friendly, helpful staff, while feedback often notes variable room sizes and noise from corridors or nearby trams, plus maintenance issues like weak showers or faulty heating.

Cleanliness is frequently rated highly, but several guests report tired bathrooms, mouldy grout, lingering odours, or rooms not cleaned thoroughly. There is no on-site parking; nearby car parks with hotel discounts are common, and the self check-in kiosks can be unreliable. Breakfast and dining receive mixed comments, ranging from plentiful and tasty to limited, slow, or cold. Overall, expect a central base; just confirm your room location and key amenities suit your needs.

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Facilities

No on-site parking; guests typically use nearby car parks with hotel discounts available. On-site bar and restaurant and self check-in kiosks exist, though the kiosks can be unreliable.

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10

Victoria

24 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, fantastic central location. Room was spacious, had lots of facilities including fridge, coffee machine and tea & kettle. Bed was very comfy, you could hear a little bit of noise in the corridor but nothing too disruptive. Breakfast was tasty albeit somewhat pricey. Parking outside the hotel was quite pricey but at the hotel sign in desk there is a discount code for the QPark on First street around the corner, I was really happy for this as it saved us about £15 in parking fees.

8

Rachel

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay. But i do have to add, when i arrived at the hotel, i asked the receptionist about where to park. He replied park at the NCP car park over the road, which we did. On our return to the hotel to check in, we asked about discount on the parking there upon which they replied not unless we had used the the Q carpark.. why why why would you recommend NCP then. Total cost £59. Booked this hotel because it said it had parking available. Obviously not so we felt we were mislead when booking the hotel and werent expecting a £59 extra charge.

8

Hope

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find location , good parking with Q park behind hotel and discounted rate for hotel guests if you book on line in advance and use code given by Hotel . Hotel clean and facilities adequate for price - very quiet room on top floor ! Excellent breakfast ! Reception staff lovely ! . Have stayed before and will stay again .

8

Steven

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking provided by the hotel

8

Jonathan

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was very good and staff were excellent. Be warned, there is no car park! Parking is about 300m away and is a light rail public car park. Only about £6.50 overnight but a bit inconvenient. No problems if you’re going by cab or public transport.

10

Paul

8 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Parking a bit of a hassle as late otherwise excellent stay well recommended

8

Rajeshkumar

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Requires refurb. Slow check in as self-checkin is as out of order

8

Michelle

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel but said only parking available when it wasn’t. Ending up costing £30 at the nearest NCP!

10

Aminul

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel right at the city centre. Clean and spacious for 3 adults. No parking at the hotel premises, but paid long stay parking is available nearby with a discount code available from the hotel. I am happy, value for money.

10

Laura

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the self check in option but it didn’t work, it also didn’t work at the end so you spent all the time completing the details needed then would reject your check in. Breakfast was great

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean or spotless rooms, but recurring issues include mouldy grout, lingering odours, missed hairs, and bathrooms that feel tired.

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Luke

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was in a great location and had a nice lobby but there constant doors banging all through the night and the shower didn’t have any hot water. It was also mouldy in places along the caulk in the shower. Considering the price I paid it was pretty awful

8

Nicola

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very welcoming, shops were all within walking distance. But the hotel fabric was tired. We paid for an executive room which gave us earlier access which was great- and good space. But in many other hotels we’ve stayed this space was standard. However the bathroom had mould on the grouting which wasn’t nice, and the dressing table surface was damaged and caught at wool fabric.

10

Stephen

28 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room, comfy bed, very quiet hotel in convenient location. All staff very polite

8

Richard

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless with friendly staff

8

Katie

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was presented nicely. Very convenient location with good transport links. The cleanliness in the bathroom let things down for us. There were hairs in the bath and sides of sink and bath needed to wiped by us. Attention to detail with cleaning is lacking but the beds were comfy and for what we paid in the centre of Manchester we would definitely stay again. The lobby of the hotel smelt amazing and looks very upmarket. Kettle with tea and coffee in the room was a very welcome find after a long day at Old Trafford.

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Nisha Sebastian-Price

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front of house staff were mostly rude and unhelpful, the rooms were dirty and not cleaned properly when cleaned during the day, mould on the ceilings, toilet constantly dripping, TV remote not working. There is absolutely no way this can be classed as a four star hotel. I will not be returning.

10

Ian

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was spotlessly clean, with a very comfortable bed. Excellent variety of breakfast items. Would definitely stay here again.

10

mike

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. The roo. A little smal was very nice and spotless. Bed was very comfy. We had an evening meal and breakfast. Bith excellent and very enjoyable.

10

Miss sophie

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean and do handy for the Bridgewater Hall. Lovely staff.

