Name: Sonesta ES Suites Somerset
Address: 260 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America, Somerset, New Jersey, US
Rating: 7.55

What guests think

At Sonesta ES Suites Somerset, travelers highlight spacious suite layouts with kitchen amenities and a generally convenient location near highways, while feedback on staff skews friendly and helpful, especially at the front desk, including shoutouts for Carmen.

However, reviews frequently cite cleanliness lapses such as stained carpets and linens, smoke odors, and occasional bugs. Guests also mention worn furnishings, intermittent maintenance problems (AC, lighting, appliances), periodic fire alarms, and limited amenities like a removed basketball court and an outdoor pool with restricted hours or crowding. Breakfast is available but quality and availability vary, and housekeeping is limited to infrequent schedules with towel exchanges at the desk. Expect roomy suites with tradeoffs around cleanliness and maintenance.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool is generally clean but has limited hours and can be crowded; parking and outdoor seating or grills are convenient. Some amenities are dated or missing (basketball court removed).

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10

Robyn

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sonesta was great. I had a flight delay and arrived after midnight. Check in was quick and easy. Room was clean and comfortable. Great amenities such as the pool, outside grills and nice buffet breakfast

6

Latisha

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The basketball court is gone. The floors are hideous.I turned on the heat and the smoke detectors kept going off and it smelled like something was burning and also the staff won’t answer the dang phone I have to walk to the front to get services sometimes.

10

Karla

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect accommodations for our family of 7 road trip to NYC. About a 35-mile easy drive to the PATH Hoboken and relatively short subway ride to the WTC. Loved the suite, the pool, the parking, and the free breakfast!

10

Diana

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed in the main building and was very happy with the room. My daughters loved the hotel, the cleanliness, the breakfast, and the pool. Thank you very much.

10

Terry

30 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient suites. Kitchen and fridge worked out great. Small issue with the garbage disposal but it didn’t effect the stay. Pool was nice and clean, plenty of towels. Areas outside to sit and relax. We had friends visit for dinner and enjoyed the patio area. Super friendly staff was always accommodating for us.

8

Amanda

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was open, but only from 11-8. Pool was clean, breakfast was great! No rollaway beds 😕 staff was friendly.

4

Jenn

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was great. Room was tired and badly stained carpet. Room smelled only to find plastic baggie coveted up smoke detector so meant previous people smoking. Sink filthy. No conditioner in container. I told staff about all of the above abd they were indifferent. Literally a fire hazard. Neighbors up til 3 am. Disappointing.

10

Jennifer

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Felt right at home. Pool was clean. Only feedback I would give is to extend breakfast to at least 10AM.

10

kellyann

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We booked this after renting another place that was awful, this place was clean and had a nice outdoor pool. The bed was super comfortable and I loved that it has a little kitchen area.

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Marvin

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

False advertising of a Basketball goal that was no longer installed on the property. Employee said he was not allowed to give quarters to use on the washer and dryer Failed to inform us that the washing machine didn't spin so cloths was soaking wet Just a horrible experience

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of dirty carpets and furniture, stains, smoke odors, and occasional insects; some guests did find rooms clean.

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Tameeka

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the amount of money you charged for these rooms need to be up dated. The 1st room microwave wasnt working and was missing cleaning supply for the sink and dish washer and cups, plates, and forks and spoon wasnt clean at all. The room was blowing cold air for abour 1hr. Finally the heat started to work. The representative was friendly she told me maintenance would come look at it. He never did but she worked fast to switch my room. To get another room that was even in worst condition. Dog poop stains on the floor, food stains on the wall, utensils all dirty etc etc. The couch in room 1111 is disgusting and need to be thrown out. You put a couch over and you know its a pull out couch and it stains and plastic is rip off and hang off some pieces with food all in the couch. I been coming here for over 15 years and really any problem . This was the worst stay.

4

Latoya

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled like smoke and the carpet was dirty. I also seen too many bugs around the room. I actually killed one bug…yuck! Never again.

4

Matt

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cockroach in lobby crawling around while checking in (not kidding) Room carpet was black brown stained Towels frizzled and smelled like damp musk Coffee table chipped, bathroom corners had hair. I think management just doesnt care Definitely not worth the weekday pricing i paid, i would avoid until they prioritize sanitation

6

Derlyne

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The condition of the room was not that great, but I did my best with cleaning and sanitizing. I have booked many stays at this hotel, and I felt that housekeeping could have done a better job with cleaning the tub and kitchen areas. I found a dried up used coffee filter in the coffeemaker. The kitchen cabinets were filthy, the tub appeared dirty, and the bed linens were stained.

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Lizbeth

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

During our recent stay, my family and I were appalled by the state of our room. Upon arrival, we noticed brown smudges on the walls, stains on our bed, and what appeared to be hair pieces. The rugs and some furniture were visibly burnt, and the towels provided had brown stains and looked used.We immediately brought these issues to the attention of the staff and requested a different room. Unfortunately, our request was denied. Instead, they offered to send cleaning services. While the cleaning staff did come, they still provided us with stained sheets and left the same brown-stained towel we had previously complained about.This level of cleanliness is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about hygiene and maintenance. Despite our efforts to address the situation, the hotel’s response was inadequate. We will not be returning and cannot recommend this hotel to others.

