Name: Best Western Historic Frederick
Address: 420 Prospect Boulevard, Frederick, Maryland, United States of America, Frederick, Maryland, US
Price range: $87–$140 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Best Western Historic Frederick, travelers often praise friendly staff and a convenient location near highways and downtown, but note an aging property with inconsistent cleanliness, very small bathrooms, no elevator, and occasional AC failures or room assignment mistakes.

Breakfast generally provides hot options, but quality and replenishment vary. Facilities are basic, with signs of ongoing maintenance and occasional pool closures, and parking is usually straightforward. Expect a simple, budget-friendly stay focused on location over polish.

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Facilities

Older property without an elevator to upper rooms; some note exterior wear, repairs, and occasional pool closures, while others found the pool small but usable. Parking is generally easy, though a few mentioned limited or poorly lit areas and a door that didn’t latch.

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Amanda

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My family’s stay was disappointing, but I hope this feedback aids improvement. Arriving in the late evening on Friday, we found limited parking due to storage containers at the lot’s far end, forcing us to park in a poorly lit, secluded area near the street, which felt unsafe. The hallway to our room reeked of skunk-weed, impacting our first impression of the hotel. We booked a room for 3 people, a king with a pullout sofa for our son, but no bedding was provided in the room for the sofa bed. When I called the front desk, I was told I had to walk down to the front desk to get it myself. The staff, though polite, initially gave me only a wadded-up blanket. When I asked for sheets, she went back and retrieved a wad of sheets; back in the room, I realized it was the wrong size for the sofa bed and lacked a top sheet. Exhausted, I chose not to return to the desk. The sofa bed mattress was old, yellowed and uncomfortable. The king bed was comfortable, the only nice part of the room. The bathroom faucet wouldn’t switch to the showerhead, streaming only from the faucet despite pulling the shower pin. My husband couldn’t fix it, and we reported it the next day. I requested a partial refund for the inability to shower, but was told prepayment made this impossible. Later, the staff offered a room change, but as we were settled, moving for showers was impractical. I appreciated the attempt to address the concern.

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David

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just one night, but a good experience. The front desk person was nice and the room was clean and king bed super comfortable. The breakfast was fine. Had everything you need for a quick bite (Eggs, Bacon, Cereal, Yogurt, bread, etc..). The hotel is dated, but for a basic stay was just fine. Looked to be in the middle of a reno so pool was out and a few 'in progress' signs throughout. Would stay here again. Comfortable, great price and close to highway and Historic Frederick.

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Heidi

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great location to Frederick. Clean and very nice staff. One thing noted is the outside stairwell door didn’t shut the whole way unless forced shut so it remained unlocked and accessible 24/7. Bit of a safety concern.

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Sara

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not able to sleep past 7am because they are replacing the roof and there was a lot of noise. I stayed in the second floor so they were literally above me. My shower also had a hole the size of my foot. Would not recommend it. My room was 227.

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Samantha

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner did not work in the room. They offered to move my room, but it was upstairs and a double bed, I requested the first floor and a king room. Oh, and there’s no elevator and my daughter is handicap. So yeah, it was not happy with this visit. And I think they knew that air conditioner wasn’t working because apparently it was the only room left which I find hard to believe.

8

Lori

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast, most comfortable bed ever at a hotel, awesome pillows. Pet friendly too. Only drawback, no elevator

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David

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic hotel that is a few minutes drive from downtown Frederick. The hotel could use a facelift, as it is a little dated, but has a large amount of rooms. The room was a bit dark with limited lighting — my only critique. The breakfast was fairly good with a number of options in the small dining room. It should be noted that this hotel doesn’t have an elevator to the second floor.

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william

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area for walking and nice gym

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Brian

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Poorly maintained, incredibly loud guests, cars constantly coming and going in the parking lot at all hours, air conditioners are turned off on 100* days when you are checking in, vastly over priced location for what it has to offer. Parking lot was paved by Stevie wonder. Lights in the front lobby are out where it was very ominous to check in. Hall ways to rooms not air-conditioned.

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William

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good deal for the price. Pool was green, thus closed. Electric door lock didn’t work easily. But quiet, clean and safe.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, but several reported odors, pests (bedbugs or roaches), mold, and unclean bathrooms, plus smoke smells in some non-smoking areas.

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Wesley

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Found bed bugs in the room. Transferred rooms and found roaches. I also noticed there was no bed skirt in the room we transferred into, which tipped me off to thinking that it had been thrown out due to a bed bug infestation. Anyways, I would avoid this property. They’re clearly having an issue. We had to check out of the hotel within an hour or two.

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VIRAG

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was having bed bugs - kids faced skin irritation and now we are at Dr.’s clinic

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Yesica

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was so dirty in here! and smelled so disgusting.

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Giana

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not well kept and dirty

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Wayne

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really like the location, since it is on our route for our vacation. Place is also very clean, and the staff is friendly and professional.

