Name: Park Central Hotel
Address: Exeter Road, Bournemouth City Centre, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK
Price range: $77–$195 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

Across many reviews, Sea Stone Hotel earns praise for its central seafront location by the BIC and its friendly, helpful staff, while feedback commonly notes clean yet dated rooms, extra-cost parking nearby, occasional lift issues, and noise affecting some rooms.

Room experiences vary from spacious with sea views and comfortable beds to small or awkward bathrooms and very warm temperatures. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant are frequently praised for cooked dishes, though continental choice and coffee quality can disappoint, and the bar hours draw occasional complaints. Overall, expect a convenient base with warm service and practical comforts rather than polish.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant are noted, but bar hours can be early and drinks pricey in a few comments. Parking is across the road and typically costs extra, and a couple of reviews mention intermittent lift issues.

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Sandra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good overall. Would have liked some fruit at breakfast. Lift breakdown was soon rectified.

8

Sarah

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room nice but a bit shabby and too hot. Bar was closed before 10pm so no opportunity for a nightcap. Nice hotel, good location

8

Charley

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was clean but a little shabby, very few amenities in the room especially for the price we paid and the lift was more than a little temperamental. Staff were absolutely lovely though! We were at the back of the hotel and got an awful lot of noise from a nearby bar on 3 of the 5 nights we stayed. The cooked breakfast was excellent but the continental options were very limited- mini croissants, cereal, plain yoghurt- no fruit or anything like that. Also finshed serving quite early on weekdays- no lie-ins for us!!

8

Susan

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay, which was just for one night (somewhere to crash after a concert). The parking arrangement at the multi-storey across the road was brilliant and reasonably priced. There’s a nice bar and restaurant on site and our room was clean and warm. Very comfy bed, too! I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was given that it’s on a busy road. We also found the staff very friendly and helpful.

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Audrey

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was clean but very dated, staff were friendly, breakfast was not very warm as we stayed there 6 night's it would have been nice to have had at least 1or 2 hot ones. The car park was none existent as you were not allowed to park unless you were disabled so it cost us for 6 days in the BIC car park which came to £135.00 .

10

Izatullah

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice place to stay but extra charges for parking that’s was made surprise. But after all enjoyed it

8

Terry

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After reading the reviews I was a little surprised, the hotel has a dated feel about it and although the breakfast was free, a new thermos of coffee arrived and it was cold. Certainly would not pay that amount again, Nearby parking that was recommended as secure wa £22.50 for less than 24 hours!

8

Robert

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking garage is across a busy road and cost too much. Hotel room was very hot and overlooked a busy road.

10

Nicholas

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent position, staff very friendly Drinks a bit pricey in the bar

10

Albert

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very comfortable small room but adequate. Very nice breakfast and staff are truly amazing. Excellent location and neighbouring eateries. Major drawback is parking adjacent car park poorly maintained and not secure but very cheap £7 for 24 hours. BiC £22.50 for same period.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean and often described as spotless. A few guests reported dust, stained carpets, or hair in showers.

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Alison

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and very nice

6

Masouda

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The items in the room were very dust also the railing in the bathroom . Hair in the shower. Separate taps See picturs please.

8

Sarah

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and spotless. Breakfast was good, came out quickly however it was cold and not hot, the night receptionist was lovely and accomodating

10

richard

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well priced for the room and breakfast. Breakfast was excellent with good choices and helpful and friendly staff. The room was very comfortable and great shower and facilities in the room such as teas, coffees and a bottle of water, which was a nice touch. Room was warm and fairly quiet - no noise from other guests.

10

Linda

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff and spotless clean

10

Sue

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, a little dated but clean and comfortable

10

Grace

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and specious rooms, polite staff and good breakfast

10

Christine

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room. Great sea view. Excellent staff

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Michel

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

C’est le pire hôtel que j’ai vu depuis 45 ans de voyage. La chambre n’est pas propre et le mobilier est complètement usé - les tapis très sales - si bien qu’on a pas déjeuner à cet endroit même si payé. Expédia devrait se dissocier de cet hôtel qui entache leur réputation.

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Edwina Debbie

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to everything, clean but basic room

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious with comfortable beds and sea views to dated or shabby, with some very small or awkward showers and occasional overheating or street noise.

