Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Northfield
Address: 114 2nd Street West, Northfield, Minnesota, United States of America, Northfield, Minnesota, US
Price range: $163–$668 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Northfield earns praise for its clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient downtown, riverside location with covered parking, good breakfast, and a pleasant bar/patio—making it a reliable base for visits to nearby colleges.

Multiple reviews note train and street noise on the city side, a small pool, tight surface parking for large vehicles, and occasional maintenance or housekeeping issues like slow drains or shower caulk. Service is broadly welcoming and helpful, though a few guests reported delayed check-in, absent or indifferent front-desk interactions, and crowding during youth hockey weekends. Expect a modern, well-run stay with occasional noise and minor hiccups.

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Facilities

Facilities include covered/underground parking, an on-site bar/restaurant with a riverside patio, a small but clean pool, and a decent fitness room; EV charging is available. Some guests faced tight surface parking for large vehicles, a single elevator, and laundry access issues.

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SHARLYN

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Electric charging was a big plus

10

Elizabeth

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and very spacious. The parking garage with direct access to the hotel by elevator was terrific. The pool is small. Our air conditioner made an annoying chirping noise.

10

Nancy

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stop on way to Michigan from CA. New hotel, good pet area. Location close to downtown, walkable. College area, but quiet. Very clean and covered parking underground. Breakfast excellent, area clean.

10

Burton

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the outdoor deck over the river. Also pool is small but very clean and nice temperature. Overall cleanliness of property is good. One elevator and shower edges could use some work. Breakfast has good choices. Staff is friendly.

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David

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff. Great location. Excellent breakfast. In the summer, the bar on the river is a great feature.

10

Burton

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay from the room to the restaurant (including beautiful deck overlooking river) and indoor pool. All had pleasant decor and was clean. (Except for in shower needed some bleach on some black mold on edges/caulk—but not bad). The beds have comfortable white bedding. The front desk gentleman who checked us in was very kind and helpful with a professional manner. Would definitely return!

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Matthew

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the property is fine, but the tub/shower drained very slowly, leaving the occupant with standing water up to his/her mid-calf by the end of the shower. Yuck. Otherwise, our stay was good - close to St. Olaf College, handy to have a restaurant/bar in the hotel, and clean rooms.

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Jennifer

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely hotel- VERY clean. We are in the area several times a year when our horses compete at Simon Arena in Cannon Falls. The only complaint is that we generally arrive with two VERY large Ford F350 trucks. The small amount if surface parking was a challenge. The trucks are too tall for the garage, and we were told we could park up the street at ReMaxx. Not practical for the amount of gear and early mornings/late nights as young women coming and going alone. The staff was kind enough to work with us and let us leave a truck in the valet area. You may just want to make sure that parking considerations are made,

10

Kirsten

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice breakfast, good workout room

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Kirsten

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The underground parking was nice. Great breakfast spread.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean. A few note maintenance or housekeeping misses such as slow-draining tubs, shower caulk/mold, stained sheets, or carpets needing a better vacuum.

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Marty

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean property, breakfast had hot and cold choices

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Beth

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

With Archer House gone, the Fairfield is probably the best bet in Northfield. Front desk staff is lovely and helpful, but our sheets had a big stain on it... that's a little off purring.

10

James

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

Very clean well kept facilities

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Burton

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the outdoor deck over the river. Also pool is small but very clean and nice temperature. Overall cleanliness of property is good. One elevator and shower edges could use some work. Breakfast has good choices. Staff is friendly.

10

Leslie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very comfortable property—restful beds, clean rooms, accommodating staff, great terrace overlooking the river.

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Burton

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay from the room to the restaurant (including beautiful deck overlooking river) and indoor pool. All had pleasant decor and was clean. (Except for in shower needed some bleach on some black mold on edges/caulk—but not bad). The beds have comfortable white bedding. The front desk gentleman who checked us in was very kind and helpful with a professional manner. Would definitely return!

8

Freda

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, overall. Carpet in room needs thorough vacuuming. Bar and grill onsite is convenient. Breakfast options decent. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Parking is free which is always appreciated. Biggest negative is the very loud train that runs through town. Windows need to be insulated.

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Matthew

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the property is fine, but the tub/shower drained very slowly, leaving the occupant with standing water up to his/her mid-calf by the end of the shower. Yuck. Otherwise, our stay was good - close to St. Olaf College, handy to have a restaurant/bar in the hotel, and clean rooms.

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Katelynn

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice! Very clean. This was the first time I traveled by myself and I felt very safe!

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Kirsten

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice breakfast, good workout room

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and generally comfortable, with many liking the beds, walk‑in showers, and river views. Some report noise on the city/railroad side or from AC, occasional bed discomfort, tricky door locks, and minor in-room tech issues.

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Jill

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Absolutely lovely. Sunrise view over the river was exquisite. Quiet and relaxing stay.

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Connie

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful decor and very spacious rooms! I will definitely be back!

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Leslie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very comfortable property—restful beds, clean rooms, accommodating staff, great terrace overlooking the river.

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Marilyn

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place! The restaurant/bar was on the river and was a very pleasant bonus. Our room was on the “city view” side, which means busy street and railroad. The window had a really pretty shade that looked like a tree, but it wasn’t sound-proof.

10

Shaina

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close proximity to colleges. Clean and spacious rooms. Fun to have outdoor patio drinks

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Judith

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed and great shower.

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Scott

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

The bed was very uncomfortable and the room was very noisy. Between the two, neither of us slept well.

