Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis-Downtown Convention Center by IHG
Address: 225 South 11th Street, Downtown West, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Price range: $115–$414 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis-Downtown Convention Center by IHG, travelers highlight a convenient downtown location near venues, good free breakfast, and friendly staff, while recurring downsides include limited paid parking, occasional outside noise, and mixed front-desk experiences.

Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with modern basics like microwaves and fridges, though a few guests mention bathroom upkeep issues or smoke/odor concerns. The pool, hot tub, and small gym are appreciated, though the pool area can feel dated. A straightforward choice for events and city visits if you're comfortable with typical downtown compromises.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate having a pool, hot tub, and small gym. Parking is limited and paid, with many using the gated lot or the public ramp across the street when on-site spaces are full.

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Linda

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in? Staff is awesome. Have to park in the city ramp across the street, which is kind of a pain.

10

Emily

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff here were very kind, friendly, and accommodating. The room we stayed in was very clean and the continental breakfast was one of the best I've experienced -- this was a pleasant surprise as I would certainly consider this more of a budget hotel in the area. The staff at breakfast were quick to clean up tables as people filtered out of the breakfast area and they were on top of it when it came to restocking the food and making sure everything was fresh. My only complaint about the property is the pool area. It is exactly the same as when I stayed in it 15 years ago; the pool lining, floor, and jacuzzi just look old/discolored which is kind of a turn off for an area that should feel clean and relaxing. A face lift in the pool area would go a long way for the property as a whole!

10

Shelley

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay here! Breakfast is awesome, you can walk to Target Field, nice pool and hot tub

10

Kelley

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome little hotel 1 block from convention center, quiet, comfortable, good standard breakfast, hot water, gym, jacuzzi, pool. No skyway to convention center, but shortest walk to left side of convention center

6

Oliver Jackson

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

No restaurant No parking but fees Nice gym, pool

10

Louden

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's pretty wild that they charge you for parking! But the parking lot is a gated area. To get inside you have to call the front-desk employee to operate the gate for you. So in a city like Minneapolis where parking space is very valuable, I did like the safety of the gated parking lot.

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Danyel

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There is an additional $20 a day charge for parking in their parking lot.

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Amber

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hot tub shut down most the trip, parking was crazy and should be free, lady at desk had attitude

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Jordan

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only negative i can say is the parking situation. The lot was full when we got there so we had to park in the public parking ramp across the street and lug all of our stuff late at night across the street.

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Andre

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I did not read the reviews of this hotel prior and I deeply regret it. I was very sore and decided to use the hot tub for relief. Upon entering the hot tub you could smell the unnecessary amount of chlorine used but I didn’t think anything of it. After about 20-25 minutes I began coughing a lot, at which point I left the pool area for fresh air. I few hours later I had chlorine poisoning from inhalation. Instead of having a nice trip, I spent the weekend in the room being violently ill. I would not recommend this hotel, the desk staff just brushed off the chlorine concerns.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and common areas. A few note issues such as bathroom residue or mold, odors like smoke or weed, and occasional maintenance lapses.

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Samuel B

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean.

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Jacob

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Floor smelled so much like weed

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Julie

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was comfortable. Room was updated, except the bathroom. Mold on ceiling in bathroom was a big concern.

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Ssuan

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms could have been cleaner

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Keeley

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice hotel for families

10

Rebecca

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, excellent breakfast and easy walk to USBank Stadium. Hotel roomed smelled like smoke.

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Antonio

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was clean BUT the tub did have some yellow residue on it on the tru

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Andrew

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean, breakfast was good and staff was friendly. It has a secure parking lot and is within walking distance of many great attractions.

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JEFFREY

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, quiet room, very friendly staff, conveniently located

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Mallorie

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was so clean and actually smelled great! Our room was very unique and clean. It is very well lit and the beds are extremely comfortable. We will definitely be back!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and practical, with microwaves, fridges, and comfortable beds; some suites feel spacious while others are basic. Street and traffic noise are mentioned by multiple guests, and a few report loud HVAC.

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Jennifer

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, quiet and clean. Staff was friendly and nice. Bed was very comfortable. Stayed for one night for a concert and was able to walk to the Target Center in about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend and will be returning some day!

8

Xiaoyan

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, but you can hear the traffic noisy at night.

