Name: The Governor's Inn
Address: 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester, New Hampshire, United States of America, Rochester, New Hampshire, US
Price range: US$95–US$246 per night
Rating: 7.5

What guests think

At The Governor's Inn, travelers highlight a friendly, welcoming team, historic charm, and an on-site restaurant and bar with lively events, while noting trade-offs like simple continental breakfast, occasional event noise, and the realities of an older building.

Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to small or dated, and many reviews mention hard or worn mattresses, noisy window A/C, and quirky layouts or stairs, with no elevator. Cleanliness is generally praised, though a few guests reported dusty vents, stained carpets, or maintenance issues like temperamental showers. The location is convenient for downtown and the Opera House, but parking can be tight during events. Expect a charming, lively inn best for travelers who value character over modern uniformity.

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Facilities

Historic property with a popular on-site restaurant/bar and regular live music across the grounds and patios. No elevator (steep stairs in some buildings), and parking can be limited during events.

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albert

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great restaurant and bar

6

Robert

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fine, we had to park about 400 yds from the hotel because they had a band playing at the outside venue and there was no parking specific for guests of the hotel because of the people at the outdoor venue taking all the parking. There was no elevator so we had to carry all our luggage up a flight of stairs. Our room was just above the kitchen and the exhaust fan from the kitchen was right outside and below our window and so our window AC unit just sucked in nothing but smoke and kitchen exhaust. Terrible!!!! Room was clean, staff was nice but not a good nights stay at all.

10

Amanda

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful historical Inn. My room was on the 3rd floor. Quiet and clean, no frills but comfortable. No elevator due to being a historic building. Didn't get to seeing the 2 other properties but my room had a private bathroom. Only issue was due to the space the shower stall was very tight. Water pressure was good and it has a heater fan, which was a unexpected perk. I ate dinner at their restaurant, good portions and hot, not nuked in a microwave. The staff were friendly/polite, made sure I was accommodated. They answered any questions that I had about the historic house, gave suggestions about other places in town and made me feel at home. Continental breakfast was better than most places I've stayed at. Will definitely have to plan a longer stay without other plans. I was up for a wedding (not at their venue) and stayed 2 nights. Also wanted to add they have a on property maintenance who was personable and made sure that I could call if the room was to cold. Due to being on the 3rd floor it seemed to have a separate heating system. Great stay would recommend to anyone looking for a unique experience.

10

Shawn

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.

6

Ryan

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They only had fruit,yogurt, cereal and english muffins. Parking was tight

8

Terri

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy.

8

Marion

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front desk was very pleasurable. Food was excellent for late night dining. It was a little difficult climbing to the third floor for my husband who is 72 years old.

10

marlene

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We did the whole experience with dinner and attending the live music at the outdoor venue. The Inn was beautiful, the food was great and the staff were really friendly, We would definitely stay here again. A highlight of our trip so far.

8

KULARB

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Governor's Inn is a 100 year old building that has gone through several changes over the years. It's in need of renovation, which the owner, from what I can see is working to get the place ship-shape. The staff & services though make up for any inconvenience. The restaurant, bar & music venues are first rate. People from all around the area stop by to enjoy. There is no elevator, however the staff, at no prompting are willing to help with your luggage.Everything considered, it's a good value. There is a lot of history at the Governor's Inn.

10

Andrew

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and good restaurant and bar - we ate at the Spaulding Steak and Ale - really decent steak and good beer too. Pleasant grounds and the garage, which had live bands that night is really close. Easy walk into the centre of Rochester as well. Recommended.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, with housekeeping praised. However, several reports noted lapses such as dusty vents, stained carpets, lingering odors, or dirty bathrooms in some rooms and buildings.

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Nga

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty. The room was unlike the pictures displayed on the site. We stayed for one night and found hairs all on the top cover and sheet of the bed. The same hairs were found in the standup shower. There were little fruit flies flying around in the room and bathroom. The carpet could use a deep cleaning and vacuuming. Unfortunately we were unable to swap rooms since they shut down at 10pm until 8pm. No front desk after hours. First and last time I ever stay at this inn.

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Andrea

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like the property itself. I think it’s great that they have a garage with music and a restaurant, but I thought the rooms could be a little cleaner and the rugs be vacuumed a little more. There was a huge dust bunny under the couch in my room, but for the most part I liked it. I don’t know if I would stay there again, but it was OK.

