Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Seattle North - Lynnwood by IHG
Address: 2515 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, Washington, United States of America, Lynnwood, Washington, US
Price range: $100–$199 per night
Rating: 8.48

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Seattle North - Lynnwood by IHG, travelers often praise clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient location near Alderwood Mall and the freeway, plus a well-liked complimentary breakfast with a pancake machine.

Common drawbacks include a small, often chilly indoor pool with no hot tub, a single slow elevator, and hall or elevator noise in some rooms. Most found housekeeping reliable, though a few noted maintenance or hygiene issues, including isolated pest reports and musty odors. Overall, expect a comfortable, convenient base near shopping with welcoming service and a popular breakfast.

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Facilities

Facilities include an indoor pool, gym, free parking, and lobby coffee; several reviews mention the pool is cold and there is no hot tub, and note only one slow elevator.

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Tahnee

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay at this Holiday Inn, breakfast was good and staff were friendly. Nice warm heated pool but could have used a hot tub. Close to the mall and lots of shopping around the area. Only downside was you could hear some noise from other rooms so walls are not as soundproof as other hotels, but nothing was bad enough to cause any major disturbances.

8

Pedro

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything are good. Except you have only one elevator. If you can add one more that will be great. It will lessen the wait for the elevator going up and down. Thank you.

8

Andrew

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is close to some shops and there's Old Spaghetti nearby. The room is clean and good size. Breakfast is decent. There's no hot tub which kind of sucks.

10

Terri

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There was plenty of parking, easy access to main road and plenty of restaurants close.

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Sean

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really great stay. Hotel was small but very accommodating. Good location for a quick trip to Seattle. Lots of eateries nearby. The only critique I would have is the pool temperature was very cold. Even the kids thought it was chilly which never happens, but besides that everything was good.

10

Morgan

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only issue is one elevator

10

Krisanne

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was a good temperature. No hottub. Breakfast was good. Bed comfortable.

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peter

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The so called hated pool, was far from being heated. When the front desk was asked, they indicated it was at 77 degrees and there was nothing they could do. We specifically booked this hotel for the advertised heated pool. Disappointed

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Mathew

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

About an hour after our evening arrival, we became aware that the toilet was not flushing and the water level was continuing to climb. Phoned the front desk twice before answer. The man on the line replied "Ill see what I can do on my end" and then hung up the phone without even taking our room number. We could not use the toilet for the night and no one ever followed up in the morning. The pool was an ice-cold 59 degrees, and people were popping literal bottles of champagne in the water leading to unruly behaviour. We ended up checking out after one night and finding a new hotel that could offer us a working bathroom for the over 250$ this non working room cost us for the night.

10

P

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great venue, nice food and very good staff. The computers don't work or the printer so could not print boarding cards.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and common areas as very clean. However, there are scattered complaints about odors, maintenance lapses, and a few serious issues such as pests or missed cleaning.

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Adriana

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second time staying here, the first I had a great experience but this time around was not the best. We were in the first floor and the room smelled extremely moldy and felt musty all night despite turning the AC off and on, the noise level was horrible all night and the pool water was super dirty. I had very poor sleep with the loudness from the lobby and elevator.

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Jaime

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When i got home from staying at the hotel for 2 days i had a few bed bug bites on my body

10

Elaina

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and the staff were great.

10

Judith

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless, comfortable room, and quiet surroundings.

10

Cathy

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean!

10

Jennifer

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always clean, smells good, breakfast is up to par with all other holiday inn Express'. Staff were all great.

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Jennifer

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom had poop on the floor and the back of the door. I requested a new room. We were moved up a floor. The halfway was dirty with trash in the walkway. Then when we got to the new room the TV didn't work.

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Jaclyn

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lisa at the front desk was amazing (I think that was her name). Helped us out so much. Room was nice and big. My only complaint is the sheets were stained with what looked like dried blood in some places. Otherwise, was super clean and a great stay.

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lily

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean, old but overall clean. Our room’s bathroom wall had drywall peeling off and caulking peeling off which can easily be fixed but was not. Pool area was not very clean, floors need to be swept/vacuumed properly. Would still recommend it,as location is convenient, beds are great rooms are clean.

