Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of NZD 20 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of NZD 45 per person (one-way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Hamilton, just 0.1 miles from Riff Raff and SkyCity Hamilton, and 0.2 miles from ArtsPost and Waikato Museum of Art and History. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the hotel’s policies for guests staying with children?

Children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. There are no specific age restrictions mentioned beyond this.

Does the hotel offer extra beds or cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 35 per night, and rollaway beds can also be requested for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation is required for both.

VR Hamilton Hotel in Hamilton, New Zealand

Average nightly price at VR Hamilton by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$45
February	$53
March	$64
April	$44
May	$47
June	$63
July	$47
August	$45
September	$53
October	$49
November	$46
December	$48

What guests think

VR Hamilton draws mixed reviews: many guests appreciate its large, budget-friendly rooms and very central CBD location, while repeated comments note the building is old and tired, with limited amenities, paid/awkward parking, and noticeable street noise at night.

Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with reports ranging from very clean rooms to mould, odours, and broken or worn fixtures. Bathrooms draw several safety and function complaints, including slippery shower-over-bath setups and unreliable hot water. Service varies widely: some staff are welcoming and efficient, while others are described as brusque; deposits and extra parking fees can catch guests off guard. Overall, it’s a budget pick best for travellers prioritising price and location over polish or quiet.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. On-site parking is limited, tight and paid with overnight lock-in hours; the antique lift feels shaky, and multiple reviews note no on-site restaurant or bar and no guest laundry despite listings.

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Haylee

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are huge with high ceilings and big bathroom. But parking is $20 a day and the rooms smelt bad like Indian. Close to shops tho but all closed by 4;30pm

4

Dee

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The back entrance to the property was dirty and revolting. The hallways were unclean towards the main desk. Staff were friendly. The room smelt of stale smoke and was not welcoming. Corridors had no air movement and weren’t pleasant smelling. Holes in doors, torn carpet. The elevator needs repairing and the staircase was unclean, smelt awful.

6

Zachariah

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean enough, but looked like it needs a refresh. There is limited on site parking which was difficult to get in and out of. But the strangest thing was they lock the doors to the parking at 10 pm and do not open them until 7 am.

6

Bill and Jill

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking very poor. They need to tell ,people they have to pay extra for car park and you have to be back home by 10pm or locked out. People need to know this when they are booking

8

Ashley

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was close to everything we needed.. Staff tried there best to keep everyone happy. Description of property slightly misleading said that it had a laundry no laundry to be found on the premises att all

6

Graeme

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dining room closed. But no basic utensils in room to enable a simple breakfast or easy meal

6

JEANNE

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 19,332 nights

Hard to find-GPS vectored to rear entrance no obvious signage. Had to park and walk to locate street entrance=- again not well signed at street level with old hotel name at the door.Confusing.Old hotel which is fine but rundown.Rooms very spacious.No TV,radio or chairs to sit down.Bathroom good with adequate amenities and good hairdrier.Clean fluffy towels.Bed comfortable and clean sheets .Only encountered one staff member -receptionist-who was very pleasant .Paid $20 surcharge for parking but no hotel parks available and parking area filthy and difficult to manouvre in ridiculous tight spaces and tight turns for entry and exit.Fit only for a fiat bambina size vehicle. Parked across the road in Wilson park-safe and clean- also cheaper.Only $15.00 .Hotel did refund our $20.00 fee.Location very convenient and loads of restaurants nearby.Suited our purpose for one night and very reasonable.

4

Marama

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was rude and unhelpful. Parking cost $20 but no acces to your vehicle between 10pm-7am. No housekeeping in our 2 day stay. Back entrance was a dump and put us off immediately. Bar and restaurant never opened. The only blessings were tall ceilings and location.

6

Jeremy

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was huge. Antique elevator included warnings about being responsible if you break it. Limited amenities.

10

Susan

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So many choices of eateries near by. Shame they don't have their own restaurant

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but others reported mould, damp or smoke odours, leftover items and dust in corners, plus worn or unclean common areas.

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Lynette

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Older style room, linen clean but bathroom needs thorough clean as mold in corner of shower.

10

Brian

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and tidy. Check in quick and easy.

10

Brian

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious room

2

Eugene

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Broken toilet and mould in the bathroom tiles. Despite being in a central location, the accommodation was poorly managed. Parking is “first come, first served” regardless of how far in advance you book, which shows a lack of organisation. Guests should be able to reserve parking with their room. The nearest paid parking is a 5-minute walk away, which made this a terrible choice, especially on a rainy day. If you’re driving, look elsewhere. And if you care about a clean, well-maintained bathroom, this isn’t the place for you.