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Sean

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, however no place to sit except bed and single chair. Two people should be able to sit together and eat.

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David

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was highly rated on Expedia and other sites and lived up to the star rating! 1) significantly cheaper than other downtown hotels of similar quality and reviews. Parking is $20/ night, and $60/ night at other downtown hotels. 2) we were kindly allowed a late checkout on more than one room 3) clean rooms with comfortable beds! Excellent blackout shades (allowed kids to sleep an additional hour in the morning) 4) up-to-date mini-fridges in rooms 5) small-ish but nice pool and nice hot tub 6) Though selection is standard, breakfast presentation is very pleasant and makes you more excited about breakfast! 7) the hotel has invested in quality coffee at the 24-hour coffee station. Costa Rican bold. Note that streets outside the hotel are quite noisy and you can hear street noise in rooms.

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Rosita

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to convention Centre, breakfast included, is convenient, clean, rooms are well laid out and practical. beds are comfortable and there are a microwave and fridge.

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Kevin T

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loud ac fan

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april

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My only complaint is that the street noise was aweful. Really hard to sleep

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Andrea Marie

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel, but lots of noise around the hotel and all night.

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martin

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very comfortable beds!

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Rhett

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Just small.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in and breakfast. However, several guests encountered curt or unhelpful front-desk interactions.

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Orlando

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Although the room and convenience to the convention center was great, the customer service from one the staff members was horrible. I am told he is an auditor for the hotel, so I'll give a pass on that but he was rude and never looked up if I had a question needing answered. In this case, I had a son who had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital due to a partial hip fracture away from the hotel. When I asked if they had a wheelchair on site, he responded "no" without showing any empathy or looking up to acknowledge I was the one asking the question.

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ROSEMARIE

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a great 4 night stay. The staff, especially Esther, were fantastic!!

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Amy

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The checkin was probably the easiest I have ever experienced. Also, the front desk was very helpful. The rooms were clean and what I have come to expect from HIE.

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Kelly

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff at check in was wonderful! They were friendly, helpful, and started my trip on a very bright note. They were amazing!!

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Luigi

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I did love how clean the place is. But there are two gentlemen in there. I hate to say it but around their 50s, just doesn't seem friendly. They are the only reason why I didn't like my stay. Maybe because I'm from out of town. They are not use to people out of town. But the younger staff in their 30s seem friendly and smiled. But the two gentlemen seem like they were not welcoming. As far as the parking is concern next to the hotel. I wish the parking was a little wider. It felt small. Maybe extend the parking lines wider. The hotel made it known that they aren't responsible for damage cars but next to me, a car opened his door and he hit my girlfriend's door. My gf is so nice that she didn't care. If it was my car I would have to call police and insurance. The guy didn't even apologized. He goes "I wouldn't do that on purpose" and drove off. He seemed high. overall my experience was 3.5/5

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Lisa

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. We had a great check in process.

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Courtney

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was so pleasant and accommodating! Great place to stay would definitely recommend!!!

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Debra

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On website said parking on site, didi not say first come first serve . So had to park on next block. When checking out I asked a question and the person working was very snotty and rude. Would never stay here in the future.

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Christine

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

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Garrett

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is clean, well kept, and the housekeeping staff and breakfast staff are incredibly attentive and friendly. However. The front desk staff are a mixed bag, with some welcoming us back and remembering we were guests and others needing a refresher on what it means to provide hospitality. The first night we arrived there was no parking in the lot of the hotel and by the 4th night there was not either. Plan to park in the parking garages or in a street lot somewhere nearby as there is often no parking in the lot and if there is, plan for it to be a frustrating game to get a spot with the fickle front desk staff. Would stay agin if the price was right, but nothing out of the ordinary.

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Location

Very convenient downtown base within easy walking distance of the Convention Center, US Bank Stadium, Target Center/Field, and Orchestra Hall. Urban surroundings can be noisy and feel a bit rough or under construction at times.

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Jennifer

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, quiet and clean. Staff was friendly and nice. Bed was very comfortable. Stayed for one night for a concert and was able to walk to the Target Center in about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend and will be returning some day!

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Emily

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient hotel within walking distance to convention center (3 blocks) and Target Center (8 blocks or so). Uber eats deliveries were easy to access. Nice size room, basic amenities, and nice variety of breakfast.

