Name: The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU
Address: 3848 W Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Price range: US$130–US$255 per night
Rating: 9.08

What guests think

At The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, reviewers highlight on-campus convenience, friendly staff, and clean, comfortable stays, while noting variable room sizes, mixed breakfast experiences, occasional AC or hot water issues, and periodic pool closures or parking fees.

Many enjoy the LSU-themed decor, lake views, and easy walks to campus venues. Some guests report indifferent front-desk service, booking or payment confusion with third-party sites, noise from halls or neighboring rooms, and a few dated areas or TVs. Expect a convenient campus stay with comfort and school spirit, but verify room type, breakfast terms, and recent maintenance.

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Facilities

LSU-themed property with lake views, a pool, and a convenient gift shop; parking is available but fees or policies vary. Guests report occasional pool closures, some dated areas or a slow elevator, and an advertised hot tub no longer present.

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Lisa Marie

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

LSU does it better. This is an amazing hotel with comfortable rooms with blackout curtains and a breakfast buffet. Great place to stay if you are headed to campus or want to be close to downtown. Parking is free. They also have a gift shop with LSU merchandise and tiger themed items. Speaking of Tigers- you can easily take a walk to see Mike's habitat or go the other direction and take a stroll around the lake.

8

Risha

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed the location and aesthtic. It was unfortunate that the property no longer has a hot tub as is being advertised. It was also unfortunate that our suite djd not have a tub as listed. I specifically booked to soak in a hot tub and tub. Otherwise all was great! Breakfast was tasty though bread goods seemed to have dried out.

10

Amelie

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, and very accommodating. The concierge was extremely helpful and informative. I loved that my daughters and I had access to the LSU Rec Center. The pool was wonderful! I would definitely stay here again.

10

John

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was down

10

Crystal

20 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful pond frontage. Safe for kids to play. Loved having access to the scooters and bikes to roam around the campus

10

Angela

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I especially love that the hotel’s revenue supports the university. I also love the celebration of LSU through out the tinniest details. Classy and fresh! I plan to stay here when I come to visit my Tiger, class of 2029!

4

Scott

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is no longer complimentary if you reserve a room through a third party. You have to pay for parking.

10

Danyell

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking and nice room. Hotel is located around fraternity and sorority houses which was really cool to see. We stayed during the summer so things were very quiet and not so congested.

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Steven

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Spotty tv, janky side tables that won’t hold chargers,, hallways that look like they haven’t been updated since the early 1990s, Broken shower rod, dated building, elevator takes forever, employees don’t know their own policy’s and management do not care. Worst hotel I’ve ever been too.

10

Tyler

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was out of commision

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness receives strong praise across reviews, with many describing rooms and common areas as very clean. A few lapses are noted, including missed cleaning, used bathroom bottles, and inconsistent towel restocking.

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Janesha

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was very clean

8

Jeri

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom bottles were open and used. No wash clothes when we arrived. Housekeeping came and took all towels but didn’t replace them nor did they make beds. Only emptied trash and took towels. Nothing else done to room.

10

Susan

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, safe, comfortable and the staff was welcoming and helpful.

4

Fritz

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is well-located and offers a pretty average complimentary breakfast. We have stayed previously and returned because of the convenience to the LSU campus. On this stay, we traveled with a toddler and housekeeping proved to be a huge failure. On our second day they made the bed and gave us fresh towels but ignored all of the cleaning aspects so we returned after a 14 hour work day to find the garbage pail full (including soiled diapers). Dirty towels on the bathroom floor. No vacuuming. No cleaning sinks. The coffee maker malfunctioned so there was a tray and several cups that required attention. There was also no replenishing of water, shampoo or the courtesy coffee. We told the front desk and they assured us management would be in touch but that never happened and we were just too tired to seek them out before check out. We felt very insulted by this oversight. It felt intentional.

10

LaShanda

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was very comfortable and clean. The food was good but we did have to pay for breakfast. My overall stay was pleasant for the price

10

Amelie

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, and very accommodating. The concierge was extremely helpful and informative. I loved that my daughters and I had access to the LSU Rec Center. The pool was wonderful! I would definitely stay here again.

10

Dieter

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice quiet Hotel. Suite was spacious. Room was very clean.

10

Thomas

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. The room was clean, comfortable, and easy to get around in.

