Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in the historical district of Ripon, just a 4-minute walk from Theakston Brewery and 7 minutes from Black Sheep Brewery. It is 15.7 miles from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.5 miles from Nidderdale.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Kings Head Hotel in Masham

Average nightly price at Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$103
February	$97
March	$94
April	$104
May	$116
June	$117
July	$124
August	$119
September	$114
October	$112
November	$105
December	$120

What guests think

Across the reviews, Kings Head by Chef & Brewer Collection is praised for friendly staff and a central spot on Masham’s market square, though room quality and decor vary, with some areas feeling dated or due a refresh.

Many guests found rooms comfortable, some spacious with market-square views or quiet courtyard access, while others noted small layouts, creaky or uneven floors, and occasional damp or tired paintwork. Breakfast is a consistent highlight and most meals are enjoyed, but a few reviews mention slow service, inconsistent quality, higher prices, or limited availability on certain evenings. Parking is straightforward, and the setting works well for visits to nearby breweries and the Dales. Expect a characterful inn with warm service and some variability in room finish.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

The on-site bar and restaurant are popular with a broad drinks selection. Parking is straightforward in or near the market square.

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Adam

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

3rd time I have stayed here so must be getting something right! The lovely, helpful and responsive staff make a very positive contribution. The food is okay for the price and plenty of options to raise the bar (and the price) nearby. Parking no more than 1 minute walk from your room. Same for 50KWh EV chargers if required. If you’re missing your oat milk flat white….it’s a 2 minute walk to the cafe in the corner of the square.

10

Alison

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, fantastic bar, comfortable room, lovely friendly staff, excellent breakfast.

10

Anthony

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

In a fantastic position overlooking the Market Square with, almost, free parking (£1 in honesty box). Handy for the Theakstone and Black Sheep breweries, plus other lovely pubs in the village. Staff were all very nice and helpful, Chris and Gaye at breakfast were magic. Great place to stay.

10

Steven

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Good food and great selection of drinks. Staff friendly and welcoming.

10

Maria

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

4th visit to Kings Head as we love Masham. We were in the rooms to the rear of the hotel which were spacious and clean. Lovely hot chocolate, border biscuits and mini green and black chocolate were lovely touches along with the tea selection and fresh coffee bags. We didn't eat at Kings Head but had a nice pint in there to finish the evening. Love Masham and this is our regular play to stay there. Amble free car parking in the market sq it borders.

10

M

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My friends and I had a great three nights at the King's Head. The accommodation was good with a sizable and clean room. The breakfast was great with a lot of variety. We ate in the restaurant twice during our stay and the menu was varied and quality was good. The hotel bar serves a wide selection of spirits and wine and the beer from the two local breweries was excellent.

8

Joy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy by the hotel and great. Clean big room staff friendly

10

Peter

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good food, good beer

10

A

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to visit Masham and the surrounding area. Everything you need for a short break ,including a reasonably priced restaurant and bar . Staff in all areas were very friendly and helpful.

10

Avril

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In the centre of Masham so easy to walk around the town and just a short walk from Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre. Great base for touring dales. Relaxed atmosphere and very dog friendly.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms as clean and presentable, with some noting spotless stays. A few mention tired fixtures, patches of damp, or occasional lapses in bathroom cleaning and deep-clean needs in busy areas.

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Martin

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, with ensuite. Very clean and presentable.

8

Brian

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a two night stay in July they put in the small annex to the rear of the main building, dont advise its where dog owners are put(we didnt have a dog) so dont know why we ended up there. The main bed room was ok but the bathroom was poor cracked tiles paint peeling off the walls and the wash basin gad two hairline cracks in the basin and the taps were loose. The cleaning staff came in but didnt clean room only updated tea and coffee, staff were ok but not over friendly. Wouldnt go back.

8

Jo

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely pub with rooms. Nice size and clean, everything you needed.

10

Michelle

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a pretty hotel ... I loved my room! It was situated at the side of the main hotel & had a very quaint feel to it. The room was beautifully decorated with a spacious bathroom. Absolutely spotless. The bed was super cosy & comfy & I had the best nights sleep. Room temperature was perfect too. Just right & not too hot as some often can be The staff wete all vety friendly, efficient & helpful. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for such a lovely stay

8

Joy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy by the hotel and great. Clean big room staff friendly

10

Roger

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tvery he whole experience was excellent. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent with a very interesting menu.

8

AnneMarie

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great setting and a well appointed hotel. Very friendly staff and the breakfast team was particularly welcoming. The breakfast itself was excellent and whilst the evening meal was good it was also over priced. The room was comfortable and clean and we overlooked the village square which made for a pleasant view. The shower was not the strongest but the fluffiness of the towels made up for this blip. The decor was a little shabby in places but nothing that spoiled the trip.

