Name: Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR
Address: 70 N East Ave, Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America, Fayetteville, Washington County, US
Price range: $108–$979 per night
Rating: 8.88

What guests think

At Graduate by Hilton Fayetteville AR, travelers praise the playful collegiate decor, walkable downtown location near campus, and friendly staff, while noting drawbacks like dated rooms, intermittent HVAC or hot water issues, and occasional cleanliness lapses.

Guests love the lively lobby bar and quirky touches, but report inconsistent bar service and that breakfast and coffee aren’t complimentary. Facilities feedback is mixed: the small outdoor pool is sometimes closed or cold, and parking relies on a nearby garage or valet with fees and occasional confusion. Expect a stylish, central stay with personality, balanced by occasional maintenance and service inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Lively lobby bar and on-site restaurant draw crowds, but service can be slow and hours inconsistent. The small outdoor pool is at times closed, cool, or needs upkeep, and parking uses a nearby garage or valet with fees and occasional confusion.

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Jamie

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool closed, green water because filter is broken no concessions made except to offer us the public pool close by for $4

8

Damon

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool is too cold to enjoy even during the hottest summer months

6

Lowell

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and staff we came in contact with were great but. We wanted to check in early to get some pool time and we was told the pool was closed, we arrived late and it wasn’t closed. No coffee or coffee maker the room and no complementary coffee in lobby. Coffee at the bar was $4.00 a cup.

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Elizabeth

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Vent in bathroom dirty and tub drain was super slow. Tile damage on pool. Some good maintence would shore all of this up. Great location, great staff. Super comfortable room. Energy and vibe was terrific.

10

Carrie

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The decor is outstanding. The hotel bar smelled like vomit on the first night but otherwise the hotel was excellent.

8

Amy

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking deck is not a good option for a larger vehicle. Neighbors a bit noisy on our floor, but it is an older hotel. Overall good experience.

8

Phil

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean rooms , good bar ,

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Nathan A

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It’s in a great part of town with easy access to campus and Dickson Street. The rooms and shared spaces have lots of Razorback memorabilia and the beds were comfortable. The staff was friendly and we used the gym while we were there and it was pretty nice. There is basically nothing included with your stay. Parking is $15 a day, breakfast cost extra, and I even asked for water and was told it cost extra. The walls are paper thin as well. We could hear every word of conversations next door and there was a dog howling for hours on end one night. For the price we paid, we might stay again but will probably look for more return on our value for our next stay.

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Tiffany

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the Graduate. The decor is different and fun and the lounge area has a great atmosphere. Our only real issue was the valet. We drove up in two cars and it took us asking him five times between us (he never answered my husband but I’m more persistent) to tell us the pricing of valet parking vs self park. I don’t know why there isn’t a sign with that info. After watching him park someone else’s car, we were glad we chose the self park option.

10

Adam

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my first stay at a Graduate brand hotel and was very happy with the experience. Hotel itself is beautiful, rooms are quirky in personality but nice amenities and furniture. Great central bar and restaurant. Hotel is in a great location. City parking (the only parking available) is TERRIBLE if you have anything over a micro-car.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean. However, recurring reports cite musty smells, dirty windows, bathroom mildew or hair, stained carpets, and housekeeping misses.

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Elaine

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean, the hallways needed to be vacuumed which we did not see what for the three nights we were there. Also, on check in, we were not told about having a breakfast package with $40 credit per day until the day of check out. That was disappointing since we didn’t charge to our room the first night and paid for our drinks at the bar. Also, we were convinced to sign up for Hilton Honors and would get a $25 credit which was not applied and on check out the front desk had no idea what we were talking about.

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TONI

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a musty smell in the room and bedding. Also smelled like a dog was previously in the room. Other than that, the room and hotel was clean.

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Cheryl L

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is fantastic, walkable and safe. The bathtub areas needs upkeeping because the caulk was moldy. (Room 1613) They did not clean our room or offer new towels. Two different front desk staff members told us the breakfast buffet was at 6:30am and we had a schedule to keep. We arrived at 6:30am and waited and it did not start until 7am. For all of these reason, I would say it’s average at best.

10

Tiffany

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow! Clean, well appointed and excellent decor. Staff was fantastic.

10

Bridget

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, friendly staff

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Felicity

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve stayed here more times than I can count & always had good reviews but this hotel is in need of updating & we had several issues this time around. Dirty bathroom, non working lamps & lights so room was very dark , non working tv remote, bed is in need of replacement.

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Jessica

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our Hotel bathroom smelled really bad - reeked of Pee. Was pretty average hotel, I expected more.