6

karen

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in clerk was lovely and very helpful. They kept our bags for us while we waited to check in. We were early and waited a couple of hours then they let us check in early. There was plenty of comfy seating in the lobby. Very cute and close to restaurants. We only stayed one night but ran out of toilet paper the first evening with no extra in the room. There was only one tissue in the tissue box as well. The room had not been cleaned thoroughly, there was an EXTREMELY gross towel covered in something red/orange crusty in one of the drawers that had been left by a previous customer. There was a crumpled tissue shoved into the peephole. The restaurant was not open as advertised (all over the hotel) and when we inquired about food were met with some hostility as they said “We’re not open sometimes because not enough people come here.” The hair dryer did not work. Walls were very thin and could hear everything. Overall a fine stay but not sure I’d go back because of the cleanliness issue

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Rooms

Room size ranges from very small to spacious, with comfortable beds in many. Noise from corridors, neighbours, trams or nearby works, dated decor or dim lighting, and occasional TV problems are noted.

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Kevin

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very small as was the bed. The self check in machine didn’t work. The window looked out to a dirty wall. On the plus side the location was good being close to all amenities and the staff were for the most part helpful and friendly.

8

Jan

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel handy for arious music venues and train station. My room overlooked the canal and was quiet. Had a great night’s sleep. I’d chosen a small room and it was fitted out nicely, making the most of the space, and had all amenities you’d expect. Great place to stay if you’re doing to the O2 which is about 5 mins walk away and it felt safe as a single female. Also walking distance to bus stations, city centre, Picadilly etc. Would definitely use again.

4

John

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was given an "upgraded" room which proved to be right at the end of the buikding by the street and the tram line. expensive too

8

Gavin

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, central location & a number of car parks nearby. Staff that we interacted with were friendly and helpful. Couple of negatives: the hotel really needs to improve its soundproofing; we were woken around 4am on Saturday morning with people returning & doors slamming closed, floors creaking etc, and then the same around 6.30am on Sunday morning. Sitting in bed on the Friday evening, we felt the people in the adjacent room get into bed as our headboard moved.........! Rooms are quite dark; there are only spot lights above the room door, 2 dull wall lights by the bed and a floor lamp - could definitely do with some better lighting. Would stay again, but would ask for a room towards the rear of the hotel & off the ground floor.

6

Kathryn

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy neighbours blaring music at 4am. Damp smelling bathroom which was tired and needed work. Toiletries included but poor quality. Fine for one night if you don’t value your sleep.

8

David

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel but the tv in our room didn’t work!

8

David

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charlotte on reception was very helpful and efficient room was good enough and spacious but tv was such a disappointment as it kept breaking up or saying no signal this is not acceptable in this day and age! Location great and hotel very well kept

8

Josephine

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small. Other than that, the room was standard and comfortable enough.

8

Jennifer

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff, clean. Rooms are a little dated. Needs better lighting as very yellow and dim. Also bathroom door handle needed fixing as it was very hard to open. Also couldn’t fit water bottle in sink to fill it up

10

Sarah

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, great location near oxford st. Bed really comfortable, shower powerful, great steam iron and full size ironing board. TV was bit dated couldnt cast to but still large flat screen. Breakfast lots of choice hot and cold...toasted bagels were lovely. Wifi fast and free

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating. However, check-in can be slow or frustrating due to self-service kiosks, and some guests reported inconsistent information or occasionally rude or unresponsive interactions.

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Aaron

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Upon arriving you are greeted with an angry receptionist almost shouting at you to self check in. The room was freezing cold and would not warm up no matter how much I played around with the heating. The toilet didn't flush properly. I was put in a connecting room which I did not ask for and the family in the next room were extremely noisy until 1am which you could hear everything through the connecting door. I called for room service and had to dial about 5 times before anyone answered. Upon check out there was no one at reception to assist. I wanted a VAT receipt for my stay. Since checking out I have constantly been emailing and calling the hotel to get a VAT receipt and no one is responding to my emails or picking up my calls. Would never stay here again and would not recommend to anyone!

10

Hayley

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff make this hotel, friendly, courteous and kind.

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Rajeshkumar

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Requires refurb. Slow check in as self-checkin is as out of order

10

Mary

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Really enjoyed our two night stay. Will definitely be back.

4

stuart

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The standard of every hotel is gauged by the greeting and the rest should follow. The first point of contact at any hotel is key. The receptionist was rude, sharp, argumentative....she was having a bad day but to take it out on guests was very very poor. We will not be returning to the hotel and have already advised friends who were looking the hotel not to bother

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Xara

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and food overall was great. Especially the restaurant and breakfast staff. The hotel doesn’t have parking even though it’s advertised. You have to pay £20 to pay overnight and the parking is far away. I was also charged on arrival more than my agreed amount on hotels.com (about £15 more). The reception staff soon my arrival were really mean and dismissive

8

Benjamin

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Very nice room, very clean and comfortable. Self check in kiosk very annoying, asks for lots of info they must already have. Doesnt tell you room number, sends via sms or email but doesnt home through. Have to use despite staff being there on other side of desk! Good idea in principle for busy times but only 2 machines anyway. Suggest having primary check in with staff and kiosks away from desk as back up.

