Name: Hotel Royal Oak
Address: 811 East 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America, Royal Oak, Michigan, US
Price range: US$103–US$220 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

At Hotel Royal Oak, travelers praise the friendly staff and fun retro motor‑lodge vibe in a walkable location near downtown Royal Oak, while noting a basic breakfast, some older‑building quirks, and occasional hassles with app‑based check‑in.

Rooms are often comfortable and uniquely decorated, but guests report thin walls and loud HVAC, varying bed and pillow comfort or size, and occasional weak Wi‑Fi or limited outlets or dated TV setups. On‑site free parking and lively outdoor hangout areas with fire pits and games stand out. Expect a quirky, convenient base near venues and restaurants.

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Facilities

Guests highlight on‑site free parking and lively outdoor hangout spaces with fire pits and games.

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10

Abby

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique little hotel. Cozy outdoor fire. Very cool atmosphere.

10

Kim

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute place great staff and fun outdoor space Affordable

10

Stacy

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique property, close to downtown, easy parking.

10

Mary Kathleen

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stylish motel close to everything we needed! Great vibe/very comfortable! Loved the retro video games in the sky lounge!

10

Carson

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Great outdoor area with entertainment. Safe area and walkable to downtown Royal Oak.

10

Donna

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute retro hotel totally renovated. Fun outdoor area with seating and fireplaces. Very friendly staff. Looking forward to going back in the summer for one of their outdoor concerts.

10

christine

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On site free parking, walking distance to downtown Royal Oak, perfect choice for concerts at the music hall. Comfy bed, good water pressure, cool vibe.

10

Emma

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I always love staying at the HRO! They've done a marvelous job renovating and updating the property. Each time I come back (continental breakfast and a community room with a pool table this time!), I like to see the progress they've made. The staff are so friendly and helpful.

10

Eric

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff! Cool hang out areas including bon fire pits and cornhole. I’d stay her again.

10

Corey

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend. Very well run. Very clean. Love the fun outdoor activity area…and free bike usage. Super well done

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note clean rooms and tidy grounds, but recurring complaints include smoke or cleaner odors, damp or dirty carpets, stained linens, and occasional bathroom grime or missed service.

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10

Julia

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An older hotel that has been modernized. Conveniently located near downtown Royal Oak. Staff is friendly. Beds very comfortable. Room was clean. A nice change from cookie cutter chain motels.

4

Rachel

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this night as a mom’s night away but ended up not even staying for the full night. Everything leading up to the stay was so impressive in terms of communication, ease of check in/out, amenities listed, but the actual experience was very lacking. The carpet was damp around the AC window unit and it felt uncomfortable walking around the room without shoes on. I ended up booking another hotel after an hour or so because the mildew and smoke smell was so overwhelming. The pictures online and the amenities listed were so promising but the experience just felt like a typical motel stay but with bright colors.

6

Megan

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The floors of the room were really dirty and the furniture looked worn out.. The room also smelled like cigarettes. Overall, it was not worth the $150 I paid to stay there for the night. The hotel rooms should be $70 max.

10

Dana

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and eco friendly hotel. Excellent location and awesome staff. Only suggestions would be to have butter at breakfast for the bagels (not everyone eats cream cheese) and Splenda or stevia for coffee (not everyone uses sugar). Otherwise, no issues and will gladly stay again ❤️

10

Elizabeth

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked this hotel! The desk staff were very nice during check-in, breakfast, check-out, and when I was in the lobby waiting for rides. The room was clean and comfortable and had everything I would need or expect--fridge, microwave, iron, etc. The room was quiet and restful.

10

Samantha

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and amazing staff. Love the vibe!

6

Carly

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was my second stay and while I paid for the same type of room as the first time, this room was a downgrade. The room was very stuffy and smelled as if it needs an air purifer. The first room has a nice wall unit for air and heat. This room had a broken wall ac unit and the heat was not reliable. The bathroom had hair in it, and the sheets had a blood looking stain on it. I wish the room was kept up to basic standards because I really did enjoy my first stay and the location. Not sure I will return

6

Eric

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In a nice safe area, the outdoor seating was very cool! My room had a weird sliding bathroom door that didn't shut all the way! Room was not clean. Spiders all over. Would not return.

4

Theresa

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room smelled awful, and the bathroom floor had yellow sticky stuff on it. We had to put towels down on the floor to walk on them. I will not be staying here again.

