Name: Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Downtown/University
Address: 510 South Forest Avenue, Downtown Tempe, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America, Tempe, Maricopa County, US
Price range: $161–$593 per night
Rating: 9.13

What guests think

At Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Downtown/University, travelers highlight the walkable location by ASU and the light rail, friendly and helpful staff, spacious kitchen-equipped suites, a popular rooftop pool with views, and consistently well-liked complimentary breakfast.

Parking in the adjacent garage is convenient but carries a nightly fee, and a few guests reported confusion about reserved spaces. There are occasional complaints about front desk handling, unexpected charges, or follow-through after issues. Some also mention maintenance or comfort concerns like a temporary hot tub outage, a room alarm or leak, smaller pool depth, weekend traffic noise, or mattress firmness. Expect a clean, suite-style stay with standout rooftop amenities.

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Facilities

The rooftop area with pool, hot tub, fire pits and a small gym is a highlight with great views; some note the pool is shallow or the hot tub temporarily out. Parking is in an adjacent garage with a nightly fee and is generally convenient.

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10

Janelle

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My favorite hotel in the Tempe area! The coffee bar, breakfast and rooftop fire pit AMAZING

10

Lee

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second stay this year at the hotel and I stay in several hotels. This staff was professional, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Nestled in the Arizona State University and famous Mill Avenue downtown Tempe areas, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and plenty of night life in the immediate area. I had an emergency business shipment and the staff handled the issue as the pros they are! My early check-in was ready and the overall stay was very relaxing. Bring your swimwear as the 11th floor pool and views at sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. The complimentary breakfast was nice too. Couldn't complain about the rooms at all. I highly recommend this hotel!

10

Wendy

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful rooftop patio with heated pool, Jacuzzi and fire pit. Large rooms with separate rooms, for privacy with living room area and kitchen.

10

Michelle

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable. The room was spacious and clean. They charge $15 per night for parking in a parking garage. Check in was fast and easy. This is a great place to stay.

8

JILLIAN

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great, and the room was huge, but we got a handicap-accessible room. The only thing I didn't like was the tiny bathroom sink for such a big space. The views were amazing; we could see Mill Ave, Phoenix, the bridge, and Tempe Town Lake. From the roof, we could see everything, like the ASU campus and A Mountain. The pool was a bit small, but it was nice, and there's also a nice little gym up there. I didn't hear any noise unless we were outside. The bed was comfortable and I slept well.

10

Monica

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tempe is beautiful. The hotel is walking distance to interesting places and what we enjoyed the most is the rooftop with the fire pit and amazing views

8

Angela

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, actually very quiet for me and my two boys 12/9. Super spacious and thought out things in rooms like the swivel TV. They had cookies and lemonade stand during the day. Parking so close and cheap. Only thing we were slightly disappointed about was the pool. It looks full size in pic but is only 3ft. We still were able to play and cool off. Great views and rooftop area though all together. Def staying here on game night again for ASU!

6

Clancey

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beautiful and conveniently located. The staff was very helpful. We had an issue our second night, when we returned to our room after a long day out, looking to relax…. We entered the room to find the fire alarm going off in our room. There was a test earlier in the day and the alarm stayed on in our room. We had to wait for almost an hour, and maintenance would not be there until after 10 pm. So we had to switch rooms, which was a huge inconvenience. Our room was given a discount, however it was still frustrating. Additionally, the hot tub didn’t work and the website was not updated to reflect that. We were assured when we checked in, that it would be fixed by the morning and it was not fixed by the time we checked out. A hot tub at the end of a long day would’ve been very nice to enjoy.

10

linda

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and awesome rooftop pool and spa!

10

Magdalena

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located across the tram. We took it to Chase field for a baseball game. Nice and fast ( 8 stops ). Area is very safe with lots of shopping and dining option. The roof top pool was a hit with the kids. Room was clean and very big. Parking in the garage adjacent to the hotel was very convenient. Will stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise clean rooms and common areas with reliable housekeeping. A few reports mention isolated maintenance issues, but hygiene is broadly rated highly.

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10

Humberto

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome hotel, very comfortable and clean. Definitely staying here again

10

Benjie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was incredible and the rooms were amazing and clean. Would recommend if you’re in the Tempe area.

10

Andrew

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in went smooth, room very clean, bed was very comfortable, breakfast was tasty and easy parking.

10

Daniel

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great. Very clean and comfortable.

10

Tara

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean.

10

Julie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast

10

Lina

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed staying. Clean, friendly staff, great room. Loved it!

