Denizen Hotel
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US$151
/ night
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in McKinney, Denizen Hotel is a 3-minute drive from TPC Craig Ranch and 5 minutes from Allen Premium Outlets. This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Fairview Town Center and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm.
What's nearby
TPC Craig Ranch(1.2 Miles)
Twin Creek Golf Club(2.8 Miles)
McKinney Tennis Center(3.1 Miles)
Allen Premium Outlets(3.3 Miles)
The Village at Allen(3.6 Miles)
Fairview Town Center(3.7 Miles)
Caboose(3.7 Miles)
Allen Event Center(3.8 Miles)
Baylor Hospital(4.3 Miles)
Topgolf Allen(4.4 Miles)
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm(4.4 Miles)
Eagle Stadium(4.4 Miles)
Watters Creek Village(4.5 Miles)
Medical City McKinney(4.8 Miles)
Allen ISD Performing Arts Center(5 Miles)
McKinney National Airport (DTX)(8 Miles)
Love Field Airport (DAL)(28 Miles)
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW)(28.6 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Express check-in/check-out
Location
7200 State Highway 121, McKinney, Texas, United States of America
TPC Craig Ranch (1.2 Miles)
Twin Creek Golf Club (2.8 Miles)
McKinney Tennis Center (3.1 Miles)
Allen Premium Outlets (3.3 Miles)
The Village at Allen (3.6 Miles)
Fairview Town Center (3.7 Miles)
Room options
5
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
435 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
465 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
325 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
375 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Denizen Hotel
9.4
Superb
Based on 626 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe Denizen Hotel as a modern, very clean, boutique-style stay with friendly, welcoming staff, comfortable, spacious rooms featuring kitchenettes, and a convenient location within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and local entertainment.
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Travellers describe Denizen Hotel as a modern, very clean, boutique-style stay with friendly, welcoming staff, comfortable, spacious rooms featuring kitchenettes, and a convenient location within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and local entertainment.
Guests also appreciate secure access features and the stylish, well-designed lobby and common areas. Common drawbacks include noticeable highway noise in freeway-facing rooms, weak shower pressure and minimal in-shower storage, and the absence of on-site breakfast. Housekeeping is typically every few days, and a few guests noted hallway odors or service hiccups. Overall, expect an apartment-style stay best for guests who value self-sufficiency and nearby dining.
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Facilities
Security features like keycard access and generally safe, close parking are appreciated. A lobby market for snacks and drinks is handy, but overall amenities feel simple.
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Vincent
16 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great new hotel with a beautiful well-designed lobby and very nice rooms. Karen was lovely to talk with and she was very knowledgeable about the hotel and area. We liked the little store/kiosk also.
Great new hotel with a beautiful well-designed lobby and very nice rooms. Karen was lovely to talk with and she was very knowledgeable about the hotel and area. We liked the little store/kiosk also.
10
Christine
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a wonderful stay at Denizen. The front desk was super welcoming. Very secure hotel. It was also super quiet at night. Clean and new fixtures
I had a wonderful stay at Denizen. The front desk was super welcoming. Very secure hotel. It was also super quiet at night. Clean and new fixtures
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Emilie A
31 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stylish and inexpensive with spacious rooms and a great variety of beverages and snacks available 24/7 in a shop off the lobby. And, a few very good restaurants right outside your door. I highly recommend!
Stylish and inexpensive with spacious rooms and a great variety of beverages and snacks available 24/7 in a shop off the lobby. And, a few very good restaurants right outside your door. I highly recommend!
10
Houghton B
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a brand new property conveniently located on the westbound service road of the Sam Rayburn Expressway (121) just west of Stacy in McKinney. It is not part of a chain (at least not yet) and has the feel of a boutique hotel. The front desk staff were all highly professional and the room was perfectly clean and comfortable. Really no negatives, except for one slight surprise - there is no breakfast service, which we were told was a condition of their property lease since the hotel is surrounded by restaurants. There is a wide assortment of breakfast items available in the small market just off the lobby, but of course each item carries a charge (except for coffee and tea which are available both in the lobby area and in the rooms, and naturally that is free.) Wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices are also available for purchase in the lobby area. The absence of breakfast service was not an issue for us as we had plans to take our grandkids to brunch in downtown McKinney. Also, there is a nice casual restaurant with breakfast service a short walk from the front door of the hotel. We only mention this because these days it is customary for hotels in this price range to offer a free breakfast in the first floor common area. Probably more of an issue if you are traveling with kids. We loved everything about our room and will certainly return when we travel again to McKinney to visit our grandchildren.