10

Russell

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Welcome, room, food and bar area are all good. Staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. The whole building just needs some care and attention - looking dated. Redecorating throughout especially in public areas is long over due and if you look closely a deep clean in the high use areas is needed.

8

Sam

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a little damp and the bathroom wasn't as well cleaned as it should be. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The restaurant choices were hood and food was good.

8

gary

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only a 1 night stay but found the staff very very polite and friendly. Would give the hotel 5 star but it is a bit tired but very clean and tidy.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and characterful, with some spacious options, market-square views, and quiet courtyard units. Sizes and finishes vary, and a few guests report small or dated rooms, uneven or creaky floors, occasional damp, and firm beds.

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Alan

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was in quite a good condition however our room no. 3 was in a poor condition. In dire need of a paint job.

8

Alison

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and central to the village and its attractions. The room and bed were very small, thankfully, we only had overnight bag. Great staff and facilities.

8

Graham

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely little place full of character and features.. Friendly staff. Being a bit picky, but creaking and uneven flooring on stairs / landing & in our room stopped it getting 5 stars all round…

10

Michelle

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a pretty hotel ... I loved my room! It was situated at the side of the main hotel & had a very quaint feel to it. The room was beautifully decorated with a spacious bathroom. Absolutely spotless. The bed was super cosy & comfy & I had the best nights sleep. Room temperature was perfect too. Just right & not too hot as some often can be The staff wete all vety friendly, efficient & helpful. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for such a lovely stay

8

Sarah

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with exposed beams, bed too hard for me but that’s personal preference. All in all a nice place to stay.

10

C M

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely time staying at The Kings Head in Masham. It was a very welcoming place to stay. Both the breakfast and dinner menus were plentiful with great choices to choose from. We stayed in a large outside room that had king size bed which was very comfortable. The bathroom had a bath with a shower.

10

Ann

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room, with a view overlooking the market square. All the staff were helpful and very friendly. Lovely evening meal and good breakfast. A most enjoyable stay. Thank you

10

Jill

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great “chalet style” room with a huge bathroom and bed Great service in the restaurant

8

Robert

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Another stay here. But have to say this was the most disappointing room we have stayed in here from all the times we have stayed. Signs of damp in bathroom and just inside front door. Room was nice but small

10

Carol

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay in the heart of the square, stayed here before easy but efficient check in, we had a courtyard room 27 prefer this to hotel as I’m not good with stairs, it was very quiet lovely queen bed & bathroom contain a separate bath & shower nice decorated, we had an evening meal in the dining room which you need to book in advance with relatives the food was delicious. The breakfast service next morning was delivered by Chris & (sorry forgot their name), what a team they were brilliant they pandered to our ever need nothing too much trouble they were friendly too.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, including efficient check-in and attentive breakfast teams. Occasional reports cite slow restaurant service, though issues like booking or maintenance problems were handled promptly.

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Anthony

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

In a fantastic position overlooking the Market Square with, almost, free parking (£1 in honesty box). Handy for the Theakstone and Black Sheep breweries, plus other lovely pubs in the village. Staff were all very nice and helpful, Chris and Gaye at breakfast were magic. Great place to stay.

8

Jean

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very welcoming and check in was simple. the dining room staff (Gaye and Chris)were attentive to customer's needs and helpful in every way. In some areas the property was in need of upgrading, but clean and tidy.

10

Pauline

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly, room was clean and tidy. Think they must have been short of staff in the kitchen as we were booked in for an 8.30 evening meal and meal arrived at 9.30. The next morning breakfast, we went down for 9am hoping to be served reasonably quickly. 9.25 we decided to have cereal and toast, 9.30 someone came to take our order but we didn't have time to wait as we were meeting friends at 10am. However the next morning we were seen quickly and enjoyed a full English breakfast. Would definitely visit the hotel again.

10

Ben

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were delightful and really went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. Including a hand written note in my room upon arrival and addressing me by name at breakfast. Something I've never experienced before. A great place.

10

Charlotte

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for you. We had a problem with our shower, it couldn’t be fixed in the time we were there but gave us the use of another room so we could still shower etc. breakfast was fabulous this is a brilliant place to stay and we plan on returning soon.

10

Roger

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tvery he whole experience was excellent. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent with a very interesting menu.

10

Jim

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel great service

10

Marie

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were a large group staying at Kings Head at weekend. Customer service was excellent. Service at meal times was excellent - team managed to get 19 main courses out at the same time. Would Def stay again if in Masham

10

Carol

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay in the heart of the square, stayed here before easy but efficient check in, we had a courtyard room 27 prefer this to hotel as I’m not good with stairs, it was very quiet lovely queen bed & bathroom contain a separate bath & shower nice decorated, we had an evening meal in the dining room which you need to book in advance with relatives the food was delicious. The breakfast service next morning was delivered by Chris & (sorry forgot their name), what a team they were brilliant they pandered to our ever need nothing too much trouble they were friendly too.