10

Sabrina

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, beautiful view, and super friendly staff!!

10

ROCHELLE

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was wonderful! The hotel was nice and clean and the staff was excellent!

10

Lorena

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious suite-style with kitchens and city or campus views, and many find layouts practical. Comfort varies, with mixed feedback on mattress firmness and an occasional comment about weekend traffic noise.

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Sandra

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Residence Inn was very clean and I love the the 2 bedroom suites with 2 bathrooms and mini kitchen. I will definitely will book again at this hotel.

10

Michelle

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable. The room was spacious and clean. They charge $15 per night for parking in a parking garage. Check in was fast and easy. This is a great place to stay.

8

Darryl

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the way your rooms have a kitchen and its very spacious. I also like my room had 2 TV's, so I could watch my own shows and my guest can enjoy their shows. What I dislike, which is not very often when I stay here, the curtain in my room couldn't close all the way. Which some sunlight came through. And had a problem with the living room TV, the remote wouldn't work. I did call down and they switched out the remote, but still wouldn't work. Luckily I was technology savy, I got it to work myself.

6

Vanessa

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were very and uncomfortably hard to sleep on. Non of us could get a restful night sleep during our whole stay. Love the mini kitchen, so convenient with dishwasher. Everything else was superb, working and clean. Employees were right on the job when something was needing attention. Rooftop pool/hotub/gym/fireplace was great. Beautiful weather and sights at night. However I don’t believe we’ll stay again due to the hard beds.

8

Jersey

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location. Relaxing atmosphere. Mattress and pillows not supportive.

8

JILLIAN

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great, and the room was huge, but we got a handicap-accessible room. The only thing I didn't like was the tiny bathroom sink for such a big space. The views were amazing; we could see Mill Ave, Phoenix, the bridge, and Tempe Town Lake. From the roof, we could see everything, like the ASU campus and A Mountain. The pool was a bit small, but it was nice, and there's also a nice little gym up there. I didn't hear any noise unless we were outside. The bed was comfortable and I slept well.

10

Bonnie

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very clean. My only complaint is no chairs on the balcony. The main reason you get a balcony is to sit outside.

10

Hung

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best hotel in downtown Tempe with all the amenities you would need: fridge, microwave, oven and full kitchen. Awesome view if downtown and very walkable to everything. Will definitely stay here again!

8

Regina

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except the bed I slept in. Literally sloped down in the middle ! Was rolling into my daughter all night! Other than that with no sleep, the room itself was fine.

8

Marie

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room layout.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and professional, with staff often going above and beyond. A minority report issues such as unhelpful front desk interactions, billing errors, or slow resolution after problems.

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10

Lee

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second stay this year at the hotel and I stay in several hotels. This staff was professional, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Nestled in the Arizona State University and famous Mill Avenue downtown Tempe areas, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and plenty of night life in the immediate area. I had an emergency business shipment and the staff handled the issue as the pros they are! My early check-in was ready and the overall stay was very relaxing. Bring your swimwear as the 11th floor pool and views at sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. The complimentary breakfast was nice too. Couldn't complain about the rooms at all. I highly recommend this hotel!

2

Adam H

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had already paid through expedia, but was charged again (and for more..) upon arrival. This was on top of "incidentals" too.. So after IMMEDIATELY taking the money from my account they said it would returned in 7 to 10 days.. i got a "sorry about that".. I didn\'t get to do the things i wanted to do on my vacation because my spending money was hijacked for no reason.

10

Tiya

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was the best stay ever im definitely coming back here my next trip thank you for being so kind and helpful

10

Sandra M

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding customer service. Very clean, easy parking, easy tram access.. enjoyed our stay will back

2

Jason

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beyond irritating front desk.

10

Karina

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so helpful and our room was very clean. Would love to stay here again.

10

Jennifer

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing! Very friendly and helpful. Hotel location was perfect for what we were in town for. Room was spacious and very clean! Would definitely stay there again

4

Christine

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was decent however staff was deceitful. Check out a day early due to unforeseen circumstances spoke to front desk said it wasn’t a problem and that they wouldn’t charge me for stay however they did and pretended like they had no recollection of me leaving early. I would of just accepted if they said they couldn’t reimburse me why lie about it.

10

Carol

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely enjoyable stay in all areas. Especially the woman who check us in. Sorry I can’t remember her name but she was working the afternoon shift both days there. Her initials are AHB

10

Ryan

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ivy and the staff at the front desk were absolute gems!!! Appreciate the great service and making us feel comfortable. Can’t wait to make it back again next year for Pat’s Run.