10

Elena

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at the Cook Hotel during our freshman kiddo drop off to college. Hotel is part of LSU , located on university property which is super convenient. Our double room got upgraded to suite. Room was spotless clean and beds are very comfortable. The only issue was with AC not cooling very well due to heat advisory, so room was a bit too warm for my liking. Staff is very professional and friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

10

APRIL

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The rooms were super clean. The breakfast is ok but there are so many wonderful places to eat in Baton Rouge that we just had coffee and a muffin to get our day started.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable but vary widely in size and layout—some suites are spacious, while certain standard rooms feel small with minimal windows. Recurring issues include AC or hot water problems, occasional noise, dated TVs, and soft or sagging beds; lake views are a plus.

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Laura

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s always a pleasure to stay at The Cook Hotel. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, and the property itself is what any University would want as a representative hotel. A couple watch-outs: The lowest priced rooms are tiny and have a single tiny window in the back corner of the room - that’s it. If you like light, confirm the room layout before booking, I found that the next class up is generally just a few more dollars and worth the difference. The beds can be a little saggy- especially on the side that seems to be where most guests like to sleep. Other sides of the bed(s) are fine. The pillows are flat and the door to the mini fridge cabinet fell off its hinges when I opened it. But, all that said, it’s still my preferred hotel in Baton Rouge.

10

Timothy

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On the perfect part of campus. Quiet. Views of the Lake.

6

Hamid

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We asked for a room with a view and got one with no view and a window less than 12 ti 15 inch in diameter

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Elizabeth

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice but very small and a bit rundown. Area was perfect for a LSU football game. I never made breakfast because it stopped so early. Room on the first floor was vey noisey and people were sitting on the bench right outside my room.

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Lamon

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wi-fi and cable was poor.

10

Heather

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our suite, it was spacious and loved the bathtub.

8

Vincent

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was okay. It’s a little dated…the room furniture, TVs and technology outlets could use an update.

4

Tobias

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The standard ("deluxe") rooms are very small, and the one I got was a near windowless cave, with just a tiny round sailboat window, about 6-10 in in diameter. Definitely sub-par product for what is expected in a US hotel.

8

Brian

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet room. A bit cramped for space with king bed though. Overall very nice property.

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Ernest

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Jetted tub and fireplace were great. Spacious room. TVs are terribly outdated and small. Everything was as advertised.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Some guests reported indifferent or rude front desk interactions, payment or booking confusion, slow responses, and limited help when supplies ran out.

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Dayna

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Took 3 trips down to the front desk to actually get a room . The staff was unprofessional , unfriendly , and had a bad attitude . The initial room key issued actually opened the door to a room that someone was already staying with all of their personal belongings in the room that we accessed

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Kimberly

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our recent stay at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the customer service and friendliness of the staff were top-tier, warm, attentive, and welcoming. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal, offering delicious selections that exceeded our expectations. Our daughter graduated from LSU in May and we had to move her out of her apartment in July. The hotel's location, just two minutes away, made the entire process incredibly convenient and stress-free. We’re already looking forward to returning for a more leisurely visit.

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Randy

21 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I appreciated the friendliness of the front desk staff during check-in and upon checkout. However, I visited the gift shop on my way out and the lady at the counter never once got off her personal phone call to acknowledge me as a customer. Off there was something I wanted to buy, I don’t think I would have got that reason. Besides that, I was very impressed with the hotel and staff.

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Monica

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very convenient stay if doing stuff at LSU. The front desk staff was very friendly and quickly check you in. The cleaning staff on the other hand was very loud in the hallway way before check out which definitely does not give you the opportunity to sleep in if you wanted too. Overall a great location and would stay again if I had to wake up early.

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Brittany

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great. Very pleased with it. One of the female staff members behind the front desk was rude. She argued they had pool towels outside by the pool even though we kept telling her they were not there. She then said “well we don't have anymore then” and left it at that. No help in trying to find any or a solution. Then later that evening we called the front desk to get a bath towel and washcloth (we had 4 guests and only 3 towels and washclothes) and same individual answered and said “we don't have any towels or wash clothes. We have a lot of kids staying here and we are out.”

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Hamid

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk lady at the checking, could not be any more indifferent; a robot would have had more personality. The extent of the conversation was give me your ID and your Credit Card. The room was so hot. We lowered the AC, and it was going up vs. down. We tried the front desk, but after 5 minutes waiting for a response, we gave up. We decided to go for dinner, hoping it will be better after a few hours. When we got back the room was as hot. This time we were able to connect to the front desk and the gentleman who looked at the AC told us that it was broken. So at 10:00 PM instead of going to bed after a long drive from Texas, we had to pack our stuff and go to another room 😢

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Robin

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff was not accommodating and rude.