10

Shannon

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People are so accommodating and friendly. Rooms are very clean. Restaurant offers amazing food.

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Lisa

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My overnight stay was perfect! Room and bathroom were very clean. Enjoyed it more than staying at a hotel! Although the restaurant didn't have a lot of GF options, everything smelled awesome. I would have given it a try if I didn't have other plans. Will stay here again anytime I am in Rochester!!!

10

Irene

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very nice, everything was clean, parking area convenient.

10

Judith

11 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property was charming and extremely clean.

10

Caryn

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean.

10

David

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was courteous and professional. This made all the difference. The inn is quaint as it is an older structure. Housekeeping services keep each room in superb condition.

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Jacob

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the staff was terrific, hotel conditions were absolutely horrible. Disgusting, dirty floors, hairs in the shower and stains on the bedding. My wife and i stayed on New Year's Eve for our first time at the "hotel", and it will definitely be our last.

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Laura

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms show historic character; some are spacious and comfortable, others feel small or dated. Recurrent feedback cites hard or worn mattresses, noisy window A/C, quirky layouts or low ceilings, event or mechanical noise in some rooms, and no elevator access to upper floors.

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Jacob

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of food and music to enjoy here. I unfortunately didn't sleep well because of the hardness of the bed, felt like I was sleeping on a rock. The staff are friendly and the rooms are decently clean, the only dirty area was the ac, as it had built up dust and didn't seem to be well cleaned. Overall its an okay place to stay, as long as you like hard beds.

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Leslie

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the Governors Inn our only complaint is the beds just aren’t that comfortable, better than last time, but not the best still. Carriage house is cute but shower pressure was awful Restaurant & bar are fantastic & can’t say enough good things about staff ! Will go back but stay in different room !

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Daniel

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Low ceiling on 3rd floor rooms and small shower enclosure. Nicely restored Victorian hotel.

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Phyllip

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a little small, but ok for one night stay. The airconditioner was very noisy making sleeping a little difficult. The heater in the ensuite had no handle so was on 100% of the time, so the room was very hot and uncomfortable. The entire power in the room is operated by one switch...we couldnt run the a/c by itself (the tv had to be on as well, strange situation)

8

David

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Elegant and historic, first Inn of NH. Watch out for the third floor room, while it’s spacious and a comfortable suite, it has a sloping ceiling with eaves. Plenty of hiking trails. Coffee service was spotty, only mostly 8-10. Continental breakfast. Kuerig in lobby was broken and not repaired over a four day span. Would be really nice to have hard boiled eggs for lactose intolerant folks.

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LAINE

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap bed but not too uncomfortable. Cheapest furniture—iron frame, fabric drawers, wobbly lamps, no easy chair; only the “desk” chair. Better chairs in hall. Lobby, practically bare with old chairs with questionable legs. Their attached club must bring in money to run the place. That they have loud, booming noise from right under your windows till it closes isn’t disclosed. It was a place to sleep and get out. Breakfast was Continental style and OK. We ordered pizza delivery instead of trying their restaurant.

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Paul

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bed was comfortable, the room was quiet dispite loud music nearby. Food was great.

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Stephen

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

More worn than photos suggested. Mattresses pretty worn out.

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Sandra

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was hard but place was comfortable and quaint. I would go back.

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Theresa

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in shock when I opened the door to our room and saw the beds. One had a mattress that had a huge dip/Crater in it. Not a comfortable stay and the young people that I told don’t seem to care at all. On the second day a manager was willing to move us but by then we were tired and not willing to move to another building. The only good part about our stay was the Restaurant, food and staff were excellent. Unless they update their mattresses I would not stay there again.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with staff often going above and beyond. A few guests experienced slow or inconsistent check-in or desk coverage during busy periods.

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Karen

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was wonderful. I had a waiter from the restaurant named John. he was fabulous. He gave great recommendations. The food was delicious. Check-in was easy.

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wayne

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful with everything we needed. Going above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable and satisfied thru our entire stay. Thank you so much

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Luisa

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent experience all around. We arrived very late and the a/c was running at the perfect temperature. Breakfast outside was lovely and the staff were very nice and friendly.

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Amanda

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wait 30 minutes to check in as the person who is supposed to be working the desk was also working in the restaurant. There is a live band that is playing late. The hotel it's self and the rooms are lovely!

