Name: Holiday Inn Express Perth by IHG
Address: 196 Dunkeld Road, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Perth, Perthshire, GB
Price range: $68–$275 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Perth by IHG, travellers highlight friendly, accommodating staff and generally spotless rooms, a decent included breakfast, and a convenient roadside location for stopovers, with parking easy and a pub next door for evening meals.

Some reviews note the property feels dated, with occasional room noise, minor maintenance issues, and a lift outage during certain stays. The setting is on the outskirts in a light industrial area, and a few guests found the entrance or signage tricky and walkable options limited. Overall, expect a practical, good-value stop with warm service and easy road access.

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Facilities

Ample free on-site parking is frequently praised, and the hotel is dog friendly with an on-site bar and a pub next door. A recurring downside was the lift being out of service during some stays, and a few guests found the entrance signage unclear.

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8

Waltraud

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean business hotel with everything you need and super friendly service from check-in to breakfast. Comfy bed, nice bathroom, elevator, parking on property.

8

Alan

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good cut above other budget hotels. Comfy room let down by a 30-33dB boiler room hum (room 105). Nice breakfast and friendly staff and the bar is reasonable too

10

Jenny

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

parking area for disabled fine

10

Maxwell

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to find entrance could do with better signage

10

Lynn

Jun 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful, friendly and willing to go the extra mile. Lift wasn't working at the time of our stay due to a part being out of stock but we overlooked this because the staff worked hard to help us. Manager was excellent at dealing with situations

10

Susan

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 1 night en route to highlands. Easy to find and plenty parking. Room fine, huge bed, clean and tidy. Pillows a bit soft but that’s just preference. Small grassed area at side of hotel for pooch. Pub next door serves food which saved going into town as we arrived a bit later. Bus available into town or a short walk. Breakfast was ample and tasty with plenty of choice. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Dog friendly too which was the main reason for us choosing the hotel. Would recommend

10

Sandra

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run with friendly staff. Reception efficient. Excellent showers with plentiful hot water. Ample easy free parking. Breakfast could be improved but it is adequate.

10

Claire

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing to fault-easy booking, check in, loads of free parking and dog friendly-you what we were looking for. Thanks

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James

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was excellent, but I stayed on the 2nd floor for 5 nights. The Lift broke down on my first night and was not working when I left on the morning of the sixth day.

10

CHRISTINE

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Good size room with everything you would need. Good shower facilities. Staff helpful and friendly. Good car parking facilities.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many describing rooms and common areas as spotless. There are occasional complaints about specific issues or tired areas, including a dirty carpet and one report of poor overall upkeep.

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George

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel felt “well used” and a little tired. The buffet breakfast was good, but the layout was haphazard. We noticed a lot of guests asking the same questions “where’s the cutlery?”, “is there toast?” We were given an accessible room (no idea why) and the bathroom felt a little unclean. The light was switched by a pull cord which was dirty and the level entry shower meant the entire bathroom floor was wet even though the shower curtain was used. The bed was comfortable and we did have a good sleep.

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lee

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location nice friendly staff Needs rooms cleaning ie under beds

10

Iain

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculately clean

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Alison

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were welcoming and happy to help with any requests we had. The decor was as expected, tired and in need of a revamp. But everything was clean and working well. We enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of parking, good size room, lots of storage and they served food and drinks on their premises all day as well as a great breakfast with lots of options for hot or cold. Pub located next door for other dining options.

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Chris

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A mess all over carpet when I arrived. Not bothered end up leaving to go elsewhere.

10

Fiona

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotlessly clean room, as was towels, linen etc. Comfortable bed, no complaints whatsoever. Thank you to the Perth staff.

10

Andrew

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay , staff were welcoming and helpful throughout my stay and the hotel exceptionally clean.

10

Iain

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy room. Hotel spotless and fantastic breakfast

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Robert

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rats running about outside, very tired and dirty hotel. Shower area needs big scrub, scale under sinks, beds dipping in the middle. Very unpleasant stay, major work required

10

Amanda

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean , staff very friendly and helpful. Very good breakfast with plenty of choice

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with large, comfortable beds and workable layouts, and Wi‑Fi was reliable for short stays. However, several guests mention small or dated rooms, some noise near public areas, and occasional maintenance issues like heating or lighting problems.

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Veronica

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff and good choice at breakfast. Unfortunately the radiator in room was not working so a bit cold. Didn’t report it as I didn’t want to have to change room.

