Is parking available at the property?

Valet parking is available for a fee of NZD 65 per night. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 52 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 1:30 AM the following day, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in Wellington CBD, just steps from Lambton Quay and New Zealand Parliament Buildings. It is 0.3 mi from Botanic Gardens and 0.4 mi from St Paul's Cathedral, with easy access to public transport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 11 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of NZD 80 per night, and advance request is required for confirmation. Specific information about cribs is not provided.

Sofitel Wellington - Luxury Hotel in New Zealand

Average nightly price at Sofitel Wellington by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$154
February	US$216
March	US$217
April	US$176
May	US$165
June	US$152
July	US$155
August	US$160
September	US$186
October	US$171
November	US$186
December	US$174

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Sofitel Wellington is widely praised for warm, professional service, elegant interiors, excellent breakfasts, and a convenient CBD location near Parliament and Lambton Quay, with many guests describing a comfortable, high quality stay.

Parking is frequently noted as difficult or expensive, and a few guests mention smaller or darker rooms and occasional maintenance issues like weak air conditioning or tech glitches. Cleanliness and quiet are commonly commended, though there are isolated lapses and some mixed experiences with the bar or lounge. Expect a polished city-center base with standout staff, and be prepared for potential compromises around room size and parking.

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Facilities

Guests highlight a well equipped gym and appreciate the availability of valet parking, though parking overall is challenging and often costly. A few found the lounge or bar less inviting.

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Robert

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel and very attentive staff. The staff is what my stay enjoyable. When we arrived we had several problems. First, the room wasn't large enough to accommodate 3 adults. The staff upgraded us twice before we were satisfied. They blamed Expedia for this mistake. Of course this was for a cost. After having trouble finding the hotel, the parking was a disaster. Parking is on street, but there are restrictions during the day hours. We ended up accepting valet parking, but again at a cost. So overall the stay started poorly, but again I'll say the staff made it enjoyable. Very professional and well mannered.

10

susan

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a lovely hotel right in the centre of Wellington a 2 minute walk from the BeeHive parliament building. The staff were super helpful and friendly upon arrival. We used their valet service and although there was ample car parks we could have used, it was an easy and efficient service to use. Our room was great and the bed very snuggly. We ate in the dining room and had an excellent meal on our second night and once again great service. Would highly recommend this hotel

6

Kaoru

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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10

Nicole

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is a challenge

10

Keith

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

1) Staff always greeted guests and top notch response to questions always - this is a gem 2)Dailey infused water was great! 3) evening turndown 4) beautiful room and the whole hotel in general 5) great fitness center

10

Lynette

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking was difficult and the convenient options were very expensive

10

Margarita

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding truly 5 star hotel. We had 4 stops on this trip and Sofitel bed was the best. Convenient location, gym is well equipped, daily tea and coffee refill. Can’t think of anything not perfect at Sofitel Wellington. Great service, spotless clean, will stay again.

8

Michiko

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was large, modern and well maintained. We had a problem with the desk staffing as we were trying to check out early in the morning to catch the ferry. There’s a dearth of restaurants and bars in that area, so it’s unfortunate that the lounge isn’t more inviting.

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Robert

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent comfortable hotel. We did not eat at the hotel and were only there overnight. Parking is an issue. Its on a steep hill with limited street parking which is free 8pm-8am if you can find somewhere close by. Outside those hours it is 2 hour paid parking so you need to leave or move. Valet was $55. Self parking nearby but the entrance was too low for my mid size SUV. Who would design such a place?

10

Georgia

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel - beautiful rooms and comfortable bed. Lovely lobby and bar areas and good gym facilities. My favourite place to stay in Wellington

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept. A few guests reported lapses such as dust on fixtures, missed housekeeping details, or parts of the restaurant needing a deeper clean.

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Paula

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean nice rooms. Staff professional and courteous

8

Lobsang

26 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Sound proof is my favourite. The dust on the side of tables are not quite pleased.

10

Darryl

27 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, clean and tidy, will stay there again.

8

Aaron

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was dirty. We moved bed and found rubbish under beds.

10

Kelsie

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property, clean comfortable room, awesome staff. Would recommend!

6

Min

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We spent 3 days at Sofitel, everyday when we were sleeping, there were someone (hotel staff) knocking our door, no matter in the morning, afternoon, or at night, or all the time! There is a chandelier on the top of the bedside table, which is a very weird design, and unfortunately, the chandelier is very dirty and dusty, whenever I pick up or put something on the tablle, my head will hit on the chandelier, and a lot of dust fell. The restaurant is under average level, kind of Asian-western mixed food, and had diarrhea after dinner.

