Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams by IHG
Address: 1150 W Cataract Lake Rd, Downtown Williams, Williams, Arizona, United States of America, Williams, Coconino County, US
Price range: US$86–US$394 per night
Rating: 7.78

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williams by IHG, guests frequently praise the friendly staff, solid free breakfast, and convenient location near downtown Williams and the Grand Canyon Railway, but many also report issues that affect comfort and reliability.

Room feedback is mixed: several mention dated decor, very firm beds and uncomfortable sofa beds, noise from other rooms, and occasional maintenance problems with TVs or AC. Cleanliness varies, with repeated reports of dirty bathrooms, stained carpets or headboards, lingering odors, and housekeeping lapses alongside many notes of clean rooms. Facilities draw the most complaints, especially the indoor pool and hot tub being closed, cold, or unclean, plus sporadic outages of vending, ice, or doors; overall, your experience may depend on maintenance and housekeeping during your stay.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub receive recurring complaints for being closed, cold, or dirty. Guests also note occasional broken vending/ice machines and door or keycard issues.

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4

Jane

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool heater was broken so the pool was cold. There was black mold growing on the walls entering the pool area and the mold could be smelled in the main foyer and first floor hallway. We complained and they washed the walls with bleach, which doesn't kill mold so it just smelled like moldy bleach. We will not stay here again.

8

Sherry

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is good, Breakfast was excellent. Pool was small and water was cloudy, hot tub jets weren't working. Side door didn't always work. Sliding glass doors on shower need to be replaced, they are very awkward and loud. No fan in bathroom. Beds were extremely comfortable, walls are a little thin as we could hear a couple arguing next door. Overall good experience.

4

Bertha

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked because of the indoor pool but it was locked, even staff wasn’t able to open

2

Rick

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was un repaired water damage on the ceiling. The TV was broken. The pool and jacuzzi were closed. Soda and snack machines were out of order. The shower and room were disgusting. There was dirt and hair in the shower. Pee drips on the side of the toilet. The headboards were peeling and dirty.

2

Dustin

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was an hour late because of the power outage and a lack of linen. When we showed up is when we learned the pool and hot tub were shut down. The room marketed for 6 people can fit maybe 4 and a child. The headboards are peeling and look incredibly disgusting. There was not one working vending machine or ice maker in the hotel so we couldn’t even get a drink without leaving the building. The icing on the cake was when we were in the room which we spent a total of one hour in, we noticed a dirty wash cloth in the shower - our family did not shower that evening. It was so bad that we packed up and drove back to Phoenix at 9pm!!

8

Frances

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because of the indoor pool and jacuzzi and it was closed when we got there. I wish they would disclose this information before we book.

8

Evangelina

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool out of order, noisy

8

Stacy

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful. The pool and hot tub was freezing they said the thermostat was broken. The door was also not working they had to let us in. The pool towels were gone but front desk was awesome and brought us some to use.

8

Candace

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is close to the major freeway. You have access to the awesome Route 66 area with shops and dining. The staff were very nice. The breakfast was one of the best parts. There is some work being done it appears at the hotel in the pool and hot tub area. It did have a bit of a chemical smell but was not too bad. We were on the first floor.

2

Patty

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel specifically because it had an indoor pool which was closed for maintenance when we got there. The phone in my room looked like it was part of a crime scene. All the buttons were missing. The head boards were vynal and it was all peeling off. Bed was rock hard. Food was awful at breakfast. Hot food was cold and soggy. I will never book this hotel sgain. Sheets and towels were well warn and very scratchy

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping is inconsistent: multiple reviews cite dirty bathrooms and showers, stained or peeling furnishings, trash or dirty carpets and hallways, and lingering odors, while others found rooms clean.

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Rick

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was un repaired water damage on the ceiling. The TV was broken. The pool and jacuzzi were closed. Soda and snack machines were out of order. The shower and room were disgusting. There was dirt and hair in the shower. Pee drips on the side of the toilet. The headboards were peeling and dirty.

6

olga

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had to change room because ours was dirty and the sofa was full of tape to cover the oldness of the furniture. The elevator floor looked dirty. The staff very friendly and the breakfast food was good.

4

Nicole

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The power went out. We had no heat or lights for 4 hours. Not offered anything to compensate. Asked to have late check out and they said we could have 30 minutes to an hour even though we had planned to swim during the power outage. We did swim and the pool was GROSS. There were floating balls of hair and the water was a green blue color that was very unsightly. Our room was quite dirty. And we had to be moved rooms because the first one had a toilet that ran and they had no staff to fix it. Used McDonalds cup on the floor by the pull out couch. The 2nd room had carpet coming up. Both rooms had peeling head boards. Wont recommend. Staff was nice and food was nice.

4

DORIS

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late (9pm) and Assigned room was not cleaned, which was terrible considering we had a baby with us and were super tired from the drive. Then new assigned room, while it was cleaned it was very dated, to the point that the AC unit covered popped off and hit my leg, leaving a bruise. Front desk was friendly and did what she could, she was kind. The next morning spoke with manager, let’s just say she was not having a great morning and it was barely 8am. I did my best to be super careful and kind but had to share my negative experience. She signed me up for rewards and gave me a a start to put towards other rewards I would earn using the app….. um thanks??? Needless to say this was not the best experience.

