Name: Old Town Inn
Address: 4444 Pacific Highway, Midway-Pacific Highway, San Diego, California, United States of America, San Diego, San Diego County, US
Price range: $144–$240 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

At Old Town Inn, travelers consistently praise friendly, helpful staff, clean basic rooms, and a convenient location near Old Town, the transit center, and the airport, making it a good-value base for short stays and sightseeing.

Guests appreciate the complimentary continental breakfast and well-kept pool and grounds, though parking can be tight and Wi-Fi or TV service occasionally falters. The immediate surroundings are industrial with a visible homeless presence, and some find the walk to Old Town or nighttime noise from trains, traffic, and planes uncomfortable. Rooms are comfortable but older, with some small layouts, thin walls, and occasional musty odors or maintenance issues. Expect a clean, budget-friendly stay with excellent service and practical convenience.

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Facilities

Pool and grounds are well kept and inviting, but the pool has been closed for renovation at times. Free parking is included yet spaces are tight and can fill up, and Wi-Fi/TV service has occasional outages.

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Karen

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff and good breakfast, comfortable bed for us side sleepers (my husband prefers a firmer bed for his back though). Only dings were lumpy pillows and no wi fi in our building due to some part they can’t get.

10

Christopher

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Busy weekend with guests, every parking spot filled by 11pm. Its a great location for multiple tourist/events, train station, walking distance to many venues! We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Used the pool, ate @ the continental breakfast, it was very clean & simple choices.

10

Crystal Monique

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel and friendly staff. Kitchenette and pool seemed great even though we didn’t get the chance to use either of them. Only complaint is the parking. Parking spaces are limited and VERY NARROW. Otherwise, great and clean hotel.

10

maria

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, clean , quite hotel. Beautiful landscaping. Although it is an older hotel all the services were beyond excellent 👍 We enjoyed, the breakfast, pool and the complimentary DVDs. Every staff we encountered was very friendly. I loved how old town Inn keeps it old school with a DVD player in each room.

8

Rebecca

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was very happy with staff, breakfast, comfort of bed, facilities in room, great and inexpensive washer/dryer, and they accept dogs - yay! Very few cons: narrow parking spaces, but that results in enough of them. We were on the bottom floor and the upstairs neighbor was noisy - like they were stomping. It didn’t bother us too much - just slight annoyance - but if someone were more sound sensitive it might be an issue.

8

Bryan & Kimberly

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. A couple lights in room didn’t work. The Wi-Fi was out in our building the entire stay and no effort by staff to make up for that

8

Dana

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was under construction. Breakfast was lack luster... no meat or eggs.

10

Carolee

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Registration was easy and fast-very helpful gentleman at the desk. Had access to the room early, felt safe with stairs and elevator requiring a key card. Spacious room with 2 sinks for convenience in getting ready.

10

Lynette

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms, grounds, lobby and dining area were extremely clean. Pool and pool area were clean and inviting. Staff was very courteous and informative.

10

Jonathan

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean room and nice people. It's an older palace, but well maintained with easy parking and the rooms have been updated.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a frequent highlight across rooms and common areas. However, some guests reported musty odors, stained carpets, and isolated pest issues (ants, roaches, and a bed bug report).

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Alicia

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got attacked by bed bugs, with massive welts and a fever. At check-in staff was super sweet and my room didn’t have anything obviously wrong with it. I moved around the pillows and crawled under the covers around 1 AM and by 130 I was in the lobby covered in bed bug bites. Thankfully, I booked through Expedia so they could relocate me, even though it took 1.5 hours to get a new room in a major city?? Had I booked through the hotel I would’ve had bigger problems because the guy at the desk couldn’t even get his managers on the phone. Irresponsible management of what could be a great little place. The place was fully booked and the response was caring but not at all surprised so it’s pretty hard to imagine I was the first/only one. Disgusting.

10

Dominic

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, some areas needed to be fixed like striped wall paper or chipped paint, there were also ants in our room but they mainly stayed within the bathroom and sink area minus the 3 on the walls next to the bed. Other than that everything and everyone was extremely wonderful!

6

Alex

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is cute and clean, and it offers a good breakfast. The outdoor areas are well maintained, and the breakfast space is also tidy. However, the room did not smell clean; it had a wet socks odor near the bed. The area around the hotel felt unsafe because it is located in an industrial zone. There was trash and some homeless people nearby, which made it feel uncomfortable. It’s odd to have a cute hotel in such an industrial area.

6

Jasmine

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced since it was Comic-Con that weekend and definitely not worth it. The room was rundown and the carpets were incredibly filthy we could not walk in the room without shoes. Dingy lighting and the room was so hot and muggy when we entered. Would not stay here again.

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Xochitl

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We found bugs

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Robert

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older hotel, so the room kind of smelled like it. The bed was very comfortable. Got a good nights sleep and didn’t wake up with a backache, which a plus for us. Seemed clean other than a few large stains on the carpet.

10

Alberto

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great, breakfast was always fresh, and clean everywhere.