This is a brand new property conveniently located on the westbound service road of the Sam Rayburn Expressway (121) just west of Stacy in McKinney. It is not part of a chain (at least not yet) and has the feel of a boutique hotel. The front desk staff were all highly professional and the room was perfectly clean and comfortable. Really no negatives, except for one slight surprise - there is no breakfast service, which we were told was a condition of their property lease since the hotel is surrounded by restaurants. There is a wide assortment of breakfast items available in the small market just off the lobby, but of course each item carries a charge (except for coffee and tea which are available both in the lobby area and in the rooms, and naturally that is free.) Wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices are also available for purchase in the lobby area. The absence of breakfast service was not an issue for us as we had plans to take our grandkids to brunch in downtown McKinney. Also, there is a nice casual restaurant with breakfast service a short walk from the front door of the hotel. We only mention this because these days it is customary for hotels in this price range to offer a free breakfast in the first floor common area. Probably more of an issue if you are traveling with kids. We loved everything about our room and will certainly return when we travel again to McKinney to visit our grandchildren.
10
Lisa
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was wonderful rooms were so clean and security was top-notch
Staff was wonderful rooms were so clean and security was top-notch
10
Alaina
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
10
Joanna
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our time at the Hotel Denizen! Staff was super helpful and friendly. The hotel is beautiful and we really appreciated the full-size refrigerator and freezer! Parking was close and we thought it was very safe. But the day we checked our, our front tire pressure was down to 15 psi. Not sure what happened. Hopefully, it wasn't because someone messed with it in the parking lot.
We loved our time at the Hotel Denizen! Staff was super helpful and friendly. The hotel is beautiful and we really appreciated the full-size refrigerator and freezer! Parking was close and we thought it was very safe. But the day we checked our, our front tire pressure was down to 15 psi. Not sure what happened. Hopefully, it wasn't because someone messed with it in the parking lot.
10
Shanna
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Love the location with the dining and cocktails close by. The lobby was very modern with sophistication. Convenient self check out for snacks and drinks
Love the location with the dining and cocktails close by. The lobby was very modern with sophistication. Convenient self check out for snacks and drinks
10
Mariah
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I love the lobby, very cool. Love the safety if the elevators.. requiring a key card to access the floors is so important! The only thing I didn’t like is that one of my towela had makeup on it which means it wasn’t cleaned so I wonder what else wasn’t clean. Still overall beautiful and would go back.
I love the lobby, very cool. Love the safety if the elevators.. requiring a key card to access the floors is so important! The only thing I didn’t like is that one of my towela had makeup on it which means it wasn’t cleaned so I wonder what else wasn’t clean. Still overall beautiful and would go back.
10
Randel
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very nice Hotel and I loved the Kitchenette that came with the clean room. Staff was very helpful and nice. I appreciated their attention to safety.
This was a very nice Hotel and I loved the Kitchenette that came with the clean room. Staff was very helpful and nice. I appreciated their attention to safety.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean and well maintained. A few guests noted hallway odors or minor housekeeping misses.
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Sirang
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice clean property! Incredible design as well! Wish there was breakfast but that’s okay because the place was so nice. Hallway smelt a little funny, but the room was completely fine.
Very nice clean property! Incredible design as well! Wish there was breakfast but that’s okay because the place was so nice. Hallway smelt a little funny, but the room was completely fine.
10
Tatianna
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We were pleasantly surprised with how convenient and smart everything about this hotel was. My only comment was the room wasn’t cleaned thoroughly, upon check in I found litter by the seating area. Other than that we would definitely visit again.
We were pleasantly surprised with how convenient and smart everything about this hotel was. My only comment was the room wasn’t cleaned thoroughly, upon check in I found litter by the seating area. Other than that we would definitely visit again.
10
Nathan
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
New hotel so everything is still nice and clean. The staff was amazing.
New hotel so everything is still nice and clean. The staff was amazing.
10
Binh
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
3rd time staying here. The staff are very friendly, courteous and attentive. The facility, room and common area are very clean. Will stay here again.
3rd time staying here. The staff are very friendly, courteous and attentive. The facility, room and common area are very clean. Will stay here again.
