Name: Americas Best Value Inn Lafayette
Address: 2224 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America, Lafayette, Louisiana, US
Price range: $53–$67 per night
Rating: 4.8

What guests think

Across reviews of Americas Best Value Inn Lafayette, guests repeatedly cite severe cleanliness problems, widespread maintenance issues, and safety concerns around the property, while a few note friendly staff or a convenient location, creating a mostly negative and inconsistent experience.

Many mention roaches, trash or old food left behind, stained bedding, and strong smoke or mold odors. Reports of broken or leaking AC, lack of hot water, failing floors, inoperative lights or TVs, and the elevator being out contribute to discomfort, with several guests describing loitering and disturbances that felt unsafe. Service ranges from kind staff to unhelpful responses and refund issues, and several say the promised breakfast or restaurant was not available. Expect a budget stay with significant trade offs and frequent issues.

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Facilities

Several reviews report the elevator out of service and describe the building as run down and in need of major repairs.

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tamera

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is literally falling down around them, while the staff was nice there wasn't much they could do. Elevator was out, had to request lightbulbs for lamps, bathtub had a crack making it unstable, there were no TOWELS, and the entire property had a smell. This property needs a lot of work and is advertised to have breakfast and a restaraunt on property which it does not.

10

Stephanie

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the photos on site make the prooerty look great however it is in serious need of updating

2

Gigi

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lights in bathroom didn’t work. Smell was awful. Holes in walls. Cigarette holes in the sheets. Then there was a shooting in the next door parking lot. Never again.

2

Donna

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn't like the fact id prepd & immediately wanted to ck out ,was told no refund would be issued . I took pics , expedia was no help . A partially acceptable room was found 2 hrs after i checked in elevator was out of order , no breakfast, no restaurant. Im out $184 for 2 nite stay & all i received was being treated horribly. I shoulsve received a full refund .

2

Jose

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very terrible ended up returning the key card didn’t stay. Elevator not working cooling air smelled like mold. I don’t know why hotel.com has it listed

4

Michael

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom sick was clogged, Showing didn't work. Thin bed sheets no comforter and not a comfortable mattress. No Heater working

2

Janice

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible place needs to be demolished or total redo

2

Darcy

Jul 7, 2024

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The young man at the desk was really laid-back and cool. He definitely held down a job he was underpaid for. Well, I didn't like the first room because it was flooded. Using a raft to sleep in probably wouldn't have been that comfortable so we got a second room. The second room took my breath away. Quite literally. The smell was unbelievably horrific. A mixture of mold, mildew, smoke (multiple kinds), and other muskie scents. Well we figured it was probably the air conditioner. The longer I was in the room the more we noticed that it was definitely not just the air conditioner. The floor was literally peeling up. Tiles were loose from what I can only guess was previous flooding. There was something that looked to be body fluid splattered on the lamp. The bathroom was the cleanest part and it had hair all intertwined in the towels and roaches. The bedding had stains, holes and also smelled as though it had been washed and left in the washing machine for a week before it was dried. The longer we were in the room the less I could breathe and, we made the decision to leave. I do regret not being able to take pictures but it was a choice to breathe or document. I chose to breathe. Even with the lower price , these rooms were uninhabitable. We were on the first floor. I have no idea what the other floor is look like so if you stay there maybe request one of the high-year floors. But do you know that the property is quite run down.

10

Jamie

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The floor in my room was falling in. Holes under the rug.

4

Johnnie

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property wasn't maintain , doors weren't fully secured. seems to be continuous living. patrons had doors fully open

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently cite serious issues such as roaches, trash or old food left in rooms, stained or smelly bedding, and strong smoke or mold odors in rooms and hallways. A small minority noted acceptable cleanliness.

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Donald

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is run down and reeks of cigarettes. Couldn't get extra towels also the shower was a total loss. The whole experience was terrible.

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Alicia

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room not cleaned, used towels rehung and left as new. Old rancid food and milk left in fridge. Hallways had huge odor of weed, drugged up people walking the hallways. Definitely do not recommend staying here, will probably be better stay at the motel 6 next door.