10

David

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love this hotel, convenient for The Bridgewater Hall where I often work. I struggled to sleep on my first night's stay as roomwas close to tramline. They moved and upgraded my room FoC for which I was grateful and gave me two complimentary breakfasts. Brilliant customer service.

10

Christopher

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is always, super friendly comfortable and clean. It’s better than many others including the Hilton just around the corner in Deansgate. I stay here on business once or twice a month.

10

Tim

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and accommodating staff.

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Location

Central location near tram and train links, Bridgewater Hall and city attractions; easy to walk to shops, venues and restaurants.

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10

rona

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very handy for transport links, shopping, theatres

10

Dawn

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No issues at this hotel. Very convenient location next to the Bridgewater Hall where we were attending a concert. Comfy beds.

10

Liam

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was just a nice hotel great location, and plenty of options to do what we like on foot.

8

Thomas

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located hotel near all amenities in city centre hotel was clean rooms of a good size and clean nice bar and restaurant in the hotel breakfast was good overall a nice place to stay

10

Andrea

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was really convenient for food and shopping options within 15 min walk, parking is not easy but the train station its less than 5 min walk. The Hotel is clean, modern and spacious compared with other hotels in the area were our friends were staying, the staff is friendly and even that it is located in a busy area we couldn’t hear the city noise with the windows close. Highly recommend

10

Tracy

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, location good price recommended

10

Kelly

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely modern hotel. Great location. Hotel was clean and the bedrooms were exceptional. Great size rooms. Breakfast was lovely, plenty to choose from.. fresh hot buffet and continental options. Hotel receptionists and duty manager was very accommodating and welcoming. Ncp parking two minutes walk away. Only stayed for one night but would definitely stay again.

10

Wendy

29 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location

10

Charlene

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to city centre but great transport links too

10

Paul

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location clean and friendly place to stay

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: many enjoyed a good variety and taste, while others found items cold, queues or slow replenishment, limited choice, or closures and extra charges for room service.

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Hannah

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Fab location, friendly staff. Such a comfortable bed! Breakfast fab. All round excellent value

6

Michael

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

In general the hotel was clean and tidy. Staff very friendly and helpful when required. My only issues were in relation to the food / restaurant. I was told the restaurant was open until 10pm for food. When I went down just before 9pm I was informed by staff that there was no chef at work so no food!! Despite being told by reception it was available. Breakfast not included in my price and was £12.50 per day. This was a very average breakfast with not much choice or variety.

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Mark

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tv in the room was damaged so about 20% of screen could be seen. Breakfast greeting my staff wasn’t friendly and said I hadn’t had a breakfast included and had to check again. The food was cold and not enough staff clearing away so difficult to find a clean table to sit at on arrival. Lots of tables no cleaned or cleared.

10

Heather

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Irish girl at reception greeted me so polite and lovely x the room clean x the breakfast wonderful !

10

mike

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. The roo. A little smal was very nice and spotless. Bed was very comfy. We had an evening meal and breakfast. Bith excellent and very enjoyable.

6

Philip

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel but I didn’t think the breakfast was great, the apple juice was terrible and no mushrooms, hash browns or black pudding and the croissants were terrible

4

Gareth

25 May 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great service at reception from Sarah. However the shower was freezing so couldn't have one and going down to breakfast @09:00 the food tasted as though it had been left out (eggs we're rubbery' the bacon solid and it had ran out of several of the items....went Maccy's in the end.

10

sarah

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is great 4star, across from convention centre. Baths and showers in rooms, windows open for fresh air, real steam irons. Fridges in exec rooms. Breakfast good choice & love the bagels. Early check in if availability. Luggage storage if not. Staff friendly and professional.

8

Dempseylee

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Will definitely stay again cant fault the staff they were absolutely brilliant and the room was emaculate the only thing that let them down is the breakfast wasnt the best would go somewhere else for that but everything else perfect

10

Sarah

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, great location near oxford st. Bed really comfortable, shower powerful, great steam iron and full size ironing board. TV was bit dated couldnt cast to but still large flat screen. Breakfast lots of choice hot and cold...toasted bagels were lovely. Wifi fast and free

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Month	Average price
January	US$108
February	US$121
March	US$120
April	US$126
May	US$137
June	US$157
July	US$107
August	US$100
September	US$128
October	US$147
November	US$145
December	US$140

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $170
6 $76	7 $86	8 $145	9 $139	10 $163	11 $106	12 $256
13 $115	14 $359	15 $154	16 $469	17 $166	18 $102	19 $201
20 $78	21 $134	22 $194	23 $145	24 $102	25 $137	26 $197
27 $68	28 $79	29 $132	30 $129

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $77	2 $136	3 $228
4 $73	5 $79	6 $107	7 $152	8 $150	9 $142	10 $263
11 $79	12 $455	13 $234	14 $184	15 $98	16 $141	17 $184
18 $79	19 $104	20 $213	21 $146	22 $79	23 $132	24 $258
25 $79	26 $86	27 $102	28 $107	29 $88	30 $139	31 $198

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