Name: Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites
Address: 1814 Highway 31 East, Athens, Texas, United States of America, Athens, Texas, US
Price range: $81–$182 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites, guests frequently highlight friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms with very good beds, and a satisfying breakfast, while some report dated décor, sporadic maintenance issues, and occasional cleanliness lapses.

Facilities feedback is mixed, with reports of an unusable pool or nonworking hot tub and concerns about exterior doors not locking, though parking is ample and well lit. The location is considered convenient, quiet, and generally safe, with dining nearby and easy access around Athens. Overall, it suits travelers seeking comfort over polish.

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Facilities

Feedback is mixed, with reports of an unusable pool or nonworking hot tub, laundry out of service, and exterior doors that do not lock. Others note well-lit, ample parking and a family-friendly pool area.

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William

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hot tub not hot and not functional, laundry facilities not functional, doors not locking, and unsafe.

10

Dianne

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff sitting right outside the front door smoking was a big negative. Front desk staff were very friendly.

10

William

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking, friendly check in

10

Kelly

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I always stay here when im in Athens to visit family. The rooms are clean, and the staff are great. I love their new coffee machine! I only wish the side door were kept locked so entry was by key card only.

10

Heidi

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We traveled to Athens for a funeral. Apparently everyone else stayed at the local holiday inn and said it was bad. We had a nice stay. Bed was comfortable, staff was mostly friendly, and breakfast was decent/free. The pool could have been cleaner and hot tub didn't work, but my son still swam in it anyway. We would stay again (also, very close to gas, food, walmart).

10

Sue

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We like staying Best Western and this one did not disappoint. It was very clean with well lit parking. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was decent. Bed was comfortable.We stayed here as an alternative to the high cost in Canton while we visited trade days.

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John

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You need to police the no smoking rule. Tobacco and mamajuana smoke filled the second floor. I was to be pulled for a random drug screen today I doubt I would pass

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Julia

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super quiet and amazingly comfortable beds!!! Great place to stay with friendly staff and pool area is great for families. Breakfast is typical continental hotel breakfast, could be better. Would I stay here again?? Absolutely

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Kelly

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We always stay here when we go to Athens to visit my parents. Our only concern is that a back door accessible from the parking lot does not lock. It has been this way for over a year. This reduces the level of security.

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Daniel

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unusable pool. No water pressure

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but multiple reports describe lapses such as dirty tubs, hair in showers, trash in the elevator, odors or mold, and serious misses like a soiled ice bucket.

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Kris

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trash and food in the elevator. Pretty obvious during night audit nobody cares to keep standards

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Travis

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms were very clean and quiet. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Anthony

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very accommodating and nice. Beds were nice however room showed its age. Carpet and bathroom floors were not that great. We wore flip flops or socks to walk around the room. Breakfast wasn’t that great.

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Misty

Dec 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for Trade Days. People were nice, coffee good and breakfast decent, but the room was filthy. We had to clean crusty substances off the headboard, clean a pile of gross dust and dirt along the wall in the bathroom, clean off old bloody snot from the bathroom counter area and make sure we wore shoes inside because the floor was not clean at all. The sheets were clean but we accidentally pulled back the top sheet and underneath it was unacceptable. For the price of this room, it was pretty surprising it was so dirty.

10

Dustin & Amber

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property, clean rooms, and extremely comfortable bed!!

8

Judy

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not as clean as usual. Hair in shower. Broken bathroom door.

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Brittany

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly, we did have one issue that was brought up to management. My on day two my wife went to go get ice from the ice machine. She took the ice bucket that was provided in the room only to get the ice machine to take the lid off the bucket to find a used condom in the bucket. We immediately took it to the front desk to let them know but was told that it would be brought to the house keeping but that there was nothing more that could be done due to us booking this trip though a 3rd party (Hotels.com) we will stay again but will make sure to check the whole room next time we decide to stay that was it can be sorted out before the 2nd night.

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angelita

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice staff

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Janet

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathtub was not very clean. And this hotel needs to add additional grab bars to the tubs.

