Name: The Inn At Swarthmore
Address: 10 South Chester Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: $143–$685 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Inn At Swarthmore earns praise for its excellent location by the college and town, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and courteous staff, with easy parking and a well-liked on-site restaurant enhancing convenience for campus visits.

A recurring issue is the elevator being out of service, which makes upper floors difficult for some guests. Several reviews note signs of wear, thin walls or hallway noise, and bathrooms with weak water pressure or open showers that splash. Dining is generally tasty, though service can be slow or inconsistent at times. Expect a comfortable campus-adjacent stay, but verify elevator status and room preferences.

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Facilities

The elevator is frequently out of service, making stairs necessary for upper floors. The on-site restaurant/tavern is appreciated and parking is ample and easy.

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Robert

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The elevator at the property (three story, with no ground floor rooms) was not operational for most of the stay including the end. The property staff did not seem concerned with the guests and their issues. While I was able to move my items downstairs, I believe that the hotel is out of ADA compliance and the general manager didnt seem to be to concerned.

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John

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, friendly staff, good restaurant. Rooms appear to be ready for some long deferred maintenance. Elevator has been out of service for 2 years. Adding a safe to the room would be welcome. Luggage rack was on it’s last legs.

10

Barbara

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was ample easily accessible parking. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant was excellent.

8

Joseph

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator needs to be repaired. It has been months and carrying bags up three flights of stairs is inconvenient. Other than this is issue, Inn is fine.

10

David

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was exactly what we needed. The elevator was broken but that wasn’t a big problem for us. It might have been for some guests who were also on the third floor.

8

Kathy

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No coffee in lobby. No elevator.

10

Joseph

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good onsite restaurant and easy check in

8

Merry

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

fantastic bed, clean, well-kept property, nice toiletries, easy parking, good food, n pleasant service. cons: terrible shower. it was clean, but no water pressure and a lot of temperature fluctuation

8

Rebecca Wynn

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We love this hotel with the exception that the elevator has been out of service for 2 years! Major advances in technology have been made in less time. The front desk has gotten to the point of being totally non-apologetic about it. I'm sure it hasn't been a whole lot of fun for them but try being a guest carrying multiple suitcases up 3 flights of stairs! don't know why they don't hire students from Swarthmore College as baggage porters.

8

Tracy

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very nice and well maintained, with the exception of the elevator. The elevator was out of service the entire week of my stay and walking up 3 flights with luggage was a hassle.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe the hotel and rooms as clean. Some report dusty areas and signs of wear, suggesting housekeeping and maintenance can be inconsistent.

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Michael

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except some dusty corners and Loud AC

10

Michael

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place right downtown and connected to the college.

8

Rosemary

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the hotel several days a week over the last 6 weeks. Staff very nice and accommodating. Rooms are large. Beds are comfortable. However, the hotel showing clear signs of wear and tear and can use sprucing up and deep cleaning. Water pressure especially on the second floor is just bad. For unknown reason, the water pressure on the third floor is much better.

10

Darcy

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean and the rooms were excellent! Nice surrounding area with small shops and beautiful college campus.

6

ROHAN

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

We stayed here recently during the Thanksgiving holiday. Staff was kind but not particularly so and definitely not available all the time. The hotel locks its exterior doors at 11pm, if you get back to the hotel after this time, you are at the mercy of the night staff being awake to answer a door bell. In our case they never did answer our multiple presses and we had to have someone else come down and let us in. Cleanliness is just okay. They change the sheets and towels and that’s about it. The room was very dusty and the air filter on the HVAC unit in the room was clogged with dust and hadn’t been changed since early Aug (it is now late Nov). Would I stay here again? Sure. It’s very close to mass transit and a nice downtown area. Will I ever clamor excitedly to others about this place? Probably not.

10

Roberto

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Clean, quiet. Beautiful grounds around the University.

8

Patti

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very quiet and clean. We checked in at 6:15pm and left around 6:30 am, only 1 nite. The elevator didn’t work and we were on the 2nd floor. It was no problem and the woman at the front desk did ask if we would be OK getting to the 2nd floor. We told her we’d be fine. The bathroom was very nice and clean. The towels get an A+. The only complaint about the bathroom was the toilet tissue holder was behind you on the left side so you had to twist and reach back to get the tissue. I would stay again here tho.

8

Merry

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

fantastic bed, clean, well-kept property, nice toiletries, easy parking, good food, n pleasant service. cons: terrible shower. it was clean, but no water pressure and a lot of temperature fluctuation

10

David

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious rooms

10

Michelle

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful stay!! The staff are very pleasant, helpful and always had a smile! The room was spacious, well furnished and pretty clean. (A little dusting needed in a couple areas but for the most part clean). The iInns restaurant is beautiful with terrific service and the food was excellent. The area is quiet, but with shopping opportunities within walking distance. I recommend this Inn and will stay there again if the opportunity arises.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with many noting quiet stays. However, several mention thin walls, dated furnishings or noisy AC, and bathrooms with weak water pressure or open showers that splash.