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Paladin

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We checked in too late at night to try to change rooms but when we walked in, there was an immediate smell and then we turned on the lights and noticed that the coach had stains. The dining chairs hadn't been wiped down. The carpet was filthy and needed to be replaced. The pool water was very mercky and the staff said they were working on it. We asked for more towels because they originally only gave us 3 for a room holding 6 people and when the guy gave us the towels, he was sick and was coughing over our towels as he handed them to us. As someone who travels year round, I can confidently say this was the dirtiest hotel we've ever stayed in. This was our 1st experience with sonesta and we had another sonesta booked in ATL directly after this stay but we've since then cancelled all upcoming reservations with sonesta due to the dingy standard that we experienced in new Jersey. It was also very loud from the surrounding people and you could smell the smoke of those smoking on the balcony. They have lots of work to do

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Wendy

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness of the room. The floors were extremely, extremely filthy. There was a big red stain, initially thought it was blood. I immediately took pictures/videos to time stamp it. The front desk staff was accommodating because of this. If the floors were clean I would give it 5 stars.

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Francisco

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Room was not clean to say the least. Bathroom was extremely dirty and the Toilet had feces stains inside and out. The bed did not have the usual covers that You would expect to find to keep it free of Bed Bugs and I ended up inspecting the whole matress to insure it didn't have any. It wasn't even covered with a fitted sheet it was covered with a flat sheet. The Comforter was dirty so We removed it altogether. The side tables were extremely dirty. All be told as Tired as We were We ended up taking a Late Night Trip 11PM to CVS which was the only place open at this time. To buy cleaning supplies and spent the next 2 Hours cleaning and still couldn't bring Ourselves to get comfortable in this place. Never again Sonesta. I attempted to load photos but it wasn't allowing Me to do so but I can provide on request. I work hard for My Money as an Officer and this was a total waste and then some and an extreme inconvenience! Sad part is that this place was recommended to Us but unless there's ample restitution, Never Again!

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Philip

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Terrible experience, the first room had a live spider and spider webs in the bathroom, dirty kitchen floor and appliances, also crumbs in the couch bed, all gross, then they gave us another room more of the same filthy linens and towels and bags of garbage in front of the door! Clumps of hair in the bed! We had to leave, and the hotel and Expedia refused to refund, may also stop using Expedia after using it for 15 years.

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Jose A

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is one of the dirtiest places Ive ever been to.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious with kitchens and comfortable beds, but many units feel dated, with intermittent issues like noisy or failing AC, nonworking TVs or lights, and noise from the highway or other guests.

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Mike

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall good. Like the large suite with a nice kitchen area complete with dishes and utensils. Shower room light and exhaust fan didn't work but there was enough light from the sink room that it wasn't an issue. Nice breakfast.

10

lawrence

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

spacious room

8

Jennifer

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was nice to have the option of separate bedrooms within the suite and a full kitchen too.

8

Roberto

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC system too noisy. External environment too noisy due to proximity to highway. Very poor breakfast menu.

8

Christina

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in town for a family funeral. We needed a dog friendly hotel and this hotel was close to the funeral home and dog friendly. We found check in easy and quick, the room to be clean and the bed was very comfortable. Our only complaint was there was no conditioner in the shower and the TV in the living room didn't work but we were able to watch the one in the bedroom.

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Cindy

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stove hood was dripping with grease, icemaker didn’t work, carpet looked dirty, lights didn’t work, kitchen poorly stocked.

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lawrence

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

size of room and room amenities

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Patricia

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice, but the air conditioner was the only downfall😞.

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Milton

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife works from home and we had internet issues from day 1. I called several times and nothing was done. The phone didn’t work at all

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Hadiyyah

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love a good Sonesta Suites! The staff were nice and we had a free upgrade to a 2bedroom 2 bathroom. The location is great for food options and easy access to highways. I do dates with my kids and this time was with my two toddlers who are boys. They loved their private room. I didn’t eat breakfast but was glad that was an option. Great upgrades, full kitchens and first floor availability made this a good stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with multiple positive mentions of the front desk (including Carmen), though some guests experienced slow or unprofessional service and difficulty with refunds or requests.

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Ambica

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Awful customer service - they didn’t have housekeeping staff to take out my trash and give me toilet paper! Fresh linens only offered after 7 nights. Unbelievable. Very rude and unprofessional manager. Stay away! Very loud and noisy.

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Kay

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Suite was nice but air con was not working during a heat wave. Ended up staying 1 day instead of 2 but got charged for 2 days. Called the front desk and the there was NO problem getting the erroneous charge reversed. The front desk person was very nice and apologetic about the error.

10

Jonathan

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice customer sevice. N the lady name carmen is the best..

