Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway
Address: 125 Brookline Avenue, West Fens, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Boston, Suffolk County, US
Price range: US$267–US$1,134 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway draws praise for its walk-to-Fenway location, clean and spacious suite-style rooms with kitchens, and friendly, accommodating staff, while recurring complaints cite construction noise and expensive valet-only parking.

Guests frequently commend the hot breakfast for variety and quality, though a few found it average or crowded during renovation. Suites are comfortable and well equipped, but some report maintenance or comfort issues such as spotty Wi‑Fi/TV, temperature swings, or less‑comfortable sofa beds. Amenities like the rooftop terrace and small indoor pool are a plus, yet intermittent closures, limited bar service, and gym access constraints are noted. Overall, expect a convenient, comfortable base by Fenway.

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Facilities

Rooftop terrace/bar and a small indoor pool are popular, though the bar can be limited or closed and the pool is occasionally closed. Valet-only parking is convenient but widely considered expensive; gym access has been limited during construction.

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Jason

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ordered for a pool for kids, pools under renovation no one told us

8

Susan

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful pool and nice terrace!

10

Holly

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bummer the gym wasn’t open due to construction, but clean facility. Great staff

6

Jen

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was not available as promised and mgr made no adjustment to compensate, despite our mentioning that we chose the hotel for the pool as described. Bed and couch were uncomfortable, rigid materials rather than the luxurious usually found in a Marriots. Price of $70 per night for in building valet parking is absurd. Not impressed. I have stayed at over 20 hotels recently, and this one was not up to usual. Was clean and maintained though. Expect more than that for the high nightly rate.

10

Jeanie

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if going to Fenway, just a short walk. Staff were very nice. Room had a view of Fenway & Citgo sign. We didn’t get a chance to use the fitness center but just stop in to check it out and looked nice, clean. The roof top terrace was nice. Good buffet breakfast. Only negative was that the pool was closed for maintenance which was a disappointment.

10

Caitlin

28 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking on street, valet is $62, pool closed, bar closed

10

Daniel

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a king suite and the room was very clean and well kept. The bed was comfortable and felt clean. The lady at the front desk that greeted us and checked us in was very nice. We signed up to become members of the rewards program because they gift you 5000 points just to sign up which is also free to do. Great location downtown, super walkable to Fenway and to some great restaurants. We had dinner across the street at Yard House and 10/10 recommend eating there, all food was excellent. The only thing I would make clear about the hotel is that the only parking options are $70 valet or street parking. There is no parking garage or complimentary parking. With that being said, we went during a week there was no baseball game so it was relatively easy to find street parking. Overall a great stay, would def stay here again.

8

John

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel. Roof top bar not really impressive. Very close to Fenway

10

Haley

26 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great area. Walkable to the children's hospital but also to Fenway, many restaurants, stores, and a T stop! The hotel was clean and the staff friendly. There was good service, continental breakfast, and a guest laundry which was very handy for our extended trip. The rooftop terrace is beautiful!

10

Doug

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding hotel. Very clean and well run. Large rooms with a kitchen, nice sitting area, and large beds. Breakfast is outstanding. Eggs, potatoes , bacon, breads, yogurts, fruit., waffle machine. A really great hot breakfast. Great area with lots todo. Parking lots close by. Roof top bar is really nice. Staff is very helpful.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel and rooms very clean and well maintained. A few report lapses or missed housekeeping (e.g., dirty bathrooms/hallways or pool cleanliness), and note that regular cleaning isn’t daily.

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Rebecca

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The entire room was covered in a thick film of dust, there were hairs in and on the toilet, as well as feces stains. If I wasn't in a time crunch to prep for a medical procedure the next day, we would have left the hotel entirely. As it was, my husband had to go to Target to buy disinfectant so that we would feel ok using the bathroom.

8

Lawrence

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Why doesn't the cleaning staff clean the rooms every day? On the days they were scheduled, my room was not cleaned.

10

Jason

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Keri

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great, check in/out was great. Kitchen floor in room was sticky/dirty, comforter on bed had a very foul odor/dirty-had to ask for all new bedding, hallways always looked like they needed to be vacuumed.

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Sarah

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was closed and there was construction being done, which is fine, but it would have been nice to see this on the website before reserving. We stayed on the 4th floor and it smelled like dog poop. There were stains on the hallway carpets as well. Staff were very friendly and nice which was a plus and our room was clean.