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Location

Excellent walkable location next to ASU, Mill Avenue, and the light rail, with easy access to dining and events. Some mention weekend street noise and that rates can reflect the central setting.

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Tracy

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was in a great location; very close to ASU.

8

Lauren

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pricey, mainly paying for location.

10

Thomas

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to our destinations. Walkable, but also close to light rail. Didn't need a car. Only negative was very loud car traffic on Friday and Saturday nights.

10

Heather

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, clean, quiet and walked all around Tempe.

10

Mary

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for Tempe events and ASU

10

Laurence

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Great location across the street from the light rail station.

8

Laurence

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a well located property next to ASU with a lite rail station across the street. Very convenient to Mill Avenue. It is a good choice when visiting the area

10

Wayne A

Feb 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for Tempe Beach park access. Also, lots of good restaurants nearby. Great room, but could have used a fan in the bathroom/shower area.

10

Shannon

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice weekend getaway to catch the O's vs Dbacks games. Hotel stay was great. The check-in staff gave us great tips about the Metro-Rail, which made getting to the games and back easy and smooth. Property seemed newly remodeled and fresh. Amenities were great, shower was awesome, bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious. Great location! Would book again for sure!

10

Magdalena

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located across the tram. We took it to Chase field for a baseball game. Nice and fast ( 8 stops ). Area is very safe with lots of shopping and dining option. The roof top pool was a hit with the kids. Room was clean and very big. Parking in the garage adjacent to the hotel was very convenient. Will stay here again.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety. There is no on-site restaurant for evening meals, which a few guests missed.

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10

Janelle

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My favorite hotel in the Tempe area! The coffee bar, breakfast and rooftop fire pit AMAZING

10

Lee

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second stay this year at the hotel and I stay in several hotels. This staff was professional, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. Nestled in the Arizona State University and famous Mill Avenue downtown Tempe areas, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and plenty of night life in the immediate area. I had an emergency business shipment and the staff handled the issue as the pros they are! My early check-in was ready and the overall stay was very relaxing. Bring your swimwear as the 11th floor pool and views at sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. The complimentary breakfast was nice too. Couldn't complain about the rooms at all. I highly recommend this hotel!

10

Michael

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a suite and had kind of a strange layout. Had to swivel the TV around to watch it from different angles. The breakfast was excellent.

10

Andrew

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in went smooth, room very clean, bed was very comfortable, breakfast was tasty and easy parking.

10

Rochelle

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was great... you could walk to a lot of different restaurants and shops plus it was only about 12-15 minute drive to get to Scottsdale to enjoy some of their shops and restaurants. Great location if you have kids that are thinking about attending ASU. Only drawback... wish they had an eating place inside the hotel for evening and that complimentary breakfast was served past 9am. Would stay again!

10

Julie

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast

4

joseph

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is advertised as having a restaurant. It does not which was very disappointing and had their advertising been accurate, I would have gone elsewhere. For the $420 price tag I expected some place to eat or have a drink on the premises. The breakfast is set up in the large lobby area. Staff were excellent and very friendly but the price is high and it feels like a lower grade place overall.

10

Briana

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really loved this hotel! The studio-like rooms were cute and equipped with a kitchen with everything I needed, including a big fridge. There was an amazing breakfast every morning, and the location was very walkable. The staff provided exceptional customer service. The only drawback I encountered was with the parking. I wasn't informed about which areas of the parking garage were reserved for hotel guests versus non-guests. Unfortunately, I received a citation for parking in a reserved spot, as I mistakenly assumed it was meant for hotel guests. So, just be cautious about where you park in the garage.

10

Nicole

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great family friendly hotel. Rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast had a large selection. Employees were very friendly.

10

Laura

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, secure, quiet, parking onsite, good breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$294
February	$381
March	$327
April	$290
May	$229
June	$147
July	$150
August	$147
September	$209
October	$352
November	$299
December	$257

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $358	17 $197	18 $170	19 $170
20 $161	21 $216	22 $322	23 $308	24 $201	25 $184	26 $175
27 $184	28 $242	29 $278	30 $305

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $203	2 $359	3 $298
4 $182	5 $304	6 $508	7 $498	8 $376	9 $335	10 $593
11 $183	12 $325	13 $448	14 $396	15 $284	16 $213	17 $182
18 $223	19 $520	20 $346	21 $366	22 $305	23 $284	24 $315
25 $203	26 $305	27 $346	28 $295	29 $233	30 $172	31 $179

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility Hearing Access, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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Superb

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