6

Bilal

7 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Some of the front desk staff were not the friendliest

10

Jonathan

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful experience at the hotel, and a big part of that was the exceptional service provided by Carmen she are incredibly professional, attentive, and always willing to help. Unlike others who might create conflicts or raise their voices with customers, [Name] always maintains a calm, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to their dedication, I felt truly welcomed and well taken care of throughout my stay. I will definitely be coming back!

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Andrea

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Carmen at front desk was very sweet and helpful

10

Andrea

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very spacious and clean, staff was very friendly

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n

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didnt like that the staff was making it difficult for my parents to check in at night. I was asked for an incidental cost per room that I booked. In addition our belongings were removed from the room prior to even checking out at 11 am. It was a total invasion of privacy as per the staff. Overall I didnt like the service, from the night staff.

10

Nigro

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 23 nights

Love the staff

10

Stephanie

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were beyond wonderful and helpful and the room was clean and quiet. Will happily stay here again.

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Location

Convenient access to highways and nearby dining, suitable for trips to NYC or local visits; noise from the highway can affect some rooms. Quietness varies by building.

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Vidya

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No cleaning service.. was told my stay was 3 days and they clean every 5 days. If I wanted towels etc I have to bring the dirty ones down stairs to get new ones. Breakfast was decent. Was not told about the $100 extra hold on my credit card. Area was good.

10

Karla

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect accommodations for our family of 7 road trip to NYC. About a 35-mile easy drive to the PATH Hoboken and relatively short subway ride to the WTC. Loved the suite, the pool, the parking, and the free breakfast!

8

Roberto

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC system too noisy. External environment too noisy due to proximity to highway. Very poor breakfast menu.

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Christina

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in town for a family funeral. We needed a dog friendly hotel and this hotel was close to the funeral home and dog friendly. We found check in easy and quick, the room to be clean and the bed was very comfortable. Our only complaint was there was no conditioner in the shower and the TV in the living room didn't work but we were able to watch the one in the bedroom.

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Wednesday

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the last building in the back. It was quiet and very enjoyable.

10

Neil

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, quiet and easy access to and from the highway!

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Mohamed

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was nice bur breakfast was not top But accepted Cleaning is done once every 5 days Location is far from the shops and schools

8

Efrain

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was in an area with other hotels and easy to access the freeway. Some of the linen could have been cleaner. Breakfast was ok.

8

Marc

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff and easy access and parking. Cleanliness was so so.

8

Hadiyyah

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love a good Sonesta Suites! The staff were nice and we had a free upgrade to a 2bedroom 2 bathroom. The location is great for food options and easy access to highways. I do dates with my kids and this time was with my two toddlers who are boys. They loved their private room. I didn’t eat breakfast but was glad that was an option. Great upgrades, full kitchens and first floor availability made this a good stay.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is a plus, but quality and availability are inconsistent—some found it fresh and tasty, while others rated it poor or found items depleted early; hours feel short to some guests.

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Mike

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall good. Like the large suite with a nice kitchen area complete with dishes and utensils. Shower room light and exhaust fan didn't work but there was enough light from the sink room that it wasn't an issue. Nice breakfast.

10

Andre

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good.

10

Liane

26 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and easy and convenient service. The free breakfast offered was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!

8

Roberto

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC system too noisy. External environment too noisy due to proximity to highway. Very poor breakfast menu.

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Kathryn

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was fine. It was nice having a kitchenette, but the room was well worn and the outside was in need of some love. Great breakfast if you got there when it opened, but by 8:30 it was almost completely empty.

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Jasmine

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night and had a peaceful, relaxing evening. The room was nice and clean, the complimentary breakfast was just right. I'm definitely coming back when I need to.

8

Andy

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room. Nice breakfast.

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alvaro

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good breakfast.

6

Chris

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well, for one thing it seems like there's people that are living there. The room right below me had multiple dogs and by the looks of it it seemed like they were living there. The room to the left of me had outside a homemade butt can with cigarette butts in it, which also seemed like somebody was living there. Also, the food that they give you for breakfast is absolutely disgusting. The sausage links were so mushy when you've bit into it. You couldn't even bite it in half. It was one of the grossest things. The potatoes are microwaved It seems and literally didn't have anything on them at all just plain chewy little potatoes. That being said there was issues with Expedia that they took care of for me and the staff was nice. Should do away with any type of hot food and just stay with the continental breakfast that would be more suited.

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Samad

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very clean and with an outside entrance you feel like your at home. Free breakfast was great and real comfortable bedding. Couches are run down b ut I didnt have any company so I could see past this issue.

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Month	Average price
January	US$106
February	US$109
March	US$106
April	US$104
May	US$145
June	US$174
July	US$119
August	US$389
September	US$104
October	US$99
November	US$107
December	US$104

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom King,2Doubles,Sofabed,Tub)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Queen, Doubles, Sofabed, Roll-In Shower)

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom Suite King, Queen,Sofabed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom King, Queen, Sofabed)

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