8

Paul

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived they couldn't find our booking but they were so helpful and sorted it out very quickly the staff's makes this place so welcoming and helpful from reception to bar and restaurant wow defo 10* from us only thing let it down was the cooked breakfast but cold for selection was spot on. Staff were so funny made our day as never been before and was like we were regulars. Thanks so much for sorting a lush room out..

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Location

Central in Masham on the market square, ideal for walking around town and visiting nearby breweries. Convenient base for the Yorkshire Dales, with easy access to the A1 and Ripon.

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Anthony

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

In a fantastic position overlooking the Market Square with, almost, free parking (£1 in honesty box). Handy for the Theakstone and Black Sheep breweries, plus other lovely pubs in the village. Staff were all very nice and helpful, Chris and Gaye at breakfast were magic. Great place to stay.

8

Derek

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and restaurant in Masham. Very good menu and tasty meals breakfast through to dinner. Close to Ripon but also nice walks around Masham and an interesting church too.

8

David

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel with friendly staff in a lovely location in the square in Masham

8

CLARE

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very comfortable, helpful & friendly staff, right in the heart of Masham very convenient for all attractions

10

Tim

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the courtyard room set up The location of the hotel facing the market square is lovely

8

Dan

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Historic hotel in beautiful small market town close to the dales and A1 with local shops and pubs. Very convenient for stopover.

10

Jeremy

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay in this small village. The hotel was clean welcoming in right in the middle of town

10

A

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to visit Masham and the surrounding area. Everything you need for a short break ,including a reasonably priced restaurant and bar . Staff in all areas were very friendly and helpful.

8

Andrew

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for exploring the area. Friendly staff, decent food. Rooms could possibly do with a lick of paint but otherwise lovely.

10

Avril

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In the centre of Masham so easy to walk around the town and just a short walk from Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre. Great base for touring dales. Relaxed atmosphere and very dog friendly.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, and many enjoy the evening menu. Some guests report inconsistencies such as slow service, a few poor or cold dishes, higher prices, or limited service on certain nights.

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Kit

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice village setting, good parking, decor in the rooms a bit tired. Good in the evening was really poor

4

Stuart

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this hotel having stayed at Greene King hotels in the past and enjoyed the food etc . We booked 8 weeks in advance and received an email 8 days before arriving there would be no food and kitchen was closed in evenings !!! To Cap it all they refused to let me pay by cash and I had to get a fellow traveller to pay my bill. Needless to say I won't be back.

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M

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My friends and I had a great three nights at the King's Head. The accommodation was good with a sizable and clean room. The breakfast was great with a lot of variety. We ate in the restaurant twice during our stay and the menu was varied and quality was good. The hotel bar serves a wide selection of spirits and wine and the beer from the two local breweries was excellent.

10

Pauline

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly, room was clean and tidy. Think they must have been short of staff in the kitchen as we were booked in for an 8.30 evening meal and meal arrived at 9.30. The next morning breakfast, we went down for 9am hoping to be served reasonably quickly. 9.25 we decided to have cereal and toast, 9.30 someone came to take our order but we didn't have time to wait as we were meeting friends at 10am. However the next morning we were seen quickly and enjoyed a full English breakfast. Would definitely visit the hotel again.

10

Charlotte

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for you. We had a problem with our shower, it couldn’t be fixed in the time we were there but gave us the use of another room so we could still shower etc. breakfast was fabulous this is a brilliant place to stay and we plan on returning soon.

10

Paul

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent person on check in. Very clean room. Sunday roast to die for. Breakfast was excellent with excellent produce.

10

Roger

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tvery he whole experience was excellent. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The food was excellent with a very interesting menu.

8

Peter

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation, comfy bed but let down by the evening meal food in the restaurant.. unless of course ypu like paying for a £20 cold steak?

8

AnneMarie

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great setting and a well appointed hotel. Very friendly staff and the breakfast team was particularly welcoming. The breakfast itself was excellent and whilst the evening meal was good it was also over priced. The room was comfortable and clean and we overlooked the village square which made for a pleasant view. The shower was not the strongest but the fluffiness of the towels made up for this blip. The decor was a little shabby in places but nothing that spoiled the trip.

10

Ann

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room, with a view overlooking the market square. All the staff were helpful and very friendly. Lovely evening meal and good breakfast. A most enjoyable stay. Thank you

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $85	2 $97	3 $187	4 $107	5 $93	6 $149	7 $169
8 $89	9 $99	10 $97	11 $103	12 $94	13 $114	14 $168
15 $89	16 $99	17 $99	18 $104	19 $94	20 $141	21
22 $89	23 $95	24 $95	25 $95	26 $94	27 $102	28 $154
29 $86	30 $95

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