8

Kelly

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were welcoming and hot breakfast was good. Location of hotel was ideal. Room had previous guest pizza crust in cabinet. Bathroom had some mold.

4

Michelle

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smells so dirty

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Sarah

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was nasty. Trash piled up and leaking on the elevator landings, first room we got still had trash in it and something gross smeared all over the curtains, second room they gave us had dirty socks on the floor. We left because we didn’t trust that any further rooms would be clean. Refund was denied even though we didn’t stay because the place was a disaster.

4

Lisa

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Black hairs in the shower, at the door something white on the floor need to be vacuumed. The window curtains had brown stuff on them need to be cleaned or new ones !

4

Eric

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After my 1 year old walked around for 5min on the carpet, his feet were almost black. We kept our shoes on the entire stay while not sleeping. Also, the bathroom floors were sticky upon checking in. Were not complainers so we just roughed it out

8

Marty

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was outstanding!! The elevator was really dirty and had a terrible smell.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated to some, with very firm mattresses and poor-quality sofa beds; noise from adjacent floors is reported. Occasional maintenance issues include faulty TVs or AC and confusing remotes; a few note smaller-than-advertised suites.

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Tammy

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very run down, bed is so hard, no ventilation in bathroom, no hard boiled eggs, people eating at checkout counter.

6

Cherryl

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small for 6 person room

4

Andrew

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close the the Grand Canyon railroad was the biggest plus. At first the hotel seemed ok. Relatively clean but there was hair on the shower wall, some coffee stains on the bed spread, and a presumably used bindi on the bathroom counter. The beds were hard which I can deal with but pillows were horrible. Then came the noise. We were in the second floor and I feel like I could hear everything happening the third floor rooms above. Our sleep here was miserable and I would not return.

10

Bryanne

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The free breakfast was great. The pool heater was broken, but the kids still had fun swimming and enjoying the Jacuzzi. Our only complaint was the pull-out sofa bed was pretty uncomfortable compared to other pull-out beds we have used at other hotels. It was pretty thin and we could feel the springs.

8

Shane

28 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was great for a one night stay before driving to the south entrance of the Grand Canyon. One minor complaint is that there were two TV remotes with no explanation as to which to use. Took a while to figure out a second remote was in the room, which was the one to use for viewing different channels, etc.

8

Jon

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable rooms, however we could here the person above us.

6

Linda

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very service oriented and nice people at the front desk. The reason for the rating is the pool was very dirty and needs immediate attention. The parking lot had dead tree limbs and needs to be cleaned up as well. You could hear kids running on the 3rd floor above the room which isn't the hotels. problem however that is why the eco friendliness was rated as such. The Breakfast was good and the area was stocked very well for all guest to partake. We had a rough first night as our A/C did not get below 75 so I asked the front desk to check it out. Ended up replacing the A/C unit. Things like this should be PM checked on a monthly basis not waiting for someone to complain and then fixed.

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mandy

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the staff were very kind and helpful and the place was very clean. The one down side was that the beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Felt like sleeping on a board with a thin cotton padding. My son slept on the pull out couch and the mattress on that was terrible as well-you could feel each and every individual spring. My son, who sleeps on the floor sometimes and is fine even said the pull out couch was uncomfortable.

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Heather

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not what we paid for at all. $200 and I asked for a king bed. I got a double queen. The TV doesn’t work we call the front desk. They tried to blame it on weather however they haven’t had weather in over 48 hours. We called our friends that are also here and their TV works fine. We’re still waiting for a new room it’s midnight terrible terrible terrible service not worth the money that we paid.

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Patty

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked this hotel specifically because it had an indoor pool which was closed for maintenance when we got there. The phone in my room looked like it was part of a crime scene. All the buttons were missing. The head boards were vynal and it was all peeling off. Bed was rock hard. Food was awful at breakfast. Hot food was cold and soggy. I will never book this hotel sgain. Sheets and towels were well warn and very scratchy

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many guests describe friendly, accommodating staff and smooth check-in, but others reported rude or unhelpful interactions and difficulties with refunds or problem resolution.

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Murugesh

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

On the morning of the second day, the shower was not functioning, and the staff refused to accommodate a room change. Additionally, the manager was unavailable to address the issue. The room was not cleaned, and the towels were not replaced.

4

Denise

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After checking in and going to our room, we figured out our rooms shower did not work. It would not turn on. We called down to the front desk only to be told that if we wanted to change rooms, they could not give us another room like the one we had. If I wanted as many beds as I had, I would have to pay for another room. They were not willing to accommodate us or even let us use another empty room to shower. Told us to wait until maintenance could look at the shower in the morning. We waited till almost 10:30 the next morning for the shower to be fixed.

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Loretta

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They refused to give us any receipt at check out, they said they did not want us to see what they got paid etc. name of guy Axle. The price on Expedia app was different then what we got charged.

10

Ludwina

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The desk staff was phenomenal and the check-in process was as smooth as can be. Wonderful stay at a location that was blocks away from downtown Williams and the Grand Canyon Railroad.