2

Barrett

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel should be condemned because it is filthy and a hazard to people's life. The smoke detector was missing and the wires were hanging from the ceiling. The room was filthy and trash and and a sticky trap was underneath the bed. There were roaches on the trap. I couldn't sleep because people were playing and talking in the hallways all night. I couldn't to take it anymore and left at 2:30 am. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone. I have photos and video proof of everything.

2

Joseph

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nasty I will never stay here again. One and done. No shampoo or soap in bathroom old food behind bed and fridge. Pictures provided. I should get a refund. People smoking weed in non smoking rooms and stuck and I couldn’t sleep because of the smell…

2

Donneckia

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I did not stay at the property, still waiting on my money to appear back on my card. Front desk manager couldn't even find reservations to when I complain about authorization of $117 was taken off my card. Also a guest came back after checking in complaining of roaches being in the room. Roach motel is unsanitary

2

Sian

Mar 29, 2024

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We walked into the room and walked straight out again and went elsewhere, and took the hit on the money. It was dirty, and full of cockroaches. We literally stamped on one as it ran out from under the bed. There were dead ones all over the wall too. The floor tiles were squelching from unknown liquid underneath. There were loads of dodgy characters around and when we went to drive away, a guy with his hood up started running over to our car. I’m pretty sure he was going to try and rob us. The chest of draws were propped up on wood and was about to topple over and crush my toddler. The front desk staff couldn’t care less. We could not get out of there quick enough.

4

Cameron

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nasty

2

Darcy

Jul 7, 2024

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The young man at the desk was really laid-back and cool. He definitely held down a job he was underpaid for. Well, I didn't like the first room because it was flooded. Using a raft to sleep in probably wouldn't have been that comfortable so we got a second room. The second room took my breath away. Quite literally. The smell was unbelievably horrific. A mixture of mold, mildew, smoke (multiple kinds), and other muskie scents. Well we figured it was probably the air conditioner. The longer I was in the room the more we noticed that it was definitely not just the air conditioner. The floor was literally peeling up. Tiles were loose from what I can only guess was previous flooding. There was something that looked to be body fluid splattered on the lamp. The bathroom was the cleanest part and it had hair all intertwined in the towels and roaches. The bedding had stains, holes and also smelled as though it had been washed and left in the washing machine for a week before it was dried. The longer we were in the room the less I could breathe and, we made the decision to leave. I do regret not being able to take pictures but it was a choice to breathe or document. I chose to breathe. Even with the lower price , these rooms were uninhabitable. We were on the first floor. I have no idea what the other floor is look like so if you stay there maybe request one of the high-year floors. But do you know that the property is quite run down.

2

Gloria

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so bad we were unable to stay in it. The tv did not work. The bathroom had some gunk on the floor. The carpet had some kind of powder all over and it stunk. When we got there the door was already open and all the windows were open. Never seen a room this nasty ever.

2

Khrysshawnia

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not good and roaches

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Rooms

Comfort is affected by nonworking or leaking AC, lack of hot water, failing floors, broken TVs, and thin bedding; Wi-Fi was unreliable or unsecured, and hallway noise disrupted sleep. Several guests also felt the rooms were dated.

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Stephanie

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the photos on site make the prooerty look great however it is in serious need of updating

2

Trung

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in at the counter was simple, issues started when I was told I didn't know how to use a key card, that required the desk person to physically pop a cover off and use a master key to let me in. Happened every time I left the room. They do not have WIFI, well they have un-secured free to access by anybody (customer or not). No shampoo/bar soap (basics). Syrup or some type of sugar base sticky residue is on night stand, desk, and floor by the fridge. I knew the place was going to be sketchy but not to the point where it was worse than other places for the same price i've been to. By far the worse out of the 10+ hotels i've stayed at in the past month to two months.

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Brett

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel smelled like cigarettes all around, bums were sleeping next to cars outside, the hotel had water stains and cracks in everything around the room, no hot water just frigid cold, the mini fridge was rusted and old, the tv screen was messed up and skipping like radio does when your in a bad area, Wi-Fi didn’t work and no breakfast.

2

Barrett

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel should be condemned because it is filthy and a hazard to people's life. The smoke detector was missing and the wires were hanging from the ceiling. The room was filthy and trash and and a sticky trap was underneath the bed. There were roaches on the trap. I couldn't sleep because people were playing and talking in the hallways all night. I couldn't to take it anymore and left at 2:30 am. I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone. I have photos and video proof of everything.