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Rae

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wish I could include photos of the room we were given… wasn’t even cleaned.

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Clyde

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

In the early morning I went to the bathroom and found a BEDBUG climbing the wall heading towards the light switch to hide. My wife and I were in Frederick to help my sister move into a new apartment. We were disgusted and had to flee the room and hotel at 5am because we definitely were not staying anywhere in that place!!! I made a few videos and took pictures for evidence then we ran out of there. The front desk guy knew they had Bugs but he couldn't say much because he works there. I would NOT recommend this place to my WORST enemy.....STAY AWAY!!

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Dennis

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

roaches in the hallway Multiple large flies in the room The room smelled horrible The floor felt moist. I don’t believe the bedding was fully dry before it was put on the bed either. The breakfast was OK but bread and bagels were stale

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Katie

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a dump. The parking lot had guys sitting outside drinking in between cars. The exterior of the hotel is run down and dirty. No elevator so we had to carry our heavy luggage from a two week road trip upstairs. The bathroom was disgusting and had hair in the tub, the shelves and tub floor were dirty and there was mold all over the ceiling. The floors hadn’t been properly cleaned. The carpet in the room itself had us wearing socks the entire stay. The sink outside the bathroom was dirty and looked like it hadn’t been scrubbed in months. The TV didn’t work. The only saving grace was the beds were comfortable. I can’t believe best western put their name on this one. What a disappointment.

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Marlee

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, surprised at how clean it was!!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and somewhat dated, with very small bathrooms mentioned repeatedly. Guests also note dim lighting, malfunctioning fixtures or AC, and occasional noise, while beds are often comfortable.

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Louis

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older hotel but in decent shape. Bathroom was small.

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Jillian

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not great. Two of the 3 lamps they have in the rooms was not working. The room was therefore very dim the entire stay. Also had some sort of drywall issues above the shower head?

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David

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just one night, but a good experience. The front desk person was nice and the room was clean and king bed super comfortable. The breakfast was fine. Had everything you need for a quick bite (Eggs, Bacon, Cereal, Yogurt, bread, etc..). The hotel is dated, but for a basic stay was just fine. Looked to be in the middle of a reno so pool was out and a few 'in progress' signs throughout. Would stay here again. Comfortable, great price and close to highway and Historic Frederick.

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Layton

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room we were given had a very unpleasant odor. Additionally, our keycard malfunctioned six times over the course of just two days, which was quite inconvenient. The hot water dispenser also doesn't work unless there's water in the coffee machine, which means you can't get any hot water for tea or other needs—this seems like a design flaw, as the hot water dispenser should have its own dedicated supply. The lighting in Room 146 is also too dim, and the window appears to be broken. As mentioned earlier, the smell in the room was particularly bad and made the stay uncomfortable.

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warren

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was OK, but the bathroom was way too small

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Brian

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had an old smell. Bathroom very small

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SHAWN

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is perfectly fine for a budget hotel. Bed seems comfortable. Front desk attendant was very pleasant. Bathroom seems exceptionally small.

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William

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty dated hotel. Loud and bathroom might have been the smallest I've ever seen

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Josh

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decently clean rooms. Bathrooms are so small. Staff at the desk was nice, we didn’t do breakfast so can’t say good or bad. Shops near by decent.

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Julia

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was extremely uncomfortable, neither myself or my husband could get comfortable. I eventually bailed to the couch in the middle of the night. The bathroom is very small and hard to move around in. Staff was friendly and the area around it is nice with good dining options.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with multiple shout-outs to specific staff. However, guests also reported check-in mistakes, room key/assignment issues, delays, and occasional poor follow-up when problems arose.

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Aaron

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a place to stop after being on the road for 15hrs. The condition of the hotel was average. Room was clean. Problem was with the element that was there that evening. I had a room that was next to a stairwell door and heard it slamming all night. I called the front desk to complain multiple times and apparently other guests had complained as well. Management did nothing to stop or control the issue. Dont stay in room 161 or any other room near a door frequently used for passage. None of the self closing doors are adjusted properly and slam closed. This could easily be averted by adjusting them to close lightly. A night manager that cared would've been some help as well. No refund or concern about trying to make it right what so ever. Flat refused to give me his managers phone number. Ill be contacting BW corporate over this. Wish i didn't have to bit this experience warrants it. I'm really not the type for this but this type of Incompetence brought it out of me. Definitely WON'T stay there again.

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Donna

Jun 6, 2023

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Jenni is the reason why our stay was great! She is amazing! Best person you can have to help your guests! Thank you Jenni for all of your help!

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Donal

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were nice and helpful. Room was clean.

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Jeffrey

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was average at best. People in the front messed up reservations for a family member that we paid for in advance. She showed up and they told her they had no suxh reservation for her and caused her to have a severe panic attack considering she drove a long way and it was late in the evening.

