Name: Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Dodge
Address: 3040 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States of America, Fort Dodge, Iowa, US
Price range: $47–$92 per night
Rating: 6.93

What guests think

At Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Dodge, travelers report a budget stay with friendly staff and a convenient location near restaurants, but reviews are split on cleanliness and maintenance, with recurring complaints about smoke odors, worn interiors, and spotty housekeeping. Breakfast quality varies widely, ranging from basic or unavailable to acceptable hot options like waffles and eggs. Facilities are simple, with ample parking and a fitness room noted, while the older property shows refurbishment efforts alongside general wear. Expect a low-cost, no-frills stay where experiences differ significantly by room.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: several guests note ample, well lit parking, a fitness room, guest laundry, and a breakfast or meeting area. Some reviews raise concerns about exterior door security and overall upkeep.

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10

MEGAN

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

clean and Quiet property. ample parking space .

4

Kim

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The building is in very poor condition. Exterior doors were not secure, didn't lock. Carpets were filthy and the window in our room was broken. We had to ask for blankets, only sheets were on the bed. After 3 days we had to ask for clean towels. The staff was courteous and helpful.

10

Cherisse

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was flawless. The staff was very welcoming and experienced hassle-free check-in and check-out. The breakfast was good, and I enjoyed working out at the fitness center as well. No issues with the booking. Will definitely recommend this property!

10

Chavez

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the welcoming staff. The breakfast was good and had eggs, waffles and muffins. My kids enjoyed cereal and milk. They have ample parking space.

10

Kelly

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. Easy check-in and got a big area for meetings/breakfast.

10

Mike

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its on excellent location with restaurants in the parking lot, walking to Pharmacy,grocery store etc. Seems to have been recently remodeled. Nice big lobby,Breakfast area,fitness center and guest laundry. Parking lot was brightly lit and ample parking,saw some big rigs also parked and drive around the building

6

Reinhardt

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV not functional. Ashtray in a ‘nonsmoking’ room, door looks like it had had previously been ‘jimmied’ and not properly repaired, curtain hanging off rod so wouldn’t properly close letting bright lights in parking lot flood the room. Also, perhaps not hotels, fault, but guests returning and talking in hall at 2:30 am, and vagrant sleeping in stairwell when I left at 7am.

10

James

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay, staff is friendly, has restaurants in the parking lot,parking lot is good for big rigs and well lit. It offers breakfast wifi, guest laundry room,,,

10

Rodney

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes parking good

10

spoocer

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room are clean .Quiet and friendly atmosphere .bed was comfortable .Near by restaurants and grocery stores. Hot break fast in the mornings.we recommed others Ample parking space

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with many reports of dirty carpets and bathrooms, stained linens and towels, strong smoke or musty odors, and occasional bugs or mold. A number of guests did find their rooms clean.

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Dusty

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible stay. NOTHING was clean. The bed spread was stained and had holes all over it. The bathroom toilet was filthy, the floors were sticky, and the carpets had stains and were not even vacuumed. The tub in the suite didn’t even work. The door was by far the worst. It was clearly been kicked in and didn’t even close all the way. People smoking weed in the hallways, and people clearly living there. The front desk and common areas were a complete sty. Even the guys working the front looked part time homeless. The exterior door didn’t close properly or lock. I wouldn’t even touch anything for breakfast, disgusting conditions, and the hallways and rooms smelled. They had car air fresheners in the rooms A/C unit. Who is the district or regional for Days Inn? Have you stopped checking in on this location? This places needs to be closed permanently and torn down. Will try to add photos when I get back home.

4

Michael

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room condition was subpar. Not very clean, use of extension cords and lots of wires and plugs, and an overall feeling that this isn’t a well cared for property.

4

Kyle

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much to like other than the price. But you obviously get what you pay for. Dirty room. Broken toilet. Broken tv.

6

Brad

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought that the toilet was clean until I sat in the bathtub and saw the mold under the toilet rim. And when I stepped into the shower, there was black crap on the bottom of my feet from the carpet in my room. The hallway carpet was filthy.

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Maureen

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a run down, disgusting hotel. I was in three rooms before landing in one I stayed in—one reeked of smoke, another’s room door wouldn’t close. In my room, the window was filthy, there were holes in the wall, outlets didn’t work, the tv didn’t work, and the phone didn’t work. Continental breakfast, if you can call it that, was laughable. White bread, a nasty toaster, grape jelly, a grease caked waffle maker, and a giant container of syrup you are to pour directly over your waffle. Coffee has powdered creamer and sweet and low. Pay a little more and go elsewhere.

