Name: Bailiffgate Hotel
Address: Northumberland, England, Alnwick, Northumberland, GB
Price range: US$204–US$568 per night
Rating: 9.7

What guests think

Reviews of Bailiffgate Hotel consistently praise its scenic location opposite Alnwick Castle, modern comfortable rooms, and friendly, welcoming staff, with many highlighting spotless cleanliness and a relaxing atmosphere that makes short stays and special trips feel easy and memorable.

Food and breakfast are widely enjoyed, though a few guests found breakfast underwhelming or the dining room lacking ambience, and some felt restaurant prices were high. Facilities like bars and the courtyard are popular, while some mention steps up from the main car park that could challenge some visitors. Isolated minor maintenance niggles and occasional busy periods or training gaps were noted, but overall experiences remain strongly positive. Expect a polished, comfortable stay well-suited to castle visits and short breaks.

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Facilities

Guests appreciated the bar spaces and the courtyard for relaxing. Some mention steps from the main car park that may challenge some visitors.

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10

Rona

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Modern hotel across from Alnwick castle provided comfortable rooms with everything needed for our 4-day stay. The highlight was the friendly and helpful staff. Food was good but the dining room was rather more cafeteria in decor - lacked ambience.

10

Amanda

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable room. Good location, easy parking

10

Elizabeth

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elegant new hotel with a very good restaurant.

10

Simon

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay right next to Alnwick Castle and Town centre. Food very good in restaurant. Would definitely stay again.

10

Richard

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb hotel in perfect setting right next to the Castle and a short walk into Alnwick town centre with its full range of shops and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay with friends and being a new hotel (opened in May) everything felt fresh and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the two girls working on the bar in the evening. The bar itself is a perfect way to start the evening and classic cocktails were excellent. The breakfasts were superb too. A bright open dining room with excellent continental buffet and table service of hot choices. My wife and I (and couple we were with) can confidently say that this hotel is one of the best we have stayed in the UK. The price point is also fair and reasonable. Only potential issue (not for us really) is the steps up from the main car park (62). Depending on age and mobility this could prove an issue to some. However, with drop off at the main door of the hotel (bags and less able visitors) I am sure to most that this would only be a minor inconvenience.

10

Karen

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful new place. The room was very nice, shower very spacious. Had afternoon tea here as well and it was delicious, with a great view of the castle. You can relax with hot or cold drinks outside in the courtyard after a day out. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

10

Bev

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel which was spotlessly clean. Lovely restaurant and bar area as well as great courtyard for relaxing outside. Would definitely stay again

10

Tom

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, right next to the entrance to Alnwick Castle. The hotel itself is lovely, with helpful and friendly staff, lovely rooms (exactly as described on their website), nice relaxing bar. the perfect place for a weekend getaway. We were there for two nights and decided to eat in the restaurant on our second evening. The food was delicious. My wife and I shared the Chateaubriand and it was cooked perfectly. The breakfast the next morning was also fantastic, with a great choice. The Kipper Hash was a particular favourite of mine. We will definitely go back as there are lots of lovely places to explore in the local area

10

Susan

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a idillic location beside Alnwick castle and a short walk from the town centre. Room was spacious and luxurious and loved the tick down service at night. Bathroom modern with Jo Loves toiletries and enjoyed the coffee and shortbread on the terrace. The different bars all offered something unique but the Garden Room looking at the castle was my favourite. Lovely attentive staff.

10

Helen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Food was good. The walk up from the car park could be difficult for older people, there were a lot of steps.

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Cleanliness

Frequently described as spotless and fresh. One review mentioned very minor maintenance niggles.

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10

kenneth

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel. Great location, friendly staff, well designed, bright and clean!

10

Diane

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful brand new rooms. Clean and across the street from the castle.

10

Rosemary

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at Bailiffgate Hotel. The room was very comfortable and clean. The new refurbishment was excellent and the room had everything you needed for an enjoyable stay. The hotel is situated in a quiet corner of Alnwick overlooking the castle and yet only 5 minutes away from the town centre. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We shall definitely stay there again.

10

Amanda

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean comfortable room. Good location, easy parking

10

Teresa

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2nd stay at Bailiffgate and another wonderful relaxing experience. The rooms are fantastic and spotlessly clean with everything you could need.

10

Bev

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel which was spotlessly clean. Lovely restaurant and bar area as well as great courtyard for relaxing outside. Would definitely stay again

10

Brian

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern and clean hotel right opposite the castle. Nice and quiet rooms, very comfortable beds. Staff were attentive, but a little busy at times. Good food in restaurant but a little pricey.

10

MARTIN

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location. New hotel so everything was new. Spotless. Staff are great. Toiletries in the room ard real luxury. Jo Loves. Fabulous products. Rooms very comfortable.

10

Ruth

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Within 5 minutes of entering this hotel, myself and my partner both agreed that we would be back. This hotel is absolutely stunning and the staff can't do enough for you. The room is clean, beautiful and homely and the views are amazing. Breakfast was awesome too and the location is right opposite the castle. The whole of the town is flat so really accessible. We only stayed for one night and we wish we'd have been able to stay longer!

