Name: Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Address: 187 Kern Street, Salinas, California, United States of America, Salinas, California, US
Price range: $115–$306 per night
Rating: 7.7

What guests think

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites draws praise for clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and convenient freeway access, but reviews note inconsistent breakfast, elevator issues, and a neighborhood that can feel rough, with occasional noise and maintenance hiccups.

Many appreciated spacious layouts and quiet stays, while experiences with the hot tub and pool ranged from great to unusable. Rooms can lack microwaves by default and some reported AC, shower temperature, or TV/internet quirks. Expect a convenient, mid-range stay with friendly service and variable extras.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub feedback is mixed, from very clean and enjoyable to dirty or out of service; elevators are repeatedly described as slow or in need of work. The gym is small/stuffy; laundry and safe parking are mentioned.

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Eliezer

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

everything was awesome except the pool. the hot tub was green and the pool had leaves and dead bugs in it. The staff didn't say anything about how the pool worked and when I asked what the hours were and things like that she didn't mention anything about it being not in service and she handed me the towels. I wouldn't go in or let my son in because I didn't want us to get sick off of how dirty the pool is. everything else was awesome.

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Jesus

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Nothing worked properly. Elevator needs work. The refrigerator not working at all. Lamps not working. Shredded curtains. No trash bags. The worstwas the towels. So dirty, three of them had máscara on them and one of them had what looked like blood stains. The rest of towels were yellowish. Never seen such dirty towels in a hotel. I thought this place would be so much better than this.

10

Shelly M.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Really lovely staff. Good Internet. Great breakfast offered in the mornings. Pool & hot tub rock. Overall a great place to stay. Ice machine, snacks, all good. Walking distance to In & Out Burger and a block from the 101 freeway entrance, so super convenient.

8

Julio

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Almost 5 ⭐️ — just needs a heated pool.

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Edward

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not in a great neighborhood but parking lot was safe. The TV channel list was incorrect. Had to request a microwave to get one. But they did find one promptly. They wouldnt break a 20 bill I planned to use for a tip. But the bed and bathroom were very good and it was very quiet. Very clean. Hallway was under repair. Breakfast inferior to the Hampton Inn.

8

Erika Salvador

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean bed, laundry room was available. Easy access to major roads. Great location.

8

Junayet

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is good. Staff is great! However, breakfast items are horrible. No hot breakfast, no eggs, coffee was terrible. Elevator is super slow. They don’t offer any water, neither was any drinkable water in the room. Super tiny fridge in the room.

8

Melinda

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night because Monterey Bay was so expensive. Stayed on top floor. Had no issues, beds were comfortable, spa was hot and enjoyable, location was good, room was clean. Elevator was very slow and breakfast was ok.

6

Kyle

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine, elevator was very sketchy. Hallways were dingy and the coffee terrible.

10

Mayra

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the room because it was really clean bathrooms was really really clean and the sheets and towels literally smell clean, I went inside the jacuzzi it was wonderful really clean…….just a lot of unhouse people around there

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, with fresh linens and generally well-kept spaces. Others reported issues like dirty towels, dingy hallways, pests, or worn finishes.

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Jesus

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Nothing worked properly. Elevator needs work. The refrigerator not working at all. Lamps not working. Shredded curtains. No trash bags. The worstwas the towels. So dirty, three of them had máscara on them and one of them had what looked like blood stains. The rest of towels were yellowish. Never seen such dirty towels in a hotel. I thought this place would be so much better than this.

8

Vicky

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room needs to be cleaner light bulbs need to be replaced towels were a little worn out employees were very friendly and helpful

10

YESSENIA

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Confortable stay and clean hotel.

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Sam

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average room. Desk chair had some food smashed in it. Average breakfast. Gym wasnt great, small and no air circulation. It was very stuff. Worst of all there was a cockroach by the tv. Slept with lights on so i didnt get any surprises during night. I notified staff next morning, they didnt seem to concerned.

10

Christopher

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

I stayed 11 nights, everything went well. Everything was clean and the facilities was working properly

6

Kyle

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was fine, elevator was very sketchy. Hallways were dingy and the coffee terrible.

10

Raymond M

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and neat. The facilities were well maintained. The staff was helpful and courteous.

10

Mayra

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the room because it was really clean bathrooms was really really clean and the sheets and towels literally smell clean, I went inside the jacuzzi it was wonderful really clean…….just a lot of unhouse people around there

10

Giovanni

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and comfortable ! They tidy up the beds every day. No complaints have stayed here a few times for Laguna Seca.