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Oscar
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and comfortable. Service was great
Room was very clean and comfortable. Service was great
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Elizabeth
22 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a great hotel. The rooms were nice and large and great showers. The only complaint I have is the lobby in the halls. Had a terrible smell the entire time we were there the halls almost smelled like mildew and I’m not sure about the lobby smells like they were having plumbing issues, but I don’t know that but the smell was not great beyond that it was a great hotel but I wouldn’t stay there again just because of the smell
It was a great hotel. The rooms were nice and large and great showers. The only complaint I have is the lobby in the halls. Had a terrible smell the entire time we were there the halls almost smelled like mildew and I’m not sure about the lobby smells like they were having plumbing issues, but I don’t know that but the smell was not great beyond that it was a great hotel but I wouldn’t stay there again just because of the smell
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Martin
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean with a very helpful staff!!! Will definitely be back to the Denizen
Very clean with a very helpful staff!!! Will definitely be back to the Denizen
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Jennifer
1 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
There was a very musty smell as soon as we entered the hallway to our room. The room itself did not have that smell, nor did the lobby or elevator. The staff was very pleasant and the room was wonderful. That is literally the only thing keeping it from a five-star review.
There was a very musty smell as soon as we entered the hallway to our room. The room itself did not have that smell, nor did the lobby or elevator. The staff was very pleasant and the room was wonderful. That is literally the only thing keeping it from a five-star review.
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Beverly
17 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
By far the best hotel in the Plano and Allen area. Immaculately clean, the small kitchen is fully stocked with high end supplies. Thw lobby is beautifully and comfortable and the staff is outstanding.
By far the best hotel in the Plano and Allen area. Immaculately clean, the small kitchen is fully stocked with high end supplies. Thw lobby is beautifully and comfortable and the staff is outstanding.
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Efe
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, new well maintaned hotel
Clean, new well maintaned hotel
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Rooms
Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds and kitchenettes are a highlight. Several reviews mention highway noise in some rooms, low shower water pressure, and limited in-shower storage.
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Sam
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
One of the best stays for my family and I. Very modern and trendy. Rooms are clean and equipped with everything including a mid-size fridge, sink, dishwasher. Extremely friendly staff and very professional. I ll recommend to everyone that I know who plans on visiting Dallas.
One of the best stays for my family and I. Very modern and trendy. Rooms are clean and equipped with everything including a mid-size fridge, sink, dishwasher. Extremely friendly staff and very professional. I ll recommend to everyone that I know who plans on visiting Dallas.
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Sean
16 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Denizen is sort of a fancy Residence Inn. Pros: Nice rooms and excellent proximity to restaurants and transportation in the McKinney area. Negatives: Its next to a freeway and the noise is significant. They only clean the room every 3 days, and that means no coffee replacements unless you ask for it. No in hotel cafe. Neither good or bad: It has a small kitchen. They do not have an ironing board or iron in the room. They provide a steamer in the room, which sort of works on suits and dresses, but not shirts. Overall a nice place and would stay again.
The Denizen is sort of a fancy Residence Inn. Pros: Nice rooms and excellent proximity to restaurants and transportation in the McKinney area. Negatives: Its next to a freeway and the noise is significant. They only clean the room every 3 days, and that means no coffee replacements unless you ask for it. No in hotel cafe. Neither good or bad: It has a small kitchen. They do not have an ironing board or iron in the room. They provide a steamer in the room, which sort of works on suits and dresses, but not shirts. Overall a nice place and would stay again.
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christopher
25 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A nice new hotel. The bed was comfortable and the room very clean. Only issue was the road noise being so close to highway 121.
A nice new hotel. The bed was comfortable and the room very clean. Only issue was the road noise being so close to highway 121.
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Stephanie
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room but the shower was a bit lame - just a trickle of almost hot water.
Excellent room but the shower was a bit lame - just a trickle of almost hot water.
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Beth
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was beautiful, clean and probably one of the more comfortable mattress i e slept on in a hotel!!! 10/10
The room was beautiful, clean and probably one of the more comfortable mattress i e slept on in a hotel!!! 10/10
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Ross
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
New facility, odd bathroom items. No shelving for shampoo, etc. in the shower. No handle inside the shower to assist in closing the shower door. Not a real issue but I thought it was odd while other chains are going with larger shampoo, etc. bottles, yours were the smallest I've seen in a long time.
New facility, odd bathroom items. No shelving for shampoo, etc. in the shower. No handle inside the shower to assist in closing the shower door. Not a real issue but I thought it was odd while other chains are going with larger shampoo, etc. bottles, yours were the smallest I've seen in a long time.