10

Julie

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our son recently decided to attend LSU and we were on a college visit. We had stayed at the Cook in the fall and found it extremely convenient. We offered our son to stay anywhere in Baton Rouge this time and he specifically requested a return to the Cook. I am so glad we did! Our flight was terribly late and we arrived after 3am. They had our room ready and the check in was a breeze! Big comfy room and a country buffet in the morning. So convenient and excellent staff. We will be back!

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Skyler

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was absolutely amazing considering Expedia completely messed up my date of stay once again. Thankfully the hotel found me a room discounted me and tried to cancel the date Expedia did for the next night and no one would respond so I had to pay for the night I didn’t need through the third party (Expedia)

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APRIL

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The rooms were super clean. The breakfast is ok but there are so many wonderful places to eat in Baton Rouge that we just had coffee and a muffin to get our day started.

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Location

Prime on-campus location is a major highlight—walkable to LSU venues and lakes, with a safe, quiet setting. A few note navigation or traffic challenges.

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10

Timothy

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On the perfect part of campus. Quiet. Views of the Lake.

10

Karen

23 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is the place to stay for any LSU activities - convenient and really nice - great breakfast included!

10

Jamie

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property and so convenient for accessing the campus.

10

Chad

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great! Great location, great service and awesome rooms.

10

Jessica

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to everything on lsu!

8

Jennifer

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right in the center of LSU’s campus.

10

Gary

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to student union, and the sports complexes. Although was a hefty 2 mile walk to Tiger Park!

10

Elena

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay at the Cook Hotel during our freshman kiddo drop off to college. Hotel is part of LSU , located on university property which is super convenient. Our double room got upgraded to suite. Room was spotless clean and beds are very comfortable. The only issue was with AC not cooling very well due to heat advisory, so room was a bit too warm for my liking. Staff is very professional and friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Fiona

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location.

10

Matt

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on campus. Easy to walk or take uber from depending on where you want to go. Stayed here for initial college visit. Will visit again in the future.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for taste and variety. Others found it average or limited, items running out, or not included with third-party bookings; there is no full-service restaurant for lunch or dinner.

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Tasha

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at the Cook Hotel a few times and the staff is always friendly and helpful. The rooms are always clean and cozy. Their buffet breakfast is superior! The grits, scrambled eggs, bacon, and breakfast sausage are always made to perfection! I will be back!

8

Celia

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great! Only problem is that we were led to believe breakfast would be included with our stay, and when we got there they told us it was no longer included. Bummer

10

michelle

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was perfectly clean and of great quality. Breakfast was comprehensive for inclusive, but ran out quickly.

10

Juan

18 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was great! My only regret is not knowing about this hotel before my stay! For people who want to visit LSU, this is the ideal hotel despite not offering lunch or dinner. We used it for our daughter's graduation and it worked perfectly.

10

Deana

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay .. perfect location for LSU activities. The breakfast was delicious with greact choices.

8

Diane

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was rather expensive and included NO amenities. We had to pay extra for breakfast. Staff at front desk on our day of checkout need course in hospitality.

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Joel

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When the doors down the hall slam shut it is very loud. A rubber pad might help. Breakfast was limited in number of choices, and those few choices ran out quickly.

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Catherine

29 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked location Breakfast wasnt worth $15

10

Stephen

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, good breakfast

10

APRIL

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The rooms were super clean. The breakfast is ok but there are so many wonderful places to eat in Baton Rouge that we just had coffee and a muffin to get our day started.

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Month	Average price
January	US$115
February	US$173
March	US$165
April	US$169
May	US$195
June	US$148
July	US$135
August	US$147
September	US$147
October	US$139
November	US$147
December	US$120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $150	2	3
4 $218	5 $171	6 $187	7 $183	8 $218	9 $255	10 $214
11 $154	12 $164	13 $157	14 $145	15 $212	16	17
18 $157	19 $158	20 $153	21 $158	22 $191	23 $199	24 $191
25 $132	26 $130	27 $158	28 $158	29 $172	30 $172	31 $180

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $160
20 $151	21 $171	22 $160	23 $150	24 $187	25	26
27 $152	28 $147	29 $153	30 $144