4

nadir

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was very good with the customer service person. Room had same carpet as the corridor .Felt like staying in a dirty carpeted room. Paint peeling in bathroom, edges dirty, took two towels to dry after shower. Breakfast was awful, All packaged items which you purchase from Dollar Stores. Would not have paid nearly $200 a room if I had known all this deficiencies VERY DISAPPOINTED..

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Rooms

Several reviews praise spacious, comfortable, and often quiet rooms. Recurring issues include AC problems, stuffy air or windows that don’t open, inconsistent shower temperature, nonstandard microwaves, small fridges, and occasional TV/internet hassles.

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William

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet absent…..TV super complicated

8

Joseph

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia pricing was too high at nearly twice the cost of booking with the hotel directly. Breakfast selection is more limited than found at other locations. No microwave ovens are in the rooms.

10

Shelly M.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Really lovely staff. Good Internet. Great breakfast offered in the mornings. Pool & hot tub rock. Overall a great place to stay. Ice machine, snacks, all good. Walking distance to In & Out Burger and a block from the 101 freeway entrance, so super convenient.

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Edward

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not in a great neighborhood but parking lot was safe. The TV channel list was incorrect. Had to request a microwave to get one. But they did find one promptly. They wouldnt break a 20 bill I planned to use for a tip. But the bed and bathroom were very good and it was very quiet. Very clean. Hallway was under repair. Breakfast inferior to the Hampton Inn.

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Ann

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was in good condition and mostly quiet. Met our needs for one night.

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Jose

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came down here for a business trip and I’m glad we picked this place to stay. The room is very spacious and in a very central location. Staff was great and will be back again.

8

ashley

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The first night we arrived we had an issue with the ac, we were so tired we went to bed but couldn't sleep because it was so hot. The next morning I asked the lady at the desk if someone could look at it so she went up and unplugged it, plugged it back in and it worked for about an hour or so. We left, came back and it was hot again so I called the desk and the lady said she would be right up, she never came I called the next day and the lady came up, unplugged it, plugged it back in and it worked for a little while, I came back up after working out and it was hot again so the lady at the desk told us to pack our stuff and we would be moved to a different room. I'm not sure what was up with the first room as the TV wouldn't stay connected to the internet, the ac didn't work right and the water pressure was way lower than the second room. I'm glad we finally got switched rooms.

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tiffany r

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Helpful and pleasant. Clean facilities. Quiet room. Convenient location. The breakfast was lackluster. Yogurt machine was "out of order" our entire stay. Only prepackaged breakfast sandwiches (no scramble eggs and bacon) as advertised.

8

Brad

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like the showers. The water temperature was inconsistent. It was difficult to find the ideal temperature.

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Harriett

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled a little stuffy. Tried to open the window just a bit, and I guess it was not able to open.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and professional. There are occasional complaints about slow or absent front-desk service and hiccups with responsiveness or payment authorizations.

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Diana

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very professional and attentive.

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Robert

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When I arrived to check in, no one was there for over 20 minutes. Finally someone showed up, looked like he was clocking back in and had no personality while helping me, and no apologies for having to wait. No one went out of their way during the stay to be welcoming.

10

Stancey

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stopped here numerous times while traveling up and down California. Always a great, kind staff, clean and comfortable rooms, a nice evening of respite.

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Celeste

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When checking in the Hotel cleck wasnt at the front desk.I had to ring the service bell many times to get checked into my room. There was a guest before me and said he also had to ring the bell many times to get service.

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Jose

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came down here for a business trip and I’m glad we picked this place to stay. The room is very spacious and in a very central location. Staff was great and will be back again.

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Angela

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly

10

Alonzo

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service. The room was excellent, and staff was awesome. Coming back for sure. Memorial Day weekend.

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tiffany r

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Helpful and pleasant. Clean facilities. Quiet room. Convenient location. The breakfast was lackluster. Yogurt machine was "out of order" our entire stay. Only prepackaged breakfast sandwiches (no scramble eggs and bacon) as advertised.

10

Alejandro

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The young lady that checked us in was extremely friendly and welcoming.

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rec

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, friendly staff. Nice breakfast too. Clean rooms. Exceeded my expectations, and I've stayed in dozens and dozens of hotels. This is rare.