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Kirk

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at this hotel before and the room was clean and neat. This time around the room they gave us had a terrible mold smell like the carpet had gotten wet. We unfortunately couldn’t stay in that room and the hotel was completely full. We were given a refund.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet with good beds, but décor and furnishings show age, and some units have maintenance issues like poor drainage, worn carpets or sofas, lumpy mattresses, street or neighbor noise, and occasional internet outages.

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Adrienne

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

The property was very nice and the staff was awesome. We checked in with Cici (not sure of the spelling) and she was great! The only issue we had was that the water didn't drain very well in the sink or the shower.

8

Kimberly

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Decor is old and dated.

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Ashley

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had looked online to see if this property was pet friendly. When we arrived they told me it was not. The staff was polite but the rooms were dated and worn. There were iron marks in the carpet. Carpet was stained and worn. We were in a suite and the fold out couch was in terrible condition. Worn on the ends and springs were poking through. Definitely needed replacing.

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Anthony

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very accommodating and nice. Beds were nice however room showed its age. Carpet and bathroom floors were not that great. We wore flip flops or socks to walk around the room. Breakfast wasn’t that great.

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Joy

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room is large, with a comfortable bed and couch, and is very clean and quiet. The internet and tv work well, and the refrigerator even has a small freezer space. Our only problem was that it is actually located on Business 31 and the address given on Expedia is just route 31, so we drove all the way around on 31 then back through town on Business 31 to find it.

8

Dane

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Could use an update soon.

8

Gregory

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before. Good stop in Athens. place starting to show wear. Carpet in hallways. Room wear.

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Tom

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible bed and street noise

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Nancy

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The people above me were very loud late into the night. The staff was informed but the noise did not stop. Check out was at 11am and staff were vacuuming at 9am. Therefore, not much sleep occurred.

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Lynn

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was just okay. Dated and the bed was lumpy. Internet was down & I wasn't notified until AFTER I paid.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with management engagement noted, though a few guests experienced rudeness, limited desk presence, noise issues not resolved, or dissatisfaction with problem handling and booking mix-ups.

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Carla

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was great at first, but when our keys didn’t work there was no one at the desk to help. I had to wait until the manager returned from the pool area. The bathroom door dragged the floor and made a loud scraping noise. The bulb in the lamp over the nightstand kept falling sideways. I should have told the manager about it when we left, but I forgot. At breakfast there was no hot water for tea, so I had to use the microwave. There were no napkins and no attendant present when we arrived. The tray of bread was tightly wrapped and there were no gloves and no attendant, so I skipped having toast. The attendant finally arrived and got napkins for us. I don’t like to give negative reviews, but this hotel was not up to the standard of others of this chain.

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Liza

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Manager and staff were very nice and very friendly. I will go back when I go back to Athens Texas. Best Western family in Athens are the best! Thank you Manager Lisa and Trinity and everyone for Making our stay a memorable experience.

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Tawnya

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was clean and comfortable. My only complaint was the front desk lady on Sunday morning was extremely rude and not nice at all. That was very disappointing.

8

Kimberly

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very friendly. Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Decor is old and dated.

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David

Jan 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I'm a tall individual, so I booked a King bed out of necessity; ever try sleeping on the couch with your feet hanging off, yes they fall asleep and you wake up in agonizing pain. The king room booked online was not available upon arrival, hotel staff indicated Expedia booked a different double queen room even after showing the king room confirmation. They further insisted that there were no king beds available only double queen rooms and the other local hotel was also full for the evening. Upon entering the double queen room that wasn't booked, the toilet was running and had to change to another double queen room. Guess I'll push the queen beds together for the evening. Just irritated over this at the moment.

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Brittany

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly, we did have one issue that was brought up to management. My on day two my wife went to go get ice from the ice machine. She took the ice bucket that was provided in the room only to get the ice machine to take the lid off the bucket to find a used condom in the bucket. We immediately took it to the front desk to let them know but was told that it would be brought to the house keeping but that there was nothing more that could be done due to us booking this trip though a 3rd party (Hotels.com) we will stay again but will make sure to check the whole room next time we decide to stay that was it can be sorted out before the 2nd night.

10

Kevin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff provided excellent service / help for any request, and they serve a great breakfast.