6

Valerie

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked two rooms, a king and a double-queen months in advance. Upon check in I was told that the king room was unavailable. I overheard the clerk next to me tell the guest he was assisting that the king rooms were being cleaned and would be available soon. I mentioned that to the clerk assisting me and he told me that those rooms were for customers who booked directly with the hotel, not those who booked through a third-party website like me. It made me feel as if I was not a valued guest. I escorted my son to his room, it appeared fine. I went next door to my room and was hit with the smell of sewer gas. We quickly went shopping and picked up some room deodorizing spray. I assumed that the smell would dissipate, but it did not. During our stay the toilet paper holder broke, clattering on the floor. The floor tile grout in the bathroom was very dingy. The electrical outlet in the bathroom was worn out. My hair appliances would not stay plugged in. I mentioned the room condition issues at check out. The clerk was polite and told me he would pass my concerns to maintenance. He then told me that the sewer gas smell is a common problem. I would not stay here again.

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Hallee

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool concept and the location is great. The bar downstairs was a chill vibe and all the Hog memorabilia was fun. The university theme that runs throughout is so detailed. However, the bathroom was dingy and not very clean. The room offered great views, but the windows were so dirty it didn’t really matter.

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Lauren

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floor our room was on had a terrible odor. Our room had hair throughout, the bathroom had a very musty smell, and our room ac wall unit had what appeared to be black mold.

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable and some rooms are spacious with good views. Several guests report dated interiors, thin walls and noise, noisy or inconsistent AC, small bathrooms, and sporadic hot-water or water-pressure problems.

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Scott

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue I had was temperature control in the room as there were significant swings in temperature at night so not the ideal conditions for sleeping.

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Charles

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the bed was exceptional. Very comfortable. Loved the location and the lobby is a great hang out spot for coffee and drinks.

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Richard

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During our one night stay there was no hot water but management was more than accommodating for the temporary problem. Staff all were EXCELLENT -shoutout to Brooklyn and Caleb! Great decor and great location!

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stephanie

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The walls are very thin and I could hear every word of my neighbors. There were huge arguments and it was awkward and embarrassing.

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Roxanne

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Artsy hotel with a very spacious room.

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Dori

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s 2025 and you change $350 plus a night on a slow weekend, yet you install TV’s that were obsolete in 2015! No guide on the TV or remote, all that was missing was an antenna.

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Biviana

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very eclectic hotel that exceeded our expectations. Comfortable beds and large room. Enjoyed hanging out in lobby area and bar. Affordable drink prices at bar. Things to improve - Very loud AC unit in room and dirty hotel room window. This did not take away from our stay. We enjoyed our stay.

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Craig

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice hotel and stay here often when traveling to see our daughter here at school or on business. Sometimes the rates are reasonable. Not sure what is going on with the bathroom sink water pressure but it is horrible...at least it is not the shower!

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Anissa

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The AC turns in and off all night very distracting to sleep. Out dated needs a refresher! I also asked my next stay that I have already booked if I could change my room to a two queen bedroom and was not helped by the front desk staff.

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Shane

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a good location, staff is friendly, but our room looked old and showing its age. Definitely time for an update. Especially in the bathroom.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and responsive. Occasional lapses include slow or rude bar service, confusing check-in or valet communication, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Beth

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We will definitely be staying at The Graduate new time we're in Fayetteville. The experience was great from check-in to check-out. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean, and the lounge area was super cute and enjoyable We can't wait to return!

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Lisa

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this property and the vibe is excellent. The amenities are not that great. Expedia should let pet owners know about a $75 pet fee.

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William

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is what makes the visit and my experience was horrible from valet to front desk. The rest of the hotel is great.

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Cynthia

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was fine. There was a big mix up with Expedia and the hotel. When I checked in for what I had already paid for, Korey asked me to run my card without giving me a price or reason. Luckily I asked as he was about to charge me $700. I showed him my receipt from early booking and payment and he was baffled. I understand they cant control third party sites, but a month earlier the hotel took over my reservation and sent confirmations directly to me. Korey even noted he had never seen rooms booked the way mine were through the hotel but did not offer to assist in any way even after showing him the correspondence the Graduate had sent me early on in my planning. After an hour of working throught it with Expedia and the hotel, I was provided a room upgrade and coupons for drinks for the inconvenience. However, upon checkout, turns out Korey didnt give me a free upgrade like he said, he just put us in a more expensive room at full cost. The girl at checkout apologized and said " Korey is an idi0t" and noted he used codes she\'s never even serny which wss par for the course for him. she said she couldn\'t assist because her manager wasn\'t in yet. It\'s too bad because the hotel and room are nice, but I ended up paying $700 total for wht was supposed to cost $380, and Korey really wasn\'t helpful or sympathetic.

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Amy

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff from beginning to end was AMAZING!!! Front desk, valet, housekeeping, and bar were incredibly pleasant. True Southern Hospitality :)

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Brad

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, no information given at check in. Didnt know where to park, wasn't told anything about the hotel.

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Tiffany

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at the Graduate. The decor is different and fun and the lounge area has a great atmosphere. Our only real issue was the valet. We drove up in two cars and it took us asking him five times between us (he never answered my husband but I’m more persistent) to tell us the pricing of valet parking vs self park. I don’t know why there isn’t a sign with that info. After watching him park someone else’s car, we were glad we chose the self park option.