10

anne

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Bailiffgate hotel was a delight. An elegant, charming yet relaxing place literally steps from Alnwick Castle. The room was clean and beautifully appointed. Would definitely stay again if ever back this way.

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Rooms

Modern, comfortable rooms with quality bathrooms and many castle views; several mention quiet nights, suites, and balconies in some categories.

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Diane

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful brand new rooms. Clean and across the street from the castle.

10

Karen

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room top class balcony large with cosy seating and amazing view bedding top quality bathroom absolutely gorgeous with bath walk in shower bath with a view also

10

Ruth

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our room, very comfortable and cosy for an autumn stay We enjoyed our breakfast too. We ate at the hotel one evening and very much enjoyed it

10

suzanne

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was stunning . We had views of the castle. The staff were exceptional. Lisa from the restaurant was so helpful and very kind. The whole stay was relaxing and welcoming.

10

Karen

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful new place. The room was very nice, shower very spacious. Had afternoon tea here as well and it was delicious, with a great view of the castle. You can relax with hot or cold drinks outside in the courtyard after a day out. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

10

Brian

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern and clean hotel right opposite the castle. Nice and quiet rooms, very comfortable beds. Staff were attentive, but a little busy at times. Good food in restaurant but a little pricey.

10

MARTIN

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location. New hotel so everything was new. Spotless. Staff are great. Toiletries in the room ard real luxury. Jo Loves. Fabulous products. Rooms very comfortable.

10

Sarah

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a lovely three day break staying at the bailiffgate hotel. Very nice new hotel. Room very modern and bathroom was fab.

10

Mark

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel in such a picturesque town. Our suite room was amazing and views of castle fantastic. Food drinks and staff also fantastic, so intend to go back next year again for our anniversary. Thoroughly recommend this hotel for a great time away.

10

Susan

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a idillic location beside Alnwick castle and a short walk from the town centre. Room was spacious and luxurious and loved the tick down service at night. Bathroom modern with Jo Loves toiletries and enjoyed the coffee and shortbread on the terrace. The different bars all offered something unique but the Garden Room looking at the castle was my favourite. Lovely attentive staff.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. A few reports note staff can be busy or still learning processes.

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10

Patricia

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted with exceptional kindness and professionalism. Entire staff was excellent.

8

Ernest

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very new hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff

10

Karl

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the castle. Furnished to a very high standard. Staff very friendly. Food served in the restaurant was excellent. Hotel had only been open for just over a week so staff understandably still getting use to processes / facilities etc. A really comfortable and welcoming hotel.

10

Linda

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel excellent staff in the perfect area close to everything

10

Frances

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was lovely and the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly.

6

Craig

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could be great, but need to train the staff better

10

Anthony

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An exceptional hotel with a great staff. We used the Bailiffgate as our base for our daily excursions to other areas of Northumberland.

10

Richard

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb hotel in perfect setting right next to the Castle and a short walk into Alnwick town centre with its full range of shops and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay with friends and being a new hotel (opened in May) everything felt fresh and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the two girls working on the bar in the evening. The bar itself is a perfect way to start the evening and classic cocktails were excellent. The breakfasts were superb too. A bright open dining room with excellent continental buffet and table service of hot choices. My wife and I (and couple we were with) can confidently say that this hotel is one of the best we have stayed in the UK. The price point is also fair and reasonable. Only potential issue (not for us really) is the steps up from the main car park (62). Depending on age and mobility this could prove an issue to some. However, with drop off at the main door of the hotel (bags and less able visitors) I am sure to most that this would only be a minor inconvenience.

10

Brian

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern and clean hotel right opposite the castle. Nice and quiet rooms, very comfortable beds. Staff were attentive, but a little busy at times. Good food in restaurant but a little pricey.

10

Roger

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great 2 night stay at Bailiffgate. Tracey checked us in and was very helpful and welcoming, even helping with our bags (we arrived late in the evening) up to our room. I’m disabled so it was very helpful. The hotel is beautiful, an elegant modern extension to a period building. Very comfortable king bed, super bathroom with a walk-in shower. Wonderful breakfast. The hotel is right by Alnwick Castle and Alnwick is a very walkable town with lots of interesting shops.

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Location

Exceptional setting beside Alnwick Castle and a short walk to town, with scenic views from many rooms. Handy base for exploring the area.

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10

kenneth

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel. Great location, friendly staff, well designed, bright and clean!

10

Rosemary

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at Bailiffgate Hotel. The room was very comfortable and clean. The new refurbishment was excellent and the room had everything you needed for an enjoyable stay. The hotel is situated in a quiet corner of Alnwick overlooking the castle and yet only 5 minutes away from the town centre. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We shall definitely stay there again.

8

Anthony

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for 3 nights recently. The hotel is very nice and clearly new. Style and furnishings are modern without being pretentious. Centrally located for town centre and castle. On site restaurant was great but there are also plenty of options nearby.

10

Linda

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel excellent staff in the perfect area close to everything

10

Simon

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay right next to Alnwick Castle and Town centre. Food very good in restaurant. Would definitely stay again.