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Stephena
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was perfect for our needs to have a fridge and kitchen sink. Everything was new and designed to keep clean with hard floors and rug just around bed which was so comfortable. Lots of storage so your stuff isn’t strewn everywhere. Card key turns on the power in your room. How’s that for being green? Very reasonable price. This is our new go-to place to stay when when we travel without our dog. Love it!
It was perfect for our needs to have a fridge and kitchen sink. Everything was new and designed to keep clean with hard floors and rug just around bed which was so comfortable. Lots of storage so your stuff isn’t strewn everywhere. Card key turns on the power in your room. How’s that for being green? Very reasonable price. This is our new go-to place to stay when when we travel without our dog. Love it!
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Aleida
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, very spacious and had everything you needed and more. The interior design made you feel cozy and at home. A variety of Restaurants with walking distance.
The room was clean, very spacious and had everything you needed and more. The interior design made you feel cozy and at home. A variety of Restaurants with walking distance.
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Iva
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Freeway side is HORRIBLE noise!! Overall, hotel is spectacular
Freeway side is HORRIBLE noise!! Overall, hotel is spectacular
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Mark B
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highway 121 traffic was very noisy.
Highway 121 traffic was very noisy.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in. Occasional issues include limited staffing at busy times and mixed responses to special requests or luggage assistance.
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Sharee
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We absolutely love stay at the Denizen! The rooms are clean and the staff are always so friendly and helpful.
We absolutely love stay at the Denizen! The rooms are clean and the staff are always so friendly and helpful.
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Casey
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
False advertisement. On booking room description states room has shower/tub combo. Photos show the same. I had to have a bathtub for my child. I even put it in the special requests to ensure I wasn’t placed in an accessible room with a shower. On check in I verified my room had a bathtub. The front desk staff told me my room was a shower only. Then she said she can’t see special requests when booked through a 3rd party. Then redacted her statement and said she saw it. However they were fully booked and nothing could be done. Too late for a refund for me. I wouldn’t have booked here if I would have known it was shower only. I asked where the carts were to carry our luggage up. She told me they were all in people’s room. Not in use. Sitting in rooms. She didn’t offer to go get them. So we had to make several trip to bring our luggage in. Asked where the bar was as there is a photo on the “on property bar”. We were told there isn’t a bar but we could walk to the common table or restaurant district to get a drink. Very dissatisfied in this poorly advertised hotel. Oh and when I acted like I was going to book this hotel for the same night online, it showed 7 rooms available. So they weren’t fully booked.
False advertisement. On booking room description states room has shower/tub combo. Photos show the same. I had to have a bathtub for my child. I even put it in the special requests to ensure I wasn’t placed in an accessible room with a shower. On check in I verified my room had a bathtub. The front desk staff told me my room was a shower only. Then she said she can’t see special requests when booked through a 3rd party. Then redacted her statement and said she saw it. However they were fully booked and nothing could be done. Too late for a refund for me. I wouldn’t have booked here if I would have known it was shower only. I asked where the carts were to carry our luggage up. She told me they were all in people’s room. Not in use. Sitting in rooms. She didn’t offer to go get them. So we had to make several trip to bring our luggage in. Asked where the bar was as there is a photo on the “on property bar”. We were told there isn’t a bar but we could walk to the common table or restaurant district to get a drink. Very dissatisfied in this poorly advertised hotel. Oh and when I acted like I was going to book this hotel for the same night online, it showed 7 rooms available. So they weren’t fully booked.
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Matthew
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff is top notch!
Staff is top notch!
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Binh
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
3rd time staying here. The staff are very friendly, courteous and attentive. The facility, room and common area are very clean. Will stay here again.
3rd time staying here. The staff are very friendly, courteous and attentive. The facility, room and common area are very clean. Will stay here again.
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Edwin
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic boutique type of hotel. Room was very modern and clean. Very convenient location and staff was excellent in customer service. Would stay here again, thanks!
Fantastic boutique type of hotel. Room was very modern and clean. Very convenient location and staff was excellent in customer service. Would stay here again, thanks!
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Lawrence
21 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Karen at the front desk was extremely helpful and welcoming to the property.
Karen at the front desk was extremely helpful and welcoming to the property.
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M Kim
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We love staying here! The location is unbeatable for catching a concert or eating in one of the many great restaurants in District 121. The apartahotel style is so homey, with everything you could possibly need. They have a midsize refrigerator with freezer (not mini fridge), coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and even a handheld steamer if you forgot yours at home! I love the modern, urban vibe throughout. It’s our Go To hotel when we’re in town for a tennis tournament. Btw, there’s a bit of a vintage tennis & golf theme throughout - classy not obnoxious. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. We’ve only seen one person at the front desk though so during busy times, you’ll have to wait your turn in line.