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Jan

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a little small but had everything we needed and it was only for one night. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast was well organised and staff cleared tables quickly and made sure provisions were topped up. Would stay again when in Perth.

10

ROSALIND

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Fantastic comfortable king size bed. Very clean. Beautiful bathroom. Good breakfast each morning. Generally very quiet.

6

James

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for a travel stop. My room, 110 I think, backed onto the bar/reception toilets so was pretty loud. There was also banging door for much of the night unfortunately so I had a terrible sleep. Very reasonably priced though.

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Lisa

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in family room 22 which was located next to bar. Noisy and had a door constantly squeaking throughout the night. Unable to sleep and my 9 year old daughter had a dancing competition the next day. Was really looking forward to our stay and very disappointed

8

Alan

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good cut above other budget hotels. Comfy room let down by a 30-33dB boiler room hum (room 105). Nice breakfast and friendly staff and the bar is reasonable too

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Rodrigo

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very clean and service is excellent both at the bar and breakfast, which pretty much is what we look for in a hotel. Rooms are very small. If you are just sleeping overnight it works fine but no real space for relaxing. The biggest drawback is the aging of the hotel. It badly needs an upgrade, my bet is that the interior is at least 20 years old.

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Richard

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Problem with the lights and shower otherwise fine

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Brian

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perth was chosen for its central location for day trips to the 4 corners of scotland. Holiday Inn was chosen because of their high standard for customer service. Hotel is starting to show its age, but definitely would choose this hotel again.

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Craig

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, easy access to city centre And great breakfast. Strong WiFi all over, not much else needed for a family overnight stay.

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with staff often going the extra mile and smooth check-in. A few guests reported limited support around booking changes or assistance during busy times.

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Lynn

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All round excellent service

8

Peggy

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ours was a one night stop on our way to Thurso. Convenient location, easy to find. Check in was straight forward. One of the receptionist could be under training as she did our room keys which didn’t work and on return to reception desk, her colleague showed her what to do. Then no problem.

10

Andrew

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location for our needs. Clean, quiet and warm. Staff welcoming and friendly. In particular John who checked us in, getting a warm, helpful welcome, sets the tone for the whole stay. Also, Emma who was friendly and helpful. Location maybe good, room maybe nice, but it is the staff that make the difference. 5 stars for the staff, thank you.

10

Andrew

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay , staff were welcoming and helpful throughout my stay and the hotel exceptionally clean.

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Philip

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I am leaving a low star review as this hotel was less than kind. Do not expect them to have any sympathy for you. I booked a 2 night stay and before we were going to be there, I sent them a message asking if I could just stay one night due to my son's medical condition. I explained to them about my son, but the hotel did not bother to respond to me. I then talked to them when I got there and they said I booked it through Expedia so there was nothing they could do. I then talked to expedia and they said no problem with one night and called the hotel. The hotel then said they would deny this request even though expedia was fine with it. In addition we got an advance notice that the hotel lift wasn’t working and for us to understand that this may cause complications. Well, I showed understanding to them but do not expect any caring or compassion from them. I still paid for the 2 nights of stays while only staying 1 night so they got everything that they wanted. By the way, over my 1.5 weeks in the uk, I stayed in 9 nights with Holiday Inns and the other Holiday Inns were great. This Holiday Inn is just not good at all and the Holiday Inn international brand should rethink its association with this particular hotel.

10

Lisa

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough to help, location was good and value for money was excellent!! Included a lovely breakfast in the morning which was really nice

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Andrew

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff service was excellent. When informed that my son had severe food allergies (egg and milk) Emma on reception went above and beyond to ensure rhat he was catered for for breakfast the next morning and that everything was safe. She briefed her Manager and team and personally attended to us in the morning. Excellent service. Will stay here again when in Perth. Only complaint was family room was a bit cramped for three - okay for one night.

10

Gerald

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was an excellent stay. Staff were superb.

10

Alasdair

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cannot fault it and staff very friendly. Made us very welcome in arrival.

10

Guilherme

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a great stay. The rooms are good and the Wi-Fi speed as well. I was on a business trip so that was really important. The staff was absolutely great! Always friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient for road travel near main routes and the A9, with easy access to Perth and bus links, and plenty of parking. Less walkable due to its industrial-edge setting, and some guests struggled with the entrance or signage.

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Barry

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price, clean accommodation and convenient for A9.

