Name: Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park
Address: 4815 University Drive, NW, Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America, Huntsville, Alabama, US
Price range: US$54–US$174 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

At Clarion Pointe Huntsville Research Park, travelers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and hot breakfast, while noting comfortable beds and convenient access to the Orion Amphitheater, restaurants, and the Space & Rocket Center.

Rooms are basic and some updated, but many report dated decor, worn carpets, and occasional maintenance issues such as faulty fixtures, nonworking ice machines or elevators, and thin walls with traffic or guest noise. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean to complaints about dirty tubs, stained carpets, musty odors, mold, or pests in a few rooms. The motel style with exterior corridors and multiple buildings is convenient for parking, though some areas feel dimly lit. Expect a budget-friendly stay with a convenient location and variable room quality.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool is appreciated and generally clean; parking is convenient, including space for large vehicles. However, some facilities show wear with occasional elevator outages, multiple ice machines not working, potholes, and dimly lit areas between buildings.

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8

Deidra Q

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel room was very clean the only issue was the giant pot holes in the parking lot

8

Yolonda

7 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was quiet for the most part. The parking lot had lots of holes. One of the ice machines didn't work. Bed was very comfortable.

10

Kevin

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for a concert. Room was nice, my kids loved the pool. Morning breakfast was good, especially the attendant she’s was lovely.

8

Maura

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was decent, we went down both mornings and they do rotate how they cook the eggs and what meat is on the side. This time our room was near the pool but it wasn't too loud. Negative is all the ice machines except one were out of order. This wasn't mentioned at check-in so we had to hunt for one that was operable.

10

Tamara

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and service was excellent. The only downer there was no working ice machines.

8

Robert

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The parking was limited and I got glass in a tire and had to buy a new tire, the area where you park was dark so you could not see the glass until it was to late, Brand new tire cost $180, had to be replaced. If the parking lot had better lighting you could see the broken glass

10

Troylisa

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasnnice and clean. Staff was very kind. Renee, Fonda, & Sharella(Nightshift Concierge) were very polite and ensuring we had everything we needed. Breakfast reminders, and pool opening was a plus. Will definitely visit again soon.

10

harold

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool was nice and excellent availablity of trailer parking.

8

Alan

10 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was clean and up to date. Pool good and friendly staff. Only thing at time of stay was one elevator and closeest ice machine were out of service, but had more of both. Overall, nice stay.

2

Ann

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has 3 separate buildings. If you are in the back building, it is a trek to get to the building that has the breakfast. It would also be an uncomfortable walk to the pool. The alleys between buildings are small and poorly lit. Upon entering the room, there was a strong musty smell. I even felt the need to check the beds for bedbugs before even sitting on the beds. (There weren't any, and the beds did seem like they would be comfortable if you can ignore the musty smell and the dilapidated condition of things.) As I picked up a hand towel from a rack to dry my hands, the rack instantly fell off the wall...there is no way this was not already broken and just balancing. As I attempted to call the front desk, the wire fell out of the phone. I felt like I was in either a comedy or a horror movie. I asked to check out and be refunded. The lady at the front desk was helpful and said she would give the refund, but I would have to call Hotels.com, and Hotels.com would have to call her. I made the calls and we were out of there within 10 minutes.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean, but others reported musty odors, stained or dirty carpets and tubs, occasional mold, and a few pest sightings.

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Shirl Marie

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room has a very strong musty odor and was difficult to deal with the whole time. Would be good to have flooring instead of carpet. Tub was dirty (needs Barkeepers Friend) had a footprint in it. Coffee splash on wall by mirror. Blowdryer was dirty. Pool needs service (probably due to excessive rain conditions so that is understood). Staff was excellent. Breakfast was amazing. Overall should these issues be addressed their should rating should improve as due to my experience…I will not be returning.

4

Christy

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

First impression was the room was not cleaned properly with dirt in the corners, hair in the shower, and on the toilet. The carpet was very dirty, our feet were very dirty after walking without shoes. The hall smelled of pot and cigarette smoke, there are signs that say no smoking! When we saw the roaches we decided it was time to go. All that being said…the front staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good for a hotel breakfast. Unfortunately the rooms need a huge upgrade.

10

traci

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean

8

Phillip

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was great had everything we needed it just had a little bit of mold on the ceiling in the bedroom area. We noticed it but didn't way to complain but still want to let you know.

4

Diego

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet was disgusting. Shower tub and something so easily as the toilet cover should of been changed years ago. Went by the 3 star rating when it should really be 2.

10

James

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room breakfast good friendly staff

10

Keith

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and shower. Great staff. Easy access.

6

Denise

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was not cleaned properly, found a toe nail behind the bed, and a used cleaning glove. The tub was not suitable to stand on with bare feet. Will not be coming back.

