Name: Ballathie House Hotel
Address: Kinclaven, Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Perth, Perthshire, GB
Price range: US$122–US$244 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

Ballathie House Hotel draws consistent praise for its serene riverside grounds on the River Tay and welcoming, professional staff, with many guests enjoying peaceful walks and a relaxed country‑house atmosphere.

Rooms in the main house and riverside building are often comfortable with scenic views, while some lodge/Sportsman’s quarters feel dated or basic, and a few reports mention noise, very firm or tired beds, and weak or missing Wi‑Fi. Food receives strong feedback, especially breakfast, though dinner and bar options can be pricey or limited and cocktail expertise varies. The location is tranquil and somewhat remote, with ample parking and few alternatives nearby, so a car helps. Expect a classic, peaceful stay with standout service and setting.

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Facilities

Extensive riverside grounds and garden walks are a highlight, with cosy bar spaces and ample parking; some rooms are in annex buildings requiring an outdoor walk to the main house, and bar cocktail expertise can be limited.

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10

Neil

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay in old fashioned and charming country hotel. Liked that the old fixtures and fittings have been retained. Staff were helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the super location with nice gardens and wonderful walks on banks of the River Tay. Breakfast was included and was very good. Nice public rooms as well as seats in the grounds.

10

Jill

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable stay at Ballathie House Hotel! We stayed for two nights, Enjoyed walking the grounds and by the landscaped garden near the River Tay. We also played croquet, and badminton! Our room was comfortable, although a little warm and only one of the windows would stay open. Breakfast was a buffet style and had numerous options! We also dined one night, which was delicious, and also enjoyed whiskey in the bar another night with the very knowledgeable bartender, James, who was a wealth of information, and gave wonderful suggestions based on taste! We enjoyed our stay!

10

Nigel

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel stunning driveway down to like going back in time staff very friendly and polite view from room over river Tay was great even though the weather wasn't. Breakfast was good

10

Gail

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spent 4 wonderful nights at this lovely Country House Hotel. The staff were all really friendly, especially the lady who greeted everyone at breakfast. The breakfasts were all excellent. Stunning views and walks around the grounds and along the River Tay. Relaxing evening watching some fly fishman and salmon jumping. Will definitely stay here again.

10

Patricia

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, excellent service, and marvelous food. The bartender said he didn’t really know cocktails which was a bit surprising and a tad disappointing. Would have loved to go stalking but discovered we had to reserve that in advance. Will know next time.

8

william

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very picturesque setting and pretty garden areas. Annex was a good distance from the main entrance if it was wet. Good sized room and bathroom but TV was far to small in comparison to the room.

8

Jerry

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staying in the sportsman's quarters was nice and quiet, very roomy, but not a part of the main building, if walking is a concern. There were no dining options - it's out in the country - other than at the Inn itself, which was a fairly expensive proposition. Tasty, but costly.

10

p

3 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Hotel is an old manor house with a number of out building locations on the bank of the river Tay. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient, the food excellent. Some of the rooms were a little tired but now under new ownership there is an extensive refurbishment programme underway. The location with it's riverside walks is stunning. It is also greatly enhanced by the gardens surrounding the main house. My wife (an enthusiastic gardener) had some wonderful discussions with the gardener, Gordon who has been responsible for the design and planting of the beds over the last 9 years. HE is a great asset to the hotel, very skillful and extremely helpful when discussing plants. I don't think we can praise the hotel sufficiently. it offers excellent value for money and is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Perthshire countryside.

8

Laura

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Riverside room which had an amazing view from the balcony. Rooms are large, well furnished, nice fittings and well equipped. Powerful shower which is great! Need to walk to main building for breakfast but the grounds are beautiful and the weather was nice so no problem. Plenty of parking

10

Alison

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After finding this hotel last year we have returned 12 months later because we loved it so much. It's in a beautiful setting, right by the River Tay and the gardens and grounds are wonderful to walk in with lush green trees and birdsong. The staff are attentive and polite, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are clean, well equipped and traditionally furnished. The communal areas have so much charm and it's packed with original features and character. Please don't ever change, Ballathie House, we will definitely return.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean and well presented, with many noting spotless rooms; a few reviews report dust, mould, mustiness, or tired fixtures in some annex/lodge rooms.

