Name: Cowlitz River Lodge
Address: 13069 US HWY 12, Packwood, Washington, United States of America, Packwood, Washington, US
Price range: US$162–US$359 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

At Cowlitz River Lodge, travellers consistently praise the convenient access to Mount Rainier and clean, comfortable rooms, while feedback on staff friendliness and some aging features, noise, and technology issues is mixed, reflecting a straightforward, no-frills roadside stay.

Many enjoyed elk grazing around the property and appreciated the rustic lobby touches like popcorn, tea, and coffee. Breakfast is no longer offered and several guests found dining in Packwood limited, especially later in the evening. Facilities are basic with parking by the rooms and on-site laundry, and there is no elevator. Best suited to travelers prioritizing proximity over amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with parking near rooms and an on-site laundry; the lobby offers coffee/tea and popcorn. There is no elevator and amenities are limited, with several noting no pool, bar, or on-site restaurant.

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Talal

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location if you were visiting Mount Rainier National Park and surrounding area. My room was spacious, clean, quiet with comfortable bed, mini-fridge, microwave and coffee machine. Wifi is free but speed in my room was less than 5 mbs. Parking ample and free. I would have given this hotel higher rating was it not for the complete absence of room service.

8

NICOLE

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean, the lodge had a nice lobby and coffee/tea. Air conditioning was good, but the unit made an annoying whistling sound. No breakfast or pool, which would have made the room worth the price charged. Still, it was a good home base for our Rainier adventures, and we got a room at less than a week before our trip. No AAA discount because we booked through a third party.

8

Richardson

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot. No bar, restaurant,or breakfast here Easy walk to town

8

Jacques

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for Mount Rainier NP. Local shop nearby but not much else. Rooms were really good, big and clean, and the air conditioning was good. Only had 1 dryer and 2 washing machines which was not enough for such a big property. The laundry room could have done with a bit of a clean.

8

Anthony

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location. Short on amenities. Nice TV and good wifi.

8

Kevin

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was well equipped and very comfortable. Great variety of complimentary beverages in the lobby and a popcorn maker! Will stay here again.

8

Melissa or Brent

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check-in. Walking distance from several restaurants. Very clean. Spacious room. No elevators.

10

Joseph

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to MRNP whether you were going to Sunrise or Paradise area. Loved the evening elk and babies. So glad to have laundry available. Restaurants were all walkable. We did miss the complimentary breakfast that was advertised when we booked with Expedia. There was no breakfast.

10

Linda

15 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice older property. No problems to report; but no elevator and no one to help us, a senior couple, upstairs with our luggage.

10

Donald

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the lobby interior, also the popcorn machine and andes mints were a nice touch

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, though a number of reviews mention dust, hair, musty odors, or cobwebs and some exterior upkeep needs.

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Cynthia

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well the lodge is out the country side in packwood. Beds are okay, room was dusty,open the curtains dust particles flying everywhere, my allergies started. I expect something a bit better.

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Tara

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and updated.

8

Paresh

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The cleanliness needs to be improved as there was lot of dust inside the room on the furniture. We saw cobwebs inside the room. The air conditioning was making lot of noise while it was running which bothered our sleep so that needs to be fixed too. Rest all was good.

8

Jennifer

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay. Clean, comfy room with large smart TV and AC

8

Zachary

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Musty/old smell in the room.

8

Gaylen

26 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable and quiet property close to Mt Rainier national park. Just what we wanted.

8

Lorraine

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Watching the herd of elk out our back window was a treat. The property is quiet and spacious. The outside of the building could have used a power wash but everything inside was clean and appealing with rustic cabin style decor. I would stay again. Be aware that breakfast choices in town are limited so breakfast would have been a nice extra.

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Lisa

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Office staff very rude and unwelcoming. Room was ok, floors dusty and dirty, bathroom mirror dirty and soap dish had chunks of something in it. Bed was comfortable, TV did not work. A bit disappointing, we have stayed here a few times and never experienced rude staff or unclean rooms, not sure what the problem is. We will stay somewhere else next time.

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JUN

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was hair found on the bed sheet. We told the receptionist. The receptionist grabbed a clean set from the laundry room. We took it to the room and changed the bedding. There was no other concerns other than that

8

Juan

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms.