2

Belinda

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First of all the AC in our room did not work. Then they only had two towels in the room when we checked in and when we went to the front desk and asked for some more towels they said that I could not get any more until 9am the next morning. The web site said a hot breakfast was included but all they had was coffee and orange juice.

4

Michael

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom sick was clogged, Showing didn't work. Thin bed sheets no comforter and not a comfortable mattress. No Heater working

2

Kayla

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Screaming out loud Horrible!!!!!

2

David

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Did not enjoy it what so ever had the wrong room and when the ac started leaking they refused to give us another room nd sent the maintanence man to fix it which took over an hour

10

Jamie

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The floor in my room was falling in. Holes under the rug.

2

Gloria

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so bad we were unable to stay in it. The tv did not work. The bathroom had some gunk on the floor. The carpet had some kind of powder all over and it stunk. When we got there the door was already open and all the windows were open. Never seen a room this nasty ever.

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Service

Mixed feedback: some found staff friendly or a helpful manager, but many reported rude or unresponsive interactions, difficulty obtaining towels or refunds, and key card issues. Check in was simple for a few.

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tamera

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is literally falling down around them, while the staff was nice there wasn't much they could do. Elevator was out, had to request lightbulbs for lamps, bathtub had a crack making it unstable, there were no TOWELS, and the entire property had a smell. This property needs a lot of work and is advertised to have breakfast and a restaraunt on property which it does not.

2

Joyce

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

There were homeless and druggies at every corner big dip in my bed tile floor was coming up housekeeping staff was helpful and kind but roaches and unsafe environment very scary

2

David

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in room was atrocious. Had a family emergency and had to check out just 3 hours after arrival. Tried for weeks to get a refund but was never responded too.

2

Jacatherine

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was awful

2

Donna

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn't like the fact id prepd & immediately wanted to ck out ,was told no refund would be issued . I took pics , expedia was no help . A partially acceptable room was found 2 hrs after i checked in elevator was out of order , no breakfast, no restaurant. Im out $184 for 2 nite stay & all i received was being treated horribly. I shoulsve received a full refund .

10

Jasandra

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The manager is an awesome guy. The prices are reasonable.

2

Donneckia

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I did not stay at the property, still waiting on my money to appear back on my card. Front desk manager couldn't even find reservations to when I complain about authorization of $117 was taken off my card. Also a guest came back after checking in complaining of roaches being in the room. Roach motel is unsanitary

2

Belinda

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First of all the AC in our room did not work. Then they only had two towels in the room when we checked in and when we went to the front desk and asked for some more towels they said that I could not get any more until 9am the next morning. The web site said a hot breakfast was included but all they had was coffee and orange juice.

2

Shannon

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was rude, they put me in 3 different rooms before I was satisfied because they were dirty, busted windows and the ceiling fell in, in one bathroom.

2

Donna

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

LITERALLY RUN AWAY!! It was Soo awful that after I looked at the room, I turned around and ask for a refund. There was NO WAY ON GOD’s EARTH THAT I WOULD STAY THERE! LITERALLY: Homeless and drug addicts all over the premise. Not that it matters- but the free breakfast was a complete lie. The woman at the counter was very nice though. After I asked for a return she said that she completely understood and me a refund with no issue.

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Location

One guest liked the location, but several described the area and surroundings as unsafe due to loitering and disturbances, including an incident in a nearby parking lot.

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Famous

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Filthy filthy rooms. Unsafe area. Lots of noise. So bad they literally lock you in the hotel. Stains and burn holes on the sheets. Paper thin towels smelled like axle grease. Lots of stains on the walls and floors. I was locked in with my family and wish I could have retrieved my handgun from the truck. Lots of foot traffic. Did I mention that they lock you in the hotel???? Do not take your family here. Sounds like someone was operating a dog kennel next door and also a thriving brothel down the hall. Not a politically correct way of saying it but not many people there who need sunscreen! Not safe for families!!!

