Name: Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando
Address: 5614 Vineland Road, Florida Center, Orlando, Florida, United States of America, Orlando, Orange County, US
Price range: $81–$132 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando, guests praise friendly staff, a convenient location near Universal, and the free hot breakfast, while recurring critiques mention dated interiors, occasional musty odors, and limited, sometimes early-ending shuttle schedules.

Many find rooms clean and beds comfortable, though some report AC noise, thin walls, or spotty Wi-Fi. Free parking, an outdoor pool, and a basic fitness room add convenience for park days. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget-friendly base for visiting Universal.

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Facilities

Free parking, a Universal shuttle, an outdoor pool, and a basic fitness room are frequently mentioned. Some note limited shuttle schedules or capacity, occasional elevator issues, no hot tub, and the pool not heated.

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8

Gurman

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We recently stayed at the fairfield inn January 2024. Overall the stay was excellent. The free breakfast was always plentiful They had a variety of options (bacon, sausages, cheese omelets, scrambled eggs, waffles, bagels (including gluten free bagels everyday)) and the always replenished before things ran out. The floor we stayed on was quiet. Our room did have a musty/mouldy smell to it when you entered however. But it was otherwise clean. The towels were replaced every day. Had two tvs in the room which was nice so kids could watch their shows and we could watch ours during down time. The hotel had a free shuttle to universal everyday. Four times in morning and 3 times in evening It was quite convenient and picked us up right outside the front doors. There was plenty of fast food options walking distance (burger king is next door, mcdonalds dominos, kfc and taco bell). There were a few restaurants nearby. We went to Carrabba's. It was great. The premium outlets are also close by. A 10minute bus ride away or 30min walk if you are willing to do it. Overall a great hotel and very convenient! Would stay again.

8

Donna

Dec 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, a little worn down. Pool wasn't heated :( No hot tub.

6

sally

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receive excellent service from the staff at the front desk. The room was clean but very dated and humid, so the carpet was damp. Also, one of the two elevators was down for repairs, which resulted in longer wait times. Still, the location and rate we paid were convenient since it was a short stay.

8

Veronica

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a quiet, comfortable 4 night stay. Every day the room was cleaned and stocked with basic toiletries they offer. They offered a nice stocked HOT breakfast that included scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, croissant sandwiches on certain days, bacon, sausage, juice, yogurt, fruit, waffles etc. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. It had a large area for FREE self parking (NO garage style). They also offer a FREE shuttle to and from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It’s a 18-25 minute walk from the theme parks at night if you plan on staying till the parks close. There are several other close by restaurants. It was an overall great experience!

8

wanda lee

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It was a convenient location for us, complimentary breakfast was good, all employees were wonderful, hotel was clean. The thing I didn't like was there was a weird smell in our room, I'm not sure if it was the air conditioner or a cleaner they used and I wish they had a hot tub. Other then that, all was great. I would go back.

10

Raymond

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could use a bit more parking but otherwise great!

10

Karen

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed. King size. Great breakfast. Convenient universal bus. Good sized pool. Free weights in fitness room. Noon checkout.

8

Larisa

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like this hotel, delicious breakfast, great shower, TV has Netflix and Amazon prime, laundry excepts debit/credit cards, awesome location close to pharmacy, gas station, and restaurants, convenient schedule for the shuttle, very nice staff. The only one thing that was a unconvenient is using microwave on the first floor/lobby.

8

Sungji

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was closed to parks. Shuttle bus is hard to ride, because it was already fulled before coming to this hotel.

8

Maurice

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This seemed to be an aged hotel. The elevators panels were dangerously loose and seemed to create a safety issue.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews call the property clean, but recurring negatives include musty or mildew odors, damp carpets, and occasional lapses in housekeeping or pests. Some bathrooms or fixtures show wear.

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Alexander

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the hot breakfast and it is very close to a number of eating establishments. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our room had a mild musty smell to it which my wife and son noticed although I didn’t notice it. I had seen previous reviews mentioning this. The staff had already allowed us to switch rooms as the first room we entered had a stronger smell. We kept the bathroom fan going during our stay and the smell wasn’t as noticeable after the first day of a five day stay.

8

Emmanuel

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: Perfect spot for my Universal trip. Complimentary breakfast in the Am. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Cons: My room smelled musty like a wet carpet. Very strong too. Toilet easily clogged and I needed a plunger from the front desk. Kind of embarrassing. Room window was lit up very bright by an outside light for the pool. Very bright when trying to sleep even with the blinds closed. I would stay here again. I didn’t complain about the room smell because it was only for 2 days. But I def would have if it was a longer stay.

10

Elizabeth

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious. Check in was easy and quick and we enjoyed our stay.