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Cindy

Dec 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell when Lisa, the General Manager gives you a phone call to check on your stay just how much they care about their guests. Overall my stay was great, I was greeted with a warm welcome and my room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great with plenty of breakfast options. I would definitely recommend staying here.

10

Cindy

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms, the staff was awesome highly recommend hotel

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Lynn

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was extremely helpful and courteous, will stay here again

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Location

Guests describe a convenient, quiet, and generally safe location near dining and area attractions, though one review noted confusion finding the address on Business 31.

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Rose

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the area all around the hotel is nice.

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Mickey

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice place for the money. Decent towels and bedding. Yucky toilet paper. Quiet building and neighborhood. Good for overnight stay while traveling.

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Amanda

Jul 24, 2023

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Our group was visiting the local college for student orientation and so we stayed at the Best Western in Athens, TX. The area felt safe and was very quiet. Inside and out the hotel is very nice and the beds are SOOO comfortable!! The hot breakfast was the biggest hit for me and the kiddos. Texas shaped waffles, bagels, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, a juice bar and so much more! We will definitely be staying here every time we are in Athens!!

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Joy

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room is large, with a comfortable bed and couch, and is very clean and quiet. The internet and tv work well, and the refrigerator even has a small freezer space. Our only problem was that it is actually located on Business 31 and the address given on Expedia is just route 31, so we drove all the way around on 31 then back through town on Business 31 to find it.

10

Melinda

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Athens. Very clean! Safe place!

10

Dawn

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel stayed 3 days for my mother-in-law 99th birthday party in Athens. Very convenient only 4 minutes from the hotel. We are from Michigan so outside the hotel my 3 grandchildren got to watch the butterflies in the field next door the hotel.

10

Foy

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my go to place when traveling to Athens.

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Elizabeth

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to dining.

10

Blake

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location for the things we wanted to explore in the area

10

Fernando

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay for the night. Easy to find and very easy to find the road out of town.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised as hot and plentiful with good variety, including items like waffles and some gluten-free options; a few reviews found it average or reported minor service gaps.

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LaWanda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great bed, greatbbreakfast

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Sandra

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great breakfasts and staff.

8

Anthony

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very accommodating and nice. Beds were nice however room showed its age. Carpet and bathroom floors were not that great. We wore flip flops or socks to walk around the room. Breakfast wasn’t that great.

10

Brandy

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice breakfast with almond milk and gluten free items. Beautiful lobby, comfortable beds. All staff was so nice.

10

Pamela

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Friendly staff, good breakfast, rooms clean and the comfortable bed

10

Sandra

Jan 25, 2024

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Excellent service and great breakfast options

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Julia

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super quiet and amazingly comfortable beds!!! Great place to stay with friendly staff and pool area is great for families. Breakfast is typical continental hotel breakfast, could be better. Would I stay here again?? Absolutely

10

Kevin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff provided excellent service / help for any request, and they serve a great breakfast.

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Valeria

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very comfortable. The bedding was bright white, the mattress the comfortable. The sofa is showing it's age. The bathroom was clean with plenty of towels for 2 people. However, the drain in the sink was broken and the area outside the tub discolored. The included breakfast was one of the best offered. It included scrambled eggs, sausage patties, biscuits and hash brownies as well as waffles, fruit and pastries. Even better, the staff didn't shut it down at 9am like many other motels.

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JOHN

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My TV only had one channel. I was moved late the second night from 2nd to 3rd floor for a similar room with a working TV. Desk clerk apologized and said the manager would discount my stay when she came on Monday A.M. but I never heard anything. Best motel breakfast I have ever experienced.

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Month	Average price
January	$107
February	$105
March	$104
April	$116
May	$111
June	$114
July	$103
August	$104
September	$115
October	$131
November	$122
December	$110

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $171	2 $182	3 $172
4 $81	5 $103	6 $102	7 $104	8 $104	9 $162	10 $147
11 $82	12 $104	13 $104	14 $104	15 $104	16 $128	17 $130
18 $83	19 $104	20 $104	21 $104	22 $103	23 $120	24 $119
25 $83	26 $103	27 $103	28 $104	29 $172	30 $170	31 $172

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (With Sofabed)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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