Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ironton by IHG
Address: 401 South 9th Street, Ironton, Ohio, United States of America, Ironton, Ohio, US
Price range: $123–$236 per night
Rating: 9.1

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ironton by IHG, travelers highlight clean, comfortable rooms, friendly service, a popular free breakfast, and standout 24 hour pool and hot tub access that families and groups appreciate.

Several reviews mention a well-equipped gym, an outdoor courtyard with games and seating, easy parking, and pet-friendly areas. Noted drawbacks include occasional strong chlorine odors or maintenance issues around the pool, a reported hot tub outage, sporadic room smells or pests, and isolated service hiccups such as slow or pushy check-in. Expect a straightforward, comfortable stay with convenient amenities.

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Facilities

The 24 hour indoor pool and hot tub are a major draw; guests also appreciated the fitness room, outdoor courtyard with games, easy parking, and pet friendly areas. Some reported strong chlorine odors, minor maintenance or cleanliness issues, and a hot tub outage.

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Lisa

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here en route to our final destination. It right off the freeway in a great little town. Check in was quick and easy. We walked into our room and were delighted. Great space, clean and modern. Pool and hot tub were a bonus. Breakfast was great! Would definately stay again..

8

David V.

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property, close to expressway and several restaurants. Pool was clean. Tub area needed work at the seams and was chipped.

8

Donald

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly on check in. Was working in Ashland, KY and stayed across the bridge in Ohio. Food options nearby, room was clean but could use some minor maintenence work (ie; caulking around toilet, etc). Bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good. 24 hr pool and hot tub access. A strong chlorine smell irritated my eyes, just being near the pool but there were plenty of people enjoying and not seeming to have the same issue. Hotel was quiet.

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Burnis

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub was broken my wife needed it for therapy from knee surgery but they call on our way to inform us it was down. But we were in route already. And they said they could not discount for the inconvenience because we booked the room through your booking site

10

Katie

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No frills design-wise but the room was clean and the beds and chairs were very comfortable (even though the bed was very tall) and there was lots of grass and a bbq/play area behind the hotel for dogs and families which was really nice. It was also walking distance to a few restaurants which was helpful. Easy parking. Close to freeway but not at all noisy. Tons of direct tv channels. Good ac.

10

Maria

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We use to come down regularly we like 2.5hours away! Hasn’t been since right before covid ruined America lol. It was great being back!! 24hour pool and hot tub will always be worth the drive for my family!!

10

Melanie

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Very informative and friendly. Very clean in lobby and hallways. Room was very nice, comfortable beds, and clean. We used the fitness room. It was well equipped I used the treadmill while my husband used the elliptical, both worked great. They also had a stationary bike. We also used the bench and dumbbells. Grateful for the water cooler with cups. Breakfast was good, as expected hotel breakfast. The back courtyard looked fun, had a nice sitting area, a grill and two pairs of cornhole boards!

10

Misty

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was very friendly The pool area and outdoor area was excellent the kids loved. The room was clean and the breakfast was great

10

Tammy

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a group of family in for a wedding and the staff was amazing, the facilities clean and great areas to hang out (fire pit) with corn hole and horse shoes. Definitely recommend!

10

Daniel

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the front desk clerk to the cleaners super awesome staff super friendly and was just all around awesome and top of of the amazing service having the 24 hr pool and spa help me recover after a long football game definitely would love to stay here again

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Cleanliness

Most feedback reports very clean rooms and public areas. A minority noted smoke or musty odors, pests, and small bathroom or pool area maintenance issues.

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Tom

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was exceptional. Room was clean except for what appears to be some mold in the bathroom. The coffee machine did not work.

10

traci

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean, staff were helpful and kind. The breakfast was delicious.

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Terry

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great until we found a roach on one of the beds. I got it in a tissue and took to the front desk. They moved us rooms and gave me a discount on next visit. Were only going back because we stayed there several times and always been good. The options are very limited in ironton for a hotel.

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Kenneth

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no exhaust fan in the bathroom the shower mat had dirt or mold on it and the room smelled misty

10

Cynthia

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and could tell they had really taken really good care of the cleaning

10

Tom

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet looked old, dirty and worn but everything else was clean

10

Margaret

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and staff was friendly. We appreciated the turkey sausages. And love there are rooms to fit a family of 5

10

Jason

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and appearance is very welcoming, staff was pleasant and nice

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Amy

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Horrible ants all over

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Laurie

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything about the hotel was great except that our room smelled like smoke when we arrived. Hotel staff sprayed something and it seemed to help.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable, with supportive beds and useful amenities like good AC and plenty of TV channels; accessible rooms are notably large. A few guests mentioned firm mattresses or occasional noise from above.