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10

Susan

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed. The hotel is set in beautiful gardens, overlooking the river. The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was well presented with plenty of choice.

8

Andrew

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was extremely comfortable and spotless.

10

Susan

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay as always. Clean and comfortable room, breakfast buffet delicious with a wide variety. Staff were friendly and efficient.

8

Patricia

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a beautiful house and location. Our room was in the lodge. The tub/sink/toilet were modern and the bed was clean and comfortable. But the room was a bit on the shabby side. It could do with some updating. The breakfast buffet was very good.

8

Kenneth

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in one of the lodges, clean apart from dust around edges of carpet, very dated, floorboards creaky but overall good value for money when added to the main house. The staff were lovely the house and grounds fabulous, food, evening bar food and breakfast, was delicious. We would stay again in the main house.

10

Heather

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a charming property! The beds were awful but everything else was great! We had our own patio. The shower was amazing and the staff is so friendly and helpful! It is a little musty as all old buildings are but the charm made the allergies worth it.

10

Susan

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful country house hotel. Staff were pleasant, friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable, large enough to have a seating area. A small irritation was the rather noisy kitchen extractor fan, directly below our window, which started very early each morning! Breakfast was excellent, well cooked, with plenty of choice. The area around the hotel is very well maintained, with beautiful gardens.

10

Susan

13 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable, with a lovely view of the garden and the river. Staff were friendly and efficient, and breakfast was very good. The hotel has the ambience of a beautiful country house, with many original features. We have stayed here many times and the hotel never fails to please. One very minor point, the potholes on the driveway!

6

P

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the Sportsman Lodge with very dated and plain decor. The bathroom had black mould between the tiles and the duvet was thinner than any I can recall ever having slept under. The rooms were basic more reminiscent of a well worn Travel lodge than a Country house hotel. Guest facilities in the rooms were poor without even supplying shampoo for the shower. Towels were small and no face cloths provided. Tea and coffee making facilities were on a shelf barely big enough to hold the kettle. The floors creaked so loudly you could hear every step and movement of the guests next door and I probably shouldn't mention the lack of sound proofing. Sufficient to say we heard everything! and I mean everything! that happened in the room next door. Definitely not a place for a romantic night unless you want to share the encounter with the adjacent rooms. In all our overnight stay cost well over £300 and I think we would have had a more relaxing and certainly more private overnight stay in a Premier Inn. However the food was excellent and the level of service in the hotel and restaurant first class. Beautiful location and excellent food let down by the very average rooms. I expected much better for the price so overall it got an average score. Without the excellent food and service it would have been a 1 star from me.

4

Youcef

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The new rooms added to the original building are terrible and lack cleanness. Noise of water and doors, plus a fire alarm at 7:00 am. The surrounding area, the river and gardens are breathtaking though. Dinner expensive for what you get!

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable, spacious, and offer river or garden views and balconies; some lodge/Sportsman rooms are dated or basic, with occasional noise, uncomfortable beds, heat/ventilation quirks, and weak or absent Wi‑Fi.

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Alistair

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice hotel in a great location. The lodges are spacious comfortable but dated and a bit tired. Fair value though. I would stay again.

10

Susan

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable, with double aspect windows. Bathroom was clean, large and well-appointed. There was a rather noisy sound of a motor running during the night, but we coped with that. Breakfast had a wide choice and was well presented. This is a really lovely hotel, set in beautiful surroundings.