We love staying here! The location is unbeatable for catching a concert or eating in one of the many great restaurants in District 121. The apartahotel style is so homey, with everything you could possibly need. They have a midsize refrigerator with freezer (not mini fridge), coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and even a handheld steamer if you forgot yours at home! I love the modern, urban vibe throughout. It’s our Go To hotel when we’re in town for a tennis tournament. Btw, there’s a bit of a vintage tennis & golf theme throughout - classy not obnoxious. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. We’ve only seen one person at the front desk though so during busy times, you’ll have to wait your turn in line.
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Monica
25 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Extremely Disappointing Stay – Poor Service and Misleading Information We recently stayed at this hotel for three nights, hoping to try something different. Unfortunately, the experience was far below expectations. There is virtually no customer service offered here. The front desk staff seemed poorly trained and unable to handle even basic requests. Much of their time was spent answering calls from guests asking for essentials like towels, toilet paper, and other amenities—requests that clearly indicated a lack of proactive service. The hotel’s concept tries to appear elegant, but it comes off as cheap and poorly executed. For instance, our room reservation included “two free drinks,” which turned out to be two small bottles of warm water—definitely misleading. We were told that rooms are “refreshed” every other day, but this never happened. I personally went to the front desk to request a refresh (new towels, trash removal, and the bed made). The staff seemed confused by the request and even asked if they needed to remove the trash—something that should be standard. When we returned, the room had not been cleaned, the trash was untouched, the bed left as it was, and three towels were simply left on the kitchen counter. To make matters worse, the ice machine was broken and trash bags were sitting outside multiple rooms on our floor for extended periods. It’s clear that the hotel is understaffed and not equipped to handle even basic operations. NOT staying there again
Extremely Disappointing Stay – Poor Service and Misleading Information We recently stayed at this hotel for three nights, hoping to try something different. Unfortunately, the experience was far below expectations. There is virtually no customer service offered here. The front desk staff seemed poorly trained and unable to handle even basic requests. Much of their time was spent answering calls from guests asking for essentials like towels, toilet paper, and other amenities—requests that clearly indicated a lack of proactive service. The hotel’s concept tries to appear elegant, but it comes off as cheap and poorly executed. For instance, our room reservation included “two free drinks,” which turned out to be two small bottles of warm water—definitely misleading. We were told that rooms are “refreshed” every other day, but this never happened. I personally went to the front desk to request a refresh (new towels, trash removal, and the bed made). The staff seemed confused by the request and even asked if they needed to remove the trash—something that should be standard. When we returned, the room had not been cleaned, the trash was untouched, the bed left as it was, and three towels were simply left on the kitchen counter. To make matters worse, the ice machine was broken and trash bags were sitting outside multiple rooms on our floor for extended periods. It’s clear that the hotel is understaffed and not equipped to handle even basic operations. NOT staying there again
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Robert
29 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Now the second time I have stayed at the Denizen in McKinney. The Front Desk even remembered me from the previous stay, which I appreciated. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Now the second time I have stayed at the Denizen in McKinney. The Front Desk even remembered me from the previous stay, which I appreciated. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
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Michael
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When arriving the staff was friendly, but not to helpful when needing to unload your car upon arrival. Did not provide a dolly until we had already checked in and had everything piled up in the lobby. Would recommend maybe installing automatic doors to help with guests being able to enter the property a little easier, instead of trying to juggle their luggage and trying to open a door at the same time.
When arriving the staff was friendly, but not to helpful when needing to unload your car upon arrival. Did not provide a dolly until we had already checked in and had everything piled up in the lobby. Would recommend maybe installing automatic doors to help with guests being able to enter the property a little easier, instead of trying to juggle their luggage and trying to open a door at the same time.
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Location
Excellent spot within a walkable dining and entertainment district with easy highway access. Convenient for events and outings around McKinney.
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Aaron
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean. The property is conveniently located next to may restaurants and shopping.
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean. The property is conveniently located next to may restaurants and shopping.
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Josh
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Excellent location.
Great staff. Excellent location.
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callie
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location!
Great location!
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Brandon
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice rooms with options for families at fair prices! Great location in the middle of an entertainment district.
Nice rooms with options for families at fair prices! Great location in the middle of an entertainment district.