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Rodney

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good. My bed was uncomfortable but it was just not my type of mattress other people on the trip loved the mattress.

10

Jordan

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the stay. Modern rooms with a comfy bed. Breakfast was good as well. Pool and hot tub access 24 hours, which was pretty cool. Definite stay again hotel.

10

Patricia J.

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a really nice clean hotel. Our room was large and updated. Staff was friendly and helped us with eating suggestions and when my aunt needed to visit an urgent care they allowed me to stay in my room past checkout to await her return. Breakfast was fresh and a level above even tho normal hotel fare.

10

Kenneth

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

23 days on the road, this room is the best yet! It is an "accesible" room, very large. Large, well-lit counter for coffee, etc. Great staff, hot breakfast. Easy to find. Highly recommend!

10

Katie

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No frills design-wise but the room was clean and the beds and chairs were very comfortable (even though the bed was very tall) and there was lots of grass and a bbq/play area behind the hotel for dogs and families which was really nice. It was also walking distance to a few restaurants which was helpful. Easy parking. Close to freeway but not at all noisy. Tons of direct tv channels. Good ac.

8

Connie

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very close to family members and is pet friendly which we love. The staff is always friendly and the rooms clean. The beds and pillows could be more could be more comfortable, they are a little hard for our taste.

10

Thomas

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean room. Great mattress.

10

Melanie

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Very informative and friendly. Very clean in lobby and hallways. Room was very nice, comfortable beds, and clean. We used the fitness room. It was well equipped I used the treadmill while my husband used the elliptical, both worked great. They also had a stationary bike. We also used the bench and dumbbells. Grateful for the water cooler with cups. Breakfast was good, as expected hotel breakfast. The back courtyard looked fun, had a nice sitting area, a grill and two pairs of cornhole boards!

10

Angela

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here two days ago and everything was great except our room had not been cleaned. I let them know when we checked out. We are back again today with a clean king suite and it’s just so quiet and relaxing here. This is our fourth time staying here and even tho it’s close to home, we feel like we are out of town and truly enjoy the peace and quiet.

10

Jeremy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were very comfortable

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with efficient check ins and responsive assistance. A few complaints cite slow check in, pushy membership sign ups, or an unhelpful breakfast attendant.

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Michael

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only one person at the desk at checkin at 5 PM. Took about 30 minutes.

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Karen

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing and very nice. They went out of there way to accommodate us as we were traveling as a group. The women at the desk was a pleasure to talk with and provided us with information about the area only a local would know. The breakfast was great with lots of selections. I recommended the cinnamon rolls yumm! The room was nice and clean.

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Josh

Mar 29, 2025

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Its proximity to my route what I didn’t like was after I drove 12 hours to get there just to find out the dates that I had paid for were some how moved up to the next day without my knowledge that didn’t coincide with my itenerary and the lady at the front desk I felt like just wanted to shoo me away and didn’t want to help so I went elsewhere

10

Charlotte

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Karen, front desk, was super friendly and very accommodating. The rooms were ckean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Arnold

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff made you feel welcome and interested in you as a customer. That’s hard to find these days!

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Cynthia

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in staff was excellent! I arrived requesting an early check-in right after two busloads of football players had arrived. The front desk staff was friendly, organized, and more than accommodating. Thank you!

10

Donna

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was clean and well maintained.

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Jesse

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk kept trying to sign me up for a membership after I told her I was not interested. It even seemed that she was going to do it anyway until I asked directly why she needed my Zip Code and she responded with "oh I thought you said yes".. after I clearly said no. Shady tactics. Would have to assume their are multiple people who have memberships they do not want. Also the first room smelled like smoke

10

Kim

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service! Clean room, great breakfast and very friendly staff!

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Melanie

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in. Very informative and friendly. Very clean in lobby and hallways. Room was very nice, comfortable beds, and clean. We used the fitness room. It was well equipped I used the treadmill while my husband used the elliptical, both worked great. They also had a stationary bike. We also used the bench and dumbbells. Grateful for the water cooler with cups. Breakfast was good, as expected hotel breakfast. The back courtyard looked fun, had a nice sitting area, a grill and two pairs of cornhole boards!

