Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

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

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium, 0.5 km from Monterey State Beach, and 5.5 mi from Cannery Row.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Sealamp Inn in Seaside

Average nightly price at Sealamp Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$48
February	$208
March	$59
April	$135
May	$80
June	$78
July	$124
August	$387
September	$208
October	$75
November	$64
December	$76

What guests think

Sealamp Inn is a budget, no frills motel in Monterey that many guests choose for its convenient location near Highway 1, beaches, and shops, though recurring comments note tight on site parking and some traffic or neighbor noise.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several reviews praising clean rooms while others report dirty floors, odors, mold or water damage, and occasional pests. Service is also mixed: many describe friendly, helpful owners, but multiple reports mention rudeness, communication issues, and reservation or key problems. Rooms are basic and dated; some are spacious, others small, with firm beds and thin walls, and amenities are minimal. Overall, expect a simple, affordable stay best suited for short stopovers.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. On-site parking is repeatedly described as tight or limited; many rooms include a microwave and fridge; laundry works for some stays, while several reviews note no breakfast or in-room coffee, ice-machine problems, and occasional AC or TV issues.

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James

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner blew warm air all night. Was like sleeping in a sauna. No breakfast, one sad little pillow per person. No coffee maker. Chair are kitchen chairs, hard and uncomfortable.

8

Nicholas

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was ok. Check on was ok. Room was ok. Bathroom was ok. Parking is minimal and cramped on property. Ok parking on street.

4

Wilson

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No TV, AC not working propertly.

8

Bryan

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was good. One of the hosts was friendly. Great place for the price. Microwave and fridge included. The parking lot was tight. Difficult to get in and out of parking lot. Overall, great stay.

10

eric

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very large, the heater worked wonderfully, the beds were nicely made with clean sheets and pillows, there was ample free parking, and centrally located between the cities of the Monterey peninsula.

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Marissa

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and we felt safe. The parking area is pretty limited but it was close to the beach so we were willing to overlook that. The fridge did not get cold. We had brought some food and drinks and they were room temp at best in the fridge. There was an ice machine on the property though so we were able to add some to a ziplock back and use it for our drinks. We were only there for one night and had a comfortable sleep.

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Stephanie

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

just ok. broken ice machine both visits. seems it will never be fixed. beds are horribly uncomfortable. no complaints about owners. clientele is questionable.

10

Barbara

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was less than $65 dollars and was completely acceptable for that price. It was clean and the front desk gave me an iron when I asked for one. The room had a mini refrigerator and a microwave which was nice. It also had a hair dryer. There was no coffee maker, which was a disappointment. The walls are very thin, but with the A/C fan on I spent a quiet night. The bedding was very firm. This is definitely a no-frills place, but clean and reasonably comfortable.

10

Brian

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Laundry is clean and quick

10

Brian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice parking and laundry worked great

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: a number of guests found their rooms very clean, while others reported dirty floors and towels, unpleasant odors, mold or water damage, and in a few cases pests.

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Nikhil

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was clean and well maintained

2

Sean

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Surfaces in several rooms are not cleaned properly and are sticky and dirty including the tv, remote control,table and nightstands.They have developed a cockroach problem too and on the last visit we saw 3 and a dead one on the wall.There was a Pin Lock on numerous channels including HBO that the owner had no idea what to do to unlock it. Used to be decent but things have gone downhill.

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Daniel

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall extremely dirty. Especially the floor but also the fridge. Everything run down. Avoid.

2

Irma

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dissapointing. Hotel was dirty. As soon as we walked in the bathroom was pooped and dirty. Floor was dirty. Mentioned it to, front desk and they offred another room. Once at the other room, the male worker was inside inspecting it to make sure it was clean. Honestly i was still upset for $150 per night. We stayed 2 nights nothing else was avaliable or we would of left. The room we got moved too was dirty. Had stains on the wall. Just very poorly conditioned. The male worker was outside always just felt like he was always spying.

2

Martin

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We we to celebrate one of my son's 4th birthday and my anniversary with my wife. The bed sheets felt dirty. When we woke up we were all itching; my wife and my birthday son ended up with rashes. In addition, it was really hard for us to stay sleep without constantly waking up. A lot of ware and tare on shairs, the bathroom was filthy, including molding. The bathroom door was damaged. Light switch was dirty. There was a horrible smell from the time that we arrived till we left. I informed the reception and the lady said that they were not dirty.

4

Lawrence

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Towels were dirty with black marks

10

Javiet

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean

4

Shauna

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was sloped. It was like walking down hill when you entered. There was also visible dirt. I understand for the price I wasn't expecting the Ritz, but I was expecting a level floor and a reasonable amount of cleanliness. The staff was fine. Maybe our room was an anomaly, but I won't risk it for future trips.

2

Oscar

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty and a roach crossed the floor!!

