Name: The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
Address: 480 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, Alexandria, Alexandria City County, US
Price range: US$151–US$420 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection, travelers consistently praise the central King Street location and friendly, accommodating staff, while feedback on rooms, maintenance, and noise varies, with some noting dated features, thin walls, and HVAC issues.

On-site parking is convenient yet often described as tight, dim, or expensive compared with nearby public garages, and standard Wi-Fi may carry a fee. On-site dining ranges from complimentary evening cocktails and well-made drinks to early closures or uneven food quality, and the small gym receives poor marks. Overall, expect a characterful base with appealing common areas and variability in room condition and amenities.

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Facilities

On-site parking is convenient but often described as tight, dim, or expensive compared with nearby public options. The gym draws criticism, standard Wi-Fi may require a fee, and on-site snack/sundry options are limited.

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10

Louis

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In and out overnight. Not much of a stay but it was convenient and quite comfortable. Hotel parking is $36/night. Court House parking across the street is $10.

6

Stefanie

26 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, gym is really bad and my room was on the king street side. I was up until 3:00am one night because of the outside noise. People screaming, dogs barking and even a car alarm going off. Had to purchase earplugs in order to sleep.

8

Caleb

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had some noise coming from ceiling in our room, not sure what it was but it was happening all night. Otherwise the hotel is really nice and great location. Parking isn't too bad but DO NOT drive a tall vehicle in there. I think the max height is under 6 ft. The Wi-Fi wasn't free which I thought was the most annoying part.

6

Janie

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very good location. Check in agent was extremely nice. Warm cookies one afternoon were nice. Didn’t like the forced $25 daily fee, especially since the restaurant and bar were closed when I decided to use it. Other desk agents were not as friendly as initial agent. Parking was scary. Second floor of basement was dark, piles of construction and dirty. My room did not cool down, so the graciously moved me, but that room was hot, too. Weird smell. It didn’t seem like an Autograph hotel.

10

Sherry

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is so conveniently located right in the heart of the iconic King Street. Having a parking garage onsite in a busy city is a big plus!

4

Carl

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Lost power pools out of order with yellow tape around it fitness center joke everything is old not modern for $300 night it’s a rip off plus they charged $36 night to park when lots nearby charge $10 and a $25 night amenity fee that wasn’t disclosed till check in for what amenities exactly? No pool no fitness center nothing in building besides a restaurant that’s closed Monday night when there’s plenty dining all over area

8

Thomas A.

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay. Clean and friendly hotel in good location. We've been there before. Not crazy about having to pay for internet. It should be included.

4

Jonathan

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside setting was beautiful. The beds were terribly uncomfortable, the room smelled musty, and the room air conditioning did not work well. The parking garage was very difficult to navigate around in and very little lighting and space.

6

Travis

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No vending machines or any way to get a drink or snack if the restaurant is closed.

8

Diane

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the area. The front desk was very nice. The neighborhood had so much to do and see. Great time. We didn't like the parking fee of $36 PER DAY. Found parking across the street for 12 a day and we went in and out for events. The beds were comfortable but bouncy. Hard to sleep when husband was moving around.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but there are recurring reports of housekeeping lapses such as stained linens, hair in bathrooms, and occasional musty smells.

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Harolyn

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, classy hotel; good smelling clean bed and bathrooms, love the magnifying mirror in the bath, easy to access garage, and located in easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the river.

4

Desiree

31 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

PROS…location. CONS…I went to turn in for the evening and the bedsheet had something that was either dried blood/feces/chocolate. Took that off and the thin comforter had a yellow stain. Went to call the front desk…phone didn’t work. No dial tone or anything and it was plugged in. Walked down to the desk near 10pm and the employee seemed annoyed but asked if I wanted someone to come clean it…a man came and took everything off and gave us three sheets. No blanket. Window blinds broken. Some sort of crumbs on the chair. Slow sink. Everything was just pretty bad. Rugs and tables in the lobby are dirty. Experience was not great.

10

Justene

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and clean. The hotel was beautiful.

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Jordan

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I do not recommend this hotel at all! Very dirty and uncomfortable, no housekeeping, nothing works.

10

Arthur

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time in a fun city. The hotel was clean, comfortable and upscale. The front desk attendants were very friendly and accommodating. Also they have a bar/restaurant insite which offered fine foods, seasonal drinks and top notch service.

8

Thomas A.

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay. Clean and friendly hotel in good location. We've been there before. Not crazy about having to pay for internet. It should be included.