10

Ian

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay. Beauyiful grounds . Very comfortable room with balcony overlooking river

10

Gertrude

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were on a roadtrip from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye and picked this place randomly as a good stopping point to make headway on the drive. One of the best decisions we ever made and by far my favorite place we stayed at during the whole trip. The whole place is beautiful, inside and outside. We stayed at one of the riverside rooms and had a balcony where we could sit and watch the river. The surrounding areas are great for a morning walk and everyone is generally quiet. The staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking. My favorite part was breakfast. It felt like the ideal British breakfast experience where you’re sitting in a beautiful room, well lit by the morning sun, staring out the beautiful lush green view outside as you butter your toast and pour milk on your coffee. And the food was delicious too. Overall, an experience I would recommend to anyone visiting Scotland.

10

Heather

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a charming property! The beds were awful but everything else was great! We had our own patio. The shower was amazing and the staff is so friendly and helpful! It is a little musty as all old buildings are but the charm made the allergies worth it.

10

Susan

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful country house hotel. Staff were pleasant, friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable, large enough to have a seating area. A small irritation was the rather noisy kitchen extractor fan, directly below our window, which started very early each morning! Breakfast was excellent, well cooked, with plenty of choice. The area around the hotel is very well maintained, with beautiful gardens.

8

william

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very picturesque setting and pretty garden areas. Annex was a good distance from the main entrance if it was wet. Good sized room and bathroom but TV was far to small in comparison to the room.

8

John

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting, all fine except no wifi in the lodge as advertised on the hotels.com site.

8

Laura

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Riverside room which had an amazing view from the balcony. Rooms are large, well furnished, nice fittings and well equipped. Powerful shower which is great! Need to walk to main building for breakfast but the grounds are beautiful and the weather was nice so no problem. Plenty of parking

6

Paul

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was like stepping back into 1940. The bed was so uncomfortable I had to use the thin duvet to form a topper to stop the springs digging in. Hotel has a nice location.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and professional; isolated complaints mention a rude bar staff member or a condescending tone.

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10

Susan

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ballathie House is always a very pleasant place to stay. Staff are always friendly and efficient, the rooms in the main house are comfortable and pleasant, and breakfast is well presented and fresh. The gardens and river are a peaceful and quiet place for an evening walk.

10

Neil

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From the moment we arrived the reception was excellent Staff were both professional and friendly The restaurant was most pleasing both in terms of comfort and the evening meal was outstanding! Likewise the breakfast menu was good and very well organised At all times our expectations were met Big thanks to all the staff who contributed to making our stay most enjoyable

10

David

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cordial staff, good dinner & breakfast. Beautiful grounds. We enjoyed our stay.

6

Alan

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was amazing and view across river breathtaking breakfast was beautiful. All staff very well mannered except bar-person who was very rude. Receptionist in morning said it is his sense of humour very disappointed totally unacceptable.

10

Cindy

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, excellent food

10

Robert

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wee gem of a location, with excellent staff and service.

2

Donald

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like the fact the so called sportsmans' lodge was dated, tired and very cheaply furnished. Exterior of lodge building was cheaply glazed and outdated. Whole building unit of lodge needing upgraded. 1 of the staff condescending. Attended breakfast and was asked to move as they were tidying away the dining room. An extremely overpriced stay at £127. Drinks in main hotel grossly overpriced. All in all, an extremely disappointing stay for myself and my partner's birthday.

6

Juraj

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't find the staff very friendly. They have been quite arrogant.

10

Yali

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best experience! Staffs are very helpful and nice! Most beautiful scenery ever! Highly recommended!

8

Kathi

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly and courteous.

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Location

Peaceful, scenic riverside setting with beautiful gardens and walks; somewhat remote with limited nearby dining, so having a car is helpful.

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Susan

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ballathie House is always a very pleasant place to stay. Staff are always friendly and efficient, the rooms in the main house are comfortable and pleasant, and breakfast is well presented and fresh. The gardens and river are a peaceful and quiet place for an evening walk.

8

Doug

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely setting on the Tay River and a peaceful, pastoral vibe.