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Kitty

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great place to stay when visiting the college. Super easy to park your car and leave when you need. It’s a seven minute walk to the admissions office. The fitness room is small but has all of the right equipment and everything works. The walls are a little thin, you can definitely hear hallway chatter and doors closing. But most people staying here are not here to party so everyone’s very respectful. The bathrooms are a little tired looking but well maintained. The property doesn’t have washers and dryers but there’s a small laundromat down the street that’s easy to walk to and has everything you need. Stop by the unassuming co-op across the street for a quick bite or drink while waiting. I loved that the hotel offered local coffee…except when they ran out before I grabbed a cup on my last day.

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Caleb

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, the hotel is on beautiful grounds and it’s cleanly with a lovely staff. I had a room with an adjoining door that was closed, but the next room remover was still very clearly audible like I could hear the person snoring at night. It wasn’t a dealbreaker and I would stay here again, but I would find a room with no adjoining door

10

Michelle

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in a king size room very large and comfy room. The bed was comfy but on the shorter side my husband whom is 6 foot tall just fit on the bed, if any taller his feet would of dangled off.

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Rosemary

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed in the hotel several days a week over the last 6 weeks. Staff very nice and accommodating. Rooms are large. Beds are comfortable. However, the hotel showing clear signs of wear and tear and can use sprucing up and deep cleaning. Water pressure especially on the second floor is just bad. For unknown reason, the water pressure on the third floor is much better.

6

Stuart

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pros: staff friendliness and hospitality, atmosphere, proximity to town and campus. Cons: walls are thin and building is dog friendly, so when other guests’ dogs whine and bark all day/night, staff can’t really do anything to help. Shower’s “modern” design (no curtain or door) = weak water pressure and water goes everywhere. Coffee is pulled every AM so you have to buy it from the restaurant. Overall I would stay again, but would look elsewhere first. Lastly, ask for a room away from the elevators, the dinging and guest noise can be distracting at all times.

6

George

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall this property is dated and needs a lot of TLC. Elevator was a mess, furniture was dated, the mattress was worn out and squeaky, hot water took forever to make it to the shower. Not worth the price point they ask.

6

Simon

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bit of a strange hotel. I didn’t get the room I had booked and the hotel wasn’t very helpful at sorting this out refunding the difference. Rooms have noisy old AC systems and feel a bit like an 80’s Hilton room. Staff are pleasant

4

kristin

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress was AWFUL. Terrible nights sleep. Had friends staying In additional rooms, they had the same experience. Woke up sore and exhausted after a long long night of attempting to get comfortable. Everything else was great. The beds are god awful.

10

Marisa

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lighting in the room was too dim for senior citizens.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful across the property. Still, there are repeated reports of slow restaurant service and occasional front desk issues (delays, unhelpful or curt responses, and after-hours access problems).

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Barbara

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was ample easily accessible parking. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant was excellent.

2

Cheryl

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No working TV in rooms. Elevator down. Front desk welcome, non existent..had to go in back and get girl off of face time with her friend. Bad experience

6

Silvia

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was not friendly or helpful. After check in I was given the wrong room number. The staff was not available and when I finally was able to speak to someone they were irritated with me. It was not my fault that I was given the wrong information.

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ROHAN

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

We stayed here recently during the Thanksgiving holiday. Staff was kind but not particularly so and definitely not available all the time. The hotel locks its exterior doors at 11pm, if you get back to the hotel after this time, you are at the mercy of the night staff being awake to answer a door bell. In our case they never did answer our multiple presses and we had to have someone else come down and let us in. Cleanliness is just okay. They change the sheets and towels and that’s about it. The room was very dusty and the air filter on the HVAC unit in the room was clogged with dust and hadn’t been changed since early Aug (it is now late Nov). Would I stay here again? Sure. It’s very close to mass transit and a nice downtown area. Will I ever clamor excitedly to others about this place? Probably not.

8

Matthew

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms, and very helpful staff. Recommend.

8

Wayne

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service in the restaurant was extremely slow. The food was good but it took a long time to receive it and what we ordered was not what we received. My wife’s omelet was made wrong and by the time she received her correct one I was completely done eating. Then it took several minutes after we were finished to get our bill. It was not crowded at the time. Only a few other customers were there.

