Name: Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
Address: 1600 King Street, Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, Alexandria, Alexandria City County, US
Price range: US$216–US$659 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria draws consistent praise for its welcoming staff, clean, comfortable rooms, and highly walkable King Street location near Metro and Amtrak, offering a boutique feel with thoughtful touches like a courtyard and small extras.

Guests frequently highlight convenient on-site dining and a pleasant courtyard, though facilities have had renovation periods, occasional elevator outages, and an aging gym. Common drawbacks include loud or inconsistent HVAC, intermittent water-pressure or hot-water issues, occasional odors, and unexpected fees for amenities and valet-only parking. Overall, expect a comfortable boutique stay, with strong convenience and character, while being mindful of facility variability and add-on charges.

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Facilities

Courtyard seating and on site bar/cafe are appreciated, but facilities show inconsistencies: periods of renovation, elevator outages, and an outdated gym with some inoperable machines. Valet only parking is available and can feel pricey.

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10

Carrie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Easy transportation options. The hotel has a little bar and cafe

10

Gregory

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Really nice, fresh, comfortable rooms and in a great location near many old town restaurants and a short commute to DC. Staff is outstanding. Fitness center is outdated and has many inoperable machines but I managed to get in a few workouts. We'd stay here again.

6

Katherine

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very average. The room we had was ok, but had only 1 small window that opened to a deck that was accessed by another room so we had no privacy or the room was very dark. The AC was very loud every time it turned on and off, we asked them to fix it, but they said it was normal. The spa, restaurant and gym were under construction. The worst part of the stay was the fire alarm going off at 7 am in error the testing was supposed to and did go off at 9 am as well which both were shocking since we were on west coast time. I would not book agsin.

10

Spencer

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good experience as always. Will be going back in August when the restaurant and spa reopen

10

Richard

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We found the staff welcoming and attentive. The room was quiet and comfortable. My only criticism is the $40/day parking. I guess that’s what one pays in Old Town.

8

Susan

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel and staff are great! Took one star off because hotel was very loud due to remodeling as well as a very loud neighboring room on the 6th floor. Would not hesitate to stay here again once the remodel is complete.

8

John

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Due to remodeling their was only 1 operating elevator which at times led to wait times for use. Other than that excellent and I will re-book.

8

David

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was 1/17-21/25. Finding only one operational elevator to be somewhat inconvenient.

6

Anne

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. We booked two rooms and at 10am there was only warm water to take a shower…in both rooms. Our refrigerator wasn’t working in one of the rooms. It was a crowded weekend… right before New Years. Only one elevator worked and the only floor with a workable ice maker was on the 5th floor. We were on the 2nd floor .

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William

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There were maintenance issues at this hotel. One of two elevators was broken. Multiple exercise machines in the gym weren’t working. (Gym equipment was old.)

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as clean. Some guests report issues such as odors in halls/elevators, occasional pests, or missed/variable housekeeping.

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WILLIAM

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the hotel itself and the location, King Street bar, and great breakfast spot attached are all bonuses! Staff was friendly, and for the most part the hotel is excellent. However..... There was an on/off smell during my stay like a sewer line broke somewhere...Phew! And then on my my last night there I saw lucky enough to ride the elevator up to my room with a large winged crawling insect which I will not name here. Understanding that these things are probably everywhere on King Street and that I saw no other evidence of them anywhere else in the hotel, I'm hoping that was a rarity. But overall I did like the hotel!

10

Stephen

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean, quiet room. Pleasant staff. Great location.

10

DONNA

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. It was beautiful and clean. Had a great front desk staff. Good location. Would stay here again.

8

Nazanin

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was good but not as good as what reviewers say! It was okay. Beds were clean , maintenance was great, but shower water pressure was awful, leaking on the faucet of bathroom, bad smell in elevator and hallways,,, i give 7-8 out of 10 based on price

10

Andrew

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice clean rooms

10

Sara

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and included robe, slippers, and an umbrella to use while there. Breakfast/brunch spot was yummy and the dinner/bar was good as well.