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Andrew

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and underground parking is a plus. Beds were not very comfortable and noise from the local train was loud and made for a rough night.

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Stuart

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a good stay except the electronic door lock was difficult, took multiple tries to access room.

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Tucker

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean, loved the the underground parking. Only problem I had was the tv would not turn off, it would only go to a gray screen and that was annoying. Also it would not switch to the HDMI it as like the remote to the tv only half of the function worked.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, assisting with early check-ins and reservation issues. A minority reported delays or poor interactions at the front desk and crowd control challenges during busy youth hockey weekends.

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Suzanne

Dec 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wait to check as no one was at the front desk. We rang the bell twice. The individual smelled heavily of cigarette of smoke when he finally arrived at the desk to check us in.

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Alicia

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had an unexpected stay due to a snow storm. The front desk staff was friendly and accommodating.

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Joel

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was attentive.

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Yong

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The customer service is poor. We arrived late and have to wait for the lobby door to be open. Also there is no greeting and no patience to answer questions.

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Gail

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very helpful when we discovered I’d made a mistake with my reservation.

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Patrick

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

We love this place! It is pleasant, clean, and easy! The staff was all incredibly friendly and caring.

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David

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff. Great location. Excellent breakfast. In the summer, the bar on the river is a great feature.

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XIANG

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is not ready at check-in time, otherwise it’s fine.

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Rich

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Spent five nights at this property for my 50th college reunion. Love the convenience and roominess of the walk-in shower. Enjoyed sleeping in a very comfortable bed with great pillows. The pool was very nice place to relax and unwind. The variety of breakfast items was appreciated for a multi-day stay. Front desk staff could be more personable. The property is located in a great town with two liberal arts colleges.

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Max

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Josh was super helpful at front desk.

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Location

Downtown, riverside setting within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and Carleton/St. Olaf colleges. Convenient base for campus visits and exploring Northfield.

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Jorge

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my go-to hotel in Northfield. It’s location downtown is excellent, and the hotel is in very good condition, operated professionally and cordially.

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Veronika

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Love the location close to old town and St. Olaf!!

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Susan

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel in Northfield, Minnesota. Walking distance to many restaurants, bakeries, and cute shops.

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Amy

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is beautiful, inside and out. The staff is courteous and the restaurant has delicious food and drinks. The outdoor patio makes meals on site even more enjoyable. It’s located on the river, and close to the downtown, so getting around on foot or car is easy.

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Nancy

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stop on way to Michigan from CA. New hotel, good pet area. Location close to downtown, walkable. College area, but quiet. Very clean and covered parking underground. Breakfast excellent, area clean.

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Karen

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel worked out great for us. Location by river and near downtown where some of our events took place

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Mark

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located along the river

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David

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff. Great location. Excellent breakfast. In the summer, the bar on the river is a great feature.

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Kim

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a great well run property with easy parking and within walking distance to several restaurants and Carleton College. Would stay again

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Matthew

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the property is fine, but the tub/shower drained very slowly, leaving the occupant with standing water up to his/her mid-calf by the end of the shower. Yuck. Otherwise, our stay was good - close to St. Olaf College, handy to have a restaurant/bar in the hotel, and clean rooms.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and selection, and the on-site bar/restaurant with an outdoor patio is a popular feature. One review reported inconsistent breakfast replenishment and quality on several days.

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Chad

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Overall this a nice hotel that we chose because it was modern, included breakfast, had laundry facilities, and underground parking. I wanted to love this hotel because it is the newest and most modern hotel in town but it fell short. Breakfast- four out of the seven days there was little to no food with no staff attending to the buffet so we ended up going out to get breakfast. The few days we did get breakfast at the hotel it was not good flavor or quality. We needed to use the laundry room but it was locked and no one on the staff could find a key to open it so we had to load up all of our stuff and take it across town to the laundromat. Overall this could be a great hotel with some slight tweaks and better management.

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Amy

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is beautiful, inside and out. The staff is courteous and the restaurant has delicious food and drinks. The outdoor patio makes meals on site even more enjoyable. It’s located on the river, and close to the downtown, so getting around on foot or car is easy.

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Denise

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay and be able to gather in the public space with friends. I loved that the hotel had a bar/restaurant.

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Marty

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicest hotel in Northfield. Great breakfast, spacious rooms

10

Chris

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms with comfortable beds, a great staff and good breakfast.

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David

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly staff. Great location. Excellent breakfast. In the summer, the bar on the river is a great feature.

10

Kirsten

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice breakfast, good workout room

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Gail

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was fabulous

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Kirsten

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The underground parking was nice. Great breakfast spread.

10

Larry and Linda

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and friendly staff. Good breakfast selections!

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Month	Average price
January	$169
February	$153
March	$144
April	$186
May	$240
June	$231
July	$216
August	$214
September	$237
October	$244
November	$192
December	$162

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $188	18 $307	19 $329
20 $170	21 $191	22 $163	23 $176	24 $174	25	26 $316
27 $164	28 $167	29 $167	30 $165

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $290	2 $506	3 $474
4 $171	5 $167	6 $167	7 $167	8 $214	9	10 $668
11	12 $190	13 $166	14 $176	15 $295	16	17
18 $181	19 $166	20 $167	21 $193	22 $202	23 $340	24 $368
25 $195	26	27 $202	28 $206	29 $199	30	31 $269

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Suite, Multiple Beds, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible, River View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Mobility Accessible, River View (Accessible Bathtub)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, River View

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, River View (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

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