Name: Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown
Address: 20 Civic Center Plz, Mankato City Center, Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America, Mankato, Blue Earth County, US
Price range: $116–$337 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown, travelers praise the walkable downtown location and connection to the event center, along with comfortable, spacious rooms, while noting inconsistent housekeeping, occasional noise, and maintenance issues like slow elevators or a closed hot tub.

Attached parking is convenient, but some travelers faced low ramp clearance, many reserved spots, and confusing signage. On-site dining at Olives is often praised for tasty food and drinks, but some found prices high, orders mishandled, or hours limited; complimentary breakfast is not included. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet several guests reported room-type mix ups, overbooking, or slow responses at check-in and from management. Expect a convenient downtown stay with solid comforts and occasional hiccups.

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Facilities

Attached parking and the event-center connection are convenient, but some guests reported low ramp clearance, many reserved spots, and confusing signage. The pool and hot tub area is small and sometimes closed or the hot tub out of service; elevators can be slow.

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Joe

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV was very limited, no music channels. PBS kids? Pool and hot tub closed. Can't put that on the website though. Not even a jetted tub in the room. For the bit over $800 for the weekend without the pool and hot tub, I won't I'll choose here again.

10

Debra

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attended a concert in the Mayo arena. Loved the skyway connection (no waiting in line in the cold). Free parking ✅. Friendly staff✅. Comfortable, spacious rooms✅. Great stay!

8

Jeff and Darlene

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cannot park a 3/4 ton truck in parking ramp because ramp clearence is only 6.8. Shampoo dispenser in shower was empty. Staff was very busy due to unforeseen computer issue by the software company, but handled it very well. Very apologetic, helpful, and did an awesome job. I would still stay there in the future because it's a nice property and in a safe location.

8

Peggy

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is not as good as it could be. All of the reserved spots make it difficult to find a spot when its busy. The elevators are insanely slow.

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Yaroslav

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok just really sucked that the hot tub was broken. Rooms was clean and staff was good

10

Amy

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, very well maintained. Pool area and spa were well kept up too, very clean. Plenty of towels.

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Phillip

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub closed due to an interestingly timed “chemical cleaning”. Was the only reason to choose this hotel over any other, so yeah, disappointing.

10

Fletcher

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and great room. Connected to hockey rink, so very convenient for attending a game.

10

Mike

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was convenient for parking and getting to the mayo center for an event

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Megan

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay here once a year. It’s clean, and the staff’s always nice and helpful. The rooms have fridges and microwaves. But the best part is the location. Walkable to so many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and even a large grocery store. There’s a river walk/bike path right across the street that is cool to stroll on. The one down side is that the pool is really small.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean rooms and well-kept areas, but others noted missed housekeeping and wear, such as dirty tubs or rags left, hair in showers, worn carpets, and occasional odors or minor fixes needed.

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Anne

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We checked in and went to the room, which was filthy and hadn't been cleaned yet. The cleaning staff was nice and sent us to another room pretty readily. For this much money, I guess I expect more, i.e. clean, not as dated and better customer service.

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MELISSA

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel! Staff very friendly and hotel was very clean!

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Sophia

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very clean and comfortable. Future I would request more pillows for bed but for the most part very satisfied with our stay for it being short and sweet for concert in town! Nice check in gal, very kind and friendly. Good explaining of how accommodations work for the area!

10

Elizabeth

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

7th floor room had great view of city, was clean and comfortable. Parking was easy and area was safe to walk. Staff were friendly and prompt.

8

Cynthia

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a dirty rag in the bathroom and the drain did not work in the tub.

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Steven

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to exchange our room as tub was disgusting but wonderful exchange at desk

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Steven

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable!

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Wanda

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was nice right by the river. Room was clean and spacious.

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Elizabeth

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Needed to use security "key" 5 times to reach the room. Carpets were worn and dirty.

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Rebecca

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The mirror in mine and my sisters bathroom had several black smoky smears on them. The shower had hair on the ceiling and overall the room was quite disgusting. There are two elevators and only one worked after our second trip downstairs. The gal at checkin was walking around and we waited over five minutes for someone to come tell us that "it'll be a minute" then she was short with us when we got there. Overall, this hotel left much to be desired with the only benefit being the location.