8

Claire

30 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had great stay, hotel room was really nice, quiet, and well set out. However restaurant needs a thorough clean and improved service. Would stay again though.

10

Lee

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and quiet.

10

Margarita

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding truly 5 star hotel. We had 4 stops on this trip and Sofitel bed was the best. Convenient location, gym is well equipped, daily tea and coffee refill. Can’t think of anything not perfect at Sofitel Wellington. Great service, spotless clean, will stay again.

10

Michael

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Attentive staff and room was clean with all amenities required for a short stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish, comfortable, and often quiet, with some larger options and occasional pleasant views. Several guests found rooms small or dark and noted issues like weak air conditioning or tech connectivity problems.

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Einar

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Dark and small outdated room

10

Cynthia

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a great staff. The room was spacious and well decorated. The breakfast was delicious. Overall a great stay.

10

Jacob

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was top notch. The property, dining, staff, convenience and more was perfect. I loved it here and I’d stay here again. Daniel was amazing. The room had perfect views as well.

8

Stephen

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Is really a good hotel. Staff are great. Only thing I could pick on is I Couldn’t connect to the tv from my iPhone.

8

Ameera

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

an excellent hotel. breakfast buffet was really good. i would have rated it 5 stars except for the fact that their internet server crashed and the internet was down for most of my stay. to get it fixed, they had to bring in someone from auckland! it crashed the first night of my stay, was down that night, and the next day and night as well. other than that, everything was excellent. doubt the internet issue will re-occur.

6

Alvina

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Smallest Sofitel rooms I’ve ever experienced from this chain. Quite a walk to central area for dining or sightseeing.

10

Jennifer

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The accommodations were very luxurious! The room was very quiet!

8

Paul

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Got in at 3pm after a late arriving flight. We were told our room wasn't ready, which considering the price was unacceptable. After sitting in the club for 5 minutes, the front desk assistant came through and said our room was now ready, but just handing the keys and telling us the floor, then ran off - obviously they were understaffed. No assistance with the luggage or anything else. Far from the other Sofitels I have stayed at in Asia. Very expensive for a 3.5-4 star experience. The dining area was nice and the staff seemed friendly. The location is good as it's close, but not as close as the Intercontinental (which does have excellent service too). The rooms were nice, although the AC was not working particularly well, so in the afternoon when the sun hit the window the room became an oven, despite having the setting down as low as it would go. The rain shower head was about to fall from the ceiling too, but still worked luckily - it was very good. All up, a mixed experience. I prefer the Intercon for the same price. The trip got off to a bad start with the plane being late and we in turn were late for an appointment, the hotel don't know this but tell their staff, you don't know how bad a day your guests are having. Our's was a an inconvenient day that was made into a bad day by these gestures. They have a long way to go before they are close to their international brand standards.

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Michiko

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was large, modern and well maintained. We had a problem with the desk staffing as we were trying to check out early in the morning to catch the ferry. There’s a dearth of restaurants and bars in that area, so it’s unfortunate that the lounge isn’t more inviting.

10

Georgia

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel - beautiful rooms and comfortable bed. Lovely lobby and bar areas and good gym facilities. My favourite place to stay in Wellington

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Service

Service is a standout, with many praising friendly, professional, and attentive staff across departments. There are occasional hiccups such as slow or inconsistent service and an isolated checkout dispute.

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Paula

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean nice rooms. Staff professional and courteous

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Peter

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had 2 rooms for two nights. Every interaction with staff at this hotel was world class. It made such a difference. When many cannot find staff, Sofitel have absolutely superb staff.

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Michelle

5 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,360 nights

Never had a worse experience at check out as I did at this hotel, very bad communication and no ownership taken for over charge due to this mis communication from staff. Very disappointed as we were having a nice stay up until this. Since trying to query why we were over charged there has been no reply to my emails. I will leave it at that but definitely will not be back!

10

Ekaterina

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sofitel Wellington offers a luxurious experience, but it’s truly the people who make it exceptional. The staff’s warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail create a welcoming atmosphere that elevates the stay. Their dedication to ensuring comfort and personalized service is what sets Sofitel apart. Highly recommended!

