Name: Sun Valley Resort
Address: 1 Sun Valley Road, Elkhorn, Sun Valley, Idaho, United States of America, Sun Valley, Blaine County, US
Price range: US$233–US$1,027 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Across reviews of Sun Valley Resort, travelers highlight the beautiful, scenic setting and wide range of amenities, while service generally feels friendly but front desk interactions are described as inconsistent, with some guests reporting curt treatment or poor follow up.

Room experiences vary from spacious, view-forward spaces to smaller or dated setups, with occasional noise or dark layouts. The Lodge pool and hot tub earn repeated praise, and Inn guests sometimes need to use Lodge facilities when the Inn hot tub is unavailable. Dining is generally enjoyable, though flavors and consistency can be mixed across venues. Expect a scenic, activity-rich resort stay with strong amenities and variable service touchpoints.

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Facilities

Resort amenities stand out, with the Lodge pool and hot tub frequently praised and a range of activities like golf and ice skating available. Inn guests sometimes report the Inn hot tub unavailable and needing to use Lodge facilities.

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10

Susan

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots to do. Golf, bowling, bike riding m, ice skating, pool etc.

10

Rosie

2 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good. Property isn’t dated clean, comfortable bed. Staff is kind and professional. Need a reservation most things, wish I’d known that so I missed out on some things but I appreciate it so that gym, pool, and other amenities aren’t full that you can’t enjoy it.

8

Peter

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Public spaces, bar, restaurant and surroundings are beautiful. The pool and hot tub at the Lodge were highlights. Rooms are absolutely fine but decor is dated. Staff varied from charming and proactive (door man, bar tender and wait staff) to curt and unhelpful (both times the person at the front desk).

10

Andrew

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It would be nice for them to specify if these rooms are at the Inn or Lodge. They are close walking distance, but the lodge has better amenities. It is purely out of convenience because you can still use lodge facility if staying at the Inn. Beautiful area, great pool/hot tub, food is average, and excited to go back when kids are a little older for some fun on the beautiful mountains.

8

Jessica Rae

20 Mar 2023

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The airport shuttle was great. The onsite bike rentals got me nearly anywhere I wanted to be and the resort shuttle got me everywhere else. The onsite dining was hit or miss but the food was great. Service was great. A beautiful, historical restor.

10

Vicki

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We joined another couple at Sun Valley lodge to celebrate a birthday. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The pool was lovely and warm even though it was late April. Dinner was delicious. The historic pictures of actors and the art pieces were interesting. We will definitely stay in this iconic lodge again.

10

Lars

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were at the Sun Valley Inn which was great! There are 2 parts to it, the one next to the swimming pool/gym had a disinfectant smell to it - luckily we were in the other part which was perfectly fine.

10

Anirban

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay once again at the beautiful Sun Valley Resort. The Inn will make you think like you are in a magical Alpine village in Austria. The horse drawn sleighs takigg by people around the winter wonderland is a site to see. Their outdoor pool is cool too.

6

Masoud

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There are a few amenities which were not correctly disclosed about this property There was no jacuzzi at the sun valley inn and we had to walk in cold weather to use the jacuzzi at the main building This is not a ski in ski out property and the hotel does not have a shuttle and you have to use the city’s bus service which is fine but makes too many stops Rooms open to parking lots and you are away from the main building where the main lounge and bars are located I would not have booked a room had I known these facts about the Sun Valley inn

6

krista

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We specifically stayed at the Inn because we like the hot tub. We were told when we checked in that the hot tub was out of commission. They said we were welcome to drive across the property to the lodge & use that hot tub. That was not convenient which is a big bummer. The staff didnt seem to care.

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10

Rosie

2 Jan 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was good. Property isn’t dated clean, comfortable bed. Staff is kind and professional. Need a reservation most things, wish I’d known that so I missed out on some things but I appreciate it so that gym, pool, and other amenities aren’t full that you can’t enjoy it.

10

Lars

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were at the Sun Valley Inn which was great! There are 2 parts to it, the one next to the swimming pool/gym had a disinfectant smell to it - luckily we were in the other part which was perfectly fine.