4

Jessee

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was super dirty. There was writing carved onto the toilet and tables. Stains everywhere. Floor was super grimy and dirty. Parking was horrible

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with mixed sizes (some spacious, others small), thin walls and traffic noise noted, and firm or uncomfortable beds for several guests. Some maintenance issues appear, such as sloped floors or older fixtures, though a few rooms seem remodeled.

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James

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner blew warm air all night. Was like sleeping in a sauna. No breakfast, one sad little pillow per person. No coffee maker. Chair are kitchen chairs, hard and uncomfortable.

6

katelynn

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely water damage and mold present. Things need to be replaced and fixed in the room. The remote was sticky, didn't even watch to watch TV anymore. Kids had a uv light, at least the linen passed that test...

4

Doc

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were no closets, no iron, poor lighting, difficult car access, no cups for coffee = coffee maker useless, bare minimum supplies. On the plus side: spacious handicap room with handicap parking right in front.

8

William

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was cheap and between a couple of shopping areas with varied options. Its also pretty close to Hwy 1 (maybe 0.2 miles, if that), so you can head to Santa Cruz or Big Sur without having to navigate an unknown city. The room itself was satisfactory, with all the usual amenities. It was a little noisy (being near a highway off ramp and not very thick walls), and I did notice a crack in the shower, but other than that if you just need a place to stay the night for a coastal trip, it more than meets your needs.

10

eric

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very large, the heater worked wonderfully, the beds were nicely made with clean sheets and pillows, there was ample free parking, and centrally located between the cities of the Monterey peninsula.

10

David

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lowest price for a hotel in the Monterey area. The rooms were actually quite spacious. They have been newly remodeled. Nice windows that you can open looking towards the beach. Mini fridge & microwave worked great. Location is right off the freeway too!

10

Anelise

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room with dining table and chairs. Love the shutters on the windows. Very clean and is quiet charming.

4

Shauna

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was sloped. It was like walking down hill when you entered. There was also visible dirt. I understand for the price I wasn't expecting the Ritz, but I was expecting a level floor and a reasonable amount of cleanliness. The staff was fine. Maybe our room was an anomaly, but I won't risk it for future trips.

6

Steven

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It’s the quintessential cheap motel, first place I’ve stayed in years that didn’t even include instant coffee or anything. One step above camping. Towels unfortunately were not clean for us which felt gross. Thinnest walls of anyplace I’ve stayed, could definitely hear all of our neighbor’s “activities.” This place is also on a major highway and a block away from an interstate so it’s super noisy at all times. Nothing really walkable. Parking is tight but manageable. Bed was cheap but serviceable. For $350+ per night (during a busy event week in town) I have never felt robbed by a motel rate before but now I know the feeling. Two nice things I can say, there were no bug problems, and the staff were very friendly to us. Overall this was okay in a pinch but unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend this place unless it’s a last resort (as it was for us).

10

Diane

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was OK. The rooms are really small.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed. Many describe friendly, helpful owners, but multiple reviews mention rudeness, communication challenges, reservation or key errors, and occasional intrusive or slow front-desk interactions.

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Chuck

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff are the nicest people in town!

4

Richard

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I went by a day early to confirm I had booked for 6 days, and they confirmed that. Check in was no problem. However, after 4 days, they terminated my Key. I came in from work, and had to argue that I had paid for 6 nights. I went ahead and gave them another night's pay, and 30 minutes later they realize they had messed up. The same thing happened a day later. When you are looking for an apartment, and working, and come "home" to a locked door, IT DOES NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY. And then they don't know that what they are saying to you because they can't do anything beside tell you what the computer says. It all worked out financially but was disappointing and frustrating.

10

Scott

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and nice owners

4

Meredith

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed there with my daughter and 2 friends for vacation. The owner/manager appeared to take a dislike to us on the 2nd day. Knocked on our door multiple times in the 3 nights we stayed. Insisted we get “room service” but meant we needed to let them in to clean. Teens don’t wake up at 8am, sorry. He acted like we were throwing a party and doing illegal things and they needed to inspect. We also forgot jackets, came back, didn’t park perfectly, tho 3 of the 4 of us stayed in the car and he came over to tell me to fix my parking, I explained, and he just stared at me until we left. Bathroom has no exhaust fan, mold on ceiling. Floor has sag in the middle, with creaking. Wall under window is squishy, room windows get condensation on them overnight. 3 towels only, even tho I reserved for 4 people. Parking is TIGHT. Overall between the nosy/rude manager/owner and disrepair, I wish I’d spent a bit more and gotten a better experience.

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Frank

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was horrible the whole are was dirty , we booked a room and wasn’t going to be able to make it the first day so i tried calling 20 times to let them know I still would pay for both nights but would only be there one day , they never answered the phone , I had to pay separately for the day because they cancelled my reservation. And they still charged me for the reservation

8

Arthur Real

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff every time we stay there.

4

Tim

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rude staff. Cheap for a reason.