10

Cindy

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although first impressions of tattered entry rugs, the hotel was welcoming. The staff were friendly and accmmodating, The evening started with a complimentary drink (either sangria or an old fashioned). Being directly on King street , it allowed for easy walking to the waterfront, restaurants and pubs. The free King street trolley was an added bonus. Our room was clean and comfortable

8

Elizabeth

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is close to everything in Old Town. The rooms are generous in size. I’d skip the restaurant if I was going to stay again. And I didn’t use hotel parking because it is overpriced for the area. The hotel is well maintained and clean.

4

Jonathan

30 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The outside setting was beautiful. The beds were terribly uncomfortable, the room smelled musty, and the room air conditioning did not work well. The parking garage was very difficult to navigate around in and very little lighting and space.

6

Stacey Della

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel, lobby and restaurant are beautiful! The rooms are lacking. Scuff marks and holes in walls, dirty bathroom with hair in tub and on shampoo bottles. Beds are without comfy bedding, thin duvet. Area is fantastic, but wouldn’t recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms vary from spacious with historic character and occasional views to dated spaces with noise from streets, hallways, or HVAC. Several mention comfort or amenity gaps (pillows/beds, lighting, grab rails, minibar/microwave).

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Stefanie

26 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, gym is really bad and my room was on the king street side. I was up until 3:00am one night because of the outside noise. People screaming, dogs barking and even a car alarm going off. Had to purchase earplugs in order to sleep.

10

Kwan

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were amazing and the rooms were very spacious and had a lovely historic feel

8

Susan

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Rooms need updating.

10

Mary

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large comfortable room

8

Stephen

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed wasn’t very comfortable

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Jason

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had an attic feel which wasn’t horrible, although the blinds were broken. Additionally, the walls were so thin, we could hear our neighbors returning from being out after 2am and their detailed conversation about Cinnabon. The bed had a built-in pillow topper that made sleeping uncomfortable. There was also the loud hvac system that would start and stop uncontrollably. The central location on King Street does not overlook the negatives.

8

Leah

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful spot! Unfortunately it was hard to sleep due to thin walls - the hallways were noisy & even the noise from people on the street was enough to keep me away on the fourth floor.

8

Laurie

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay here when we visit Alexandria. However, this weekend, we were given an attic room that was spacious but devoid of character (decor) and had only one tiny window with blinds that malfunctioned. It was near a loud humming noise that I eventually slept through. The blinds were only somewhat repaired after we inquired. Friday night front desk was outstanding. Wish every hotel had a super helpful and welcoming team like that. For the money, it was subpar. But, I know they have better rooms, so I will come back. I need to bring my dog. The canine guests looked pretty happy!

10

Kathleen

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was lovely. Our room was wonderful and had a great view of Kings Street below. The front desk staff were incredibly nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to make our stay special.

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Thomas

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Need grab rails in bath. Exhaust fan in bathroom needed. Lights in room not very bright. Need mini bar.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, including early check-in support. A few guests reported slow or unresponsive front desk interactions or inconsistent professionalism.

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Jeremy

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciated the staff accommodating my early arrival. Everyone was kind, and our room was lovely!

8

Donna

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay at the hotel. Will visit again. Suggestion would be to have more staff working the front desk. There was only one person that we observed working to check in/out guests while we were there. Had to wait 10 minutes to get checked in. staff member was rushing to accommodate everyone. There were guests waiting behind us. Also, I tried calling the front desk from my room telephone on Sunday morning to find out what time was check out and no one answered, tried calling reservations too, no one answered.

8

Susan

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always have loved staying here but it’s been years since my last stay. Have always loved it. Check in young woman was excellent. Very sweet and professional. Woman at front desk at check out seemed bothered and unfriendly. Gentleman “manager” I’m assuming who was often behind the desk in the background never stops looking at his cell phone and cutting up behind the desk while people were lined up waiting. Just found it all very unprofessional for this classy place, as he should have been helping.

8

Sarah

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was located in a wonderful location on King St. in Old Town. There are wonderful shops and restaurants within close proximity, and the hotel is only 3 blocks from the river front. There were a few little maintenance issues, which the staff was willing to care for. The garage was very tight. The front-desk and bell staff were very friendly, helpful, and service-oriented.

10

Whitney

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Exceptional service.

10

Andrew

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay! Each staff member we spoke with (either by phone, at the front desk, or simply in passing) was friendly and helpful! This is my second time staying and will continue to stay here for any DC trips in the future!

10

Tim

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was incredibly kind and informative while helping us prep for our first visit (navigate parking, early check in, and even just finding a wine bottle opener on a Sunday night). Beautiful decor and style to match a gorgeous colonial area, walking distance to too many restaurants and shops to get to if you had two weeks to invest. Many thanks for a great stay.