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Sarah

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room nice but a bit shabby and too hot. Bar was closed before 10pm so no opportunity for a nightcap. Nice hotel, good location

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Iain

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very helpful. Breakfast good. Room a little dated. Not enough clothes hangers and shower, while it had good pressure, was quite cramped. Traffic noise quite bad until late, even though it was 'out of season'. Good location.

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Charley

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was clean but a little shabby, very few amenities in the room especially for the price we paid and the lift was more than a little temperamental. Staff were absolutely lovely though! We were at the back of the hotel and got an awful lot of noise from a nearby bar on 3 of the 5 nights we stayed. The cooked breakfast was excellent but the continental options were very limited- mini croissants, cereal, plain yoghurt- no fruit or anything like that. Also finshed serving quite early on weekdays- no lie-ins for us!!

8

Teresa

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was perfect had wonderful view from my room. It was very clean room was beautiful but worn. O

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Be

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room was not right for me. Although a big room, mattress needed changing. Also very noisy from outdoors The staff were so helpful and changed me to hugh floor , nucer view of the sea. Very happy

10

Sue

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, a little dated but clean and comfortable

8

Christine

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tired room very small shower , noisy as we were over the bin and kitchen area

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Tracey

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location - very central and convenient for everything. Room was very small for price I paid but room was swapped when another one was available.

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Christine

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room. Great sea view. Excellent staff

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Stuart

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a quick break just before Christmas in Bournemouth. This place looks out on the pier and the big wheel. It backs onto the Square. It’s near the BIC. My room was a double with en suite. Sometimes that’s a bed you can barely squeeze around and a bathroom where you feel like you’re in a cupboard. This was spacious. The shower was average (not a big fan of standing in a bath behind a curtain) but it was fine. The carpets and decor say “utility” rather than “nice”. But it’s a bedroom. It’s dark most of the time you need it. Breakfast was included. It felt a bit like my Nan was cooking it (a bit average), but it filled the gap.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff arranging early room readiness and upgrades. A few isolated complaints about attitude were noted.

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10

Grace

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good personalised service

10

Alan

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really terrific staff - what a great asset they are! From housekeeping to reception to the restaurant - they all smiled and greeted us and couldn't be more kind Very tasty and relaxed breakfast Very well sized rooms I know that In some reviews people have commented on the furniture being dated....just IGNORE them. The hotel is lovely and the staff are great with an excellent location and very clean. That is all that really matters. Keep up the great hotel

10

Shanel

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, really helpful and welcoming. Super happy to get an upgrade too!

10

Jenny

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel was very convenient for the BIC where we were attending a Show as I have temporary mobility issues. The Hotel Staff were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. We really appreciated the use of the disabled parking next to the Hotel. The Restaurant Staff were also very friendly and efficient and the food excellent. Would definitely use the Hotel again.

10

Alan

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, nice room and a good breakfast

10

Debbie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and welcoming. We had asked if all 4 rooms could be ready before 3 as we had an event to attend, and were told they would try to get at least 1 done. As it turns out all 4 were ready which was great. Room were comfy with good amenities

10

Mikey

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I've stayed here often. The rooms are all individual which gives the place a certain quirkiness. Thw staff are fantastic, they always at hand and can never do enough for you.

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Kin Ming Eric

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff attitude is terrible.

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Joanne

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean warm pleasent.The bed was super comfy .The reception staff were friendly professional.Breakfast was good and waitresses very friendly Found the whole experience super relaxing thankyou

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Sue

Jan 19, 2025

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All staff welcoming, friendly, helpful and professional. I had a large comfortable room. Older style property with character. Will return and not hesitate to recommend

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Location

Highly central opposite the BIC and near the pier, beach, and town, making it convenient for events and sightseeing. Some rooms pick up traffic or nightlife noise.

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Andrew

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great views, excellent local food choices on and off-site parking with friendly staff and a most gorgeous breakfast too. My new favourite overnight when working at the hospital

8

Tom

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just across the road from the BRIC

10

Aravind

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location facing the beach and great breakfast at the restaurant

10

mark

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Safe & quiet. Very well located for the Pier & beach.

8

R.

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice town house style hotel, in very central location.

10

Tim

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is really good for beach , town, bic

10

Luke

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in an ideal location for the beach and bic centre and for the city centre.