10

susan

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful, clean hotel in a lovely area. Staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay there again.

6

Renee

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room seemed dingy.. small window, which made it dim and seem like a basement room. Also hair left in shower. The dirtiest and crustiest TV remote I have ever seen. Now the staff on the other hand was amazing. Everyone was very friendly

6

Peter

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved loved loved the deck off of our room, it was an unexpected social space we enjoyed thoroughly! We also loved how many electrical outlets and charging ports there were. And the quick service of staff was noticeable. However, all this could not offset the biggest negative which was the faint, constant smell of urine in our room. Either the carpeting or the furniture needs a good steam cleaning to get rid of previous stains/accidents....and this should be done after each use. Also there is only one nightstand in the bedroom, should be 2 as typically there would be 2 guests using the room. Thanks.

4

Christen

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was short, but we were excited for a little getaway. I used reward points for our stay and paid around $150 out of pocket. Overall the property felt run down, little details in regards to cleaning felt somewhat missed. The caramels left in our room unfortunately had ants in them so we tossed them. We also woke up to a lot of ants in our bed as well. I unfortunately do regret using the points I had saved for what I thought would be a splurge night for us.

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Rooms

Guests find rooms comfortable, many with pleasant layouts or balconies and good beds. Downsides mentioned include noisy or ineffective HVAC, some cramped or oddly laid out rooms, and a few outdated in room features like TVs.

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Darrick

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice room and beautiful claw foot tub though I didn’t get a chance to enjoy it like I wanted. This hotel would’ve gotten 5 stars if it wasn’t for the following and would’ve gotten lower if it wasn’t for the following. Would’ve gotten 5 stars if the AC unit went below 70 degrees. The thermostat went below 70 but the temperature didn’t drop any. Wanted a chill room as I dozed off but instead I stayed up and down with a lukewarm room. Another issue was the water pressure in the bathroom sink was ridiculously low. The other issue was hearing the delivery driver make a delivery between 6 am and 615 am. Would’ve understood if it was during the week but this was a Saturday morning. Had no plans to get up that early but the noisy delivery truck and unloading woke me up. The hotel would’ve gotten a lower rating if it wasn’t for the young lady that checked me out and asked how was my stay. I shared my experience and she went into action by showing she cared by noting my concerns and offered to make it right. Her positive friendly make it right exceptional customer service attitude is the reason I’ll be goin back and again why the hotel didn’t get a lower rating. Overall I loved the boutique hotel and how it was hidden off the street. The inside of the hotel was nice and clean. The court yard with benches was lovely. Love the shower and tub set up in the room. I hope during my next stay that these issues are fixed.

10

Andrew

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff members were accommodating and on the ball. The room was clean and attractive, though a bit on the small side. The was a microwave oven & small fridge in the room. Skimpy on closet and drawer space but provided bath robes & slippers. Water pressure was fine but I would have preferred more oomph.

10

Nina

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was one of my best travel experiences, ever. The hotel is walkable from the local Amtrak station and nestled on King Street with access to a free trolley (to local shops/eateries and the Potomac waterfront). The hotel's bar/grille and newly-opened HomeGrown breakfast and brunch were phenomenal. The room was large, clean, comfortable and quiet. And the staff was top notch - giving local tips and even helping me celebrate my birthday with a special treat. I will definitely return.

8

Tiffany

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All rooms with a King should have 2 night stands. The TV is very outdated. Smart tvs are much better or some premium channels should be provided.

10

Joseph E.

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. We had a king room with balcony. Fabulous.

10

Katherine

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent amenities, spacious room (king balcony), very comfortable bed and pillows. Will definitely be back!

6

Katherine

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very average. The room we had was ok, but had only 1 small window that opened to a deck that was accessed by another room so we had no privacy or the room was very dark. The AC was very loud every time it turned on and off, we asked them to fix it, but they said it was normal. The spa, restaurant and gym were under construction. The worst part of the stay was the fire alarm going off at 7 am in error the testing was supposed to and did go off at 9 am as well which both were shocking since we were on west coast time. I would not book agsin.