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Rooms

Guests often found rooms spacious and comfortable, with some nice views and quiet stays. Downsides include hallway or neighbor noise, mixed bed and pillow comfort, limited TV options or device support, and occasional HVAC quirks.

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Daniel

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was very relaxed and friendly. Very clean the rooms were wonderful and spacious. We had a private patio in our top floor room to sit and smoke and look over the beautiful city. Close to bars and restaurants and the music venue Vetter stone amphitheater. Will definitely stay again.

10

Krissi

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay, it was a noisy our last night. There were a bunch ok kids running up & down the hallway, yelling & having fun.

10

James

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the hot tub. Our room is spacious, clean and attractive. The desk clerk gave a wonderful recommendation for dinner.

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Wendy

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived at 2am and had a little difficulty getting the attention of someone to let us in. The internet was easy to log on to, however, we couldn't get logged on to the premium wifi that was posted in the room and the front desk had no idea what I was talking about. The pillows were a bit too squishy and the bed was really soft. I had requested extra pillows before check in yet had to request them twice before they were delivered. The toilet flushing handle was cracked and the TP holder was not attached. It was nice that the pool was open til 11pm. The room was quiet. It was a bit frustrating that we couldn't use our own firestick. Would recommend for a nice stay!

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Wendy

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was centrally located with very nice sized rooms. There was a lot of noise and commotion very late into the night.

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Elizabeth

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

7th floor room had great view of city, was clean and comfortable. Parking was easy and area was safe to walk. Staff were friendly and prompt.

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Randall

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only negative was the mattress being average

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BRIAN

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bedding for a good nights sleep.

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Christopher

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was definitely not the quietest place. Could easily hear what was going on above, below, and beside.

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Wanda

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was nice right by the river. Room was clean and spacious.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, with quick check-ins and useful assistance. However, multiple reviews cite room-type mix-ups or downgrades, overbooking, and slow or unresponsive front-desk or management follow-up.

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Blake

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was downgraded from a suite to a Jr suite and was not told about it. I had been planning this trip for a couple weeks to propose to my then girlfriend and I had surgery the night before so it really felt like a slap in the face, especially since we were not reimbursed for the difference in room cost. The only person that was nice was Andrea at the front desk. She tried to make everything right, but I’m not sure you can fix things like that when you’re not willing to either eat the room cost or pay me the difference but she did try. no thanks to her manager. I was told they overbooked for their suites and I was bumped down because I booked through Expedia. I will say that again I was downgraded because I booked through Expedia.

10

Ashlie

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant food and drinks were absolutely delicious! Staff was great. Easy check in and out with Hilton app.

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Katherine

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful at check-in despite the chaotic atmosphere of a lobby full of teenage athletes and their families:)

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Sophia

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very clean and comfortable. Future I would request more pillows for bed but for the most part very satisfied with our stay for it being short and sweet for concert in town! Nice check in gal, very kind and friendly. Good explaining of how accommodations work for the area!

10

Kym

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Jenna was accommodating for us!!

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Jennifer

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with friendly staff and right across the street from the event center.

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Rod

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I checked in Saturday, I was told they gave my room away and only had a king. My companion had to have a rollaway bed brought up which he said was not that comfortable. I was told to contact them later if ai want to dispute or complain. This marks 2 straight stays there where my room was either given away or they had rooms incorrect.

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Ashlee Jennifer

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived 45 mins after check in and were unable to check in. Staff seemed stress and my check in felt more of a burden than welcoming. Also giving free drink tickets isn’t a fix.

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Mary

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had extreme difficulty contacting hotel to extend their me night following neurosurgery. Ended up paying much more than previous 2 nights (that were booked thru Expedia. My husband was very upset with hotel staff and really can’t see why we’d be charged so much! Impossible to get front desk to answer!