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Location

Convenient to Highway 101 and nearby dining, making it a practical base. Some guests felt the surrounding area was rough or noisy at times, though others noted the lot seemed safe; traffic near In-N-Out can be inconvenient.

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Shelly M.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Really lovely staff. Good Internet. Great breakfast offered in the mornings. Pool & hot tub rock. Overall a great place to stay. Ice machine, snacks, all good. Walking distance to In & Out Burger and a block from the 101 freeway entrance, so super convenient.

8

Kirstin

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was a little tired, but the rooms are good and the beds great! Biggest drawback? There’s an In and Out next door and that screws up traffic. Felt very safe, if unconvienced.

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Edward

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not in a great neighborhood but parking lot was safe. The TV channel list was incorrect. Had to request a microwave to get one. But they did find one promptly. They wouldnt break a 20 bill I planned to use for a tip. But the bed and bathroom were very good and it was very quiet. Very clean. Hallway was under repair. Breakfast inferior to the Hampton Inn.

8

Sylvia

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service. Bad neighborhood

8

Erika Salvador

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean bed, laundry room was available. Easy access to major roads. Great location.

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Eduardo

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

During our stay, 12 cop cars arrived due to a dangerous incident in a room next to our floor. The area is not the safest.

10

Jose

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came down here for a business trip and I’m glad we picked this place to stay. The room is very spacious and in a very central location. Staff was great and will be back again.

8

Luther

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close by, convenient

10

JESUS

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I LIKE THE FACT THAT THE LAY OUT OF THE PROPERTY IS EXTREMELY GUEST FRIENDLY AND ALSO HAS A CLOSE ACCESS TO THE FREEWAY.

10

Francisco

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stop and seemed safe

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent, with many citing limited or packaged options and poor coffee, while a number of guests considered it okay to good. Hot items or advertised variety were sometimes missing.

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Cristoffer

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I got to my room around 11 p.m., it was a mess, filled with dirty sheets and tons of pillows in the bed. The next morning at 7 a.m., someone was working in the hallways, making a lot of noise. And to top it off, there was no breakfast, and it was 8 a.m., just some fruit that didn't even look good.

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Shelly M.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, quiet, clean rooms. Really lovely staff. Good Internet. Great breakfast offered in the mornings. Pool & hot tub rock. Overall a great place to stay. Ice machine, snacks, all good. Walking distance to In & Out Burger and a block from the 101 freeway entrance, so super convenient.

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Dan

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We heard all noise from other rooms. Breakfast was poor.

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Junayet

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is good. Staff is great! However, breakfast items are horrible. No hot breakfast, no eggs, coffee was terrible. Elevator is super slow. They don’t offer any water, neither was any drinkable water in the room. Super tiny fridge in the room.

8

Melinda

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here one night because Monterey Bay was so expensive. Stayed on top floor. Had no issues, beds were comfortable, spa was hot and enjoyable, location was good, room was clean. Elevator was very slow and breakfast was ok.

10

Amanda

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay, it was family friendly, had good breakfast. Rooms were very clean and staff was friendly. The room was affordable and would stay here again.

6

Albertina

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was not the good

8

Jesus

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast provided have great selections I really did not expect.

8

tiffany r

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff. Helpful and pleasant. Clean facilities. Quiet room. Convenient location. The breakfast was lackluster. Yogurt machine was "out of order" our entire stay. Only prepackaged breakfast sandwiches (no scramble eggs and bacon) as advertised.

4

nadir

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was very good with the customer service person. Room had same carpet as the corridor .Felt like staying in a dirty carpeted room. Paint peeling in bathroom, edges dirty, took two towels to dry after shower. Breakfast was awful, All packaged items which you purchase from Dollar Stores. Would not have paid nearly $200 a room if I had known all this deficiencies VERY DISAPPOINTED..

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Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$123
March	$138
April	$157
May	$183
June	$173
July	$176
August	$213
September	$164
October	$151
November	$144
December	$120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $158	16 $143	17 $134	18 $176	19 $239
20 $115	21 $129	22 $161	23 $173	24 $145	25 $236	26 $306
27 $129	28 $135	29 $142	30 $144

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2 $212	3 $230
4 $130	5 $145	6 $184	7 $166	8 $157	9 $206	10 $242
11 $156	12 $154	13 $172	14 $174	15 $157	16 $162	17 $171
18 $118	19 $118	20 $162	21 $153	22 $118	23 $206	24 $215
25 $118	26 $118	27 $162	28 $156	29 $135	30 $199	31 $199

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

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