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Lisa

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn is in a prime location which is great! Unfortunately the elevator was out of service. Asking for someone to help me carry my bag up several flights to my room was an inconvenience to the front desk clerk. And further, the front desk personnel were unfriendly at best, rude at worst. The Inn could be wonderful. But the reality is that it is not!

10

Carolyn

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! The room was clean and nicely laid out. We ate at the tavern on site and had a great dinner! The food was amazing and our waiter Jason was great!

10

Rebecca

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful staff i hope the elevator is repaired soon

10

C

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tavern is convenient and good Friendly staff

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Location

Excellent for visiting Swarthmore College, with shops and the train station a short walk away. Guests like the quiet, safe setting and easy access to parking and transit.

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Michael

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean place right downtown and connected to the college.

10

Morgan

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great for Swarthmore, both for the college and the small downtown section near the train station.

10

Mike

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Very clean and comfortable. Located next to campus and also a charming neighborhood,

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Lisa

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great with stores and dining within walking distance. The staff was friendly and responsive. The inn itself is showing a little wear but is being worked on, e.g., elevator not in use but is being upgraded. Overall, a great place to stay and we will continue to return here when we stay in the area.

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Darcy

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean and the rooms were excellent! Nice surrounding area with small shops and beautiful college campus.

10

Roberto

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Clean, quiet. Beautiful grounds around the University.

10

Laurie

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outside the busy coty center with super easy access to transportation ! Beautiful spot.. I will definitely return for a longer stay.

10

Alun

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Safe area, nice small town feel. For us from the uk it was easy parking great room and the train was 2 mins away. Trains into Philly every hour straight to centre no change. Day in the city then train back. Felt safe, easier than expected. Made the right choice👍 local bar & the hotel bar 🍷🍷

10

Stacia

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn at Swarthmore is a great choice if visiting the college. Lovely surroundings and adjacent to campus, town, train stop. Would definitely stay again.

10

Jane

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn, tasty dinner, easy access to parking, helpful staff, and ideal proximity to both town and campus. Perfect spot for our campus tour w. our high schooler. Light rail right next door and a co-op for quick groceries a block away.

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Dining

Food at the on-site restaurant and breakfast earns frequent praise. Some guests experienced slow or inconsistent service and occasional order or billing errors.

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Barbara

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was ample easily accessible parking. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant was excellent.

8

Joseph

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Driving down from N.H. the Inn was easy to locate and convenient for our visit. The room was good size and fairly quiet. The hotel staff was polite and very friendly. On our first night we ate in the Inn's restaurant, this was a one time event. I ordered a steak which was advertised a 16 oz. - lucky if it was 8 oz and quite tough. Ordered a $9:00 glass of wine and was charged $15:00 and the service was lacking.

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Susan

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely, bright and cheery with lovely art on the walls. there was plenty of counter space, and we had ample room for 3 of us in our 2-queen room. The bathroom was very nice with a lovely walk-in shower. The elevator was broken while we were there, and taking the stairs to the second floor with luggage was not fun. I'm assuming this is temporary. We ate breakfast in the morning at the hotel's restaurant and the food was great.

10

jaimelyn

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely beautiful! Gorgeous property and area! Restaurant was fabulous! Friendly and accommodating staff! We hope to be back!

8

Wayne

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service in the restaurant was extremely slow. The food was good but it took a long time to receive it and what we ordered was not what we received. My wife’s omelet was made wrong and by the time she received her correct one I was completely done eating. Then it took several minutes after we were finished to get our bill. It was not crowded at the time. Only a few other customers were there.

10

Carolyn

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay! The room was clean and nicely laid out. We ate at the tavern on site and had a great dinner! The food was amazing and our waiter Jason was great!

10

Joseph

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good onsite restaurant and easy check in

10

C

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tavern is convenient and good Friendly staff

10

Frances

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I do not like to stay at chain hotels, so finding the Inn a Swarthmore was exactly what I was looking for. Lobby was welcoming . The restaurant was lovely with a fireplace. Food and drink were very good. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

10

Sonali

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place. Nice quiet location (in summer, no students). Had breakfast at the restaurant in the hotel. Good food, good service, minimalist decor. Very friendly staff.

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Month	Average price
January	$161
February	$173
March	$200
April	$241
May	$287
June	$247
July	$211
August	$210
September	$227
October	$196
November	$204
December	$184

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $170	2	3
4 $150	5 $144	6 $147	7 $164	8 $190	9	10
11 $171	12 $143	13 $163	14 $161	15 $554	16	17
18 $390	19 $242	20 $243	21 $339	22 $312	23	24
25 $206	26 $211	27 $179	28 $234	29 $179	30	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $184	15 $170	16 $196	17	18	19 $268
20 $178	21 $191	22 $208	23 $233	24 $685	25	26
27 $191	28 $144	29 $145	30 $147

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