2

Matthew

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very unhelpful. Hotel was a tad bit overpriced for the size of the room and amenities.

10

Woodford

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful front desk staff

8

Jeremy

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely accommodating staff! Despite some minor issues at the front end of our stay, they worked hard to make things right. We really appreciated their effort.

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Location

Excellent Old Town location on King Street with easy walkability to the waterfront, shops, restaurants, and transit. Frequently cited as a key reason to stay.

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Sue

27 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our first visit to Alexandria. We loved the area, it was safe, had plenty of dining & shopping. We will definitely come back to the area & stay at the Alexandrian (great location).

10

Patrick

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location and extremely walkable

10

Sherry

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is so conveniently located right in the heart of the iconic King Street. Having a parking garage onsite in a busy city is a big plus!

10

Megan

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandra. Just steps out the door to the lively walkable streets full of restaurants and shops. The hotel is high end but not stuffy - enjoyed the daily cocktail half hour in the beautiful lobby.

10

Cindy

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Although first impressions of tattered entry rugs, the hotel was welcoming. The staff were friendly and accmmodating, The evening started with a complimentary drink (either sangria or an old fashioned). Being directly on King street , it allowed for easy walking to the waterfront, restaurants and pubs. The free King street trolley was an added bonus. Our room was clean and comfortable

8

khalida

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice location . walkable to everything near by.

10

Michelle

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always a pleasure to stay in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and have the ease of walking everywhere.

10

Brian

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. Friendly staff.

10

Mrinmoy

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Excellent shopping and dining options all around. Easy access to ferry to National Harbor.

10

Robert

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for strolling through the Old Tpwn.

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Dining

Experiences are mixed: guests appreciated complimentary evening cocktails and well-made drinks, while others encountered early closures and uneven food quality. Some disliked mandatory restaurant credits/fees.

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JAMES

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was nice. The front desk staff let me check in early, and was accommodating. One thing that I did not like was the charge for a destination fee. Essentially, I was forced to use their restaurant twice, and that was awful. If I have to return, I will think twice about staying here because of that.

10

Emily

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As soon as we checked in there were free libations in the lobby. We loved their Old Fashions. Cute hotel convenient to everything. Staff was very friendly!

8

Michael

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for historic area of Alexandria, but hotel needs maintenance. Room had a balcony to overlook the courtyard - water damage to the ceiling at the sliding door. Furniture was broken and not enough drawer space to unpack for 2 people (3 night stay). Restaurant is closed Mondays - unexpected and odd. Wanted to have breakfast before checking out and traveling home. Friendly staff.

8

william

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast in hotel restaurant was bad. Bathroom sink was clogged. Barking dogs is not cool man.

8

Edward

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Are stay was wonderful. The only issue is the kitchen as the food and service is absolutely and literally uneatable and just horrible.

10

Arthur

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time in a fun city. The hotel was clean, comfortable and upscale. The front desk attendants were very friendly and accommodating. Also they have a bar/restaurant insite which offered fine foods, seasonal drinks and top notch service.

10

Megan

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous hotel in the heart of Old Town Alexandra. Just steps out the door to the lively walkable streets full of restaurants and shops. The hotel is high end but not stuffy - enjoyed the daily cocktail half hour in the beautiful lobby.

10

Debbie

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location, pretty lobby nicely decorated and spacious 2 bedroom . Would without a doubt come back. Restaurant attached made great drinks

10

Sherri

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The price was a little more than other area hotels but so very worth it. The hotel was so much closer to the places we wanted to see. My husband is disabled so walking was less and we were able to regularly just stop back in to our hotel when needed. Staff was super nice and helpful. Loved the complimentary cocktail each evening. I would definitely stay here again.

10

George

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bar and dining was closed when we arrived, 10pm.

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Month	Average price
January	US$167
February	US$176
March	US$223
April	US$249
May	US$277
June	US$272
July	US$222
August	US$202
September	US$260
October	US$278
November	US$220
December	US$181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $267	2 $238	3 $238
4 $212	5 $267	6 $267	7 $267	8 $267	9 $238	10 $260
11 $238	12 $272	13 $272	14 $267	15 $267	16 $238	17 $238
18 $238	19 $272	20 $267	21 $272	22 $272	23 $238	24 $260
25 $238	26 $272	27 $272	28 $272	29 $272	30 $238	31 $238

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $227	18 $220	19 $264
20 $151	21 $408	22	23	24 $341	25	26
27 $250	28 $420	29 $395	30 $272

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Signature Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Loft, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

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