8

Paul

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked my room 113. It was large. The body wash container was empty unfortunately, and there was an old stiff used face flannel hanging off the shower head. But apart from that my stay was ok

10

Joshua

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying here and my husband and I got to use the exact same room we wanted at request which was great. The facilities are quite basic but it's value for money if you're mostly planning to go out to the nearby shops, restaurants, the casino or other places in Hamilton CBD and then want a lovely bed to sleep and relax in later. It could use a bit of a better cleaning service as we noticed a lot of built up dust behind the bedside tables but otherwise the sheets, bathroom & towels were all lovely & definitely sanitary. The decor of the VR is also quite beautiful with the high ceilings & color pallete. Thanks again for another wonderful stay.

2

Pritz

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sooo damn dirty, seriously never been to a place like this. Whole hotel smells so bad.

6

Baron Shirley

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the size of the room We didn't like that the property as a whole was old and tired and things were worn, eg. windowsills were rotting, the stair rails had been fixed with bits of metal The toilet broke during the night, fortunately my husband is hand and managed to fix it but found it had previously been repaired with wire which had rusted. The room smelt damp. The reception staff were polite but not really welcoming, seemed a little disinterested. We had asked for a late checkout but then found we'd been locked out of our room when we got back after breakfast The location was handy so we could walk to places to eat.

8

Jeff

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and large

10

Marian

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean tidy accommidation

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Rooms

Rooms are notably large with high ceilings, and some guests found beds comfortable. However, many mention dated furnishings, thin walls and significant street noise on weekend nights; a few report mismatched or joined mattresses and occasional HVAC noise.

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4

Martin

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy HVAC, worn and tired.

8

Sharyn

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are tidy and a generous size. Location is great and we did expect a level of noise being right in the CBD but it was incredibly noisy and we barely got any sleep. We heard fights outside on the road in the wee hours of the morning. Such a shame because the hotel and facilities are nice and great for the price, shame Hamilton a night is so feral.

4

susan

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The "Superior Queen" room was two mattresses pushed together, which meant a couple couldn't sleep together in the middle of the bed , but instead had to sleep separately on each side of the crack between the 2 mattresses. We were also told there was a dining room to have breakfast, but there was not. There was not booklet in the room regarding the hotel and its services or what was available, along with safety instructions in case of emergency. No ice available, rail in bathroom fell down when you tried to take the towel off. Shampoowas supposed to be conditioning but left my hair in a tangle. Booked and paid for 2 nights but only stayed the 1 night. Would not recommend this hotel to anyone i know.

8

Kate

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and large size rooms; hotel is a bit dated but good value for money.

10

James

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall value for money and location right in the heart of the main street. We had a a room at that was not road frontage so was quiet. Friends a had a room facing the main street and was noisy being a Saturday night. Would stay again

10

Naumai

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old building, like in the movies, huge room. Walking distance to lots. Great place and definitely going back ☺️

6

Paul

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, huge rooms, restaurant on site. Staff could work on their communication skills, and the website info bot needs to be more accurate with the info it provides, just saying there is parking available on a first come first served basis but neglecting to mention the $20 a night charge is very misleading! The main and BIG complaint is noise, both from the street and also from neighbouring rooms, there is NO soundproofing! You get to hear the TV from the room next door all night and the yahooing from the street outside, don't plan on sleeping!

8

Jesse

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was spacious, and bed was completely clean. Curtains were thick enough that light didnt come through in the mornings and for the most part, little to no noise could be heard. Bathroom overall was also quite spacious. Only gripe would be that the bathroom is unusually high for me being such a short person. Otherwise, beautifully priced and very happy overall.

8

Nichola

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, Room was tidy but carpet and curtains and bathroom very out dated and the carpet worn in some places in the room. Location handy but at night time too close to party district as could here the pubs and clubs music till at least 3am

4

Luke

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not as it was said online. Advertised as a king bed and a double. Had a king and a single

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly, efficient front-desk staff and helpful upgrades, while others report brusque or rude interactions, after-hours support issues and surprise bonds or key/parking policies.

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10

Grant

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Only stayed one night. Veronica on reception was very helpful and efficient. The building itself took me back to my childhood such a fine old building. I very much enjoyed my stay

10

Christine

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was really friendly and helpful.

10

Jean

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcoming reception staff, room wasn't ready so we upgraded right away free of charge. Highly recommend

6

Maree

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 people staying. Told could only have 1 room key. Guy behind the desk was intially unhelpful. Changed his tune when i said won't be staying there again

6

Jordyn

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I It was okay nothing out if the ordinary, basically just another hotel. Not happy about the fact nowhere meantioned a bond payment which left my partner and I without the ability to do anything for our 2 night stay! Will not be back

8

Marie-Therese

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff member that greeted us on arrival was rather abrupt and unfriendly. The room was good. There was a note in the bathroom about it being slippery and we were very careful but I think providing a mat or a couple of bath mats would have helped. Particularly after a shower the entire floor was wet.