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M Kim
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We love staying here! The location is unbeatable for catching a concert or eating in one of the many great restaurants in District 121. The apartahotel style is so homey, with everything you could possibly need. They have a midsize refrigerator with freezer (not mini fridge), coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and even a handheld steamer if you forgot yours at home! I love the modern, urban vibe throughout. It’s our Go To hotel when we’re in town for a tennis tournament. Btw, there’s a bit of a vintage tennis & golf theme throughout - classy not obnoxious. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. We’ve only seen one person at the front desk though so during busy times, you’ll have to wait your turn in line.
We love staying here! The location is unbeatable for catching a concert or eating in one of the many great restaurants in District 121. The apartahotel style is so homey, with everything you could possibly need. They have a midsize refrigerator with freezer (not mini fridge), coffee maker, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, and even a handheld steamer if you forgot yours at home! I love the modern, urban vibe throughout. It’s our Go To hotel when we’re in town for a tennis tournament. Btw, there’s a bit of a vintage tennis & golf theme throughout - classy not obnoxious. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. We’ve only seen one person at the front desk though so during busy times, you’ll have to wait your turn in line.
10
Cedric
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. We only stayed one night, but would definitely have worked for a longer stay. Very secure and the surrounding restaurants are walkable.
Lovely hotel. We only stayed one night, but would definitely have worked for a longer stay. Very secure and the surrounding restaurants are walkable.
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Richard
25 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice property. A number of good restaurants in walking distance in the same development.
Very nice property. A number of good restaurants in walking distance in the same development.
10
Walter
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful, new modern hotel. Everything was clean, staff friendly & proximity of adjacent courtyard with many wonderful restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Denizen with return trips to Dallas-McKinney.
Beautiful, new modern hotel. Everything was clean, staff friendly & proximity of adjacent courtyard with many wonderful restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Denizen with return trips to Dallas-McKinney.
10
Alaina
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
10
PATTI D
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very convenient to restaurants. Nice small boutique hotel.
Very convenient to restaurants. Nice small boutique hotel.
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Dining
No on-site breakfast is provided, but there are many restaurants within a short walk.
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10
Sirang
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice clean property! Incredible design as well! Wish there was breakfast but that’s okay because the place was so nice. Hallway smelt a little funny, but the room was completely fine.
Very nice clean property! Incredible design as well! Wish there was breakfast but that’s okay because the place was so nice. Hallway smelt a little funny, but the room was completely fine.
10
Sean
16 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Denizen is sort of a fancy Residence Inn. Pros: Nice rooms and excellent proximity to restaurants and transportation in the McKinney area. Negatives: Its next to a freeway and the noise is significant. They only clean the room every 3 days, and that means no coffee replacements unless you ask for it. No in hotel cafe. Neither good or bad: It has a small kitchen. They do not have an ironing board or iron in the room. They provide a steamer in the room, which sort of works on suits and dresses, but not shirts. Overall a nice place and would stay again.
The Denizen is sort of a fancy Residence Inn. Pros: Nice rooms and excellent proximity to restaurants and transportation in the McKinney area. Negatives: Its next to a freeway and the noise is significant. They only clean the room every 3 days, and that means no coffee replacements unless you ask for it. No in hotel cafe. Neither good or bad: It has a small kitchen. They do not have an ironing board or iron in the room. They provide a steamer in the room, which sort of works on suits and dresses, but not shirts. Overall a nice place and would stay again.
8
Tracie
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is very nicely done. I don’t like the fact that you cannot get any food or coffee on site, however, they do have a coffee maker in all the rooms. Very friendly staff!
The hotel is very nicely done. I don’t like the fact that you cannot get any food or coffee on site, however, they do have a coffee maker in all the rooms. Very friendly staff!
8
lynda
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No breakfast offered. Very loud from the interstate
No breakfast offered. Very loud from the interstate
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Houghton B
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a brand new property conveniently located on the westbound service road of the Sam Rayburn Expressway (121) just west of Stacy in McKinney. It is not part of a chain (at least not yet) and has the feel of a boutique hotel. The front desk staff were all highly professional and the room was perfectly clean and comfortable. Really no negatives, except for one slight surprise - there is no breakfast service, which we were told was a condition of their property lease since the hotel is surrounded by restaurants. There is a wide assortment of breakfast items available in the small market just off the lobby, but of course each item carries a charge (except for coffee and tea which are available both in the lobby area and in the rooms, and naturally that is free.) Wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices are also available for purchase in the lobby area. The absence of breakfast service was not an issue for us as we had plans to take our grandkids to brunch in downtown McKinney. Also, there is a nice casual restaurant with breakfast service a short walk from the front door of the hotel. We only mention this because these days it is customary for hotels in this price range to offer a free breakfast in the first floor common area. Probably more of an issue if you are traveling with kids. We loved everything about our room and will certainly return when we travel again to McKinney to visit our grandchildren.