2

Rhonda

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room smelled like mildew. Pulled bed from couch and it was covered in mildew/mold. Reported it and asked to change the couch bed or rooms. They were unable to accommodate with either and since we paid in advance there was no refund/cancelation.

6

Wendy

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Right after we entered the room on our first day, there were huge cockroaches. Had to call the front desk to have someone come to take care of it. Then the bottom of the toilet was leaking rust all over the floor. I’ve stayed at other Fairfield locations before, but this experience was not what was expected from a Marriot chain.

10

Melody

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the cleanist hotel. It smelled and looked clean starting at the entrance.

10

Crysta

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I decided to opt out of staying at a Universal property this go around and I’m happy I went with this option! Very clean, free parking and minutes from all the universal parks. Very convenient option at a great price point and everyone working there was very kind! Will be staying here in the future when I travel to universal parks

6

Mohammad

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The carpet in my room, the windows and the bathroom were not clean. I had to wear my sandals all the time inside the room because the carpet was nasty. The hotel is very old and needs some renovations. Good location but overall not a great stay.

4

John

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel smelled like disinfectant. Never cleaned room. Phone in room did not work. Maintenance man said needed while new line installed. Not done while here. I had to remove garbage and used towels in hallway and go to front desk for new towels, soaps and coffee supplies.we stayed two nights

2

Thomas

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gross hotel with wet carpets and moldy rooms. Old and smelly. Do not recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, but several guests describe dated furnishings, noisy AC, thin walls, or light seeping in due to curtains that do not fully close; Wi-Fi can be unreliable.

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Brian

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great. Breakfast was great . Shuttle was perfect getting back and forth from the park. Ac in room was noisy and did not cool as well as we wanted

6

Josmar

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the beds were comfortable, The room with smell of damp from the bathroom. Poor internet connection and the A/C with a noise.

8

Emmanuel

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: Perfect spot for my Universal trip. Complimentary breakfast in the Am. Friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Cons: My room smelled musty like a wet carpet. Very strong too. Toilet easily clogged and I needed a plunger from the front desk. Kind of embarrassing. Room window was lit up very bright by an outside light for the pool. Very bright when trying to sleep even with the blinds closed. I would stay here again. I didn’t complain about the room smell because it was only for 2 days. But I def would have if it was a longer stay.

10

Mary

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very reasonable priced with a great breakfast free parking and transportation to Universal ..rooms are a little dated but I would definitely recommend this hotel

8

Marjaliisa

Jan 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool light was on all night and the drapes are not able to close all the way, so the lights shine in the room all night and keep us up half the night..

8

Armand

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Kinda smells and walls are thin

6

Chad

Mar 7, 2024

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Very average. Bed was not very comfortable and the room overall was just ok.

8

Aneel

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, staff was friendly, WiFi worked ok, dropped sometimes, breakfast was ok but toaster was broken

8

Deniae

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We could walk to Universal. The free breakfast ran out of eggs by 8 am. We had to use the couch bed and it was very uncomfortable but we were able to get more bedding which did help a bit. Could walk across the parking lot to Miller's Ale, great prices and good food.

8

Heather

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great as well as front desk staff. Did wish the curtains pulled close all the way. There was a big bill board out side the room that lit up.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with numerous mentions of friendly, accommodating staff, helpful check-ins, and assistance with requests. A few guests reported isolated rudeness or slow responses.

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4

William

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Bad: The black lady at the front desk was not a people person. She didn't make you feel valued. She was too busy on her cell phone, and rude. The room they gave us had a mildew smell as soon as you opened the door. And the cleaning person left black hairs stuck to the shower walls- Gross! The Good: exterior of the hotel was nice and bright and inviting. Breakfast was fantastic. The lobby was very clean and neat. But the front desk lady and our room... not acceptable

10

Nick

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay and found the staff, especially the front desk staff, very friendly and helpful.

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Richard

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was phenomenal. Jessica went above and beyond in our stay, she is a keeper. We will make staying there a regular thing when we are spending our weekend at Universal. We are premium pass holders, yet enjoy our stay there verses the affordable Universal properties.

10

ROSEMARIE

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

all the staff are very nice especially the manager. Great service all in all!

6

Ricardo

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff at check in was rude. Aside from that it was ok

10

Edson

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

8

Veronica

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a quiet, comfortable 4 night stay. Every day the room was cleaned and stocked with basic toiletries they offer. They offered a nice stocked HOT breakfast that included scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, croissant sandwiches on certain days, bacon, sausage, juice, yogurt, fruit, waffles etc. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. It had a large area for FREE self parking (NO garage style). They also offer a FREE shuttle to and from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. It’s a 18-25 minute walk from the theme parks at night if you plan on staying till the parks close. There are several other close by restaurants. It was an overall great experience!

10

Fiona

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was so friendly. The breakfast was delicious and hot every day of our stay. When they cleaned our room when we were out at the parks they arranged the kids stuffys on the bed it was really cute.