10

Ashley

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, and the bed was comfortable. Stayed here twice I got to enjoy breakfast the second stay it was perfect all around. I will be back

10

Lynette

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms, grounds, lobby and dining area were extremely clean. Pool and pool area were clean and inviting. Staff was very courteous and informative.

10

Jonathan

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean room and nice people. It's an older palace, but well maintained with easy parking and the rooms have been updated.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and comfortable with very good beds; some include kitchenettes or cottage-style layouts. Many note dated decor, small bathrooms, thin walls and traffic/train noise, plus occasional AC/shower pressure and in-room Wi-Fi/TV reliability issues.

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KEITH

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a nice, but dated property. Lack of Wifi in room was an inconvenience.

8

Kilian

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Besides the lack of microwave and a small fridge, I'd say the place was pretty alright. They clean the rooms often, they have a decent selection in breakfast, however their walls are a bit thin and the place is next to a busy road.

8

Christina

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows were terrible and old and the shower head barely had any pressure making it hard to rinse the shampoo out. Other than that was a nice suite

8

AnnMarie

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The one night stay we had here was fine. Close to the Mission area. Check in was fast and easy. Room was clean and comfortable but a bit worn. Breakfast was carb heavy which is difficult for some. Overall, was pleased with our choice.

8

Tamah

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was small but clean. Reminded me of some hotels in Europe. Bathroom very small. Quaint exterior with beautiful flowers. Did not eat breakfast so can't comment on that. Fine for a short stay but I'm a tad claustrophobic so not sure I would book for a longer stay.

10

Albert

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

It's a great place to stay except for the room that I was in 128.It's closest to the street and it's kind of noisy.There's also a light that shines directly.To our room doesn't make it for a good night sleep sometimes.

8

Carolee

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Met our needs nicely. We needed to be near MCRD so it was perfect. Welcoming could have been a little warmer/friendlier but registration itself was good. My husband and son-in-law loved the oatmeal for breakfast each morning. Had difficulty each evening with the TV but eventually got it working. Though facilities were older it was clean and our maid was sweet and efficient!

8

Diane

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room with kitchenette.

8

Melissa

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, bed was comfortable. Deducted one star because of the freeway and train noise. Trains stopped their horns at night thankfully but the planes flying over early in the morning made it impossible to sleep in. AC did not cool down either. If you can sleep through noise, this location is great!

10

william

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, attractive grounds, good breakfast selection. Room was spacious and clean. Reading lamps on each side of the bed were a welcome touch. Bathroom needed updating, but everything else was great.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with easy check-in and helpful front desk support. A few mention inconsistent interactions or slow resolution during issues.

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Marissa

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Both the front office and housekeeping staff were amazingly nice, friendly and accommodating. They were happy and accommodating even when busy and short-staffed. The free continental breakfast was more than expected and my daughter had a really good Belgium waffle. Very close to Old Town San Diego and the trolly station. Perfect for our overnighter.

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Alicia

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got attacked by bed bugs, with massive welts and a fever. At check-in staff was super sweet and my room didn’t have anything obviously wrong with it. I moved around the pillows and crawled under the covers around 1 AM and by 130 I was in the lobby covered in bed bug bites. Thankfully, I booked through Expedia so they could relocate me, even though it took 1.5 hours to get a new room in a major city?? Had I booked through the hotel I would’ve had bigger problems because the guy at the desk couldn’t even get his managers on the phone. Irresponsible management of what could be a great little place. The place was fully booked and the response was caring but not at all surprised so it’s pretty hard to imagine I was the first/only one. Disgusting.

10

Randall

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff.

10

Cecelia

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here every time we're in San Diego we love it here always friendly staff and clean

10

Laurie

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was decent and the room comfortable. I was a little worried when driving to the location because the surrounding area is sketchy, but the Inn was very nice and they have secure entrances to the rooms. You even need a key to access the elevator. The elevator was a plus being on the 3rd floor. It’s nice not dragging your luggage up stairs. They had DVD’s that you could borrow and coffee, tea, and lemon water available until 11 pm. Very close to Seaworld and San Diego Zoo.

10

Ernest

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There was an internet problem and the staff was great in meeting my needs. Very friendly and helpful.

10

anthony

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent front desk staff! We travel all the time and this person was the most organized and professional person we have had at a front desk in a long while.

10

Donald

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent front desk service. No problems with the stay. Would definitely book again.

6

Dennis

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived @ 5:00 PM. Young lady at desk was not friendly and appeared as if we were disturbing her time. Will not return.

10

Matthew

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got in town at 1am. My reservation was for the next night. Trip planned a while back and it changed to go a day earlier. The staff helped book a room where other hotels turned my family away at 1am. In desperation, and confirming availability through a 3rd party phone booking, got to the hotel and was said it was full. Yet, front desk staff took care of us the whole weekend. Accommodating a room at 1am, welcome goodies for my kids, tips for the trip, and a shuttle to the train station. Can’t wait to return. The hotel is a crazy, fun maze but they did great showing a map everywhere to help.