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WILLIE

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Bedbugs! My daughter and I had rooms across from each other. I woke up the second morning I was there with a series of 4 red itchy bites down the inside of my upper arm. At first I thought it might have been mosquitos or maybe even small spider bites. I decided to ignore it because I didn't want my daughter to be upset and ruin her vacation time. The next morning I woke up with 2 more bites on the back of my right shoulder. I started to wonder if it might be bedbugs. I searched on line for what they would look like and low and behold-the pictures matched my spots. At this point, I should have contacted the manager or someone in housekeeping to let them know, yet I refrained because I was afraid of making everyone upset. I searched through the bedding, looking for traces, but found nothing. The last night we stayed there I was bitten yet again on my elbow. I now totally regret not saying anything since the next person who sleeps in that room will probably have a similar experience! My apologies in advance for not reporting the event!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with good beds and quiet when away from the elevator. Some guests noted thin walls, noise near the pool or lifts, older decor in places, basic TV options, slower Wi-Fi, and uncomfortable sofa beds.

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Daniel

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, amazing staff and very good breakfast. Rooms near elevators are loud.

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Monica

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was easily accessible from the highway and close to many shopping and dining options. The only minor downside was that our hotel room was next to the elevator so we heard the elevator noise, but other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

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Tahnee

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay at this Holiday Inn, breakfast was good and staff were friendly. Nice warm heated pool but could have used a hot tub. Close to the mall and lots of shopping around the area. Only downside was you could hear some noise from other rooms so walls are not as soundproof as other hotels, but nothing was bad enough to cause any major disturbances.

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Patricia

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not here very long, but very nice experience. Best part was the amazing bed!

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William

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great, rooms great. Would rather have a smart tv in room for streaming.

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Bruce

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a hide a bed in our room for a third person. It was not suitable for sleeping on. Had to ask for a cot that was no better. The hotel should change the beds to ones that are comfortable.

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Eric

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, ample and well-lit parking, great breakfast. Internet wasn't super fast, and the elevator (there's only one) was slow, but other than that it was a great stay!

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Raymond Wai Man

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I really like the room we were in. For the price, it is worth it. Two tvs. However, the living room with a sofabed and the two queen beds are not divided by a wall or a door so you don’t have much privacy. Make sure you don’t snore. Beds were good condition love the pancake maker

10

Maria

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean rooms. Friendly staff.

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Jesse

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room, building and property are very nice. However the hallway noise due to poor noise insulation around the doors is so bad it is likely to disturb your sleep as people come and go at all hours. Earplugs help, but can't fully cancel out the loud doors clanging open and close. I also could hear guests in their rooms a bit, even in the farthest corner of my room from the door. So maybe bring noise canceling headphones too. Be sure to ask for a room facing away from the glowing billboard, it is brighter than you might expect at night.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and proactive. A smaller number reported slow responses, indifferent or rude staff, delayed room readiness, or missed requests like cribs or late checkout.

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Jason

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and helpful

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Bryan

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very comfortable and safe. Unfortunately our last visit we experienced a rude front desk person.

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Tenille

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was excellent! From check in to check out was great. Loved the room call about 15 minutes after we got there to see if our room was ok, and if anything was needed. The fresh warm cookies in the lobby were a nice surprise. Great stay, clean rooms with comphy beds!

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gary

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I am a 30 year Priority Member with Holiday Inn and one of the reasons is there late check out for priority members. I checked out of a great hotel to spend my last night in Holiday Inn for the late check out. I called and was told my room was ready.. However, it was not ready and we had to wait in the lobby with a sick toddler for at least 30 mins. Then, the next day they told me I had to be out at 11 am, even though I explained we had been up all night with a sick baby. It made a great hardship on me. Additionally, we had no linens for the sleeper sofa and there was food and childrens crayons, etc all over the sleeper sofa when we pulled it out. I will NOT stay at this Holiday Inn again in Lynnwood, WA, and I would like my money refunded for this terrible stay.

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Kimberly

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was quite friendly and helpful. Will stay again!

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Heidi

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service

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Brian

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service overall, especially at the front desk was excellent. Been to the property several times, always excellent.

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Riley

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel, few negative experiences. 1 - we tried to check in at 5:30 but the “room was not ready yet” so we had to come back in “30-45 minutes” - no apologies or sorry for inconvenience given - guy working front desk that seemed to be in charge was indifferent and not personable. 2 - we requested a crib when booking, hotel messaged and said they added the request - no crib when we arrived so we asked front desk (same guy from above) and he said he would have one brought up right away, we watched as he returned back to his phone and surprise surprise no crib ever made it to the room Hate to rate a place off one employee but when they impact your stay so much it’s only fair. He was not friendly, impatient and not what you would want at a front desk.