8

Lauren

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well maintained hotel! The hvac is extremely loud woke me up a few times. Overall very nice hotel.

8

Joanne

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything about the Archer was wonderful except for the room layout. The room was a double queen bed but adjoining another locked hotel room. The room was cornered in such a way that we had no sunlight window. It was facing the balcony of the room next door with only a small corner window. I had to request a room change. Other than that all was good. I just think the first room they put us in was not ideal especially at the rates charged.

8

Ka

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Everything was great except the A/C inside the room is quite noisy going when going on & off that I have trouble when sleeping.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with smooth check ins and helpful touches. A minority experienced reservation mishandling or slow/inconsistent responses, plus occasional valet or restaurant service issues.

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Andrea

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The front desk folks couldn’t have been more helpful. They were wonderful helping me get around by myself. The restaurant downstairs has wonderful breakfast and a great weight staff. I also had a massage at Joylife downstairs and Jennifer gave me one of the most amazing massages that I’ve ever had. Plus, such a beautiful little town with clean streets. I absolutely loved it there.

10

Sean

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was uniquely ready to accommodate any requests that I had !

10

David

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was an issue with our room, the staff upgraded us no issue. Very professional and nice.

10

Nina and Thomas

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible, friendly and professional check-in. Great vibe and very helpful staff. Comfortable ,clean, quiet room, bright bathroom. All in all a pretty perfect hotel stay.

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Richard

20 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The day shift manager told me two days before I arrived, the room I PREPAID for, a suite, AND the room I always stay in, #515, was locked in and will be ours FOR SURE. When we arrived from Paris, exhausted, the night shift said the room was given away, no suite was available, and gave us a noisy room right on the street. Then they said I had to go through hotels.com (Expedia) to get the refund of the difference between a suite (that I paid for) and the room they put us in. To their credit, Mckenzie, the night shift manager, said she initiated the refund difference for us with Expedia. But needless to say, as much as we stay there and as often as we stay there, I expected better treatment and not to be lied to, and something better than "There’s nothing we can do." I wont be staying at this hotel again. In addition, I won't be using hotels.com (Expedia) again as it puts in an extreme hassle "middle man" when things go wrong.

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NANETTE

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Paid for a terrace suite only to get there and check in to a regular room They said they had no more rooms available in my category even though I booked a month ago Staff didn’t care at all and said that’s all they had We had to leave and find another hotel to accommodate us Terrible customer service

10

Sean

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a great stay at the Archer. One elevator being broken was disappointing but otherwise it was great. The staff is tremendous

8

Karen

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had issues with valet. Almost missed our sons wedding

10

Kim

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This boutique hotel was a wonderful find! Beautiful hotel in a perfect location right in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and only blocks from the Metro. Definitely a 5-star hotel experience. The rooms were impeccable, the courtyard was beautiful and the hotel staff could not be more helpful. The only issue at this establishment is the restaurant on-site. We were given a credit to dine at the hotel. The service was incredibly slow (over an hour for eggs and toast) even though they were not busy. The toast was burned past the point of being edible.

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Location

Excellent Old Town location on King Street, walkable to restaurants, shops, the waterfront, and close to Metro/Amtrak and the free trolley. Convenient for exploring Alexandria and accessing DC.

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10

Laramie

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean hotel and close to everything.

10

Nina

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was one of my best travel experiences, ever. The hotel is walkable from the local Amtrak station and nestled on King Street with access to a free trolley (to local shops/eateries and the Potomac waterfront). The hotel's bar/grille and newly-opened HomeGrown breakfast and brunch were phenomenal. The room was large, clean, comfortable and quiet. And the staff was top notch - giving local tips and even helping me celebrate my birthday with a special treat. I will definitely return.

10

Christopher

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Daniel

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Charming hotel in great, walkable location in Old Town Alexandria. Staff very friendly and helpful. Terrific value.

10

Richard

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like the hotel‘s proximity to the Amtrak and Metro stations!