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Bahaa

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor communication about absence of housekeeping on daily basis or the fact that their workout facility is not available until you’ve reserved, paid, and past the deadline for a refund. Seems like intentional scamming of clients. The area is under a lot of construction and is always busy

10

Karen

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and clean, nice kitchen and amenities, great shower, comfortable bed. We only spent one night but I think it would be perfect for a long stay. Definitely my favorite hotel in the Longwood area and convenient to many hospitals. Highly recommended.

10

Steven

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean facility with friendly staff. Great location. Will visit again

10

Jennifer

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were super nice and helpful. The room was very clean. The breakfast buffet was great! Usually we stay in hotels that the buffet options aren’t great. This one was a hit!

10

Aurora

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was our third stay while we were in town for a Red Sox game. Can’t beat the location, and it is always clean, comfortable, and every member of the staff we have met are top notch.

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Rooms

Spacious, apartment-style suites with kitchens and comfortable beds suit families and longer stays. Some guests mention noise from nearby construction, occasional maintenance issues (Wi‑Fi/TV, HVAC, water pressure), and less‑comfortable sofa beds.

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Yamiko

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The apartment was perfect for my short term stay. I love the apartment-like feel.

6

Danielle

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay , nice staff , great location. Wish we had a better view and our wife didn’t work for both days

8

Samuel

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Conveniently located with amply sized rooms

8

Heather

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did let the desk know when we checked out that the light above the vanity/sink did not work which made it a little difficult to do my makeup in the morning. I found the water pressure was on the light side. I have thick hair and it took longer for me to rinse hair products out.

10

Kerry

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beautiful and comfortable. Unfortunately there was construction on the street where our room was located. The noise from the cars crossing over the planks in the road was beyond frustrating and kept waking us up throughout the night.

10

Sara

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, room was huge, nice and clean. Awesome- will stay again for sure.

10

Chris

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very clean. The room was very well maintained and spotless. Complimentary breakfast had good options. Location is wonderful, it is a stones throw away from Fenway and walking distance to a lot of attractions. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

Melissa

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, spacious room with comfortable bed; efficient front desk; speedy elevators; super convenient location near lots of eateries, including our favorite Tatte. Wish I’d found this hotel a few Boston stays ago!

10

Doug

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding hotel. Very clean and well run. Large rooms with a kitchen, nice sitting area, and large beds. Breakfast is outstanding. Eggs, potatoes , bacon, breads, yogurts, fruit., waffle machine. A really great hot breakfast. Great area with lots todo. Parking lots close by. Roof top bar is really nice. Staff is very helpful.

6

Michael

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely hot and AC wasn't really working

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, professional, and helpful across valet, front desk, and breakfast teams. Occasional complaints cite slow responses, missed requests, or understaffing.

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Heather

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating!

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Jessica

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet was a nightmare. Chris the person running valet was extremely rude and inhospitable. Lights kept going off in our room due to the breaker overloading. Dirty sheets on our sofa bed that we had to request clean new sheets. Gross. The hallway carpet looked stained and smelt like animal urine. Took 45 minutes to get our car from valet upon leaving. Close location to Fenway but not worth the premium.

10

Bianka

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was incredibly friendly and prompt. I will be doing business trips in Boston often and I Would stay again

10

Jacqueline

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel in Boston. Near metro with great staff, thanks to the very polite Philippe. The room was spotless with a really comfortable bed.

4

Bruno

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was nice enough but a few things really bothered me about my stay where I can't justify the massive price tag. There was no parking lot or garage, but instead valet-only parking for $68/day. I ended up parking at the 401 garage down the street which had EV spots open. There was also no room service which wasn't a deal breaker but a bit annoying considering they do have a kitchen. The part that bothered me the most though was at 6am sharp the construction right outside my window from the adjacent lot was enough to wake even the most sound sleeper and it didn't stop until I left.

10

Rebecca

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed 1 night here over the 4th of July. The hotel is super close to Fenway Park. We interacted with 3 different people at the front desk during our stay- Philippe, Jazzmen, and another young lady (sorry I can’t remember her name) and they were all helpful and courteous. The valet parking for the car was smooth and the staff members in this area were also very pleasant and efficient. Our room was great- clean and had everything we needed. We had planned on attending the fireworks along the river but were tired and instead decided to watch them from the rooftop terrace. This worked fine as well. We enjoyed the free breakfast the next day. Just wanted to note that we received service above and beyond from Philippe and Jazzmen when dealing with a lost wallet scare.

