Name: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Northfield, MN
Address: 300 South Highway 3, Northfield, Minnesota, United States of America, Northfield, Minnesota, US
Price range: $101–$240 per night
Rating: 8.08

What guests think

Reviews of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Northfield, MN describe a convenient, walkable location near Carleton and St. Olaf, generally clean rooms, and notably friendly, helpful staff, making it a practical base for campus visits and downtown exploring.

A recurring drawback is significant train noise from tracks behind the hotel; several guests also note the hot tub has been removed, no elevator, and an overall dated feel. Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious suites, though some report HVAC or TV issues and occasional small layouts. Breakfast is included and draws both praise for hot options and criticism for limited or subpar quality. Best suited for college visits and downtown access if you are not sensitive to train noise.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and dated; multiple reviews note the hot tub has been permanently removed and there is no elevator. The pool remains, but experiences vary, and some amenities like the fire pit were not operating.

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Jeffrey

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent hotel, although it could use some updates. The room was comfortable, but walls were scuffed up. My biggest complaint was the price. Our room was quite expensive on a weekend. We stayed because of the convenience, but it really was not worth the price, especially considering the building doesn't have a guest elevator.

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Robin

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They advertise having a hot tub, but they do not have one.

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Elizabeth

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sad they closed the hot tub but clean and quiet hotel.

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Krystle

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, the hot tub is no longer there!! It has been filled with concrete! Pool is still there, it is nice and warm. There is a train behind the hotel. Truthfully it really didn't bother us, but if you have light sleepers...consider this an issue. Country Inn and Suites are usually my go to. But this one is an older below average hotel. Breakfast was fine, but below average and they never stock it.

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Christin

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The listing said there was a hot tub, so please remove that. There wasn’t. 😉 Our room’s fan/AC/heater was broken, so that was a bummer. Fortunately, Northfield venues are amazing and we enjoyed a great evening.

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Angela

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool was freezing cold and they don’t have a hot tub any more and the staff was rude if you asked to turn the pools heat up

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Amy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible visit. It stated there was a hot tub; no hot tub, had been filled in with cement. Needed a room with two queens and a roll out and ended up with a room with a king and a roll out. Called and asked to switch, said no switch allowed since you booked on Hotels.com. Said if we wanted a room with 2 queens we would have to pay for BOTH ROOMS. Asked then if we could have a cot they said no they didn't have cots. So we had one person sleep on the floor with couch cushions. Also did not know a train went within 20 yds of the room windows. The firepit outside, on a Saturday night, was not turned on.

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Michael

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Your listong says there is a hot tub. I chose this property based on that. Thehot tub was removed a year ago, according to staff.

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Steven

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property advertises a hot tub on Expedia, but upon check-in we discovered the hot tub had been removed.

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Jacqueline

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No elevator. Vending machines and ice only on one floor. Phone staff rude. Room was clean. Safe area.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms very clean, but reports of issues like an unclean room on arrival, lingering smoke or chemical smells, pests, and reduced housekeeping frequency show inconsistency.

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Mary

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms a/c heating system does not work properly. Paying over $300.00 for a room that only gets cleaned every three days, and does not inform you that you will be waken up continuously during the night with the train whistle and your bed shaking every hour.

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Steven

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean both lobby and room.

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Jeffery

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room size not live-able for 2 beds. . No towel or refuse daily.

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Corina

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived in our room, it had not been cleaned after previous guest. Dirty towel on the pillow, one in bathroom. Toilet was not cleaned. Trash scattered around room. The woman at front desk moved us to a clean room. This was our second stay at this hotel, first time with this experience. We like it's close to Carleton College. But, it's not very quiet. The train tracks are close by. There are several restaurants in walkable distance.

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Cali

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When I first entered the room, I noticed that the sheer curtain was ripped (approximately a 12" rip) that was repaired with a white piece of tape, but was ripped again in the same spot. I honestly wanted to remove the curtain, go down to Target and pick up a new one for $10 and hand both to the service counter, but I didn't. There was also damage to the wall that hugged the shower surround that appeared to be painted over - but looked horrible. And then I went to use a wash cloth for my face and it had a huge dirty spot that was about 5" wide in the center of it. Did it not get washed before folding it up and setting it in the clean stack of wash clothes? I'm not going to be staying here again!!!