This is a brand new property conveniently located on the westbound service road of the Sam Rayburn Expressway (121) just west of Stacy in McKinney. It is not part of a chain (at least not yet) and has the feel of a boutique hotel. The front desk staff were all highly professional and the room was perfectly clean and comfortable. Really no negatives, except for one slight surprise - there is no breakfast service, which we were told was a condition of their property lease since the hotel is surrounded by restaurants. There is a wide assortment of breakfast items available in the small market just off the lobby, but of course each item carries a charge (except for coffee and tea which are available both in the lobby area and in the rooms, and naturally that is free.) Wine, beer, soft drinks, and juices are also available for purchase in the lobby area. The absence of breakfast service was not an issue for us as we had plans to take our grandkids to brunch in downtown McKinney. Also, there is a nice casual restaurant with breakfast service a short walk from the front door of the hotel. We only mention this because these days it is customary for hotels in this price range to offer a free breakfast in the first floor common area. Probably more of an issue if you are traveling with kids. We loved everything about our room and will certainly return when we travel again to McKinney to visit our grandchildren.
10
Brandon
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice rooms with options for families at fair prices! Great location in the middle of an entertainment district.
Nice rooms with options for families at fair prices! Great location in the middle of an entertainment district.
10
Richard
25 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice property. A number of good restaurants in walking distance in the same development.
Very nice property. A number of good restaurants in walking distance in the same development.
10
Walter
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful, new modern hotel. Everything was clean, staff friendly & proximity of adjacent courtyard with many wonderful restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Denizen with return trips to Dallas-McKinney.
Beautiful, new modern hotel. Everything was clean, staff friendly & proximity of adjacent courtyard with many wonderful restaurants. We will definitely stay at the Denizen with return trips to Dallas-McKinney.
10
Alaina
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
I put my employees at this hotel all the time. Newly opened, very clean and comfortable and plenty of great restaurants in the same parking lot.
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karol
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was lovely room service was a little slack and replacing items and we think they should offer some kind of breakfast either for purchase or not
The hotel was lovely room service was a little slack and replacing items and we think they should offer some kind of breakfast either for purchase or not
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10
Charles
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was nice and the parking was plentiful. Great restaurants close by. Easy access to the expressway and McKenny. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hopefully this will be our go-to for all our future trips to McKenny.
The room was nice and the parking was plentiful. Great restaurants close by. Easy access to the expressway and McKenny. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Hopefully this will be our go-to for all our future trips to McKenny.
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Jessica
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
This was my first stay at the Denizen Hotel, and I was thoroughly impressed by its cleanliness, warm hospitality, and relaxing atmosphere. The bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable - far more so than those at many other hotels I’ve visited. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely stay here whenever I’m in town.
This was my first stay at the Denizen Hotel, and I was thoroughly impressed by its cleanliness, warm hospitality, and relaxing atmosphere. The bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable - far more so than those at many other hotels I’ve visited. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and will definitely stay here whenever I’m in town.
8
Toni
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Very good hotel, I will share some things, but please know this was my experience and I would still stay at the hotel if i returned to that area. For the most part the room was clean. We did have a few issues BUT they weren’t so bad that I wouldn’t stay there again. We didn’t get enough info on check in so we didn’t realize we had to request cleaning service each day in our room. The dishes in the room were unfortunately not all cleaned properly. I would suggest having some dish soap and small scrub pad for each room along with the dishwasher soap, that is for the current guest and just in case the dishes need a little scrub before going into the dishwasher. The hallway had a funky smell, I think it’s from the carpet cleaning like mildew that didn’t dry properly. So it was kind of a turn off there. But other than that it was a very decent stay. The rest of the room was clean. The staff was very friendly, extremely actually. We watched a man even be unbelievably rude to the front desk clerk one day and she handled the situation with poise and professionalism.
