Name: Appalachian Hotel
Address: 1825 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: US$42–US$79 per night
Rating: 6.85

What guests think

Reviews of Appalachian Hotel paint a mixed picture: many guests praise friendly, welcoming staff and decent value, while recurring complaints cite dated rooms, cleanliness lapses, maintenance problems, and a very limited breakfast that sometimes isn’t replenished promptly.

Several reviewers also reported issues with hot water, air conditioning, room assignment, and housekeeping not servicing rooms unless specifically requested. On the positive side, some found rooms quiet and beds comfortable, and the location near the fairgrounds and dining is convenient. Expect a basic stay with trade-offs between price and upkeep.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; reviewers note no pool and occasional equipment issues like a broken ice machine. Parking can be ample but becomes crowded during car shows, with reports of limited handicap spaces.

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10

Emily

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ample parking. Welcoming entrance and lobby. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The included breakfast was a nice perk. Would definitely stay here again.

4

Valerie

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived at the property around 9 p.m. the parking lot was full. People were parking on the grass wherever they could find room. It looked like they had a corvette show that day in the parking lot and the cars were still there. Our bathroom was run down. There was a black ring in the toilet and rust on the shower pipes. The bathtub looked like it was patched several times. It all just looked dirty and in need of new fixtures. The free breakfast didn't compare to other hotels. We passed on it. We won't go back.

2

Wendy

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival the hotel lobby smelled like wet dog and trash. When we got to the room we tried to call down to the front desk only to find out that there’s no phone service in the building. Came back upstairs to watch tv until we go to sleep the volume on the tv goes in and out that we had to turn to the next channel to hear the sounds. The next morning we went to breakfast at 8:30 and was informed that nothing will be refilled due to breakfast being over at 9.

8

Arthur

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for the mopar Carlisle show. Everything was decent. Enough parking. No pool. Some or the water bottles were empty. Cleaning outside the room could be better

10

Jamie

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming. I was a tad nervous because it seemed like a mom and pop kind of thrown together place but it was great. It's an older building however it is very maintained and not shady at all. There is no weird people hanging out in the parking lot or anywhere else and everything was just how it should be.

6

Stephen

16 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The ice machine was not operational and in pieces.

6

NATHALIE

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big event & management allowed Handicap parking to be taken by car show attendees. None had Handicap plates/placards. They did allow me to park close to an exit door but not a legit parking spot. Worried if some damage happened to my vehicle it would have been an issue. Bathroom ceiling molding with water damage. Slight mold when in bed-

4

Michelle

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning in the room barely called the room. Little to no water pressure in the tub/shower. Water fountains out front had nothing but bubbles like laundry soap was in there. The staff were pleasant and friendly, but the building and facilities themselves need a lot of love and work

8

Kristie

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were nice, laundry on site, good area with lots of food/gas options

8

Michael

18 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Room was priced well based on date of travel and location of my event. Hotel was clean but needs a refurbishment. Tub had an anti slip coating applied and was peeling and had water stains. Ceiling vent in bathroom was dusty and looked like some black mold was starting to form. Room was clean, frigerator worked, plenty of ice and vending machines. Had free breakfast in the morning. No pool. Overall good stay - but have had nicer with more amenities (bar ) and updated/newer rooms would have been nice.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple guests reported dirty bathrooms, mold, odors, stained linens, and poorly cleaned carpets, while others found their rooms very clean. Housekeeping quality varies, with some stays lacking service or towel replacement.

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2

Mainak

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty bathroom, smelly room

2

WILLIAM

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is totally disgusting and should not even be allowed to be open. Filthy dirty, blood stains on the sheets on the bed, black soap scum on the shower, huge rust stains in the toilet, dirty towels, left in room and the towels for use are stained with the dirt. Cigarette burns on the bedspread. Carpet and the entire room is filthy dirty

4

Jon

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room looked clean but smelled strongly of mold and mildew. Musty like a severe water leak on the carpet that was never properly fixed

4

Aaron

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cobwebs in the corners of the room. Sticky rings left on nightstand from previous guests drinks. Would not stay there again

10

John

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good and clean

10

Tracy

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful and friendly

4

Cody

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was gross. Bathroom had black mold on the walls above the shower ans no exhaust vent. There were obviously accumulation of dirt and body hair on all corners of the bathroom. The TV turned on but no cable waa hooked up regardless of input selection. Toilet had a ring of mold. Our ice bucket had mold in it. Woke up with bites. Gave the front desk a list of issues. They simply changed the ice bucket out.

2

Brady

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check-in, I was told that I would be in a one bed room when I had booked a 2 bed room. I was only able to get the room I had originally booked after having to demand it is what I needed. It was an uncomfortable, and unnecessary, moment of tension. The room was disgusting. The bed had hair between the sheets, the room was dated, and the bathtub was peeling, cracking, and dirty. I slept on top of the comforter and left the next morning without a shower. In fairness, this was a cheap hotel, but it was more in the $35/night range and not the $85/night. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Super 8 across the street.