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Tracy

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff made this stay even more amazing!! Absolutely recommend for Red Sox games!

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Charles

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk people are rude and unreliable. We asked for two wake up calls and didn’t get one. We asked for our room to be cleaned and needed shower gel, as the bottle was empty. Instead of cleaning they left towels & shower gel in a bag on the floor outside of our door.

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Maureen

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The valet took 45 minutes to get my car despite asking the concierge about it 25 minutes in.

4

Isela

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff not as helpful as they could be.

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Location

Exceptional for Fenway Park, with easy walks to the T, restaurants, and nearby schools and hospitals. Some note construction around the property and that downtown sights can be a longer walk.

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jaclyn

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Walkable to MANY tourist attractions. Parking is terrible in this area and very accessible to public transportation.

8

Christy

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The best for taking in a ball game. Easy walk to newbury st too

10

Alan

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to Fenway park’n

10

Shawn

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location right by Fenway Park. Staff was amazing. Room clean and ready to check in right on time. Would stay here again.

8

Aaron

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We always have an enjoyable stay here. Easy location to access all that Boston has to offer, especially Fenway.

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kristen

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for a Red Sox game. Did spend more on Ubers than anticipated given it was a hike to other tourist attractions. Complimentary breakfast was decent. A few places to eat nearby.

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Thomas

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not their fault, but at some point the construction at their door needs to be completed

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Sara

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great area to stay, very convenient for going to Fenway.

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Julia

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel room was large and very clean. Location could have been better for us.

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brian

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near Fenway Park. Stay here if you want a place close to the ballpark.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally well liked for variety and quality, though a few found it average and seating tight during renovations. The rooftop bar is enjoyed but can be limited, not open at times, or close early.

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Kathryn

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Surprised to learn there wasn't room service or a restaurant. As a woman traveling alone, I didn't feel comfortable attending the "roof bar" Also room had a fantastic coffee maker, but NO CUPS left to make it in. However, morning breakfast was OUTSTANDING!!!

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Jason

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was great very clean and friendly workers, the parking was very very expensive all the parking around the hotel was 1/3 of the prices less then a block away. Breakfast was ok coffee very good food was just high achool cafeteria quality. Over all was a good hotel great location.

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Martha

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Half of the lights in the room didn’t work. Cable was in and out. AC continued to blast even after it was turned off. Poor facilities for a very high price.

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Colton

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast options were fantastic and the hotel was very clean. Very impressed with our stay.

10

Paige

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Great service. Nice breakfast each morning. Fun roof top bar. Wonderful location.

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Peter

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is served on the eighth floor and the area was too small for the number of guests that were there, sitting list difficult. Other than that the breakfast is very good.

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James

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great location with lots or places to eat and shop around and easy to walk into the downtown. Good breakfast and not crazy busy. I really wanted to swim but the pool is very small and really for kids to play in. We went for a drink on Saturday early evening to rooftop bar but it was not open which not open with was a bit of bummer. Also there was noisy building works next door. We were warned and had asked for room away from it but was right across from it as we were jet lagged it was not that big of a deal. Saying all the the staff, location and cleanliness were all great. I will stay again.

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John

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel. Roof top bar not really impressive. Very close to Fenway

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Walter

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, always, from front desk to housekeeping, the BEST! Breakfast as usual was mediocre at best.

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Doug

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding hotel. Very clean and well run. Large rooms with a kitchen, nice sitting area, and large beds. Breakfast is outstanding. Eggs, potatoes , bacon, breads, yogurts, fruit., waffle machine. A really great hot breakfast. Great area with lots todo. Parking lots close by. Roof top bar is really nice. Staff is very helpful.

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Month	Average price
January	US$175
February	US$206
March	US$286
April	US$464
May	US$501
June	US$555
July	US$507
August	US$461
September	US$473
October	US$494
November	US$311
December	US$213

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $503	2 $449	3 $449
4 $377	5 $779	6 $678	7 $533	8 $706	9 $575	10
11 $445	12 $319	13 $1,116	14 $569	15 $546	16 $746	17 $756
18 $446	19 $1,134	20 $1,046	21 $499	22 $988	23 $585	24 $534
25 $487	26 $493	27 $1,011	28	29 $397	30 $361	31 $377

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $639	18 $379	19 $376
20 $267	21 $426	22	23	24 $939	25	26
27 $792	28 $627	29 $627	30 $543

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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