6

Jacqueline

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Front desk girl was extremely unprofessional. It was painful to hear her speak with guests. Our room was bad. Our window sat in front of a transformer. The room was dark and depressing. Badly laid out. The whole hotel stinks!! The only thing we loved were the property grounds. Beautiful and well manicured. The lodge pool was just ok. Kids everywhere and no where to sit. I asked if an umbrella could be moved (nobody was using it) near my lounge chair because it was scorching hot and they flat out said no. Customer service is awful here. Most likely will not go back.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious with views and appealing western decor to smaller or dated, especially in parts of the Inn. Occasional noise or dark layouts are mentioned.

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8

Peter

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Public spaces, bar, restaurant and surroundings are beautiful. The pool and hot tub at the Lodge were highlights. Rooms are absolutely fine but decor is dated. Staff varied from charming and proactive (door man, bar tender and wait staff) to curt and unhelpful (both times the person at the front desk).

10

Sandra

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful room and property.

6

Christa

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds and easy access to town by bike or short drive. The rooms in the inn are okay, but nothing exceptional- you are paying for the surrounding grounds, which are lovely and worth it. Vacation however was marred by the surly and shockingly rude check in personnel. She was belligerent and most unpleasant.

10

Howard

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, good service, quiet. Nice size room.

10

Keith

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A true “class” resort! Wonderfully spacious roo, with lovely western decor. Had a great dinner in the Lodge—such a beautiful place!

8

Sandra

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful spot. For close to $300 a night, the bedroom was too small. Bathroom was fabulous.

6

Jacqueline

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Front desk girl was extremely unprofessional. It was painful to hear her speak with guests. Our room was bad. Our window sat in front of a transformer. The room was dark and depressing. Badly laid out. The whole hotel stinks!! The only thing we loved were the property grounds. Beautiful and well manicured. The lodge pool was just ok. Kids everywhere and no where to sit. I asked if an umbrella could be moved (nobody was using it) near my lounge chair because it was scorching hot and they flat out said no. Customer service is awful here. Most likely will not go back.

10

Susan

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Sun Valley Lodge was beautiful. Our room had a nice deck with view of Mt Baldy and the skating rink. The only thing better would have been to see skaters in action or a show but sadly we came after the ice shows ended. We enjoyed golfing at the Sun Valley Golf Club and loved the Trail Creek course.

10

Gary

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was great the Inn is nice only problem was a noise that kept us awake for couple of hours. The staff very nice and helpful

10

James

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Great pool and fuest services. Very quiet. Comfy beds

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Service

Service is often friendly and attentive across bars, restaurants, and general staff, but front desk interactions are repeatedly described as curt, rude, or unresponsive. A few guests also reported billing or rate issues.

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8

Peter

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Public spaces, bar, restaurant and surroundings are beautiful. The pool and hot tub at the Lodge were highlights. Rooms are absolutely fine but decor is dated. Staff varied from charming and proactive (door man, bar tender and wait staff) to curt and unhelpful (both times the person at the front desk).

10

Robert

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful place to stay for a weekend getaway. The property village has everything you could need and more. My wife enjoyed the spa while I enjoyed the skiing. The bartender Josh went above and beyond on my wife’s birthday. Hope to visit again sometime in the future.

10

Chad

17 Nov 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great and efficient service.

6

Christa

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds and easy access to town by bike or short drive. The rooms in the inn are okay, but nothing exceptional- you are paying for the surrounding grounds, which are lovely and worth it. Vacation however was marred by the surly and shockingly rude check in personnel. She was belligerent and most unpleasant.

2

Rich

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We will never stay here again. This hotel does not care about customer service, and they are so quick to charge you for ridiculous charges without consulting you. Accusations of damage occurred without discussion or permission to charge. Beware of them charging your card for additional charges.

10

Howard

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, good service, quiet. Nice size room.

8

Richard

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was not ready at 4. front desk said someone would call me which never happened. I finally had to leave dinner to inquire about the room and they said it had been ready. Front desk people are not very good. All other staff including transport from airport were excellent!

10

Mary

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very busy hotel at first I was very upset esp during registration because I wasn’t checked in at Sun Valley Lodge but Sun Valley Inn. From the Lodge to the Inn the drive was further up the icy road. However, the staff was all friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was busy, too, but the food was delicious, the portion was big. Overall the hotel has good customer service, polite and professional and the restaurant prices was reasonable, servings big and very tasty.