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Kelley

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome little hotel 1 block from convention center, quiet, comfortable, good standard breakfast, hot water, gym, jacuzzi, pool. No skyway to convention center, but shortest walk to left side of convention center

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Ezra

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and clean. It was very conveniently located to my venue (Orchestra Hall), with very affordable parking in the ramp just across the street. Wonderful dining options nearby, too. Definitely would recommend!

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Melissa

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to everything!!

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Sierra

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought this hotel was really nice! Spacious and clean rooms, very kind front desk staff, and the parking garage across the street was easy to navigate and not very full so parking was easy and safe. Breakfast options were some of the best I've seen for a free hotel breakfast! They also have a parking lot connected if you wish to use that space as well once you've checked in, but we just used the garage. Construction around the area was a bit of a pain to navigate but that's not a reflection of the hotel whatsoever. We stayed there to go to a convention in the convention center which was very conveniently only a 3 minute walk away! Thanks again!

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Terra

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Orchestra Hall

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Richard

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was the best part of the stay. Way too expensive for what you get. But if you want to be close to the Minneapolis convention center....perfect!

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Brian

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient for downtown and target field.

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Michael

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is perfect for its location. It is within walking distance of the U.S. Bank Stadium and the Metrorail Station at the stadium, about 15 minutes walking. Target Field and the Target Center are also short train rides away from here. Shopping and dining options are also plentiful nearby. It is not the quietest location, however. It seemed as if street racing took place on a nearby street, with the sound reverberating off the parking garage walls.

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Dining

The free breakfast earns strong marks for variety and quality, with many calling it a highlight. Occasional complaints cite items running out, equipment issues, or brusque service.

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Karen

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Continental breakfast amazing!! Decent price for downtown location

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Shelley

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay here! Breakfast is awesome, you can walk to Target Field, nice pool and hot tub

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jacinto

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It seemed like a parade was going on in the hallway in the day time and at night as well. Kids running up and down yelling. 12:30 midnight, every night we stayed people would start yelling in the hallway, out in the parking lot in and out. It seemed like they were fighting. The bed frame had what looked like spikes sticking out of it, I hurt my foot on it. For breakfast one of the days I got a carton of spoiled milk and the pancake machine stopped working. After complaining about what happened it continued every day and night. We didn't get a good night's sleep and I thought it was was one of worse places ever. I recommend this place to anyone

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Brandon

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Breakfast was excellent and the Staff where professional

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Samantha

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable and convenient location. Great breakfast for a hotel.

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Daniel

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower pressure was amazing, dove products in shower, comfortable bed, nice pool, great hot tub, breakfast was a great warm meal, convenient snacks & drinks in front. Great experience. I would stay here again & recommend!

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Morgan

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, wonderful stay. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was nice and as described. Generally quiet stay. The breakfast had a great spread and the staff kept it stocked.

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Mandy

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stains on comforter in room, this was changed after I notified the front desk. The breakfast bar ran out of food each morning. Only 1 staff member working in the kitchen preparing food which wasn’t enough to keep up with the hotel guests coming in to eat.

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Katie

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There was nothing exceptional about this stay. Breakfast options were minimal & guest were crammed into a small breakfast area. There were no complimentary beverages or snacks in the lobby for guests. No shuttle was offered to guests either. For the price of our stay, I expected more from them.

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Andrew

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean, breakfast was good and staff was friendly. It has a secure parking lot and is within walking distance of many great attractions.

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Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$113
March	$126
April	$166
May	$141
June	$162
July	$158
August	$155
September	$178
October	$187
November	$134
December	$99

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13	14	15 $193	16 $208	17 $142	18 $137	19 $158
20 $135	21 $130	22 $136	23 $152	24 $168	25 $179	26 $172
27 $165	28 $152	29 $138	30 $147

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				1 $139	2 $285	3 $290
4	5	6 $298	7	8 $414	9	10 $177
11 $177	12 $190	13 $190	14 $180	15 $173	16 $180	17 $180
18 $163	19 $115	20 $118	21 $129	22 $196	23 $272	24
25 $177	26 $163	27 $298	28 $339	29 $308	30 $141	31 $141

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-In Shower (Communications Accessible)

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