Very good hotel, I will share some things, but please know this was my experience and I would still stay at the hotel if i returned to that area. For the most part the room was clean. We did have a few issues BUT they weren’t so bad that I wouldn’t stay there again. We didn’t get enough info on check in so we didn’t realize we had to request cleaning service each day in our room. The dishes in the room were unfortunately not all cleaned properly. I would suggest having some dish soap and small scrub pad for each room along with the dishwasher soap, that is for the current guest and just in case the dishes need a little scrub before going into the dishwasher. The hallway had a funky smell, I think it’s from the carpet cleaning like mildew that didn’t dry properly. So it was kind of a turn off there. But other than that it was a very decent stay. The rest of the room was clean. The staff was very friendly, extremely actually. We watched a man even be unbelievably rude to the front desk clerk one day and she handled the situation with poise and professionalism.
10
Jennifer
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Always top notch stay, very convenient dinner options and very upscale hotel.
Always top notch stay, very convenient dinner options and very upscale hotel.
10
Deonne
18 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly staff and nice clean modern property.
Friendly staff and nice clean modern property.
Property policies
FAQs about Denizen Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is limited, and no reservation is required.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel has limited wheelchair-accessible facilities, including step-free entrances. Specific accessibility features for rooms and public areas are not detailed.
Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in McKinney, just a 3-minute drive from TPC Craig Ranch and 5 minutes from Allen Premium Outlets. Other nearby attractions include Fairview Town Center (3.7 miles) and Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm (4.4 miles).
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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- 2026-09-17: NO DATA
- 2026-09-18: 161.77263022650146USD
- 2026-09-19: 166.6108057428589USD
- 2026-09-20: 127.17309577235413USD
- 2026-09-21: 146.8919551381073USD
- 2026-09-22: 193.43497757162476USD
- 2026-09-23: 165.77376212924196USD
- 2026-09-24: 165.77376212924196USD
- 2026-09-25: 176.47562344171143USD
- 2026-09-26: 181.88287857714846USD
- 2026-09-27: 137.02711991725158USD
- 2026-09-28: 158.01233825738527USD
- 2026-09-29: 156.7351769680481USD
- 2026-09-30: 166.6108057428589USD
- 2026-10-01: 155.481810559021USD
- 2026-10-02: 156.02802396395876USD
- 2026-10-03: 152.31598759158325USD
- 2026-10-04: 141.90011165391542USD
- 2026-10-05: 138.45456742781067USD
- 2026-10-06: 146.27607424855043USD
- 2026-10-07: 153.5389358031006USD
- 2026-10-08: 168.78956170550538USD
- 2026-10-09: 232.6392506548462USD
- 2026-10-10: 237.0260068034363USD
- 2026-10-11: 147.74356829736328USD
- 2026-10-12: 157.13495899246217USD
- 2026-10-13: 148.48769272814943USD
- 2026-10-14: 148.48769272814943USD
- 2026-10-15: 151.42692115054322USD
- 2026-10-16: 179.98720809777834USD
- 2026-10-17: 195.08153773187257USD
- 2026-10-18: 151.57853904400636USD
- 2026-10-19: 146.27607424855043USD
- 2026-10-20: 161.7329078453064USD
- 2026-10-21: 161.7309629029541USD
- 2026-10-22: 166.24343942431642USD
- 2026-10-23: 249.16870243688967USD
- 2026-10-24: 238.23616395263673USD
- 2026-10-25: 151.40125141589357USD
- 2026-10-26: 161.7595588121338USD
- 2026-10-27: 147.66990579602052USD
- 2026-10-28: 161.58915733126832USD
- 2026-10-29: 144.09087894973754USD
- 2026-10-30: 202.16671741323853USD
- 2026-10-31: 189.51709270596314USD
- 2026-11-01: 145.0931462922821USD
- 2026-11-02: 161.77066776214602USD
- 2026-11-03: 148.62071977624512USD
- 2026-11-04: 147.66990579602052USD
- 2026-11-05: 161.7524098348389USD
- 2026-11-06: 202.23829479620363USD
- 2026-11-07: 202.16263478649904USD
- 2026-11-08: 146.8919551381073USD
- 2026-11-09: 161.71666494836427USD
- 2026-11-10: 161.56180548431396USD
- 2026-11-11: 161.58915733126832USD
- 2026-11-12: 161.7524098348389USD
- 2026-11-13: 173.87166102804565USD
- 2026-11-14: 166.24343942431642USD
- 2026-11-15: 127.86461038861084USD
- 2026-11-16: 161.71666494836427USD
- 2026-11-17: 171.69032933093263USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Housekeeping
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Express check-in/check-out
Services
Business centre
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Express check-in/check-out
Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Activities
Outdoor Furniture
Fitness Center (nearby)
General
Non-smoking rooms
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking
Parking
Free parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
Internet
Free wi-fi