10

Richard

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb hotel in perfect setting right next to the Castle and a short walk into Alnwick town centre with its full range of shops and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay with friends and being a new hotel (opened in May) everything felt fresh and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the two girls working on the bar in the evening. The bar itself is a perfect way to start the evening and classic cocktails were excellent. The breakfasts were superb too. A bright open dining room with excellent continental buffet and table service of hot choices. My wife and I (and couple we were with) can confidently say that this hotel is one of the best we have stayed in the UK. The price point is also fair and reasonable. Only potential issue (not for us really) is the steps up from the main car park (62). Depending on age and mobility this could prove an issue to some. However, with drop off at the main door of the hotel (bags and less able visitors) I am sure to most that this would only be a minor inconvenience.

10

Brian

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern and clean hotel right opposite the castle. Nice and quiet rooms, very comfortable beds. Staff were attentive, but a little busy at times. Good food in restaurant but a little pricey.

10

Ruth

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Within 5 minutes of entering this hotel, myself and my partner both agreed that we would be back. This hotel is absolutely stunning and the staff can't do enough for you. The room is clean, beautiful and homely and the views are amazing. Breakfast was awesome too and the location is right opposite the castle. The whole of the town is flat so really accessible. We only stayed for one night and we wish we'd have been able to stay longer!

10

anne

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Bailiffgate hotel was a delight. An elegant, charming yet relaxing place literally steps from Alnwick Castle. The room was clean and beautifully appointed. Would definitely stay again if ever back this way.

10

Susan

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a idillic location beside Alnwick castle and a short walk from the town centre. Room was spacious and luxurious and loved the tick down service at night. Bathroom modern with Jo Loves toiletries and enjoyed the coffee and shortbread on the terrace. The different bars all offered something unique but the Garden Room looking at the castle was my favourite. Lovely attentive staff.

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Dining

Food and breakfast are frequently praised, with guests enjoying cocktails and afternoon tea; a few found breakfast underwhelming, ambience plain, or prices on the high side.

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10

Rona

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Modern hotel across from Alnwick castle provided comfortable rooms with everything needed for our 4-day stay. The highlight was the friendly and helpful staff. Food was good but the dining room was rather more cafeteria in decor - lacked ambience.

10

Ruth

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved our room, very comfortable and cosy for an autumn stay We enjoyed our breakfast too. We ate at the hotel one evening and very much enjoyed it

10

Elizabeth

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elegant new hotel with a very good restaurant.

8

Chris

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Two night stay, great view of the castle, friendly and helpful staff but all well trained. Breakfast was sub par could be better.

10

Natasha

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at, food was delicious, staff were friendly and helpful. Very quiet hotel, right next to the castle. Everything was beautifully decorated, would definitely recommend!

10

Richard

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb hotel in perfect setting right next to the Castle and a short walk into Alnwick town centre with its full range of shops and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay with friends and being a new hotel (opened in May) everything felt fresh and well presented. Staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the two girls working on the bar in the evening. The bar itself is a perfect way to start the evening and classic cocktails were excellent. The breakfasts were superb too. A bright open dining room with excellent continental buffet and table service of hot choices. My wife and I (and couple we were with) can confidently say that this hotel is one of the best we have stayed in the UK. The price point is also fair and reasonable. Only potential issue (not for us really) is the steps up from the main car park (62). Depending on age and mobility this could prove an issue to some. However, with drop off at the main door of the hotel (bags and less able visitors) I am sure to most that this would only be a minor inconvenience.

10

Karen

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful new place. The room was very nice, shower very spacious. Had afternoon tea here as well and it was delicious, with a great view of the castle. You can relax with hot or cold drinks outside in the courtyard after a day out. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

10

Brian

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very modern and clean hotel right opposite the castle. Nice and quiet rooms, very comfortable beds. Staff were attentive, but a little busy at times. Good food in restaurant but a little pricey.

10

Tom

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, right next to the entrance to Alnwick Castle. The hotel itself is lovely, with helpful and friendly staff, lovely rooms (exactly as described on their website), nice relaxing bar. the perfect place for a weekend getaway. We were there for two nights and decided to eat in the restaurant on our second evening. The food was delicious. My wife and I shared the Chateaubriand and it was cooked perfectly. The breakfast the next morning was also fantastic, with a great choice. The Kipper Hash was a particular favourite of mine. We will definitely go back as there are lots of lovely places to explore in the local area

10

Helen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Food was good. The walk up from the car park could be difficult for older people, there were a lot of steps.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $315	5
6 $224	7 $302	8 $279	9 $290	10 $290	11 $290	12 $433
13 $234	14 $374	15 $568	16 $258	17 $261	18 $281	19 $313
20 $230	21 $242	22 $259	23 $259	24 $295	25 $266	26 $409
27 $216	28 $231	29 $364	30 $364

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $359	2 $255	3 $373
4 $204	5 $240	6 $231	7 $341	8 $236	9 $261	10 $288
11 $210	12 $232	13 $226	14 $226	15 $221	16 $256	17 $277
18 $207	19 $221	20 $223	21 $234	22 $231	23 $257	24 $257
25 $210	26 $223	27 $223	28 $221	29 $221	30 $252	31 $257

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