4

Paul

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet was covered in mold like it hasn’t been cleaned in months. Rooms and bathroom were dated.

4

CHRYSTAL

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpets need a deep cleaning. The first room that we were given had blood all over the sheets. The second room smelled horrible. We were exhausted from a long day travel and stayed in the second room that we really should have just left. The lady at the desk was very nice when she gave us the second room and she was covered up with customers coming in at 10:00 at night.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and show wear, with recurring maintenance issues such as weak or no hot water, noisy or faulty A/C, plumbing and fixture problems, and occasional equipment troubles (TV or phone). Some guests, however, found them quiet with comfortable beds.

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Alexia

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great! The bathroom we had didnt have hot water. We had to move to a new room. There wasnt much in regards to breakfast, but it was clean and fresh.

2

Wendy

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Upon arrival the hotel lobby smelled like wet dog and trash. When we got to the room we tried to call down to the front desk only to find out that there’s no phone service in the building. Came back upstairs to watch tv until we go to sleep the volume on the tv goes in and out that we had to turn to the next channel to hear the sounds. The next morning we went to breakfast at 8:30 and was informed that nothing will be refilled due to breakfast being over at 9.

8

Darla

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Your staff was excellent - friendly & helpful. The rooms could use some updating - the outside looks modern, but the rooms are definitely outdated

6

Patricia

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The television remote didn't work. Someone came to help, she didn't help. There was no way to operate it without the remote. The water in the bathtub couldn't be shut off completely, it more than trickled all the time.

10

Danny

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy and quiet.

4

Nancy

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing clean were the sheets (thank God!). The tub/shower was filthy and cracked, the tiny frig in the room didn’t get very cold and the air conditioner/heater had to be left on low because it rattled so loudly on high. Breakfast was also poor. Great location, served our purpose but disappointing.

2

Ashleigh

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no hot water or even warm water - only cold. All outlets were controlled by having the lights on so that made sleeping and having to charge your phone a problem.

6

Sandra

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked 3 rooms. Decent prices for a last minute booking. All three were clean. The problem was the showers. All of them had leaky showers, all and rusty interior. One room was really cold and the heat didn’t work. We figured, since it was late and we were only spending that one night, then it be fine. For breakfast they only had, toast, coffee, a little bit of butter and waffles. Everything else was average.

10

Sara

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Staff was very nice.

6

Paul

20 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Originally put us in a room with A/C that was banging. They reluctantly moved us to another room. The desk chair in the room was the most uncomfortable that I ever sat in. The metal pieces in the side dug into your back. The lounge chair in the room was very saggy. The towels were very thin. The vent in the bathroom was completely covered in dust.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and welcoming, with quick check-ins at times. However, guests reported operational issues including wrong room assignments, overbooking into smoking rooms, delayed or absent housekeeping, slow responses, and check-in or key problems.

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8

James

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff tried to be extra helpful 👍

8

Guylaine

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, we even got Christmas cookies!

6

Teresa

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our rooms showed signs of aging. We did not have a coffee pot despite that listed as an amenity. A request for an extra set of towels was ignored.

10

Tracy

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful and friendly

6

Tyler

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I give this hotel a 3/5 due to cleanliness and service. My family and I stayed here for a few days and even after asking for someone to service our room and provide clean towels, no one ever showed up. Even after asking a maid in the hallway directly for a couple clean towels, she would not provide them. When we first got into the room, I noticed a stain on the bed, along with hair all over the bathroom floor.

6

Charles

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property convenient, room was clean and spacious. Staff overwhelmed with check ins, several had problems with check in. Commode would not fill up after flushing, filled bowl with shower faucet and bucket. Room was quiet.

10

Austin

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great establishment to stay at! Very kind and understanding staff.

4

Robert

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed two nights, upon check in the clerk said they were overbooked and put me in a smoking room. The fist morning nothing worth eating for the breakfast. The second night my key did not work, clerk was gone and I had to wait for a long time for them to come back. Second breakfast was another disappointment nothing to offer except waffles and cereal. The hotel smelled and the bathrooms tub did not drain. Also you have to request your room to be cleaned each day, overall a poor experience and a poor stay.

2

Brady

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check-in, I was told that I would be in a one bed room when I had booked a 2 bed room. I was only able to get the room I had originally booked after having to demand it is what I needed. It was an uncomfortable, and unnecessary, moment of tension. The room was disgusting. The bed had hair between the sheets, the room was dated, and the bathtub was peeling, cracking, and dirty. I slept on top of the comforter and left the next morning without a shower. In fairness, this was a cheap hotel, but it was more in the $35/night range and not the $85/night. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Super 8 across the street.