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Gayla

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was filthy, the towels had Big brown stains on them, the sheets had stains all over them. Very dirty

2

Angela

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Make sure rooms are clean before putting a guest in that room. When traveling ppl want to go to a clean room and not have to go back to the desk to get a new room. Carpet should be cleaned. My feet shouldn't be black after a shower.

4

Brenda

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No one came in the room to clean daily. We left five bags of trash for housekeeping. Sign in bathroom said fresh towels every 3 days didn't happen. People smoking cigarettes and pot right outside the front door. Will not stay in this hotel again.

4

Pablo

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

There was stale cigarette smell in room, on sheets, just penetrated. It got on my clothes and just surrounded the halls and every nook and cranny. It made it hard to breathe

2

Romana Afrose

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty. Property condition is terrible. Saw blood stain on towel. Also had issue with reservation and had to switch room. Overall terrible experience

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; some guests had quiet stays and comfortable beds, but recurring maintenance issues include nonworking TVs or outlets, ill-fitting or damaged doors, AC problems, and worn fixtures. Hall and neighbor noise was occasionally noted.

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Jackie

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, bed was comfortable. The upkeep of the place was terrible

6

Becky

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was basic. Get what you pay for.

8

Jeremiah

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My king bed room was on the very end upstairs. I didnt hear a peep out of any room or anywhere. Air unit was loud far but i like it that way, was also plenty cold which i also like. Cost was really low and i used some rewards to get it down even lower. Breakfast was bare bones, just had cereal then hit the road. For the price and the quiet night it was great.

4

Kyle

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much to like other than the price. But you obviously get what you pay for. Dirty room. Broken toilet. Broken tv.

4

Kim

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The building is in very poor condition. Exterior doors were not secure, didn't lock. Carpets were filthy and the window in our room was broken. We had to ask for blankets, only sheets were on the bed. After 3 days we had to ask for clean towels. The staff was courteous and helpful.

8

david f

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and efficient. Stairs and hallways need additional cleaning. My room was clean, but an outlet was not working.

2

Linda

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The air in room had not been on at all- it was mid 90s outside. Had trouble turning it on someone was supposed to come up and never did. Finally got it turned on. The chair in the room was filthy- would not sit in it. The linens on bed were stained. I did not actually stay, checked it and army somewhere else.

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brian

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Paint peeling from ceiling in bathroom.2 outlets in the room worked, smelled like smoke, and no phone or clock..parking and lot were awful.

6

Reinhardt

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV not functional. Ashtray in a ‘nonsmoking’ room, door looks like it had had previously been ‘jimmied’ and not properly repaired, curtain hanging off rod so wouldn’t properly close letting bright lights in parking lot flood the room. Also, perhaps not hotels, fault, but guests returning and talking in hall at 2:30 am, and vagrant sleeping in stairwell when I left at 7am.

8

Trixy

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great stay. Only issues with my room where Telephone and tv weren't working properly.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many guests praise friendly, welcoming staff and smooth check-in, while others describe unattended desks, booking or refund issues, and rude or unprofessional interactions. Responsiveness varied by shift.

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10

Terrance

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, and pet friendly.

10

Chelsea

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and clean property. Friendly staff.

10

victoria

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in & friendly staff

6

Bill

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Desk left unattended Had to wait to check in tv not working noise from room above

2

John

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not recommended. Hot smelly lobby. Not welcoming reception. Hot room. Dirty towel hanging on door. Carpet dishes look vacuumed. Mirrors looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in months. Couch collapsed, artwork atilt, tv screens dirty, all added to atmosphere. Extra blanket not properly folded and smelled like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while. Curtains didn’t cover the window, parking lot lights flooded through. Dirty parking lot. Breakfast was a joke, most drinks weren’t not working. Eggs still in the carton left on carton, I assumed they were hard boiled, no note. No receptionist at checkout, folks just left the keys on the counter. Oh, and my key/folder were re-used several times judging by the various room numbers scratched out. Terrible at all levels.

10

Cherisse

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was flawless. The staff was very welcoming and experienced hassle-free check-in and check-out. The breakfast was good, and I enjoyed working out at the fitness center as well. No issues with the booking. Will definitely recommend this property!

2

Adam

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had so many problems with the front desk, not friendly at all. Issues with the booking system. The room smelled so bad it gave us a headache, we open the window but did not help. Overall, terrible experience and would never ever again will consider starting in that hotel: Days Inn by Wyndham Ford Dodge was a horrible experience.