4

Daniel

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We showed up to the lodge area because that was the address listed. Upon getting out of the vehicle the two men looked at us and asked if we were in the right place. They had a little paper list and asked our name, they said ohhh you’re in the “inn” like we were dirt. They told us it’s a couple roads down. We went to the inn and the check in guy was a totally rude. Again treated us like trash. I asked a few questions about the restaurant and pool times, he replied rudely. We went to our room which was nice enough. Then back to the lodge for dinner. Dinner at Gretchen’s was great! Michael the server was the first normal and nice human we interacted with. Then my son asked if we could do ice skating so we go out and ask the concierge at the lodge who says she doesn’t do that and doesn’t know the price and gives us wrong directions to the skating area. We eventually find it and it’s too late and no one is there to get skates etc. The next morning at checkout we did finally have a nice lady concierge at the inn. It’s clear they get lots of rich customers and that’s who they prefer over the average customers like us who had been road tripping and hiking which is why we came here. Lesson learned, never again despite the cute town. I don’t enjoy spending my hard earned money to be looked down on.

10

Katherine

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved everything about this stay! Top notch service, beautiful grounds, comfortable room.

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Location

Beautiful grounds with scenic surroundings and easy access to town by bike or short drive. Separate Lodge and Inn buildings can cause arrival confusion and affect convenience between amenities.

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jess

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought we booked the lodge. It showed the pictures for the lodge. Gave directions for the lodge. They had our name on the reception list at the lodge and then told us we were at the inn. Expedia bait and switch.

10

Andrew

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It would be nice for them to specify if these rooms are at the Inn or Lodge. They are close walking distance, but the lodge has better amenities. It is purely out of convenience because you can still use lodge facility if staying at the Inn. Beautiful area, great pool/hot tub, food is average, and excited to go back when kids are a little older for some fun on the beautiful mountains.

6

Christa

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful grounds and easy access to town by bike or short drive. The rooms in the inn are okay, but nothing exceptional- you are paying for the surrounding grounds, which are lovely and worth it. Vacation however was marred by the surly and shockingly rude check in personnel. She was belligerent and most unpleasant.

4

Taylor

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property overall was nice. Conveniently located. Staff seemed very unhappy to be there. However, the restaurant we ate at was very good and servers were friendly.

6

ROSALEE

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotels.com reserved a room for me at 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, ID. Upon arrival the attendant indicated I was booked into The Inn, at Sun Valley, not the Sun Valley Lodge. There followed a persistent conversation that I had booked into what I expected to be the Lodge, not the older, much lesser quality Inn. After the manager was contacted, she honored my stay at The Lodge. Apparently this is an ongoing problem through 3rd party booking agencies. I suggest some clarification between Sun Valley Resorts and Hotels.com as to which location is actually being reserved and booked to eliminate this misunderstanding. There is a price difference between the two buildings.

10

Kris

28 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodge was great. Great location and amenities.

10

Anirban

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay once again at the beautiful Sun Valley Resort. The Inn will make you think like you are in a magical Alpine village in Austria. The horse drawn sleighs takigg by people around the winter wonderland is a site to see. Their outdoor pool is cool too.

6

Masoud

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There are a few amenities which were not correctly disclosed about this property There was no jacuzzi at the sun valley inn and we had to walk in cold weather to use the jacuzzi at the main building This is not a ski in ski out property and the hotel does not have a shuttle and you have to use the city’s bus service which is fine but makes too many stops Rooms open to parking lots and you are away from the main building where the main lounge and bars are located I would not have booked a room had I known these facts about the Sun Valley inn

10

Mary

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very busy hotel at first I was very upset esp during registration because I wasn’t checked in at Sun Valley Lodge but Sun Valley Inn. From the Lodge to the Inn the drive was further up the icy road. However, the staff was all friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was busy, too, but the food was delicious, the portion was big. Overall the hotel has good customer service, polite and professional and the restaurant prices was reasonable, servings big and very tasty.

4

Daniel

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We showed up to the lodge area because that was the address listed. Upon getting out of the vehicle the two men looked at us and asked if we were in the right place. They had a little paper list and asked our name, they said ohhh you’re in the “inn” like we were dirt. They told us it’s a couple roads down. We went to the inn and the check in guy was a totally rude. Again treated us like trash. I asked a few questions about the restaurant and pool times, he replied rudely. We went to our room which was nice enough. Then back to the lodge for dinner. Dinner at Gretchen’s was great! Michael the server was the first normal and nice human we interacted with. Then my son asked if we could do ice skating so we go out and ask the concierge at the lodge who says she doesn’t do that and doesn’t know the price and gives us wrong directions to the skating area. We eventually find it and it’s too late and no one is there to get skates etc. The next morning at checkout we did finally have a nice lady concierge at the inn. It’s clear they get lots of rich customers and that’s who they prefer over the average customers like us who had been road tripping and hiking which is why we came here. Lesson learned, never again despite the cute town. I don’t enjoy spending my hard earned money to be looked down on.