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Grace

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff. Great housekeeping. Lovely ambiance. Friendly. Convenient. Close to all restaurants. Great parking.

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Heidi

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff was incredibly welcoming and professional.

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Fanny

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleased with my stay at The Graduate-Fayetteville. A couple of minor issues were dealt with promptly after a call to front desk. All staff were super friendly and helpful.

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Location

Central, walkable base by the Fayetteville Square and close to Dickson Street, restaurants, and the University of Arkansas. Easy access to downtown attractions.

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Paige

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Best place to stay in Fayetteville! On the square, can walk to shops and restaurants, and the vibe is outstanding!

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Monica

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. Close to campus!

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Kris

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location downtown has really easy access to parking, dining, and the Razorback Greenway.

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Stephan

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place! Close to Dixon St and Campus!

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Luke

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the area around the hotel and how everything was in walking distance.

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Jonathan

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Robert

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is well located to the downtown square and good restaurants. It's a little bit more of a hike to the campus if that is your destination.

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Melissa

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Near everything in the center of Fayetteville.

10

Melissa

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay in Fayetteville! Close to campus and shops and wonderful property!

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Jenifer

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute decor and walking distance from shopping, restaurants and farmers market.

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Dining

Breakfast and the lobby bar are enjoyed by many, with several praising food and coffee drinks. Others mention pricey drinks, slow or rude bar service, limited menu, early closures, and that breakfast or coffee aren’t included.

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Carrie

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is so cute!! The attention to detail was fantastic! Had food on 2 different occasions in the restaurant-super yummy and drinks were good. Bed super comfortable!

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Terri

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, bar beautiful but overpriced. Superb location, easy walk to downtown. Cheaper to book thru 3rd party. Rooms comfy, nice bathrooms. No free coffee in the morning but good coffee shop in lobby.

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Tawhera Anne

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Graduate Hotels are always so funky and cute. Parking was easy and the staff was attentive. My only complaint was that they need better wine glasses at the bar. My $18 glass of wine came in a footed water glass and the pour seemed a bit light. If they are going to charge that much for a glass of wine, make it worth it!!

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Michelle

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service great. Latte was awsome. Breakfast was not free. View was very nice except windows were dirty.

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Andrew

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome hotel. Very unique and fun. Breakfast in the bar area was very good. Nice to be able to walk to the Square and/or Dickson St.

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bruce

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay near Dickson St.

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Christian

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Bar prices are pretty decent. The room was clean and whatnot but didn’t feel upscale or anything. Just standard quality that was clean and comfy. My only nit picks are the sink didn’t drain well and the actual hotel doesn’t have much in the way of food options. There’s ton to eat within walking distance though and lots of nightlife.

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John

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for the business traveler. Wonderful bar with kind and efficient staff. The coffee bar system is a bit awkward, but there is a StarBucks just a few steps away. Front desk team is always helpful in my experience. The breakfast at Ella’s Table is always outstanding and a great value as well.

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Meleah

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

FABULOUS Hotel, so cute and convenient to everything. We loved it EXCEPT buyer beware, the only bar/restaurant suddenly announced last call at 9:45pm on a Saturday GAME night. Their rationale was weak (they had problems another time?), but on this particular evening, the bar area was full of lovely people of all ages, doing nothing wrong. Next thing you know all food and drink stopped; and people staying had to leave in order to have fellowship. This included a lovely wedding party that had probably spent a fortune to be there together. It was baffling! Good customers were very upset, with no recourse. Besides that nonsense, it was really nice!

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Rachael

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a fun unique hotel. We enjoyed our stay. The staff was great. Lobby was warm and it was the only place we could get the wifi to work. We were on the 4th floor and the wifi would not work in our room. There is no free continental breakfast. Hotel was within walking distance to restaurants and shopping and a 5 minute ride to lots of other places.

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Month	Average price
January	$139
February	$207
March	$280
April	$188
May	$380
June	$270
July	$168
August	$187
September	$254
October	$266
November	$188
December	$128

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $149	2 $366	3 $175
4 $117	5 $131	6 $131	7 $137	8 $163	9	10
11 $151	12 $139	13 $124	14 $137	15 $131	16 $200	17 $177
18 $118	19 $124	20 $133	21 $138	22 $138	23 $173	24 $240
25 $123	26 $119	27 $108	28 $130	29 $155	30	31 $823

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $176	16 $238	17	18	19 $637
20 $113	21 $201	22 $415	23 $236	24 $196	25 $979	26
27 $120	28 $125	29 $122	30 $138

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Bathtub, Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Mobility)

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Family Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (Mobility)

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower, Mobility)

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Roll-In Shower, Mobility)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Key Suite)

Family Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-In Shower, Mobility)

Suite (Wings Suite)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Roll-In Shower, Mobility)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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