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Mathew

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

About an hour after our evening arrival, we became aware that the toilet was not flushing and the water level was continuing to climb. Phoned the front desk twice before answer. The man on the line replied "Ill see what I can do on my end" and then hung up the phone without even taking our room number. We could not use the toilet for the night and no one ever followed up in the morning. The pool was an ice-cold 59 degrees, and people were popping literal bottles of champagne in the water leading to unruly behaviour. We ended up checking out after one night and finding a new hotel that could offer us a working bathroom for the over 250$ this non working room cost us for the night.

10

Astrid

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was great, check in was smooth thanks to Orey, she was amazing!

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Location

Convenient, quiet location near Alderwood Mall, restaurants, and I-5, with easy access to Seattle events and transit. Some guests noted the hotel sits behind a parking lot and a few felt the surrounding area was less inviting.

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Sheryl

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel in a quiet area. Near Alderwood Mall and many restaurants!

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Sherryl

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very comfortable hotel, great location (just north of Seattle).

10

Ferdinand

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shopping and i5

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Jas

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great place to stay when in town for a Seahawks game or Huskies. Short drive to the new Lynnwood LRT station and ride into Seattle.

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Meagan

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel to stay at while attending events in Seattle. Quick and easy drive back to the hotel after leaving T Mobile Park.

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Samantha

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location in Lynnwood, quiet. Shopping & food near by. Excellent Customer services.

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derek

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location

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Patricia

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is placed far back off the rd, which made for a quiet sleep. Parking lot was big. Hotel was clean, smelt clean, room was clean.

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daisy ting

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, central of everything, clean and good breakfast.

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Anthony

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Yes the stores and restaurants are close to the hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely considered good with solid variety and a pancake machine, though replenishment can lag and options repeat. Several guests disliked disposable plates and cutlery.

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Carina

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a breeze and front desk was friendly. Room was clean and pleasant enough. However, the walls are paper thin, we could hear our neighbors talk which meant that they could probably hear us. We had to hush the kids because we didn't want to disturb other guests. We also heard every door opening and shutting along the hallway. Another con....the pool was open, however the water is tap water cold. It's not heated one bit and it was cold! My daughter joked and said maybe by "heated pool" they meant that there's a heater outside the pool!! 🙄😆 Breakfast was 7.5/10, the pork sausage patty is just nasty. Take that out of the menu or order different brand. They have an automatic pancake maker, very cool experience. Apart from that, we would probably stay here again because of the location to the mall and it is quite safe feeling and it is affordable.

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Michele

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean rooms. Great breakfast choices

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Paula Louise

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Second visit this year. Only downside is the paper plates and plastic cutlery for breakfast use!

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Helena

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was very conveniently located to shopping and restaurants. The rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was nicely laid out as well.

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Paula Louise

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good sized room, property was very clean and neat. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Included breakfast was good with a reasonable amount of choices to cover all eaters. Downside to breakfast was the paper plates, polystyrene cups and plastic cutlery!! No clear and obvious recycling so we did our best but it's a shame in this day and age that so much would be going to landfill.

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Sonya

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was nice, but the food and hot water was super slow to be replenished, so go early if you want access to everything. Pancakes machine is neat. It spits out 2 at a time so keep that in mind. We needed to ask but got a crib. Room was spacious. Pool is not heated so was pretty cold for the kids.

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Amanda

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just stayed for one night but the hotel was clean and the location was close to shopping and restaurants. Included breakfast was good and had a great variety of options.

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Kimberly

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was decent enough for an overnight stay. Kids enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was a dissapointment.

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Azhar

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast!! Clean and big rooms.

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Cheryl

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay at the hotel for the past two days! The price we paid was absolutely worth it, especially with the exceptional service and the delicious breakfast options they offered. Unlike some other hotels that claim to include breakfast but provide only a limited selection, this hotel had a wide variety of choices that truly impressed us. Highly recommend!

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Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$97
March	$91
April	$106
May	$127
June	$180
July	$157
August	$187
September	$158
October	$131
November	$112
December	$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $121	18 $166	19 $166
20 $100	21 $100	22 $143	23 $143	24 $103	25 $134	26 $136
27 $104	28 $105	29 $109	30 $107

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $111	2 $119	3 $128
4 $109	5 $105	6 $110	7 $110	8 $101	9 $140	10 $154
11 $122	12 $107	13 $107	14 $117	15 $110	16 $195	17 $199
18 $115	19 $106	20 $109	21 $110	22 $110	23 $125	24 $129
25 $106	26 $103	27 $106	28 $106	29 $107	30 $118	31 $117

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