Name: Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary by IHG
Address: 45 Hopewell Way Northeast, Horizon, Calgary, Canada, Calgary, Alberta, CA
Price range: $71–$250 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Airport Calgary by IHG, travelers frequently praise friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, and the family-friendly pool with waterslide, while noting recurring issues like limited parking, occasional cleanliness lapses, and inconsistent breakfast quality and pool maintenance.

The airport shuttle is convenient (sometimes provided via taxi vouchers), though some guests report confusion and that leaving vehicles during trips is not allowed. Suites are roomy and good for families, but noise from hallways and nearby aircraft can be noticeable. Expect a generally comfortable, family-oriented stay with periodic maintenance, cleanliness, and pool-towel or temperature hiccups.

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Facilities

Family-friendly pool with waterslide is a highlight, but the hot tub and pool temperature/cleanliness are inconsistent and towels often run out; occasional swimming lessons reduce space. Parking is tight, and the airport shuttle (sometimes via taxi) is generally reliable, though park-and-fly is not provided.

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Jodie

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The parking lot is horrible, especially if you drive a larger vehicle. Every time we use the pool, we had to go to the desk and ask for more towels.

8

Mary

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Airport shuttle and staff were great (accurate and efficient). Would definitely stay here again.

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James

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nicely laid out for our family. Pool was filthy not cleaned overnight. No towels in pool area evening or morning.

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Kelli

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We did not realize the pool would be used for lessons. We booked this hotel specifically to use the pool and waterslide . We were asked to give room to those in lessons. It’s not a huge pool. They also left the pool door with the key lock propped open to allow for this, I checked with the front desk. Meaning anyone could enter who just walked in off the street. That feels unsafe. That part was disappointing. This is now something I will definitely check with hotels before booking in the future.

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Les

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well run hotel. It was full both nights of our stay and there was a towel shortage as a result. That aside the staff were friendly, the room was comfortable, and my kids enjoyed the large pool (by hotel standards) and water slide.

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Brenda

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was good, pool was cloudy every day hot tub was fine . Pay attention to the address as there are 5 Holiday Inns in the area .

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Lukas

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a solid holiday inn. Beds comfy overall service is solid. Pool was FREEZING and hotub was down. Kinda why you book a hotel with kids…. Parking was a bit of a pain. Lots of cars taking up lots of spots but not hotels fault. Overall would stay again if pool was ready and warm

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Ronald

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast is included and is really good. Hot tub was Luke warm but pool is nice.

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Steve

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

not alot of parking

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Sheleen

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel advertised free parking and shuttle to airport, however the hotel did not allow parking if the guest was going out of town. The shuttle to the airport is only an option when guests do not have their vehicles. I ended up having to drive to the airport and pay for parking for the duration of my trip. The breakfast wasn't as good as I've had at other Holiday Inn Expresses.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms clean, but feedback is mixed. Others report dirty bathrooms, mold or odors, leftover items, and grime in the pool area, reflecting inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance standards.

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Lindsay

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was not clean at all unfortunately, I used a towel to dry water off the bathroom floor and it came up black. The bath had soap scum all over and it smelled like urine. The microwave didn’t work, and the soap dispenser was broken.

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bryan

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean. Room was very nice and large. Only 2 small complaints are for the size of the room i could have had two lounge chairs not just one and being a jetted tub room not enough towels. Grwat breakfadt.

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Maria

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we enter the room it is so stinky especially the washroom the towels, and the tub is disgusting.

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Jossette

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great, updated and mostly clean. Our suite was not. The chaise in the room had a lot of crumbs. Not just in the cracks but on top of cushion and around the floor. Tub drain was very very slow. There was left over food in the fridge. Staff were nice and friendly. Breakfast was ok, gets quite busy.

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Arnelle

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, super comfortable beds and great breakfast. Will stay here again.

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Julie

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are not as cleaned as it was when I stayed there in March 2024. Mold in the shower and a weird curry Oder in the room. My first experience there was amazing but this time around it was ok

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Kimberly

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel appeared nice and promising from lobby however once we got to our room (2 Queen suite with sofa) - there was dried/crusted stuff on side of nightstand and under bed. There was hair in our bedding, that did not belong to any of us, and not just like 1 random piece. Bathtub was dirty, mold was visible on the roof and dirt piled on bathroom counter corners. A random piece of cardboard fell out of our folded, clean towel. Pool area floor was dirty with visible dirt marks all over. I typically am an easy going traveler and have never given such a poor review in my life. My son fell asleep quite early after a long day of travel, and I booked via Expedia so I was worried I would be out the $400 I paid for the room for the night - otherwise I would have packed up my family and left. Again, I am hesitantly writing this, hoping it was a one-off but it was just such a disappointment.

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Richard

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pee and paper in toilet ! Dirt and hair in the bed

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Alvina

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very clean pool area was great with the grand kids lots of options for breakfast

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Shawna

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was big, fit our family of 6 well. However we noticed the vents were quite dusty and have not been cleaned in a while. The bathtub tiles could use a scrub aswell. The door that separated the master from living room did not stay open. That being said the Calgary Stampede had just took place the week prior.. I assume this could have been from that?! Overall nice hotel, friendly staff.

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Rooms

Rooms and suites are spacious and comfortable—good for families, with some units offering a separate bedroom. Downsides include noticeable hallway/aircraft noise and occasional maintenance issues like loud or nonworking AC and door/lock problems.

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Sheri

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and spacious room. Being from Texas, the AC wasn't cold enough but great place.

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Sarpreet

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whole night AC sounds like rainng outside

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Dan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What I have come to expect from Holiday inn. Clean rooms, nice breakfast and family friendly pool. Hotel was quiet in terms of internal guest noises (very minimal) but as many others have commented, the noise from low flying aircraft was loud. Which is somewhat to be expected due to proximity to the airport.