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pam

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place and decent breakfast and friendly staff

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Ruth

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at the front desk named Mitchell was very helpful and friendly. He is an asset to the Best Western company. I had several personal issues that needed solving and Mitchell was not only prepared but put me at ease by assuring me that he could easily solve my situation. Keep that young man on staff!!!

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warren

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we got there and checked in, they gave us a key to someone else’s room, which was uncomfortable when I unlock the door and there was somebody already in the room. Then the room they gave us. The bathroom did not have a vanity to it so it was hard to brush our teeth and put out stuff that we need for hygiene and impossible for my wife to do her make up.

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Gaston

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff . Easy and speedy check in.

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Jeffrey

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept. But the check in process was too long. This was because of staffing shortages, I'm sure.

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Jason

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was excellent. Would come back.

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Location

Convenient for drivers and close to shopping and restaurants, with a short drive to historic downtown rather than a central setting. Practical base for stopovers or local visits.

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Martin

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Great location & easy access, plus well maintained

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Mary

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location near Highway- excellent staff. Room was small and not well insulated for noise from rooms next door.

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Fred

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is an excellent value. It is close to downtown Frederick. It is a little older facility, but it is well maintained and keep very clean. I spent 5 days there and it was quite, has all amenities I needed, and was reasonably priced.

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Christiane

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient to downtown Frederick and in a quiet residential area. Bathroom was super small - but beds were very comfortable and all staff very friendly and helpful

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Michael

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very nice. Not very eco-friendly - still using multiple plastic bags in trash cans and little plastic bottles for shampoo and conditioner. Desk sits in the way of the air conditioner airflow so the air doesn't distribute well in the room. Near historic downtown and nice overall.

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alan

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great! Safe, quiet. They opened the pool a little early so my grandkids could get a morning swim. Only suggestion is to not call it Historc Frederick as it gives the impression you are right downtown. That threw us when we checked in . Otherwise thank you for a safe. O for table friendly stay

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David

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic hotel that is a few minutes drive from downtown Frederick. The hotel could use a facelift, as it is a little dated, but has a large amount of rooms. The room was a bit dark with limited lighting — my only critique. The breakfast was fairly good with a number of options in the small dining room. It should be noted that this hotel doesn’t have an elevator to the second floor.

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barbara

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 15 nights

Good location with access to shopping and dining in frederick.

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Michael

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean & Comfortable hotel. Easy parking, within walking distance to supermarket and several restaurants, and conveniently located to the expressway. Friendly staff and impressive breakfast offerings. Safe location.

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Anita

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. Very small bathroom you could actually walk if you wanted but longer walk it in downtown … we took a lift ride about eight or nine dollars.

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Dining

Breakfast typically includes hot items like eggs, bacon, waffles, and biscuits and gravy, and many found it fine. Others noted mediocre flavor, cold or depleted items, and slow replenishment.

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Yvonne

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was small, clean but it still worked for me. Breakfast was delicious, I was happy to see scrambled eggs and bacon, plus the biscuit and gravy. Lots of fruit to choose from also. Coffee was also very good.

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Jang Te

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly and nice, and the breakfast had more options than other hotels I've stayed at. Highly recommend staying at this wonderful place.

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Jennifer

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was hot and tasty.

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Ruby

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed passing through, and had a decent stay. Breakfast was mediocre.

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pam

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place and decent breakfast and friendly staff

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Robert

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for one night while coming back from Edinburg VA. Hotel staff was friendly, room was clean. The pool was open and clean. Breakfast in the morning was simple but good (eggs, sausage, sausage biscuits, waffles) along with mixed muffins, juice and coffee. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

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Wayne

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Eggs at breakfast were just fair but I like biscuits and gravy and the gravy was very good. Although the agent was new to the area, she gave me a map of the historic downtown area and quick directions.

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Austin

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled of smoke, the shower was not clean, the breakfast sausage was cold.

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Daniel

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

shower heads not cleaned. hair dryer broken. breakfast buffet ran out of hot food and was not replenished

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Sandra

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was good, but I wasn't impressed with the Free Breakfast, it needed replenished more often, we got down there at 9, which I know it's till 9:30, but some items were empty, so that could be improved for sure!

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$73
March	$81
April	$84
May	$100
June	$94
July	$94
August	$93
September	$91
October	$95
November	$86
December	$74

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $97	17 $98	18 $118	19 $139
20 $93	21 $90	22 $90	23 $90	24 $96	25 $127	26 $118
27 $96	28 $89	29 $87	30 $94

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $94	2 $134	3 $140
4 $95	5 $96	6 $88	7 $94	8 $93	9 $113	10 $126
11 $98	12 $99	13 $92	14 $98	15 $98	16 $113	17 $112
18 $97	19 $99	20 $100	21 $98	22 $91	23 $114	24 $104
25 $96	26 $96	27 $96	28 $96	29 $93	30 $108	31 $107

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Single Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, Multiple Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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