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Location

Convenient to Old Town, the transit center, and the airport, making it easy to reach attractions. The immediate area is industrial with a visible homeless presence, and some guests feel the walk at night or nearby train/plane noise is uncomfortable.

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stefan

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect for visiting Old Town on the one side, next to a dark industrial area on the other side. Daily wake up call by national anthem every workday by near Naval Warfare Center on time!

10

Douglas

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right next to transportation depot, homeless people and encampments all around property. Not the fault of hotel, but it is not a plus.

10

Edgar

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Old Town Inn is just a touch outside of Old Town, requiring a walk that some might feel is unsafe. That said, the facility and staff are great, clearly a well taken care of place. and we enjoyed our stay enough that I extended by a day.

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Eric

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fine value for money, great location for Old Town and rail transit, good security features, very pleasant staff. Free parking, central to most SD attractions. Excellent if you don't need to be right by the water.

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Tena

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Located right across from Old Town San Diego. Easy access to main thoroughfares and food. Very quaint! Lots of flowers and it is mission style in architecture. Good complimentary breakfast too. Quiet places to sit - especially around the pool.

10

Karen

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Area is okay. Across the street from Old Town. The hotel itself was great. Clean, friendly, and felt totally safe. Would definitely stay again. Great for the price and within an easy drive of a lot.

10

Nicole

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s conveniently located across from Old Town and the Transit Center.

8

Fernando

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute hotel. It is kept up and maintained. The location is excellent. It is in the middle of Old Town and literally across the street from the train station. We took the trolley into Petco Park and it was super convenient. They provide a continental breakfast which provided the typical items. Our only complaint was that the pillows had a funky odor. I couldn't tell if the odor came from the pillow cases or from the actual pillows. Whichever it was, that was gross.

8

Jamie

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location. Close to the airport so a little loud from the planes coming and going at all hours but not too bad.

8

Carolyn

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This is a motel. The property is very well kept and clean. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was average. The staff was nice. But it is very important to know that while it is close to the Old Town State Park, it is on a very busy road next to a highway and railroad line. It is in an industrial area. It is not in an area you would want to walk. It is loud. It is also next to the Alpha Project, which is a homeless shelter. There is a persistent presence of unhoused people and police near the property. While this might not be a problem for everyone, I wish I had known this before I booked my stay.

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Dining

Complimentary continental breakfast is generally appreciated for waffles, oatmeal, and basics. Several guests found it limited or carb-heavy and wanted more protein options.

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AnnMarie

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The one night stay we had here was fine. Close to the Mission area. Check in was fast and easy. Room was clean and comfortable but a bit worn. Breakfast was carb heavy which is difficult for some. Overall, was pleased with our choice.

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Ray

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, everything was good. a little disappointed with the high carb continental breakfast. Perhaps, consider some protein (eg. eggs, sausage, etc.) to be included.

10

Nicoline

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location (and price!) for a one-night visit to take in a Padres game. Perfect location to catch the easy, clean, convenient trolley to Petco Park.Also ideal for exploring Old Town. Rooms were immaculately clean, comfortable, quiet. Property is beautifully landscaped, pool is warm, continental breakfast is very satisfactory. Staff was especially friendly and welcoming.

10

Sabrina

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and the beds were comfy. The front desk guy, Josh, was super nice! It’s an older hotel but you’d never know. The continental breakfast was decent enough. Mostly carbs and as a diabetic, it wasn’t ideal. But they did have hard boiled eggs!

10

Lawrence

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent base for traveling.. had our own car and areas we wished to visit were close and convenient. Free continental breakfast was great to start our day.

8

Teresa

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great place, just the breakfast portion needs more food options

10

Alberto

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great, breakfast was always fresh, and clean everywhere.

10

Lisa

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price for a nice clean room , hot shower and above average continental breakfast! Will return

8

Dana

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was under construction. Breakfast was lack luster... no meat or eggs.

10

Renee

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in a great location. Old Town is very walkable and Sea World is less than 10 minutes away. They offer a nice breakfast and clean, good sized rooms.

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Month	Average price
January	$132
February	$151
March	$153
April	$167
May	$169
June	$191
July	$203
August	$191
September	$158
October	$159
November	$137
December	$127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $146	15 $169	16 $166	17 $186	18 $200	19 $216
20 $144	21 $154	22 $155	23 $158	24 $161	25 $201	26
27 $153	28 $153	29 $155	30 $162

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $191	2 $192	3
4 $154	5 $164	6 $167	7 $168	8 $165	9 $203	10 $240
11 $163	12 $161	13 $168	14 $174	15 $173	16 $195	17 $201
18 $150	19 $165	20 $166	21 $167	22 $170	23 $169	24 $162
25 $160	26 $166	27 $166	28 $167	29 $167	30 $169	31 $185

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Deluxe King Room Visually and Hearing Impaired Accessibility

Petite King Visually and Hearing Impaired Accessibility

Deluxe King Microwave & Minifridge

Petite King

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Kitchen

Deluxe Queen Sofa Sleeper Mobility Accessible

Family Suite, 2 Queens & Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Jacuzzi Suite

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