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Dining

On site dining and bars are generally enjoyable, with multiple mentions of delicious meals and standout bartenders and servers, though flavor and consistency are occasionally mixed. Portions are noted as generous.

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8

Peter

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Public spaces, bar, restaurant and surroundings are beautiful. The pool and hot tub at the Lodge were highlights. Rooms are absolutely fine but decor is dated. Staff varied from charming and proactive (door man, bar tender and wait staff) to curt and unhelpful (both times the person at the front desk).

10

Robert

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful place to stay for a weekend getaway. The property village has everything you could need and more. My wife enjoyed the spa while I enjoyed the skiing. The bartender Josh went above and beyond on my wife’s birthday. Hope to visit again sometime in the future.

10

Andrew

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It would be nice for them to specify if these rooms are at the Inn or Lodge. They are close walking distance, but the lodge has better amenities. It is purely out of convenience because you can still use lodge facility if staying at the Inn. Beautiful area, great pool/hot tub, food is average, and excited to go back when kids are a little older for some fun on the beautiful mountains.

4

Taylor

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property overall was nice. Conveniently located. Staff seemed very unhappy to be there. However, the restaurant we ate at was very good and servers were friendly.

8

Jessica Rae

20 Mar 2023

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The airport shuttle was great. The onsite bike rentals got me nearly anywhere I wanted to be and the resort shuttle got me everywhere else. The onsite dining was hit or miss but the food was great. Service was great. A beautiful, historical restor.

10

Keith

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A true “class” resort! Wonderfully spacious roo, with lovely western decor. Had a great dinner in the Lodge—such a beautiful place!

8

Diana

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant was not like it used to be the taste was bland

10

Mary

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very busy hotel at first I was very upset esp during registration because I wasn’t checked in at Sun Valley Lodge but Sun Valley Inn. From the Lodge to the Inn the drive was further up the icy road. However, the staff was all friendly and very helpful. The restaurant was busy, too, but the food was delicious, the portion was big. Overall the hotel has good customer service, polite and professional and the restaurant prices was reasonable, servings big and very tasty.

4

Daniel

22 May 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We showed up to the lodge area because that was the address listed. Upon getting out of the vehicle the two men looked at us and asked if we were in the right place. They had a little paper list and asked our name, they said ohhh you’re in the “inn” like we were dirt. They told us it’s a couple roads down. We went to the inn and the check in guy was a totally rude. Again treated us like trash. I asked a few questions about the restaurant and pool times, he replied rudely. We went to our room which was nice enough. Then back to the lodge for dinner. Dinner at Gretchen’s was great! Michael the server was the first normal and nice human we interacted with. Then my son asked if we could do ice skating so we go out and ask the concierge at the lodge who says she doesn’t do that and doesn’t know the price and gives us wrong directions to the skating area. We eventually find it and it’s too late and no one is there to get skates etc. The next morning at checkout we did finally have a nice lady concierge at the inn. It’s clear they get lots of rich customers and that’s who they prefer over the average customers like us who had been road tripping and hiking which is why we came here. Lesson learned, never again despite the cute town. I don’t enjoy spending my hard earned money to be looked down on.

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Month	Average price
January	US$500
February	US$517
March	US$445
April	US$256
May	US$229
June	US$383
July	US$451
August	US$472
September	US$387
October	US$322
November	US$266
December	US$408

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $441
20 $430	21 $418	22 $413	23 $361	24 $424	25 $376	26 $370
27 $423	28 $493	29 $1,027	30 $429

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $347	2 $384	3 $347
4 $310	5 $298	6 $423	7 $274	8 $315	9 $286	10 $335
11 $233	12 $371	13 $333	14	15 $321	16 $279	17 $333
18 $252	19 $268	20 $291	21 $270	22 $313	23 $275	24 $272
25 $295	26 $336	27 $329	28 $811	29 $427	30 $341	31 $271

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