8

Paul

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and great breakfast! Staff welcoming and helpful!

2

Tiffany

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely rude staff!!

2

Susy

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my 29th wedding anniversary and chose to go to Williams. When we arrived at the hotel, no staff was in the lobby. I tried to ring the bell, but it was broken. My husband and I stood there for a good 5 minutes waiting for someone to attend the front desk. I had chosen a king size bed when made the reservation. When I got to the hotel, my husband and I were given two beds. I told them that I had requested one bed and I pulled up my reservation to show her. She said she could not do anything about it and gave me so much attitude. I will never return to this hotel again. The place also looks outdated. The staff was not friendly at all.

10

Leslie

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

John, the night manager greeted us with a smile upon arrival at 10:30pm on a Friday. He was extremely accommodating and thoughtful. His customer service skills were exemplary. The hotel was quiet and comfortable. There were a couple of cleanliness issues that I discussed with the morning front desk representative. Overall I give this a hotel a 5 star rating. It was an enjoyable stay and the customer service was excellent.

6

Ricardo

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Called the night before and asked about early check in , the lady said if ther wher rooms available that it would be fine . When we got ther the lady (manager? I’m not sure) was in a very bad mood and was scuffing at us when we explained our situation .

10

Rhonda

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Expedia messed up our 2 room reservation, the Holiday Inn clerk went above and beyond to get us a 2nd room and to get the rooms close together so we could be near our kids.

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Location

Convenient base near downtown Williams, Route 66, and the Grand Canyon Railway; easy access to shops and dining. Some mention quick drives to the Grand Canyon.

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Jung

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet neighborhood and friendly staffs. Good breakfast! About 1 hour distance to Grand Canyon south entrance.

8

Catherine

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our shower had hair on the walls and floor that is my only complaint. The front desk people were awesome and the breakfast was very good and a lot of variety. Location was perfect for the Grand Canyon train ride.

10

Ludwina

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The desk staff was phenomenal and the check-in process was as smooth as can be. Wonderful stay at a location that was blocks away from downtown Williams and the Grand Canyon Railroad.

8

Anthony

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful which is very important to me. The room and hotel was clean and well maintained. The hotel serving a free buffet breakfast was a plus. The close proximity to the area attractions and local stores was great.

8

Tirumala Rao

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place for stay between Grand Canyon and Flagstaff

8

Candace

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Great breakfast. Easy to get around town from there. Central location for local attractions

8

Darius

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Near downtown restaurants and shopping

10

Joe

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay away from downtown but close enough to stroll the historic Route 66 through Williams

8

Candace

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is close to the major freeway. You have access to the awesome Route 66 area with shops and dining. The staff were very nice. The breakfast was one of the best parts. There is some work being done it appears at the hotel in the pool and hot tub area. It did have a bit of a chemical smell but was not too bad. We were on the first floor.

8

Shirley

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to our destination, which was the Grand Canyon Railway

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for variety and quality, though a few note cold or average hot items, coffee or pancake machine issues, and occasional mess during busy times.

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James

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean and neat. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was more than expected.

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Jennifer

25 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great place to stay. Everyone was friendly. And hands down one of the BEST hotel breakfasts I’ve had. They kept everything replenished constantly up until the end. Great options that other hotels have not had.

10

Erin

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was clean. Breakfast was your typical hotel breakfast.

8

Christina

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice breakfast. A busy hotel.

6

David

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Evening staff was friendly. Morning staff seemed more concerned about hanging out with friends and family and not taking care of guest. Took the family down to eat breakfast a good hour before they closed. The pancake machine was empty. Took them 30 minutes to put more mixture in it. No regular coffee. No forks. Every table was in a mess.

10

Cecilia

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, good breakfast and hospitable staff. The town of Williams was nice too.

10

Israel

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was very good. Would reccomend it to others.

8

Candace

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is close to the major freeway. You have access to the awesome Route 66 area with shops and dining. The staff were very nice. The breakfast was one of the best parts. There is some work being done it appears at the hotel in the pool and hot tub area. It did have a bit of a chemical smell but was not too bad. We were on the first floor.

10

Patricia

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great night. No issues. Good breakfast.

10

Michael

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ease of checking in! Breakfast was exceptional, except for the pancake machine! Takes too long and size too small!!! Other than that, ok!

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Month	Average price
January	US$87
February	US$93
March	US$123
April	US$145
May	US$132
June	US$131
July	US$135
August	US$132
September	US$130
October	US$138
November	US$124
December	US$134

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $147	16 $128	17 $151	18 $348	19 $364
20 $119	21 $119	22 $118	23 $127	24 $155	25 $244	26 $174
27 $117	28 $122	29 $120	30 $123

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $136	2 $337	3 $394
4 $131	5 $146	6 $155	7 $151	8 $143	9 $326	10 $200
11 $147	12 $164	13 $146	14 $122	15 $122	16 $169	17 $202
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $107	22 $118	23 $191	24 $163
25 $86	26 $86	27 $86	28 $86	29 $86	30 $102	31 $118

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower (Communications, Mobility)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Communications, Mobility)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Communications, Mobility)

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