10

Gail

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was conveniently located and also had some refreshing amenities. Very clean. Highly recommended.

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Rooms

Retro‑styled rooms are generally comfortable and unique, but several guests cite thin walls and loud HVAC, varying bed and pillow comfort or size, and occasional weak Wi‑Fi plus limited outlets or dated TV setups.

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Erika

24 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are charming, the beds are very comfy, the sheets are great, the staff are wonderful, and the amenities (great coffee in the rooms) mostly great - with the sole exception of the wi-fi. I've stayed here often in many different rooms in different locations around the Hotel, and the wi-fi is consistently weak. At peak times it's basically unusable, forcing me to use my hot spot instead. In this day and age, it's really not acceptable not to provide decent (if not spectacular) wi-fi for these prices. This is not Motel 6, after all.

6

Blaine

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and has had a nice renovation. The bathroom and shower was nice along with nice decor. The bed was a little stiff and uncomfortable for my liking and the worst part is the HVAC system it runs every 5 minutes no matter what you set the temperature at and is loud making it nearly impossible to sleep.

8

john

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Trendy hotel. Easy location to downtown Royal Oak and highways. Friendly staff. Thin walls. Did not clean our room on two days.

10

Michael

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for a concert at Royal Oak Music Theater. The staff I interacted with were helpful and friendly. My room was clean and comfortable. The bed was a little firm but still pretty good. When I returned to the hotel it looked like the front office turns into a little lounge and serves drinks. Definitely would stay here again.

4

Erin

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Electronics in room are noisy (refrigerator buzz), toilet set was broken/loose, bathroom was not at all private, check in was awful (requires an app download & electronic key), television setup was awful and we could barely use it, and the bed was very uncomfortable. Pillows and one s were nice, and we appreciate the aesthetic. Overall not terribly impressed. However, the location was great! You are close to shopping, restaurants, coffee. You could practically walk to most of your needs.

8

Christina

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the music playing, convenient phone charging, friendly staff. Could use better pillows...

8

Elaina

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Convenient area. Only issue was the loud AC in the room

10

Stephanie

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very nice. They need Queen sized beds not full sized. Staff was fantastic. Inside of rooms are much cuter than outside.

10

Lori

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Updated and comfortable, this was the perfect spot for a getaway weekend. Although the traffic on the nearby road can be loud at times, it didn't interfere with rest. Staff was friendly and attentive.

10

Paul

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool motel in downtown Royal Oak. Rooms are very unique and beautiful.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Some guests experienced hiccups with app‑based check‑in and limited after‑hours support.

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Heather

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We always have a great stay here! Super friendly staff and very accommodating. Great location to downtown and restaurants.

10

Kent

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful and friendly.

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Eliza

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was great. The room was cute. I really liked the vibe. Bed was relatively comfortable but the pillows were unbearable. Lots of trouble checking in bc Expedia doesn’t sync w their system very well. I think this is an Expedia problem. I would stay there again but would recommend booking directly & bringing your pillow.

10

Johnea

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mark! one of the receptionist was exceptional!

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Joe

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to downtown area. Very friendly and helpful staff.

10

Dawn

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to Royal Oak Music Theatre, simple, modern accommodations, appreciated the blue tooth check in and code access. Staff was helpful over the phone when assistance was needed. Thank you!!!

10

Suree

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a snap. The guy at reception Marty Cardamone was so helpful at night with recommendations for dining, etc. Then he was there in the morning for breakfast and so cheerful. I'd go back just to chat with him. I liked his professionalism and positive attitude. He really left me in a wonderful mood for my day of driving. Great.

10

Lori

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Updated and comfortable, this was the perfect spot for a getaway weekend. Although the traffic on the nearby road can be loud at times, it didn't interfere with rest. Staff was friendly and attentive.

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chelsie

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was average. Bathroom left a lot to be desired. Tub didn’t drain well, drop down ceiling tiles had water spots. The room itself was clean and nice. The office closes at midnight and right after people were sitting outside for over an hour being extremely loud keeping us awake. I asked them to be quiet and they did not. I had no way to contact anyone at the hotel since they were closed. I did reach out through their website and they reached out in the morning offering us late check out for free which was nice.

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Richard

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The unit was clean and renovated. It is not a Hotel as is suggested in the title. There is no front desk service after hours and you have to chat and wait until morning to get a simple question answered.

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Location

Walkable to downtown Royal Oak, venues, and restaurants, with easy access to highways and Detroit. Some mention traffic or road noise.