6

Joseph

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was great, other than the check-in process. When I arrived, I was told that my credit card was denied. That's not true. I paid in full with my credit card at the time I booked, over 7 months ago. Do I need to bring a copy of my credit card statement when I check-in? REDICULOUS.

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Location

Location is convenient for events at the fairgrounds and near restaurants and gas, with several noting a quiet setting. A few found signage confusing or parking areas crowded during big shows.

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Dianne

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The highly critical reviews that we saw of this hotel were not accurate. It was clean, quiet and comfortable.

8

Arthur

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for the mopar Carlisle show. Everything was decent. Enough parking. No pool. Some or the water bottles were empty. Cleaning outside the room could be better

10

Michael

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great 2 night stay. Very friendly staff, quiet and clean room and at a reasonable price. . Can’t ask for much more. Convenient to the Carlisle fairgrounds.

10

Jamie

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming. I was a tad nervous because it seemed like a mom and pop kind of thrown together place but it was great. It's an older building however it is very maintained and not shady at all. There is no weird people hanging out in the parking lot or anywhere else and everything was just how it should be.

6

Charles

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property convenient, room was clean and spacious. Staff overwhelmed with check ins, several had problems with check in. Commode would not fill up after flushing, filled bowl with shower faucet and bucket. Room was quiet.

8

Dianne

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older hotel, close to fairgrounds, friendly staff

8

Cliff

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was quiet and there is a nice restaurant nearby. They could have had a few more options for breakfast. We would stay here again

8

GEORGE

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Signage was not current making it difficult to find.

10

ping

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is convenient.

8

Kristie

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were nice, laundry on site, good area with lots of food/gas options

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Dining

Breakfast is basic with limited variety; multiple reviews mention items running out or not being replenished, and some described cold or unappealing options. A few guests were satisfied, noting waffles or an adequate start.

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10

Emily

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ample parking. Welcoming entrance and lobby. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The included breakfast was a nice perk. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Lauren

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Room smelled. Breakfast was limited.

8

Jeff

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable room , Clean . Front desk Very Good . Breakfast lacking .

6

Alexia

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great! The bathroom we had didnt have hot water. We had to move to a new room. There wasnt much in regards to breakfast, but it was clean and fresh.

8

Bradley

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We like the wo queen beds and the ice-cold air-conditioning. We did not like the poor breakfast: cold eggs, juice did not taste fresh, no danish.

4

Darryl

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived, the air was not on, and the room was very hot and humid. The bathroom was in decent shape, but the bathtub overall appearance, was enough to ensure we wouldn’t even step into it to shower. The Bed was comfy, and had lots of bedding, making us wonder what might lay beneath the sheets. Of course we never looked. The next morning, I went for breakfast, and there were about 8 people in line waiting for the waffle maker. Perhaps, the property could buy 2 or 3 more of them. That would solve that problem. As for the rest of the food, several people commented to me that the property was not refilling the food. I suspect this is a management decision, and not that of the person running the breakfast buffet. There was nothing left for me when I got there, and I actually got the last cup of coffee. Back at the room, I decided to use my “seek” app to determine what this little bugs were running around. Turns out, they were German Cockroaches. Never staying here again, surprised this place was so packed. Perhaps the Comfort Inn Organization should pay this place a visit, not sure they would approve. An exterminator is also a must, I’m still very creeped out by the cockroaches. Won’t be staying here ever again.

8

DAVID

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was nice and had no issues with anything but the breakfast. There was not enough put out to last and it was not done very well

2

Tonya

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was disgusting! Dirt and grim all over the headboard and walls. Trash on the floor hair all over the bathroom only 3 pillows and don’t expect food at breakfast other than Cheerios and bread.

6

Sandra

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked 3 rooms. Decent prices for a last minute booking. All three were clean. The problem was the showers. All of them had leaky showers, all and rusty interior. One room was really cold and the heat didn’t work. We figured, since it was late and we were only spending that one night, then it be fine. For breakfast they only had, toast, coffee, a little bit of butter and waffles. Everything else was average.

10

Robert

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet , comfortable bed, waffles in the morning. Right next-door to excellent restaurant.

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Month	Average price
January	US$55
February	US$56
March	US$54
April	US$78
May	US$59
June	US$87
July	US$60
August	US$69
September	US$64
October	US$65
November	US$56
December	US$55

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16 $79	17 $57	18 $53	19 $53
20 $45	21 $45	22 $45	23 $45	24 $47	25 $45	26 $44
27 $43	28 $45	29 $45	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $44	3 $45
4 $43	5 $42	6 $45	7 $44	8 $45	9 $44	10 $44
11 $44	12 $43	13 $43	14 $44	15 $45	16 $45	17 $43
18 $44	19 $44	20 $46	21 $46	22 $46	23 $44	24 $45
25 $45	26 $45	27 $46	28 $45	29 $46	30 $45	31 $46

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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