10

Desiree Zurbano

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Sandro the Front Desk Supervisor and his staff are very welcoming and accommodating. Thank you!

10

Lee

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer experience by staff. Asked if I could check in early and out late due to being sick and found a way to make it happen. Will stay here again when in town again.

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Location

Location is widely praised for being very close to Universal and within walking distance of restaurants and a pharmacy, with many guests walking 15-25 minutes or using the shuttle. A few mention nearby fire station noise.

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Sharon

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel in good location. Better than average hot breakfast with good coffee. Walgreens and multiple restaurants in parking lot. It is within walking distance for a relatively athletic person. They do provide a shuttle (shared with the hotel next door) for drop off and pick up. The earliest shuttle is 7:40am the latest back is 8:40pm, first come first serve. If you are staying in Universal later in the evening I would suggest a rideshare (the path is very dark at night). Lyft service from MCO to the Fairfield Inn was $53 and took about 30 minutes. Lyft service from Universal to SFB was $45 and took about 40 minutes.

8

cheryl ann

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The breakfast was good,comfortable beds and great location to Universal.

10

Mark

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Close to highway access but, too close to the firehall.

8

Becky

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The location of the property to Universal Studios and City Walk is perfect! You can walk or drive it's that close. There are several great options for lunches and dinners in the area and a walgreens for those things you forgot.

10

Alexia

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quick walk to parks. 15 minutes tops!

10

Sean

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Ideal location - next door to Universal Studios, close to everything: Disney, Sea World and MCO airport. Nice rooms, excellent service, free parking and reasonable pricing. Thanks for making my family vacation a wonderful experience again!

8

Zubair

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to universal studios and premium outlet.

8

Larisa

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like this hotel, delicious breakfast, great shower, TV has Netflix and Amazon prime, laundry excepts debit/credit cards, awesome location close to pharmacy, gas station, and restaurants, convenient schedule for the shuttle, very nice staff. The only one thing that was a unconvenient is using microwave on the first floor/lobby.

10

Marie

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is in the perfect location. Literally across the street from Universal. It’s also in walking distance to shopping and restaurants. This was our first time staying here and it definitely won’t be the last.

10

Richelle

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, close the theme parks and walking distance to great food

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Dining

The complimentary hot breakfast is frequently praised for taste and variety, and some note occasional gluten-free options. Items can run out, the toaster can be slow or broken, and a few wanted more variety or later hours.

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Wendy

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very good. Many options to choose from.

10

Jeffrey

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was good. Did require parking.

10

Sharon

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel in good location. Better than average hot breakfast with good coffee. Walgreens and multiple restaurants in parking lot. It is within walking distance for a relatively athletic person. They do provide a shuttle (shared with the hotel next door) for drop off and pick up. The earliest shuttle is 7:40am the latest back is 8:40pm, first come first serve. If you are staying in Universal later in the evening I would suggest a rideshare (the path is very dark at night). Lyft service from MCO to the Fairfield Inn was $53 and took about 30 minutes. Lyft service from Universal to SFB was $45 and took about 40 minutes.

10

Alicia

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

They Gluten Free options for breakfast

8

Jimmy

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast could be better,change it up and not have the same thing every day.

8

Aneel

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, staff was friendly, WiFi worked ok, dropped sometimes, breakfast was ok but toaster was broken

8

Larisa

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like this hotel, delicious breakfast, great shower, TV has Netflix and Amazon prime, laundry excepts debit/credit cards, awesome location close to pharmacy, gas station, and restaurants, convenient schedule for the shuttle, very nice staff. The only one thing that was a unconvenient is using microwave on the first floor/lobby.

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Deniae

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We could walk to Universal. The free breakfast ran out of eggs by 8 am. We had to use the couch bed and it was very uncomfortable but we were able to get more bedding which did help a bit. Could walk across the parking lot to Miller's Ale, great prices and good food.

8

Ralph

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff; ran out of breakfast

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Joseph Mallari

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

I love how they served fresh breakfast. Lots of options and the area is clean.

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Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$147
March	$125
April	$123
May	$107
June	$107
July	$107
August	$101
September	$101
October	$120
November	$119
December	$128

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $91	15 $85	16 $98	17 $94	18 $105	19 $132
20 $81	21 $99	22 $104	23 $109	24 $102	25 $112	26 $106
27 $82	28 $90	29 $89	30 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $102	2 $108	3
4 $90	5 $82	6 $82	7 $82	8 $115	9 $118	10 $118
11 $98	12 $90	13 $98	14 $109	15 $115	16 $120	17 $115
18 $82	19 $85	20 $93	21 $94	22 $94	23 $120	24 $115
25 $106	26 $82	27 $81	28 $106	29 $95	30 $113	31 $116

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Suite, Multiple Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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Very good

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