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Geoff

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had reserved a room with a King Bed through Hotels.com for one night. When we arrived, the host at the desk gave us an ADA room. When we asked to be moved to a non-ADA room, the type of room we requested, he told us he was unable to do so and that hotels.com sends their information to Hilton hotels specifically requesting ADA, regardless of what the user requested. When I showed him our reservation, the front desk host stated there weren't any more rooms available as they were booked solid. During our short stay, we never saw another hotel guest - not in the elevators nor in the lobby. We saw three people in the lobby bar that evening, but that was it. It happened that the same person was at the front desk when we checked out and he asked us how our stay was. When I told him that we doubted the hotel was booked as he had stated and that we suspected he was being untruthful, he stated that he was sorry that there weren't more people in the lobby to show us how many people were staying there. I told him he didn't have to be a jerk and that this is no way to treat a customer who just spent a fair amount of money for a type of room they didn't reserve. I will never stay at that Hilton again.

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Location

Central downtown setting by the river and next to the Mayo event center/arena, with easy walking to bars, restaurants, and the riverwalk. Widely considered ideal for concerts, games, and downtown activities.

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Steven

Jan 20, 2025

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Close to the arena

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Debra

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attended a concert in the Mayo arena. Loved the skyway connection (no waiting in line in the cold). Free parking ✅. Friendly staff✅. Comfortable, spacious rooms✅. Great stay!

10

Kimberly

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything you need is within walking distance.

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Kent

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is at a perfect location in the downtown. Easy parking and right next to all of the downtown action.

10

Leanne

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located. A little confusing to get to the parking ramp. Very clean and roomy.

10

Kym

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Ribfest for Chris Janson and could walk from hotel.

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Jennifer

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay with friendly staff and right across the street from the event center.

10

Fletcher

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and great room. Connected to hockey rink, so very convenient for attending a game.

10

Megan

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay here once a year. It’s clean, and the staff’s always nice and helpful. The rooms have fridges and microwaves. But the best part is the location. Walkable to so many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and even a large grocery store. There’s a river walk/bike path right across the street that is cool to stroll on. The one down side is that the pool is really small.

10

Sheila

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to many dining options

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Dining

Olives and the lobby restaurant/bar earn praise for tasty food and drinks and friendly service. Some guests found prices high, orders mishandled, or hours limited, and complimentary breakfast is not included.

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Steven

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hilton Garden Inn Mankato, beautiful Hotel, great rooms, dining excellent, walking distance to concert pavilion. Hilton has the best showers ever. Only one Hotel is my first choice ........................ Hilton Brand. PartyOnPeople.

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Jon

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The food in Olives was outstanding as well as the drinks and staff. I was disappointed they were not open Sunday evening.

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Paul

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

To start things off, the A/C was out in the building. While your individual room worked, we were there for a wedding so no meeting people at the hotel and hanging out. The restaurant is way over priced and could t get orders correct. Then they sat in the window for 20 minutes p, despite asking to serve them. We knew they were ours because we’re the only party in the restaurant.

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Steven

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hilton Mankato, is a fabulous Hotel. In house Restaurant is magnificent dining, service, gracious & professional. Rooms are very stylish and comfortable. Hilton showers are the best. One Hotel for me as I travel, ............... Hilton. Believe That. PartyOnPeople.

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Nancy

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were large and comfortable. The hotel was clean, and everyone was friendly. And the food was excellent.

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Kenneth

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

No breakfast, no fresh linens.

10

Alexis

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it had a restaurant in the lobby and the room was very nice with a good view.

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Ashlie

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant food and drinks were absolutely delicious! Staff was great. Easy check in and out with Hilton app.

10

Terri

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room, people, food - everything!!!

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Scott

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was pleasant. Food at Olives was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Easy walk to restaurants, bars and the river walk.

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Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$168
March	$143
April	$138
May	$161
June	$184
July	$149
August	$150
September	$174
October	$170
November	$139
December	$137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $154	18 $182	19
20 $127	21 $142	22 $190	23 $337	24 $165	25 $187	26
27 $116	28 $134	29 $174	30 $129

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $155	2 $217	3 $267
4 $118	5 $168	6 $173	7	8	9	10
11 $118	12	13 $165	14 $159	15 $173	16	17 $191
18 $121	19 $128	20 $150	21	22 $315	23	24
25 $121	26 $131	27 $130	28 $183	29 $131	30 $147	31 $145

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