10

Keith

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

1) Staff always greeted guests and top notch response to questions always - this is a gem 2)Dailey infused water was great! 3) evening turndown 4) beautiful room and the whole hotel in general 5) great fitness center

10

Rebecca

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this hotel was exceptional. Beautiful clean rooms with comfy beds. We had breakfast at the hotel restaurant and it was great. However the highight was the staff. Everyone we had contact with - from checking in, the bar and restaurant staff, and housekeeping- were so friendly and helpful and made us feel so welcome. They even gave us free vouchers for a drink when they learned it was our mums birthday. I will definitely be back for my next stay in Wellington.

10

Alain

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk and cleaning staff were wonderful. It was our first time at a Sofitel but it won’t be our last.

10

CARL

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent knowledgeable and friendly staff. Everyone from the restaurant to reception to housekeeping were exceptionally professional, friendly, and helpful.

10

Emma

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service from all members of staff

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Stephen

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an incredible weekend at Sofitel Wellington celebrating my sister’s birthday in July. Sergio and Daniel at the front desk were so welcoming and kind to our 4-year-old, even making her a paper rose which she still has kept safe a month after our trip :) Tappan from the restaurant needs a mention too. He made our evening memorable. Fun to talk with, he gave us great wine suggestions and was super attentive all night. The hotel is great but the people there are what make it. We will definitely be back!

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Location

Central CBD location near Parliament and Lambton Quay, walkable to key sights and transport. Some note the area feels more business focused and may require a walk for restaurants, especially on weekends.

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David

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really enjoyed my stay at the Sofitel. Very professional and really appreciated the subtle French touches to align with the brand. Only small issue is that the location is more in the business part of the city so be prepared to walk to attractions, restaurants and bars if staying the weekend

10

Gareth

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Sofitel Wellington was an excellent stay when we were in New Zealand, perfectly located in the CBD and within walking distance to everything. I cannot recommend the hotel enough.

10

Andrew

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Alvina

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Smallest Sofitel rooms I’ve ever experienced from this chain. Quite a walk to central area for dining or sightseeing.

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roberta

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful rooms!!! I was staying in the Executive room with Club access. I love the evening happy hour from 5 to 7, it did indeed make me happy! Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Location is Fantastic!! Walking distance to Lambton Quay, Cuba Street, the National Museum, and Waterfront!! I would highly recommend Sofitel for your next stay in Wellington!

10

guy

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service impeccable et très bien situé

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Andrew

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and well appointed, excellent location. Courteous and efficient staff. Late check out.

10

Alison

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, lovely buffet, attentive staff, and the restaurant makes an amazing flat white. Easy walk to botanical gardens and great restaurants.

8

Sophia

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient for the city center.

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Dale

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Lambton Quay, the heart of the city.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed meals at Jardin Grill. A few reviews mention slow service or underwhelming dishes and desserts.

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Kim

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the breakfast, which had an extensive selection of hot and cold options and local produce.

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benjamin

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet hotel close to the Parliament, with comfortable rooms. Only con: the breakfast. The buffet has a limited choice, the quality of the food is poor and the service is super slow (eg 20 minutes to get a coffee).

10

Cynthia

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with a great staff. The room was spacious and well decorated. The breakfast was delicious. Overall a great stay.

10

Joakim

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and lovely staff. Expensive but very good breakfast.

10

Pål

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, superb service and breakfast

10

Shane

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really great place to stay and the Jardin Grill restaurant was excellent.

10

Angela Jane

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Flawless stay. The breakfast was wonderful and we are so glad we chose to have dinner there also. Beautiful room and the venue was in a quiet end of town. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you Sofitel Wellington!

10

Alison

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel, lovely buffet, attentive staff, and the restaurant makes an amazing flat white. Easy walk to botanical gardens and great restaurants.

10

Neil

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, lovely room and service was excellent. Excellent meal at Jardin Grill

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Janette

26 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, only 1 thing we had dinner in city centre and thought we would go back to hotel to have dessert very disappointing they were frozen which made them tasteless had to wait for them to thaw still tasteless. But staff and room couldn’t have been better.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $129	2 $156	3 $173	4 $172	5 $189	6 $260	7 $266
8 $136	9 $194	10 $204	11 $307	12 $276	13 $186	14 $179
15 $182	16 $239	17 $298	18 $291	19 $389	20 $354	21 $308
22 $261	23 $261	24 $192	25 $193	26 $212	27 $178	28 $178
29 $201	30 $202

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Club

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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