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Christina

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathtub/shower had no safety features at all, no grab bars or ways to enter or exit, plus a very slippery tub floor. Would not pass any kind of safety inspection. Also, our room had an abundance of tiny little mites on both the bathroom floor and walking around in our bed linens (they were too tiny to show up on a camera phone but could be fairly easily seen by the naked eye. Fast crawling, beige/grey, could jump).

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Allison

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is fine, but had bedbugs. I woke up the 2nd night with tons of bites. Gross.

10

Giselle

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet, and convenient- felt very safe. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Close proximity to St. Olaf college and Carleton college campuses. Would stay there again!

10

Maureen

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean. Very quiet

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Jennifer

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we could still smell smoke in the room. It is an old hotel with not many upgrades. Breakfast options were fine. Great front desk upon check-in but didn’t see another employee while we were there.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious suites, though some report HVAC or TV issues and occasional small layouts. Train noise affects many rooms.

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Mary

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms a/c heating system does not work properly. Paying over $300.00 for a room that only gets cleaned every three days, and does not inform you that you will be waken up continuously during the night with the train whistle and your bed shaking every hour.

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Ted N.

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is right next to the railroad tracks. We heard at least 3-4 trains all night long.

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Elizabeth

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was next to the train tracks-very noisy several times a day when the train went by, includung at 2 am.

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Lily

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the 1 bedroom suite which is a really large room! For us the price and size of the room beats the other hotel near Carleton. However, the train noise with the windows open at night was really loud. Once asleep it didn't bother my daughter or I, but it did disturb my husband. The sofa bed is unsleepable and we bring an inflatable bed. All in all though this is our choice when coming to Northfield.

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Robert

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good basic motel. Nothing fancy. Staff was attentive. Breakfast was adequate and usually well stocked. Public areas were clean. Wifi was weak. Could have had better pillows for the beds

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Christopher

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The biggest problem with the property is the rail line 40 feet from the windows w frieght trains running by almost every two hours in the clock. All night long!!!

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Jeffery

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room size not live-able for 2 beds. . No towel or refuse daily.

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Christin

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The listing said there was a hot tub, so please remove that. There wasn’t. 😉 Our room’s fan/AC/heater was broken, so that was a bummer. Fortunately, Northfield venues are amazing and we enjoyed a great evening.

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Curtis

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rude people. The train goes ride behind the hotel 3 times a night and blows its horn. We didn’t get any sleep.

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Ann

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Train goes by multiple times at night which is super loud!!

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, including quick issue resolution. A few guests reported rudeness, poor after-hours support, or inflexibility with third-party bookings and accessibility requests.

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cameron

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

the night staff was terrible , wouldn't answer the door after hours. couldn't do my laundry . not friendly at all.

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Brian

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What really stands out is the great staff. The wonderful person that checked us in, Kaitlin, was smiling, friendly, efficient, so helpful. It was an excellent start. We only stayed one night, and had a nice evening. We were in town to see a friend’s band, No Time For Fame at Imminent Brewing. Lots of things to see and do in walking distance. Room was clean with a microwave and cold refrigerator for our…”beverages”. Bathroom was nice. The tub/shower drain…drained! Breakfast was what was expected, good sausage links, scrambled eggs, and American fries. Bunch of other stuff including waffles. I’ll stay there again.

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Ruth

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in town at the beginning of Jesse James Days which was a very easy walk. The carnival rides were literally across the street from our room but we did not hear them. The staff was super friendly and helpful when we had an ussue with one of the washers. Its our new go to hotel when we are in town!

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Mayra

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff!! Love the breakfast & the rooms were super clean 👍👍

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Alisa

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I thought the staff was exceptionally friendly and had great recommendations for local attractions. They were very warm and welcoming. I would stay here again.

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Jaime

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No elevator to get to second floor. Staff was not friendly. Housekeeper opened door and went inside room while we were inside the room and we had the DO NOT DISTURB sign hung on door. Bathtub is very unsafe, it is very slippery.

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Stephanie

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Issue w tv dixed promptly by staff.

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Brad

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient area. Was in town for a wedding. Had to cancel another room we had due to hotels unwillingness to work with my handicapped family member. Since I booked through a third party they wouldn’t guarantee that he would be able to use the room even though I checked the handicapped box on the original reservation. When I said he only has one leg they told me to go online and look at the pictures of the rooms but they were sure it wouldn’t work. I had called ahead to make sure it was on the first floor at least and the girl was really nice but whoever responded to my messages was very rude. So I just cancelled 4 other family members rooms there. Room also extremely close to railroad tracks.