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Michael

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

MANAGMENT WAS RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. SHE THREATENED TO FIGHT ME , KICKED ME OUT A DAY EARLY AND THE MANAGER HERSELF STILL (1 WEEK LATER) STILL REFUSES TO LET ME HAVE ANY OF MY BELONGINGS THAT WERE IN M Y ROOM AND THE OWNER MIKE RAJA IS NO BETTER BECAUSE H E S DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE ISSUE!

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Janelle

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its not that hotel was bad, it was that expedia overbooked the hotel and there weren't any rooms available when I went to check in, but yet I had an confirmation and Iternary #, which I was told that was invalid. I had to go searching at 9:30PM for place to sleep for the night!

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April

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is hands down one of the best I’ve ever encountered away from home.

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Location

Convenient location near restaurants and shops, with some walkable options and an overall quiet setting noted by several reviews.

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10

Nicole

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice and quiet area

8

Marla

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean, budget hotel. In a good location.

10

Hailey

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

friendly and quick staff, super convenient location that’s tucked away so it’s not that busy or packed.

8

Heather

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient

10

Chelsea

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and clean property. Friendly staff.

10

Santos

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location with lots of places to eat close by and stores to shop

10

Chelsea

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful stay. The early check in was quick. Walkable distance from everything around. Next to Culver's and Pancheros so it was a plus point.

10

Mike

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its on excellent location with restaurants in the parking lot, walking to Pharmacy,grocery store etc. Seems to have been recently remodeled. Nice big lobby,Breakfast area,fitness center and guest laundry. Parking lot was brightly lit and ample parking,saw some big rigs also parked and drive around the building

10

James

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed my stay, staff is friendly, has restaurants in the parking lot,parking lot is good for big rigs and well lit. It offers breakfast wifi, guest laundry room,,,

10

spoocer

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room are clean .Quiet and friendly atmosphere .bed was comfortable .Near by restaurants and grocery stores. Hot break fast in the mornings.we recommed others Ample parking space

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent, ranging from very limited or unavailable to acceptable hot options such as waffles and eggs. Quality and variety varied day to day.

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Jeremiah

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My king bed room was on the very end upstairs. I didnt hear a peep out of any room or anywhere. Air unit was loud far but i like it that way, was also plenty cold which i also like. Cost was really low and i used some rewards to get it down even lower. Breakfast was bare bones, just had cereal then hit the road. For the price and the quiet night it was great.

2

Maureen

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a run down, disgusting hotel. I was in three rooms before landing in one I stayed in—one reeked of smoke, another’s room door wouldn’t close. In my room, the window was filthy, there were holes in the wall, outlets didn’t work, the tv didn’t work, and the phone didn’t work. Continental breakfast, if you can call it that, was laughable. White bread, a nasty toaster, grape jelly, a grease caked waffle maker, and a giant container of syrup you are to pour directly over your waffle. Coffee has powdered creamer and sweet and low. Pay a little more and go elsewhere.

10

Chavez

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the welcoming staff. The breakfast was good and had eggs, waffles and muffins. My kids enjoyed cereal and milk. They have ample parking space.

4

Colton

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t too bad overall. Breakfast was terrible.

6

Earl

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Inexpensive, showing age, substandard breakfast options,

6

Irving Raymond

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was pretty bad. Sour milk and dried muffins.

4

Nels

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When we went to our room, the door was unlocked and wide open. In the middle of the night, a large stone piece of the bathroom vanity crashed to the bathroom floor and shattered. The breakfast was the worst I’ve ever seen in a hotel. Why would Wyndham compromise their brand like this?

6

martina

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and affordable one night stay on road trip. Did provide a reasonable breakfast.

4

Christa

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

During snow storm they did not keep the front entry shoveled. The hallway smelled like urine. Neither of the locks on my door worked. The tub was dirty. Duvet cover was dirty and stained. Breakfast was not warm. Went to get juice instead and only had water in the machine.

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Daniel

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast as advertised. No front desk staff or anyone else in AM

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Month	Average price
January	$43
February	$43
March	$46
April	$53
May	$52
June	$58
July	$61
August	$56
September	$51
October	$52
November	$59
December	$43

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $62	17 $49	18 $48	19 $48
20 $49	21 $50	22 $49	23 $50	24 $49	25 $53	26 $48
27 $47	28 $49	29 $47	30 $49

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $47	2 $49	3 $47
4 $47	5 $47	6 $48	7 $49	8 $47	9 $48	10 $48
11 $47	12 $47	13 $50	14 $53	15 $54	16 $50	17 $50
18 $47	19 $50	20 $51	21 $51	22 $49	23 $58	24 $56
25 $47	26 $48	27 $51	28 $51	29 $70	30 $92	31 $73

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette (2 Bedroom)

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 King Beds)

Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (3 Double Beds)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

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