8

Suzanne

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay. Very reasonably priced and functional hotel for a weekend stay in Perth. Convenient for bus stop to city centre otherwise easy 2 mile or so walk into city centre.

10

Graham

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location Close to main junctions and ameneties. Friendly staff

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Peggy

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ours was a one night stop on our way to Thurso. Convenient location, easy to find. Check in was straight forward. One of the receptionist could be under training as she did our room keys which didn’t work and on return to reception desk, her colleague showed her what to do. Then no problem.

10

Angela

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from M6 and quick to get back on to Motorway. Easy to eat as next door to a pub

8

Terri

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful, breakfast was plentiful, well cooked and a huge variety of options. However!! The access to this hotel is very confusing and sat nav leaves you high and dry on a main road. The hotel is accessed from an industrial estate off the main road and sits back from the main road behind railings. The other issue, which no one has any control over ,were the work men staying over who decided to have no regard for anyone else and spent half the night making noise, clapping laughing to the point where another resident went and spoke to them... we had travelled over 600 miles that day to get close to our destination and just wanted to sleep .. we ended up with 3 hours!!

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Maxwell

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hard to find entrance could do with better signage

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Margaret

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to find close to main road.pub and Restaurant next door good location.

8

Jonelle

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The hotel has a great breakfast that is included with your stay. The hotel has king beds, which is lovely. It’s in more of an industrial area, so not really a lot you can walk to or anything and we found the city of Perth to be similar. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Overall everything was clean, but rooms could use a bit of a refresh. Good stay for the price.

10

Moira

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient easy and plenty parking on outskirts of town

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly rated good with hot and cold choices and is included in the rate. Feedback varies on quality and dietary provision, with some noting poor coffee or limited vegetarian/gluten-free options; the pub next door covers evening meals.

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Christine

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff helpful and friendly. Room comfortable and clean. Breakfast buffet excellent. Good location and easy to find. Pub next door served good value meals till 9.

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Kate

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great stop-off en route to the Highlands. Polite and pleasant welcome from Anna on Reception. Decent room with big bed and all one would need for a short stay. Breakfast (hot and cold offerings) sets you up for the day. Good levels of cleanliness, except for cigarette ends in the allocated smoking areas - though this says as much about the people who drop this litter as the hotel itself. Would recommend this hotel.

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William

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice there’s a pub just outside of the hotel that is great. Easy to get to from the highway. Breakfast was great.

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Melissa

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is one of the better Holiday Inns in the area. It was clean, quiet and most everyone was pleasant. Breakfast was the typical scrambled eggs, granola & yogurt stand. The gluten free and dairy free options were pitiful. Sadly, this isn’t unique to just Holiday Inn but a tiny tray of uncooked oatmeal & cornflakes? Ugh. Other than that it was good enough to stay again. Just bring your own food or leave for breakfast.

10

Kelly

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Different stuff to choose from. Cooked and yogurt, toast and pastries. Would stay again

8

LACHLAN

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient location. Breakfast ok, Bread and rolls very poor quality. These items should be sourced locally,fresh daily.

10

Sandra

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run with friendly staff. Reception efficient. Excellent showers with plentiful hot water. Ample easy free parking. Breakfast could be improved but it is adequate.

10

Iain

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy room. Hotel spotless and fantastic breakfast

6

Liz

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room comfortable and clean. Service from staff was good. However, breakfast was not great. Coffee from the machine was horrible, undrinkable. Bacon was dry and greasy and scrambled eggs were poor too.

10

Patricia

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent for a stop over on the way to Ullapool. Reasonably priced with breakfast included, clean, comfortable & friendly helpful staff. Pub next door for an evening meal.

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Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$97
March	$102
April	$115
May	$126
June	$132
July	$143
August	$152
September	$137
October	$115
November	$92
December	$73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $189	5 $238
6 $119	7 $152	8 $170	9 $184	10 $156	11 $138	12 $200
13 $113	14 $159	15 $203	16	17 $174	18 $151	19 $175
20 $104	21 $176	22 $262	23	24 $275	25 $148	26 $169
27 $96	28 $131	29 $165	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $215	2 $103	3 $144
4 $85	5 $129	6 $184	7 $170	8 $96	9 $94	10 $120
11 $85	12 $117	13 $201	14 $160	15 $128	16 $103	17 $142
18 $68	19 $106	20 $148	21	22 $140	23 $126	24 $141
25 $82	26 $156	27 $202	28 $163	29 $123	30 $124	31 $106

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