8

Stuart

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a quick break just before Christmas in Bournemouth. This place looks out on the pier and the big wheel. It backs onto the Square. It’s near the BIC. My room was a double with en suite. Sometimes that’s a bed you can barely squeeze around and a bathroom where you feel like you’re in a cupboard. This was spacious. The shower was average (not a big fan of standing in a bath behind a curtain) but it was fine. The carpets and decor say “utility” rather than “nice”. But it’s a bedroom. It’s dark most of the time you need it. Breakfast was included. It felt a bit like my Nan was cooking it (a bit average), but it filled the gap.

8

Edwina Debbie

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to everything, clean but basic room

10

Terence

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, food very good. Staff great

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Dining

Cooked breakfasts are frequently praised and often included, and many enjoyed the on-site restaurant. Continental variety and coffee quality receive mixed feedback, and a few found the restaurant or drinks pricey.

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Sandra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good overall. Would have liked some fruit at breakfast. Lift breakdown was soon rectified.

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Chris

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel and we were very delighted with the stay in the most part. The room was huge and felt like a mini flat with a sitting area and coffee area in addition to the bedroom and bathroom. 2 TVs and mini fridge were a nice add on, and the toiletries were a nice touch. Bed was comfy and blackout blinds made sleeping very easy. Unfortunately, the shower left a little to be desired as the shower head was initially cracked open at the seam and the nozzles were clogged with limescale making it useless. Fortunately however, I put the head back together and cleaned the nozzles myself so the shower was usable. The free breakfast is a great addition and the quality of cooked breakfast was amazing. The option of continental is a bit pointless when this only consists of cereal, yoghurt, toast and juice. Why is there no pastries or fruit, etc.? Coffee didnt taste great either. Otherwise, great hotel and great stay in general, we will be back!

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Sarah

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and spotless. Breakfast was good, came out quickly however it was cold and not hot, the night receptionist was lovely and accomodating

10

Grace

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and specious rooms, polite staff and good breakfast

10

laura

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with view of Bournemouth pier. Breakfast was good at attached restaurant included with our stay. Room and bathroom was large and bed very comfortable. Easy to get around in buses. Excellent olace to stay. Highly recommend

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SUSAN

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good. Room was clean. Dinner was cooked to our preference. Staff were very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble.

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Fulya

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old hotel. Limited breakfast. Bad coffee. Deceptive food pictures in the web site.

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Terry

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After reading the reviews I was a little surprised, the hotel has a dated feel about it and although the breakfast was free, a new thermos of coffee arrived and it was cold. Certainly would not pay that amount again, Nearby parking that was recommended as secure wa £22.50 for less than 24 hours!

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Stuart

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I needed a quick break just before Christmas in Bournemouth. This place looks out on the pier and the big wheel. It backs onto the Square. It’s near the BIC. My room was a double with en suite. Sometimes that’s a bed you can barely squeeze around and a bathroom where you feel like you’re in a cupboard. This was spacious. The shower was average (not a big fan of standing in a bath behind a curtain) but it was fine. The carpets and decor say “utility” rather than “nice”. But it’s a bedroom. It’s dark most of the time you need it. Breakfast was included. It felt a bit like my Nan was cooking it (a bit average), but it filled the gap.

10

Christine m

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place. Opposite BIC so not far to go home! Hotel great communication after I altered room set up. It was exactly as I'd asked. They were so friendly, particularly on reception. Lovely large clean windows with pier/sea view. Will definitely stay again when attending BIC. Only quibble, very little choice at breakfast. Not a lot of healthy food, no fruit and coffee was odd. Cooked food was good.

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Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$86
March	$78
April	$99
May	$128
June	$130
July	$157
August	$162
September	$126
October	$99
November	$99
December	$85

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $92	5 $136
6 $111	7 $179	8 $190	9 $180	10 $145	11 $122	12 $180
13 $95	14 $96	15 $195	16 $102	17 $92	18 $112	19 $155
20 $79	21 $91	22 $94	23 $88	24 $172	25 $107	26 $146
27 $77	28 $83	29 $82	30 $80

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $86	2 $108	3 $107
4 $81	5 $92	6 $91	7 $88	8 $92	9 $98	10 $142
11 $85	12 $89	13 $86	14 $122	15 $88	16 $103	17 $107
18 $81	19 $88	20 $88	21 $88	22 $88	23 $103	24 $107
25 $82	26 $88	27 $92	28 $89	29 $88	30 $92	31 $107

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