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Location

Convenient to the freeway and a short drive to Ashland, with some restaurants within walking distance; many found it quiet and safe. One reviewer felt the surrounding area seemed a bit sketchy.

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William

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice near the highway. Neighborhood is a bit sketchy

10

Kayelynn

Mar 21, 2023

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I felt very safe being here with my elderly mother and daughter.

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Kenneth

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

23 days on the road, this room is the best yet! It is an "accesible" room, very large. Large, well-lit counter for coffee, etc. Great staff, hot breakfast. Easy to find. Highly recommend!

10

Michelle

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed the night for the Randy Travis concert in Ashland, Kentucky. Great distance away. Easy to get to. The hotel was super nice. So many extras!!!

10

Katie

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No frills design-wise but the room was clean and the beds and chairs were very comfortable (even though the bed was very tall) and there was lots of grass and a bbq/play area behind the hotel for dogs and families which was really nice. It was also walking distance to a few restaurants which was helpful. Easy parking. Close to freeway but not at all noisy. Tons of direct tv channels. Good ac.

10

Robert

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Hotel! Clean, quiet, and great customer service. Great area with close food, stores, and amenities.

10

Amanda

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good access to the freeway.

10

Jimmie

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and quiet.

10

Sherry

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable beds, staff at desk at checkin very friendly and accommodating, good location,

10

Samantha

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to venue for comedy show. Six blocks. Just off of highway. Stay here for next comedy show in Lexington!!! #censorthiscomedytour #ZachRushing #Dustin Sims #jesseisfunny

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns praise for taste, freshness, and variety, with items like cinnamon rolls and turkey sausage noted. Minor issues included a broken juice machine, food temperature, and an occasionally less helpful attendant.

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Tom

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was exceptional. Room was clean except for what appears to be some mold in the bathroom. The coffee machine did not work.

10

Patricia J.

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a really nice clean hotel. Our room was large and updated. Staff was friendly and helped us with eating suggestions and when my aunt needed to visit an urgent care they allowed me to stay in my room past checkout to await her return. Breakfast was fresh and a level above even tho normal hotel fare.

10

Jennifer

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay. Only thing that bothered us was the juice machine was broken. We don’t drink coffee and only had milk as our other option. Also kids should be limited in the pool/hot tub. Ran into older couples who wouldn’t go in the area due the amount of kids and noise.

10

traci

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean, staff were helpful and kind. The breakfast was delicious.

8

jesscia

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They have French vanilla international delight creamer in the morning! Enough said.

10

Melissa

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great from check in to check out! I loved breakfast, it could have been a little hotter but it was amazing!

10

Kim

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service! Clean room, great breakfast and very friendly staff!

10

Cami

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely one of the very best Holiday Inn stays. Room was amazingly clean and comfortable as always. Hot and pool open 24 hours and very clean and stocked with plenty of fresh towels. Breakfast was hot and restaurant quality. Couldn’t be happier!

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Margaret

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and staff was friendly. We appreciated the turkey sausages. And love there are rooms to fit a family of 5

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Brianna

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

From the ease of booking this property for what it’s known for which is the 24 hour pool and hot tub, to check in with a very friendly front desk face and the multiple choices for breakfast to pick from and enjoy in a beautiful dining area, to quiet and peaceful and the room was beautiful, clean, spacious and exactly as we expected. Our only complaint was the woman who was in charge of breakfast was not helpful, approachable or personable at all and it was disappointing considering how wonderful everyone else that we interacted with was so pleasant.

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Month	Average price
January	$108
February	$104
March	$135
April	$123
May	$137
June	$136
July	$154
August	$121
September	$143
October	$148
November	$125
December	$108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $162	2 $159	3 $183
4 $129	5 $154	6 $158	7 $160	8 $153	9 $162	10 $162
11 $126	12 $147	13 $167	14 $162	15 $150	16 $140	17 $136
18 $124	19 $153	20 $158	21 $154	22 $145	23 $178	24 $176
25 $123	26 $150	27 $150	28 $145	29 $131	30 $131	31 $131

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $175	18 $236	19 $154
20 $135	21 $175	22 $188	23 $167	24 $170	25 $194	26 $183
27 $146	28 $170	29 $172	30 $176

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Standard Room

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Additional Living Area)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

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