2

Joyce

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

There were homeless and druggies at every corner big dip in my bed tile floor was coming up housekeeping staff was helpful and kind but roaches and unsafe environment very scary

2

Gigi

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lights in bathroom didn’t work. Smell was awful. Holes in walls. Cigarette holes in the sheets. Then there was a shooting in the next door parking lot. Never again.

6

Brett

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel smelled like cigarettes all around, bums were sleeping next to cars outside, the hotel had water stains and cracks in everything around the room, no hot water just frigid cold, the mini fridge was rusted and old, the tv screen was messed up and skipping like radio does when your in a bad area, Wi-Fi didn’t work and no breakfast.

2

Roxann

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If u wanna crack motel this the place. It was absolutely disgusting.the place is falling apart and dirty. Please don't book here if u bringing children. This place is unsafe!

10

Austin

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unsafe

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Sian

Mar 29, 2024

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We walked into the room and walked straight out again and went elsewhere, and took the hit on the money. It was dirty, and full of cockroaches. We literally stamped on one as it ran out from under the bed. There were dead ones all over the wall too. The floor tiles were squelching from unknown liquid underneath. There were loads of dodgy characters around and when we went to drive away, a guy with his hood up started running over to our car. I’m pretty sure he was going to try and rob us. The chest of draws were propped up on wood and was about to topple over and crush my toddler. The front desk staff couldn’t care less. We could not get out of there quick enough.

10

Theunis

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

2

Donna

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

LITERALLY RUN AWAY!! It was Soo awful that after I looked at the room, I turned around and ask for a refund. There was NO WAY ON GOD’s EARTH THAT I WOULD STAY THERE! LITERALLY: Homeless and drug addicts all over the premise. Not that it matters- but the free breakfast was a complete lie. The woman at the counter was very nice though. After I asked for a return she said that she completely understood and me a refund with no issue.

4

Johnnie

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property wasn't maintain , doors weren't fully secured. seems to be continuous living. patrons had doors fully open

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Dining

Multiple reviews say the advertised breakfast was unavailable or minimal (sometimes just coffee or juice), and that the listed on-site restaurant did not exist.

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Antonio

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They didn’t have breakfast like they said when we called. We had a leak in our bathroom.

2

tamera

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is literally falling down around them, while the staff was nice there wasn't much they could do. Elevator was out, had to request lightbulbs for lamps, bathtub had a crack making it unstable, there were no TOWELS, and the entire property had a smell. This property needs a lot of work and is advertised to have breakfast and a restaraunt on property which it does not.

2

Donna

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn't like the fact id prepd & immediately wanted to ck out ,was told no refund would be issued . I took pics , expedia was no help . A partially acceptable room was found 2 hrs after i checked in elevator was out of order , no breakfast, no restaurant. Im out $184 for 2 nite stay & all i received was being treated horribly. I shoulsve received a full refund .

6

Brett

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel smelled like cigarettes all around, bums were sleeping next to cars outside, the hotel had water stains and cracks in everything around the room, no hot water just frigid cold, the mini fridge was rusted and old, the tv screen was messed up and skipping like radio does when your in a bad area, Wi-Fi didn’t work and no breakfast.

2

Belinda

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First of all the AC in our room did not work. Then they only had two towels in the room when we checked in and when we went to the front desk and asked for some more towels they said that I could not get any more until 9am the next morning. The web site said a hot breakfast was included but all they had was coffee and orange juice.

2

Donna

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

LITERALLY RUN AWAY!! It was Soo awful that after I looked at the room, I turned around and ask for a refund. There was NO WAY ON GOD’s EARTH THAT I WOULD STAY THERE! LITERALLY: Homeless and drug addicts all over the premise. Not that it matters- but the free breakfast was a complete lie. The woman at the counter was very nice though. After I asked for a return she said that she completely understood and me a refund with no issue.

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Month	Average price
January	$43
February	$48
March	$48
April	$51
May	$49
June	$43
July	$43
August	$47
September	$63
October	$46
November	$43
December	$43

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

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $67	2 $67	3 $67
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11 $67	12 $67	13 $67	14 $67	15 $67	16 $67	17 $67
18 $67	19 $67	20 $67	21 $67	22 $67	23 $67	24 $67
25 $67	26 $67	27 $67	28 $67	29 $67	30 $67	31 $67

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