10

Donald

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Overall a good experience

4

Lakescia

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I had to change rooms due to the wet carpet and mildew smell just to be moved to another room that was dirty and we had to kill roaches in the bathroom. I want a refund. Will never stay here ever again.

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Rooms

Beds are widely described as very comfortable and some rooms are spacious, but decor is dated with thin walls and exterior-corridor noise, especially near the busy road. Several guests noted maintenance issues like faulty fixtures, door hardware, and inconsistent in-room appliances.

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Ernest

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Most of the rooms face out into the parking lot. Would of much preferred if the rooms were interior. Breakfast was a little less than normal with the hot entrees being eggs, biscuits, waffles, and sliced sausage. Though the room was much nicer inside than from the outside, the beds were a bit hard for me. The room was very clean and the shower nice and warm. However the ice machine was an adventure to find a working one. The one on our floor was non-working and had the sign that said: "out fo oder" I believe that was phonetics for Out of order. LOL...

10

Jason

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay. Great staff. Comfy beds and good carpet.

6

Holly

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice. Breakfast was decemt. Room was clean and comfortable. It was one of the noisiest hotels Ive ever stayed in. People walking around all night and being loud. Would not recommend for families with kids

8

John

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The phone extension didn’t work. They said maintenance will not be there until morning. The room lock was broken.

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David

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very noisy. the shower head in the room was broken and only sprayed one jet stream of water out. the remote for the tv had dead batteries. wasn't bad, but wasn't all that good either the location was good.

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Bob

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and location are great, but the room was in a terrible state. Holes in walls. Air conditioner screen was caked with dirt. Bed was clean and bug free, otherwise we would have stayed elsewhere.

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Maureen

19 Dec 2024

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Room was big & clean. Breakfast was hearty. Staff very friendly. Location convenient to interstate access, downtown & Space Center. Breezeways outside of rooms vs. interior hallways did seem to allow for voices etc. to carry into my room pretty loudly. But, this was only a problem 1 night out of 3.

8

Thomas

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad hotel. Can tell it is old, but well maintained. Beds were comfortable. Really thin walls though. I would stay here again.

8

Karen

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Refrigerator was not cold some plugs didn’t work

10

Jenna

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed staying here. Front desk staff was friendly upon checking in and checking out. My room was on ground level and I had the option to park right in front of my room which was super convenient as it made it easy to unload and reload my car! The hotel is located right on a busy highway so it was a bit noisy but the room itself was really nice, Very comfy bed. Breakfast was ok. Not much healthy options to choose from other than yogurt. All in all, I might stay here again if my room was far away from the road.

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Service

Service is a standout, with many praising friendly, helpful front desk and breakfast teams and quick problem solving. A few report inconsistencies such as rude interactions, early housekeeping knocks, or difficulty reaching staff.

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Jeff

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was helpful she was able to take care of a situation that could have been frustrating. She was also very courteous and extemely professional in a manner that is welcomed today.

4

Michelle

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The evening/overnight staff were very rude and even treated us like we were vagrants walking in off the street. The noise and pot smells were unbearable, and the housekeeping staff kept knocking our door (multiple times) to prod us to check out before check out time. We had stayed here before and that was the reason we booked again, but probably never again after this experience. Customer services can smooth over a lot but the staff this time didn’t show that they cared about service.

10

DONNA

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had to rebook from another hotel and found Clarion Pointe on Hotels.com. Front desk supervisor Ms. Valerie was gave us a warm welcome and we had a beautiful, clean room with the most comfortable beds! Shoutout to Michael for the hot, delicious breakfast! Wanda in housekeeping was pleasant and very helpful. We would recommend Hotels.com and Clarion Pointe Hotel, Research Park to family, friends and others ❤

10

Susan

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The check in clerk was great! The breakfast staff were so attentive. Housekeeping went above and beyond.

4

Jeffrey

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in our room was still being cleaned. The TV remote was missing and the phone had missing buttons on it so I had to use my cell phone to call the front desk. I called multiple times and no one answered. When I went to the lobby there was no one at the front desk and the lobby reeked of marijuana. Definitely will not ever stay at this property again.

10

Charles

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I rebooked after staying 11 days for work and couldn’t be happier with this hotel. All of the stall have been polite and courteous and treat you like a guest and not a burden. Especially Valorie at the front desk and Matti that makes the breakfast. Valorie was so polite and pleasant when she checked me out and back in. Mattie patrols the breakfast area making sure biscuit’s&gravy, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, smoked sausages, and everything else is fresh and ready.

10

Clark

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is always very courteous at this hotel.

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David

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the room but the first room they assigned me had someone staying in it ... The room service came in without give enough time to answe

10

Rebekah

7 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic customer service. Check in and out were quick and easy. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Beds were clean and super comfortable.

10

Pamela

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I felt safe staying there. The staff was very friendly and met all my needs. As a woman traveling alone this is really a big deal to me. I would stay here again.