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Jessica

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rare to find a hotel with an actual door to the bedroom. Great space for a family, the pool is actually heated and the breakfast was great and the lady doing breakfast was lovely

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Courtney

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself is great, the room was spacious and clean and had lots of good lighting options and storage. However, the soundproofing in this place is AWFUL. There were people out in the hallway, talking, laughing, running, until well past midnight, and it was like they were right in the room with us. The front desk came up and spoke to them once, but it didn't stop them. There's space around the door where light and sound pour in, and the walls are paper thin. I could also hear the person in the room above us peeing. If you are a light sleeper, this is NOT the hotel for you.

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Michael

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Kids had a great time at the pool. Would stay here again.

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Beverely

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Found the room air conditioning unit was loud

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Carolyn

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The A/C not working, no cold air coming out in the vent.. Terrible because we can't sleep so warm inside the room. I call the staff and they can't do anything because mo maintenance staff that time and no available differeny room for us to transfer..

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Hugh

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC Wasn't working, no attempt fix it.

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Scot

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice accommodations and spacious, ckean, comfy beds.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in and assistance arranging shuttles or taxis. Some guests experienced miscommunication, slow responses, or rudeness during busy periods.

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KI HYON

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I found that the lady checking us in forgot to write down shuttle to the airport. We had to wait another thirty minutes. The front desk manager didn’t want to arrange any alternative vehicle for us. They didn’t take responsibility for their mistake. They didn’t even try to accommodate our request. Hope they can be professional enough to be responsible for their mistakes in the future.

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Donna

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The one lady that started the check in was very rude. Won't stay there again

10

Bonnie

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Always a great place to stay. Staff very nice and helpful. Clean, great amenities.

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Shea

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The guests above us were very noisy. When we notified the front desk they said they would warn them. Nothing changed. We called again and they said they would make them move. They did not. The staff at the front desk loed to us repeatedly and ignored the problem goping we would stop complaining, im assuming. Will not stay here ever again. All in all we got about 3 hours sleep. Awful experience.

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Kamalesh

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air condition makes horrible noise! Could not sleep. Front desk representative was rude during check out. Very bad experience.

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Bonnie

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly and helpful. Room great , hotel clean. breakfast really great

10

stephanie

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Using the airport or just need a room while in Calgary, this hotel was great. Quiet, clean, the front staff that were there during our stay were excellent.

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Adam

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay when waiting on a flight. Super helpful and friendly staff

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Qin

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Holiday Inn Express Airport-Calgary provides transportation to / from the airport. When their own shuttle bus is not available they will pay a taxi. I like this service very much.

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Benoit

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff went out of their way for me.

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Location

Convenient for the airport and major roads, with a few restaurants and shops nearby; downtown is farther. Some guests note aircraft and road noise.

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Bilal

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It's isolated close to highway...good location

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Dan

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

What I have come to expect from Holiday inn. Clean rooms, nice breakfast and family friendly pool. Hotel was quiet in terms of internal guest noises (very minimal) but as many others have commented, the noise from low flying aircraft was loud. Which is somewhat to be expected due to proximity to the airport.

10

Jacquie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great access to the airport, nearby restaurants, and shopping.

10

Trevor

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel in a great location with lots of restaurants around.

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GENEVIEVE

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location to airport, easy access and easy parking. Great breakfast!

10

Seema

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, close to main roads and airport. Secure late night entry, accommodating staff.

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JAMES

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great friendly staff willing to help. Only issue is its next to a busy road.

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Arni

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location.

10

Jeanette

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and close to airport.

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William

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Surprised by distance from the airport having stayed in other Holiday Inns. However enjoyed the stay.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is appreciated, but quality varies: variety can be limited, items may be lukewarm, and restocking can be slow. Gluten-free choices appear limited.

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myra II

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

it was a great stay just the free breakfast is awful always burnt sausages in the morning otherwise it's all good.

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Pauline

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport Calgary. Check-in and check-out was smooth and seamless. We received a free upgrade to a 1-bedroom suite, which was spacious, clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub was very enjoyable. The complimentary hot breakfast was a bit lacking - not enough variety and food temperature was lukewarm at best. However, the staff were friendly and the location is conveniently located.

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Beverly

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is good.

10

Eric

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and new property. Good location near the airport. Walking distance to a couple nice restaurants. Only complaint was buffet breakfast service was slow in replenishing certain food items.

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Rajan

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast choices and the choices were limited. The quality of food was poor as well.

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Benjamin

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great. Chef or person in charge was attentive and very friendly!

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Trent

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were not quiet. Could hear people running down the halls at 12 am . no gluten free options for breakfast so if anyone is celiac avoid this property.

10

Nikki

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and good breakfast

10

Alyssa

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cinnamon buns are great!

10

David

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great beds. TV was an awesome size. Breakfast was really good.

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Month	Average price
January	$88
February	$87
March	$96
April	$105
May	$144
June	$142
July	$200
August	$147
September	$117
October	$102
November	$94
December	$89

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13	14	15	16 $199	17 $143	18 $139	19 $138
20 $115	21 $250	22 $174	23 $200	24 $156	25 $140	26 $133
27 $94	28 $111	29 $116	30 $106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $96	2 $115	3 $103
4 $87	5 $93	6 $96	7 $98	8 $116	9 $116	10 $129
11 $100	12 $92	13 $103	14 $96	15 $77	16 $86	17 $90
18 $73	19 $80	20 $89	21 $91	22 $77	23 $80	24 $75
25 $71	26 $76	27 $77	28 $78	29 $76	30 $76	31 $82

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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Very good

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