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Rooms

Rooms are straightforward and comfortable, with several noting spacious layouts and comfy beds; some suites accommodate families. Noise from neighbors or upstairs, loud AC, and inconsistent Wi-Fi/TV performance are recurring comments.

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Talal

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location if you were visiting Mount Rainier National Park and surrounding area. My room was spacious, clean, quiet with comfortable bed, mini-fridge, microwave and coffee machine. Wifi is free but speed in my room was less than 5 mbs. Parking ample and free. I would have given this hotel higher rating was it not for the complete absence of room service.

10

Heidi

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room-updated recently (except shower faucet which was hard to turn on) beds were comfortable

8

Kathleen

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great except for the dining options. It was a small town with few places to eat. Also the TV reception was awful. We couldn’t watch anything without constant interruptions or complete loss of service.

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Yin Yin

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent. Room is spacious.

8

Chad

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with a comfortable bed and a shower with high water pressure!

8

Jacques

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for Mount Rainier NP. Local shop nearby but not much else. Rooms were really good, big and clean, and the air conditioning was good. Only had 1 dryer and 2 washing machines which was not enough for such a big property. The laundry room could have done with a bit of a clean.

8

Sharon

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On ground level, the noise of people upstairs was prominent-- walking across floor, showering, etc.

10

PAMELA

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the 4 queen bed suite. Perfect for a family!!!!

8

Robert

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a little older. Needs some minor touch ups. Air conditioner was way too loud. Difficult to sleep when it was running and had to have it running as it was too warm without it.

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Sandy

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The walls are thin! We had a neighbor who kept the television on all night. Great place for our dog—big field surrounds the hotel. Also saw a herd of moose grazing in the morning. Good proximity to Mt. Rainier park.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: multiple guests cite unwelcoming or rude front-desk interactions, while others report friendly, helpful, or accommodating staff and easy check-ins.

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Christine

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a horrible experience at check-in. The girl who checked us in was extremely unwelcoming and rude. She seemed annoyed that we were there to check in as soon as we walked in. She very politely demanded my ID and credit card. She was nasty and clearly had an attitude and rolled her eyes at me very obviously when I asked her which way to my room. This was the girl working on the evening of August 1.

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LANNON

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk man was not friendly

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dennis

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location to access Mt. Rainer. Room was clean, food and services nearby. Loved the wildlife roaming the grounds. Fat guy running the lobby was rude and unaccommodating. He ought to be fired.

10

Patricia

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was able to check in early. Very accommodating

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Kazi

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff were a bit rude throughout our stay. From the moment we checked in, the experience felt unwelcoming. When we first received our room keys, I was putting my credit card away and the receptionist immediately called out “next” without even a simple “thank you” or “welcome.” During our stay, each time I went to the lobby, the interactions felt awkward and uncomfortable. For example, when our room keys stopped working and I asked for assistance, the receptionist seemed surprised—as if it was unusual—and instead of handling it calmly, she began ranting. It made the situation unnecessarily unpleasant. Overall, the front desk team could definitely improve on basic hospitality, courtesy, and professionalism.

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tom

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Slow internet. Gentleman at front desk was short with answers. Location was not full the night before ( off season between summer and ski) but would not allow us to check in a little early. Wanted to get a hike in yet that afternoon but had food in car. Ended up going to a brewery.

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Furman

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful time using the lodge as a home base for visiting Mt. Rainier. The staff were very helpful. We will definitely visit again if are in the area

10

Barbara

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional service at front desk. Very helpful and accommodating. Will return. Great place to stay while visiting Mt Rainier and surrounding areas.

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Trent

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like the extremely rude manager or owner. I didn’t like that they advertised breakfast but stopped serving food without notice. I didn’t like that he would lock the lobby in the morning so you couldn’t get coffee.

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Alan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We rented several rooms on 3 different dates this summer. All three times we had issues. The office is Very disorganized! Even double charging for one of the rooms. I would look for other options first.

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Location

Very convenient for accessing Mount Rainier (including Sunrise and Paradise) and walkable to Packwood’s small-town services. Some note limited options late.

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Rebecca

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to park and easy to get to dining options

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Sherrie

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Mt. Rainer. Quaint place excellent room and bed was super comfy

10

Daniel

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great close location to get into rear location of the park. Can walk to local restaurants and grocery store

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Grant

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay at Cowlitz River Lodge during our short time in Packwood! Very clean and convenient, as you could just walk right to everything in Packwood (it's a super small town!). Parking right in front of our door, and a laundry on-site helped out as well. The lobby was very cool, and our kids actually hung out there most of the evening after we arrived! If we're ever back in Packwood, this is certainly where we would stay!