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Location

Very convenient for the Orion Amphitheater, Space & Rocket Center, universities, and dining; several guests walked to events. It sits on a busy road, so some reported traffic noise and a few felt the immediate area or lighting could be better.

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Hal

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and quiet. Plenty of restaurants in walking or short drive. Ten minutes from NASA Huntsville.

10

Madison

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed at the Clarion Pointe for a show at the Orion Amphitheater. The staff were incredible and let us really enjoy ourselves. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Walking distance, great taco truck beside and the 95% of the people were all there for the same show so I made a lot of friends.

10

Younes

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location clean and safe

8

John

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I picked this hotel because it was walking distance from the Orion and I had enough points for a free stay. Fridge and microwave came on handy with the Trader Joe's down the street. Breakfast is standard hotel lobby fare.

10

Ashley

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location to venue we were attending, easy of access from main road

10

amy

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay! Beds were comfortable and we had no issues. We came for a concert series at the Orion and it was an easy and pleasant walk. Would definitely return

8

Miles

11 Dec 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were all very kind and pleasant, the room was clean, and we never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. Very good quality and services for the price. We will probably stay here again. It's in a decent location, near Research Park and a lot of different shopping and food. It's not a very special area though: big non-walkable highways and lots of strip malls with regional/national chains, but there are some hidden gems in the area.

10

William

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and well maintained

10

Vessie

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel in a very convenient spot. Restaurants and grocery stores are within walking distance, and UAH and AAMU are close by, 7-10 minutes away.

10

Todd

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great but traffic is a little loud in the morning.

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Dining

Breakfast is a strong point for many, with hot items, waffles, and attentive attendants; several guests called it excellent. A few noted limited healthy options or inconsistent quality on items like eggs.

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Teresa

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first trip to the Huntsville area. The only positives about this hotel is that the staff was friendly and the location is nice. However, the rooms were filthy. There were black hairs all in our beds and on the towels. The smell in the hallway is horrific. People were smoking weed all night near our room. It was definitely a "party" hotel. Not family friendly. The breakfast was undercooked and not a lot of selection. We will definitely not stay here again.

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Maura

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was decent, we went down both mornings and they do rotate how they cook the eggs and what meat is on the side. This time our room was near the pool but it wasn't too loud. Negative is all the ice machines except one were out of order. This wasn't mentioned at check-in so we had to hunt for one that was operable.

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Craig

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and not in need of maintenance like a lot of motels. The staff was great especially the folks who work the breakfast area. And breakfast was every bit as good as the Hampton's and Holiday Inn's where I have stayed. Waffles! 2 waffle irons! Eggs and a meat w/biscuits and gravy. You can't beat that! The check in/out process was quick and courteous. The pool was clean. Plenty of safe parking. Well lit at night. Close to everything you might need. Great price too.

10

Laura

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has friendly staff, and the breakfast area smells amazing in the morning.

10

Brenda

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful. Hot breakfast was good but could change it out some. We stayed 2 nights and they had the same breakfast

10

KEISHA

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was really good. Not bland. Well seasoned and there was enough. I appreciate the courtesy of the staff. If we are ever in town again, I would definitely stay at the Clarion.

10

James

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room breakfast good friendly staff

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Regina

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was the best continental I think I have seen. The people were so friendly. Would stay again!

10

Maura

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was friendly and quick. Got up to our room and enjoyed the additional hard window coverings for added privacy and light blockage. The area was pretty quiet, room was clean and spacious and the bed was super comfy. They do provide soap dispensers inside the shower which is nice. Breakfast was surprisingly good, lots of options, and the front desk staff made it sound like they rotate options a bit so if you're staying a few days it's not so boring. Looking forward to our next visit!

10

Jenna

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed staying here. Front desk staff was friendly upon checking in and checking out. My room was on ground level and I had the option to park right in front of my room which was super convenient as it made it easy to unload and reload my car! The hotel is located right on a busy highway so it was a bit noisy but the room itself was really nice, Very comfy bed. Breakfast was ok. Not much healthy options to choose from other than yogurt. All in all, I might stay here again if my room was far away from the road.

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Month	Average price
January	US$70
February	US$64
March	US$71
April	US$69
May	US$71
June	US$72
July	US$70
August	US$71
September	US$78
October	US$86
November	US$74
December	US$68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $57	18 $64	19 $66
20 $56	21 $54	22 $55	23 $55	24 $57	25 $67	26 $67
27 $56	28 $56	29 $57	30 $57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $61	2 $78	3 $78
4 $56	5 $56	6 $65	7 $66	8 $58	9 $79	10 $174
11 $160	12 $65	13 $64	14 $57	15 $72	16 $167	17 $167
18 $63	19 $57	20 $57	21 $56	22 $79	23 $139	24 $139
25 $57	26 $57	27 $57	28 $57	29 $63	30 $65	31 $65

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

1 Queen Bed, Accessible Tub

1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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