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Angela

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool was freezing cold and they don’t have a hot tub any more and the staff was rude if you asked to turn the pools heat up

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Amy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible visit. It stated there was a hot tub; no hot tub, had been filled in with cement. Needed a room with two queens and a roll out and ended up with a room with a king and a roll out. Called and asked to switch, said no switch allowed since you booked on Hotels.com. Said if we wanted a room with 2 queens we would have to pay for BOTH ROOMS. Asked then if we could have a cot they said no they didn't have cots. So we had one person sleep on the floor with couch cushions. Also did not know a train went within 20 yds of the room windows. The firepit outside, on a Saturday night, was not turned on.

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Location

Very convenient and walkable to downtown Northfield and both colleges. However, the property sits next to active train tracks, and several guests reported loud horns at night.

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Lyn

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It served its purpose, but was too close to a busy main road for me. And, a train track ran right behind it. Still, it’s a fine place to stay while traveling as long as you’re aware.

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Diane

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a nice stay. It is very close to Carleton College which was our destination.

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Doug

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is located in the downtown area and a few restaurants are within walking distance.

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Antonio

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay in Northfield, close to St Olaf College and downtown area. It's convenient to get in and out of the property. Walking distance to coffee shop and restaurants.

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Jessica

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location can’t be beat - walkable to all the best places in town. Room was clean and bed was comfy. Some areas of the hotel seem a little outdated but still clean!

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Renee

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to get to St. Olaf and downtown.

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Sue

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location to walk and explore downtown Northfield.

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Thomas

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and convenient to the town. Walkable to downtown and very close to both colleges. Easy to get to, right on main drag.

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Cassidy

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Maria

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to campus to visit our Ole

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Dining

Breakfast is included and often appreciated for having hot items. Feedback is inconsistent, with several guests calling it basic or subpar and occasional quality or stocking issues.

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Antonio

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy in and out from the hotel. Near to St Olaf. Breakfast can be better.

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Mayra

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff!! Love the breakfast & the rooms were super clean 👍👍

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Karen

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dated. Breakfast limited.

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Sarah

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Really appreciated the inclusion of breakfast that wasn’t just continental morning items.

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Harlan

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the hotel. Great room. Friendly and responsive staff. Breakfast was great - loved the potatoes especially. Walking distance to downtown Northfield.

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Krystle

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First off, the hot tub is no longer there!! It has been filled with concrete! Pool is still there, it is nice and warm. There is a train behind the hotel. Truthfully it really didn't bother us, but if you have light sleepers...consider this an issue. Country Inn and Suites are usually my go to. But this one is an older below average hotel. Breakfast was fine, but below average and they never stock it.

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wanda

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was dissappointed in breakfast. Hot food was in frig to be cooked in im assuming microwave.

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Peter

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking was fine. Breakfast was subpar, served in a noisy and small room that looked like it had been created out of space left over when everything else was built. Very nice suite with good shower and bed. Good service from all. The facility has an old feeling about it.

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Marianne

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room smelled funny, not fresh. I liked having coffee in the lobby but it ran out in the morning and no one filled it. The breakfast was just ok. The whole place is dated and was rated very good but I can’t say it was.

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Carrissa

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The person who worked in the evening was very friendly and accommodating. Very interested and engaging with the kids. The breakfast had lots of options.

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Month	Average price
January	$130
February	$118
March	$120
April	$131
May	$175
June	$176
July	$158
August	$150
September	$171
October	$173
November	$138
December	$124

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13	14	15	16 $125	17 $112	18 $197	19 $197
20 $111	21 $111	22 $102	23 $108	24 $109	25 $240	26 $184
27 $101	28 $103	29 $103	30 $106

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				1 $218	2	3
4 $113	5 $103	6 $101	7 $112	8 $123	9 $226	10 $215
11 $112	12 $112	13 $101	14 $101	15 $175	16	17
18 $118	19 $114	20 $102	21 $117	22 $118	23 $210	24 $226
25 $125	26 $120	27 $123	28 $120	29 $120	30 $201	31 $205

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Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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