8

Phung

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good property for price. Close to Mt Rainier

8

Timothy

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

15 minutes from breathtaking views of Mt. Ranier

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Jacques

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for Mount Rainier NP. Local shop nearby but not much else. Rooms were really good, big and clean, and the air conditioning was good. Only had 1 dryer and 2 washing machines which was not enough for such a big property. The laundry room could have done with a bit of a clean.

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Virginia

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to visit Mt. Rainier.

8

Gui

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice surroundings, walkable to store and restaurant

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Emma

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay if you intend to hike Mt Rainier in the morning.

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Dining

There is no complimentary breakfast and no on-site restaurant or bar; several guests found Packwood’s dining options limited, especially later. Lobby coffee/tea and popcorn are appreciated but can run out.

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Lynn

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No food options at the hotel. Options in town are slightly limited. Beds and rooms were better than anticipated. Front desk assistance was rather surly.

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NICOLE

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean, the lodge had a nice lobby and coffee/tea. Air conditioning was good, but the unit made an annoying whistling sound. No breakfast or pool, which would have made the room worth the price charged. Still, it was a good home base for our Rainier adventures, and we got a room at less than a week before our trip. No AAA discount because we booked through a third party.

8

Richardson

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot. No bar, restaurant,or breakfast here Easy walk to town

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Trent

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like the extremely rude manager or owner. I didn’t like that they advertised breakfast but stopped serving food without notice. I didn’t like that he would lock the lobby in the morning so you couldn’t get coffee.

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Francine

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was overall very good. The fact that there breakfast was no longer served was disappointing. It was nice they had popcorn for guests. I rang the bell to get change for laundry and nobody came and we found a plate in our microwave from the previous guests with a partial corn dog and BBQ sauce. We enjoyed conversations with other guests and the facilities provided. I would recommend this place to others.

10

Joseph

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to MRNP whether you were going to Sunrise or Paradise area. Loved the evening elk and babies. So glad to have laundry available. Restaurants were all walkable. We did miss the complimentary breakfast that was advertised when we booked with Expedia. There was no breakfast.

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Karen

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee in lobby was run out at 830 am with no plans on making more. No breakfast provided. No elevators for handicapped hubby so she put us in a pet room on bottom floor and charged an additional 35.00, even though we didn't have a pet. Front door was dented and scratched, making us wonder if people break in often. On the bright side, bed was comfortable and room clean. We're not that picky but this was an ok hotel with no views and pictures on website make it look so much better than it really is.

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Kenneth

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They no longer have breakfast so they should not charge so much. Another $30 a day for breakfast in town and it takes more time out of your day. The river is not a walk away, you will need to drive. The TV would not work and the man at the desk was very irritated that he had to come assist. He had to unplug every and then plug it back.

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rachel

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable rooms with easy access to Mt. Rainier. In the morning we drank our coffee while watching elk in the front grass of the hotel. Great pillows, comfortable bed. No breakfast is offered, there is morning coffee with coffee mate but no actual cream.

8

sandra

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty good overall. the only thing I missed was the breakfast they used to serve.

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Month	Average price
January	US$147
February	US$148
March	US$143
April	US$136
May	US$176
June	US$168
July	US$215
August	US$230
September	US$164
October	US$140
November	US$138
December	US$142

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13	14	15	16 $228	17 $359	18 $217	19
20 $217	21 $217	22 $173	23 $217	24 $217	25 $217	26 $217
27 $173	28 $173	29 $162	30 $163

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $162	2 $163	3 $162
4 $163	5 $163	6 $190	7 $162	8 $162	9 $162	10 $162
11 $162	12 $162	13 $162	14 $163	15 $163	16 $162	17 $163
18 $163	19 $163	20 $162	21 $162	22 $162	23 $162	24 $162
25 $162	26 $190	27 $190	28 $190	29 $190	30 $163	31 $162

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave-Top Floor No Pets

Executive Studio Suite, Multiple Beds-Ground Floor No Pets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Adapted, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Adapted, Dog Friendly-Ground Floor

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