10

steffen

10 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful charming old hotel right on the river Tay with a beautiful garden and a very nice restaurant

10

Nigel

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel stunning driveway down to like going back in time staff very friendly and polite view from room over river Tay was great even though the weather wasn't. Breakfast was good

10

Gail

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spent 4 wonderful nights at this lovely Country House Hotel. The staff were all really friendly, especially the lady who greeted everyone at breakfast. The breakfasts were all excellent. Stunning views and walks around the grounds and along the River Tay. Relaxing evening watching some fly fishman and salmon jumping. Will definitely stay here again.

10

Wei

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very unique property, not easy access without a car but if you do, it is a great place for getaway!

8

Jerry

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staying in the sportsman's quarters was nice and quiet, very roomy, but not a part of the main building, if walking is a concern. There were no dining options - it's out in the country - other than at the Inn itself, which was a fairly expensive proposition. Tasty, but costly.

10

Ken

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely peaceful location.

8

Laura

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location. Riverside room which had an amazing view from the balcony. Rooms are large, well furnished, nice fittings and well equipped. Powerful shower which is great! Need to walk to main building for breakfast but the grounds are beautiful and the weather was nice so no problem. Plenty of parking

10

Alison

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After finding this hotel last year we have returned 12 months later because we loved it so much. It's in a beautiful setting, right by the River Tay and the gardens and grounds are wonderful to walk in with lush green trees and birdsong. The staff are attentive and polite, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are clean, well equipped and traditionally furnished. The communal areas have so much charm and it's packed with original features and character. Please don't ever change, Ballathie House, we will definitely return.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised (often buffet‑style) with good variety; dinners are high quality but can be expensive, bar choices limited at times, and cocktail expertise inconsistent.

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10

Paul

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A fabulous hotel in a beautiful position - friendly, comfortable, quiet. The only improvement might be to offer a lower cost dinner menu for those who don't want the £65 fixed menu.

6

Ann

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very limited choice of bar meals and quite expensive.

10

Paul

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Probably one of the best places to stay in the whole of Scotland. The food is outstanding !!!

10

Vito

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyable and relaxing stay. Room was a good size - could have done with a few modernisations but very comfortable. Meal was quality but expensive (£65 pp) - cheapest wine was £38 a bottle... Service and breakfast were excellent.

10

Andrew

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice warm welcome on arrival and helpful in showing us where the lodges where. Breakfast was really good quality. Like the buffet aspect. Thanks guys

10

Cindy

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff, excellent food

10

Patricia

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property, excellent service, and marvelous food. The bartender said he didn’t really know cocktails which was a bit surprising and a tad disappointing. Would have loved to go stalking but discovered we had to reserve that in advance. Will know next time.

10

Julio Alejandro

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Buffet style breakfast. Really good and well prepared.

10

Mrs Rachel

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable rooms and good public spaces. Splendid grounds and parkway. Breakfast very good. Dinner well prepared but rather expensive by local comparison. Staff all friendly and efficient.

10

David

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was excellent! Bathroom was spacious. Lovely riverside garden.

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Month	Average price
January	US$102
February	US$101
March	US$119
April	US$127
May	US$149
June	US$159
July	US$179
August	US$168
September	US$152
October	US$139
November	US$107
December	US$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $195	7 $184	8 $196	9 $207	10 $207	11 $195	12 $243
13 $196	14 $208	15 $230	16 $191	17 $172	18 $223	19 $231
20 $183	21 $183	22 $183	23 $196	24 $208	25	26 $208
27 $183	28 $196	29 $208	30 $204

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $204	2 $216	3 $231
4 $220	5 $244	6 $190	7 $204	8 $204	9 $216	10 $183
11 $172	12 $183	13 $196	14 $208	15 $208	16 $202	17 $215
18 $122	19 $131	20 $131	21 $131	22 $131	23 $131	24 $151
25 $122	26 $122	27 $122	28 $122	29 $122	30 $131	31 $141

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