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Kenneth

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing! They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and able to enjoy our stay. Natalie was very accommodating and upgraded our stay due to my inability to climb to the third story on a steeper staircase. Would love to come back again sometime. Charlotte was a very pleasant and helpful server in the on site restaurant.

10

Mark

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was super friendly and a fun atmosphere

10

Marsha

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was exceptional cordial and pleasant. Took time to talk with guests. Breakfast was Continental but seating was in lovely dining room. Four of us has dinner there. All were more than satisfied with service and delicious meals. The Governor's Inn was exceptional clean and well maintained. We will definitely return when we are in the area. It is a gem!

10

Maria

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I waited 20 minutes to get my room key while two people behind the desk talked to two patrons and then one left to make them drinks and the other one continued talking

10

Laura

20 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was very friendly.

10

Diana

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful inn with wonderful staff and restaurant. Centrally located. So glad we found it. I can’t say enough about the great staff. They make you feel like you our home.

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Location

Convenient for downtown Rochester and the Opera House, with easy highway access for regional day trips. Guests found it walkable to local dining and attractions.

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Daphne

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice. Good location.

10

Marc

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, nice quaint room, close to downtown, onsite amenities.

10

Kenneth

15 Apr 2025

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Wonderful historic hotel in downtown Rochester, N.H. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable clean rooms, center city access. Good pricing. Great experience.

10

Georgieanna

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was adorable. I loved the wallpaper. I also loved the decor of the bathroom. Close proximity to everything we were wanting to do.

10

Michelle

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Easy to find, centrally located and great common areas for our family and friends to visit with us and for us to relax after

10

David

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was Great,

8

Wendy

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed here a number of times and will continue to do so in the future. Great walk-able area, on the river, eating options on site & downtown. Historic property. Great staff.

10

Josiah

29 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed here multiple times. It’s an older property which hasn’t quite been updated with modern features such as ample outlets and dated fixtures, but it’s a pleasant place to stay. It sort of has antique charm. Staff are friendly and there’s restaurant in the main building. It’s also walked to the center of town for more restaurants, bars, and shopping.

10

kristina

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful building with friendly staff. There was a separate building next door that featured live music from 7-10. Grounds were nice. Easy access to t Highways for trips to beach or mountains

10

Laura

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an adorable inn within short walking distance to the Rochester opera house.

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Dining

On-site restaurant and bar receive strong reviews for tasty, well-priced meals and enjoyable live music. Breakfast is continental and frequently described as simple or limited rather than full hot options.

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Suzanne

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a lovely, old inn. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The room was comfortable but the age showed a bit. The toilet in the room wasnt strong enough to flush only paper. It took a couple of flushes to get the paper down. The breakfast was very simple. The dining room was open to eat in but most of the tables had crumbs on them when I was looking for a seat. These little hiccups wouldn't stop me from staying again.

10

Kristine

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is an awesome restaurant on site that was absolutely delicious! Would highly recommend eating there!

10

Shannon

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

People are so accommodating and friendly. Rooms are very clean. Restaurant offers amazing food.

8

Kathleen

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint New England spot- restaurant was excellent and very reasonable. If you’re in the area-would definitely recommend.

8

David

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good and friendly staff. The restaurant was excellent. It would be nice if they offered a full breakfast; continental breakfast was good though. We would stay here again.

10

Shawn

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is wonderful. Great food and fun times in the restaurant and bar. Tues night is trivia night.

6

Ryan

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They only had fruit,yogurt, cereal and english muffins. Parking was tight

10

Kimberly

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The entire experience was great. The food was amazing and the room was very nice and comfortable. We will definitely be back.

10

Daniel

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the dinner at the restaurant. Clean, safe, and friendly.

8

Donald

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall nice old classic New England styling, breakfast a bit disappointing.

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Month	Average price
January	US$114
February	US$114
March	US$115
April	US$111
May	US$113
June	US$138
July	US$114
August	US$113
September	US$151
October	US$150
November	US$121
December	US$119

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $117	2 $160	3
4 $95	5 $117	6 $117	7 $95	8 $95	9	10 $214
11 $203	12 $138	13 $95	14 $95	15 $95	16 $160	17
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $95	22 $95	23 $171	24
25 $95	26 $95	27 $95	28 $95	29 $95	30 $117	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17 $95	18 $171	19
20 $246	21	22 $95	23 $95	24 $95	25 $214	26
27 $95	28 $95	29 $95	30 $95

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