10

Leila

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Customer service was excellent!

2

Craig

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front staff member was very sexist and didn’t understand how a bond worked. He stated that my wife needed her husband as woman can’t park in their car park. He said the $150 bond would only have $130 returned in check out. Terrible!

2

Mike

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet had to holc the flush button up to fill. Room heating did not work. Shower all of a sudden went to what felt like boiling. Did that 3 times over 2 showers. The staff are rude. She doesn't acknowledge you when your standing in front of the counter. Not even a with you in a second. Just ignored me and everyone else until she is ready. Could be 2 -5 minutes she does not care. At checkout to get your bond back. You need to get your room checked and refunded manually back to your credit card. Which is fine. But i had to chase down another lady checking out that dropped her key card and left. The hotel lady took her key but said nothing. The lady checking out would have lost her bond. Its clearly a hotel with tricks to get extra money out of you.

4

Tuileva

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff couldn’t understand English.. room had tea and coffee no milk what’s the point of having it and staff couldn’t direct to nearest dairy

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Location

Very central in Hamilton's CBD with easy walkability to restaurants, the casino and shops. Late-night street noise is a recurring issue, especially on weekends and road-facing rooms.

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Norie

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right in the centre of town

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Sharyn

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are tidy and a generous size. Location is great and we did expect a level of noise being right in the CBD but it was incredibly noisy and we barely got any sleep. We heard fights outside on the road in the wee hours of the morning. Such a shame because the hotel and facilities are nice and great for the price, shame Hamilton a night is so feral.

10

Jessica-Lee

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to everywhere

6

Jaimee

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed a few times and will be back. great price for location. Some nights get noisey more than others, but on theain street. Close to food and shopping

10

Sue

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So close to everything

8

Russell

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great

10

James

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall value for money and location right in the heart of the main street. We had a a room at that was not road frontage so was quiet. Friends a had a room facing the main street and was noisy being a Saturday night. Would stay again

8

Maree

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking at the property, although an additional cost is convenient. VR is a budget hotel with the old charm of it's era, and is situated centrally in the retail area of Hamilton city.

8

Nichola

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and helpful, Room was tidy but carpet and curtains and bathroom very out dated and the carpet worn in some places in the room. Location handy but at night time too close to party district as could here the pubs and clubs music till at least 3am

6

Claire

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best thing about this hotel is its location...right in the thick of it within Hamilton's CBD. It's so close to the restaurants, casino, museum and river. Had a great lunch down by the river at Madam Woos. Yes, the hotel is a past its prime but the rooms are spacious and ours was clean. The price also was great compared to other hotels in the vicinity. There is no parking at the hotel when we were there, so we parked on the street, a Wilson's carpark facility is nearby for those who would prefer a more secure parking option.

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Dining

There is no reliable on-site dining reported, with mentions of a closed dining room and no restaurant or bar. Many eateries and cafes are within easy walking distance.

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Barbara

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great for the price, large room, clean. Whole place rather tired. Staff totally indifferent. A bed is all you get. No restaurant

8

Adrian

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location but poor parking opportunities. Lots of dining options in the local area. Bed was quite soft. Reasonable accommodation for what you pay.

6

Graeme

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dining room closed. But no basic utensils in room to enable a simple breakfast or easy meal

8

Norie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to good dining options

4

Marama

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff was rude and unhelpful. Parking cost $20 but no acces to your vehicle between 10pm-7am. No housekeeping in our 2 day stay. Back entrance was a dump and put us off immediately. Bar and restaurant never opened. The only blessings were tall ceilings and location.

8

Mairi

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Lovely staff. Cool old building. Walkable to lots of bar’s & restaurants.

8

Sylvia

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shopping and dining options

10

Susan

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So many choices of eateries near by. Shame they don't have their own restaurant

6

Claire

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The best thing about this hotel is its location...right in the thick of it within Hamilton's CBD. It's so close to the restaurants, casino, museum and river. Had a great lunch down by the river at Madam Woos. Yes, the hotel is a past its prime but the rooms are spacious and ours was clean. The price also was great compared to other hotels in the vicinity. There is no parking at the hotel when we were there, so we parked on the street, a Wilson's carpark facility is nearby for those who would prefer a more secure parking option.

8

Krista

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for money. Staff were polite and friendly. Lots of food options within walking distance.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $58	2 $50	3 $52	4 $47	5 $45	6 $66	7 $61
8 $49	9 $48	10 $66	11 $52	12 $55	13 $49	14 $53
15 $48	16 $48	17 $69	18 $111	19 $113	20 $92	21 $99
22 $73	23 $55	24 $55	25 $55	26 $55	27 $57	28 $74
29 $55	30 $55

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