10

William

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, very comfortable hotel, very convenient to walk to restaurants, the Metro, and tour Alexandria.

10

Jeta

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Right in downtown.

10

Morgan

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel at the end of King St. It's an easy walk to the Potomac with plenty of dining and shopping options along the way.

10

Stefanie

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is close to a Metro station. It is within a block of an all night diner. I was not able to use the spa amenities, but I hope to next trip.

10

Anthony

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and large rooms. Good shower. Helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location on King Street. Close to Amtrak, the Metro, and King Street trolley. Free coffee in the morning and free wine tasting in the evening. Many great restaurants nearby and the waterfront is a quick trolley ride or a 15 minute walk. Close to historic sites. Highly recommend.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the on site bar and the attached breakfast/brunch spot when open. Others noted limited hours, closures, or slow/mixed service at times.

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10

Sara

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and included robe, slippers, and an umbrella to use while there. Breakfast/brunch spot was yummy and the dinner/bar was good as well.

10

Carrie

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Easy transportation options. The hotel has a little bar and cafe

10

Winston

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food on property especially AKB

10

Nina

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was one of my best travel experiences, ever. The hotel is walkable from the local Amtrak station and nestled on King Street with access to a free trolley (to local shops/eateries and the Potomac waterfront). The hotel's bar/grille and newly-opened HomeGrown breakfast and brunch were phenomenal. The room was large, clean, comfortable and quiet. And the staff was top notch - giving local tips and even helping me celebrate my birthday with a special treat. I will definitely return.

6

Amy

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The worst toilet paper and tissues ever. What a stupid place to cut corners. A Maryland rest stop en route had better toilet paper! Ordered a pizza from room service and it was never delivered. This used to be a Kimpton Hotel but they sold to Archer in 2024. Quality has slipped.

8

BRUCE

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was a cozy retreat in the heart of Old Town. The romms were nice with great linens. Our only complaint is that the Valet service was sketchy but would not be a problem if you don't have a car. There were few dining options at the hotel but lots of great places to eat nereby. We would definitely stay there again.

8

Robin

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No hotel bar open past 9pm was annoying

8

Barbara A.

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I arrived expecting a high end stuffy kind of atmosphere but instead found a it to be a low key, homey kind of place. All the staff were friendly and helpful from the valet to reception desk staff. I was a bit disappointed at the size of our room. It felt kind of cramped and needs more electrical outlets. I would definitely ask for a suite and/or a room with a balcony next time. I LOVED the courtyard, the wine tasting and complimentary coffee/tea in the morning. Nice to have 2 available restaurants on site but other restaurants are close by and walkable too. Sunday brunch in Barbo restaurant was great. Didn’t get to use spa but plan to next visit.

10

Kim

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This boutique hotel was a wonderful find! Beautiful hotel in a perfect location right in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and only blocks from the Metro. Definitely a 5-star hotel experience. The rooms were impeccable, the courtyard was beautiful and the hotel staff could not be more helpful. The only issue at this establishment is the restaurant on-site. We were given a credit to dine at the hotel. The service was incredibly slow (over an hour for eggs and toast) even though they were not busy. The toast was burned past the point of being edible.

10

Adrienne

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the addition Nespresso coffee makers in the room and the reopening of the Tasting Room. Very convenient for a delicious quick bite without leaving the property.

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Month	Average price
January	US$175
February	US$205
March	US$243
April	US$269
May	US$264
June	US$277
July	US$208
August	US$158
September	US$233
October	US$247
November	US$175
December	US$175

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $659	17 $254	18 $343	19 $229
20 $217	21 $297	22 $456	23 $601	24 $317	25 $283	26 $286
27 $255	28 $419	29 $375	30 $367

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $256	2 $216	3 $247
4 $257	5 $332	6 $329	7 $329	8 $275	9 $292	10 $329
11 $286	12 $338	13 $419	14 $347	15 $294	16 $368	17
18 $267	19 $350	20 $392	21 $383	22 $313	23 $310	24
25 $313	26 $323	27 $323	28 $319	29 $259	30 $241	31 $238

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