2

Erin

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was extremely noisy. The other guests were yelling at 3:30 am on a week night, the traffic was noisy, the heater was noisy. Even with earplugs it was difficult to sleep. There was hair in the bathtub. The owners did not understand English well (which I am okay with as I am an EL teacher) but they could not answer basic questions such as what I was signing for, if I needed a tag for my car etc.

10

Scott

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 18 nights

Clean hotel and nice staff. Great location. Only suggestion I have is to fix the blinds so they shut all the way.

2

Juan

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist said she couldn't find my reservation and asked for cash to get me a room. I refused to give her money and showed her my receipt for the room. She had me come back an hour later to solve the supposed issue. When I returned she said she found my reservation but gave me the wrong room. She gave me a room with 1 queen bed, i told her I had reserved a room with 2 queen beds. She said there were none available so I asked for written documentation so I could solve the issue with Expedia then she miraculously found a room with 2 queen beds. Room was not in the best condition and the Receptionist, the owner, was very rude. It was a mistake to book with them.

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Location

Location is convenient near Highway 1 and within walking distance or a short drive to beaches, shops, and Monterey/Carmel sights. Several reviews mention traffic noise, and a few felt the immediate area lacked walkable dining.

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Anelise

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience of location.Walkable to many stores, restaurants, the beach and bike trails are right next door. The Cool Salty Air. Good for the price. And good tv channels I actually watched. I enjoyed my stay.

8

Liam

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property location is awesome with easy walkable access to the beach which was a huge Plus.

10

Jenna

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Great location

8

William

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was cheap and between a couple of shopping areas with varied options. Its also pretty close to Hwy 1 (maybe 0.2 miles, if that), so you can head to Santa Cruz or Big Sur without having to navigate an unknown city. The room itself was satisfactory, with all the usual amenities. It was a little noisy (being near a highway off ramp and not very thick walls), and I did notice a crack in the shower, but other than that if you just need a place to stay the night for a coastal trip, it more than meets your needs.

10

Adrian

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot, easy drive to Carmel and other neighboring areas

10

Jason

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, convenient for our stop off looking around the Monterey area 👍

10

Stephen

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a little tricky but I was able to find a spot on the street in front. It’s situated near the beach and I was able to get a good night of sleep. This is a good value if you’re looking a spot close to all the places that the Monterey peninsula has to offer.

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eric

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very large, the heater worked wonderfully, the beds were nicely made with clean sheets and pillows, there was ample free parking, and centrally located between the cities of the Monterey peninsula.

8

Dayne

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Location good for my visit. Parking is tight but always had a spot . Clean room. No frills hotel for those on a budget. Would stay again

10

Scott

Jan 23, 2026

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Stayed 18 nights

Clean hotel and nice staff. Great location. Only suggestion I have is to fix the blinds so they shut all the way.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited: multiple reviews note no breakfast and some rooms without coffee makers. Many guests point out plenty of nearby restaurants and fast-food options.

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James

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner blew warm air all night. Was like sleeping in a sauna. No breakfast, one sad little pillow per person. No coffee maker. Chair are kitchen chairs, hard and uncomfortable.

10

Billy

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice, a d the staff were friendly. Parking is limited. Lots of dining choices in the area.

10

Anelise

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience of location.Walkable to many stores, restaurants, the beach and bike trails are right next door. The Cool Salty Air. Good for the price. And good tv channels I actually watched. I enjoyed my stay.

8

Matthew

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for 1 night. Everything was just fine. Good place for the price. Staff is really nice & accommodating. The location is very convenient, located close to the beach, fast food and a short drive to Fisherman's wharf area. Rooms were outdated but clean & comfortable. The parking lot is s little quirky but at least it's free & there are enough spots for everyone. I would stay again if I'm ever in the area.

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dennis

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Close to many places to eat. Close to highway access

6

Richard

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was limited had to use handicap spot and was a tight area. There was zero restaurants in walking distance. Next door to a car wrecker storage. Just off a major roadway and was noisy from vehicles. Wont stay again

10

Adriana

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to rest. It's also very close to a shopping center and great restaurants.

8

Jesus

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very tight parking and one street to get into it so if you miss it you'll have to flip a U and then another U to get there. Lots of shops and food within walking distance if you enjoy walking.

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Sea

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to a lot of accommodations

10

Barbara

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was less than $65 dollars and was completely acceptable for that price. It was clean and the front desk gave me an iron when I asked for one. The room had a mini refrigerator and a microwave which was nice. It also had a hair dryer. There was no coffee maker, which was a disappointment. The walls are very thin, but with the A/C fan on I spent a quiet night. The bedding was very firm. This is definitely a no-frills place, but clean and reasonably comfortable.

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1 $828	2 $802	3 $802	4 $851	5 $829	6 $831	7 $832
8 $830	9 $829	10 $848	11 $830	12 $832	13 $830	14 $832
15 $832	16 $858	17 $830	18 $830	19 $851	20 $851	21 $829
22 $829	23 $831	24 $830	25 $830	26 $842	27 $821	28 $832
29 $830	30 $848

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