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Elizabeth

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for my visit

10

Stacy

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unique property, close to downtown, easy parking.

10

Kathleen

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Cecilia

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, affordable hotel in a great location.

10

Thomas J

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to downtown. Up and coming location!

10

Charles

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very easy to get to.Many available dining options nearby.

10

christine

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On site free parking, walking distance to downtown Royal Oak, perfect choice for concerts at the music hall. Comfy bed, good water pressure, cool vibe.

8

Jason

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good area to stay in, a lot stuff around you and not to busy. Only 20 minutes away from downtown

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Renee

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location with friendly staff and access to transportation.

8

Cory

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

short 5 minute walk to downtown royal oak.

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Dining

Breakfast is limited, often via a partner restaurant with a basic sandwich and coffee or a small discount; several guests found it underwhelming or misleading, though a few enjoyed it. Early‑morning coffee options can be limited.

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Trent

11 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice motel with some mid century modern flair. They have a little central garden with cornhole and lawn games for entertainment. The staff was quiet and very nice. Good area. About 15 minutes from downtown Detroit so easy access to the city. The only negative i would say is the coffee and breakfast is next door at the village grill not the lobby. The restaurant doesnt open till 8 and lobby is closed so if your an early riser expect to make your instant coffee in your room. Other than that excellent! Will be looking to stay again next time im in the area!!

10

Meredith

23 Nov 2023

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I was impressed by the cleanliness and aesthetics of the property. It reminded me of the retro-inspired place I stayed at in Wildwoods, NJ. Staff was quite eager to help out and give recommendations. I think the one issue I had was the stairway to the second floor. I'm clumsy, so that stairway was scary. The middle courtyard would be fun in warmer weather.

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Melissa

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel may be older, but they have really tried to update it and make it cute. The service was great and the coffee machine in the front office was free and delicious!! Free breakfast was a egg and cheese sammy or 2 bucks off at restaurant next door. So, that was misleading. But it was a wonderful stay.

10

Thomas

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well kept, lots of upgrades. Great service from the front desk. Restaurant next door was a pleasant surprise with the discount and great food. The Breakfast Burrito was to die for! Only thing I missed was not have a chair in the room.

6

Marsha

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC noisy. Free breakfast limited selection and old fruit. Staff was nice.

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Otto

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don't bring the kids, no breakfast for them. Breakfast was LAME! Only bagels to toast, NO BUTTER. NO JUICE, ONLY Coffee. No coffee maker in the room, tiny square dorm-size refrigerator, no alarm clock no microwave either.Extremely EXPENSIVE for one night

10

OLIVIA

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place and breakfast was ok

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Stephanie

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location for my purposes; quiet but “breakfast” was not good; and n appealing muffins, donuts and bagels; only coffee and creamer was powdered- ugh not what you want to wake up and have. If advertising b’fast it should be a bit more robust - maybe add yogurt and real milk options. Also no tea, hot water.

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Katleen

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cute and very clean. The staff was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. There were a few things in room that needed to be repaired, and a couple of issues. First there is not adequate places to charge phone and devices. There needs to be a way to charge phone on night stand near bed over night. The only available plug I could find was low on a wall where there was no place but the floor to put my phone. I was very unhappy with the breakfast deal, which was to walk down the sidewalk to a nearby restaurant, show them your room key. They gave you a bad cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich of their choice- white bread(which I really dislike, terrible cheese- I can’t eat cheese, and an egg. ) I threw away the bread and only ate the egg. The other choice was to buy breakfast at the restaurant and they would take $2 off the bill. Such a disappointment! Didn’t even bother my second morning. The tv was difficult to work. I had to get someone from the office to show me and even he had trouble. I suggest they put instructions on the tv. Having said all this I would stay there again . It was clean, the shower was great, bed comfortable and staff pleasant.

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Valerie

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we first arrived, it was less than what we expected based on the outside. Not that there was anything wrong with it. It was just different. We were very surprised to find how lovely this hotel was and how comfortable and quiet it was. Our room was very clean, comfortable, and very quiet. Perfect for a great nights sleep after a long busy day of fun. The front office staff were pleasant and the office very clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel. The only thing that was a little disappointing was when hotels say 'free' breakfast it is generally a little more than an egg and cheese sandwich and coffee.

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Month	Average price
January	US$136
February	US$135
March	US$135
April	US$129
May	US$146
June	US$139
July	US$152
August	US$163
September	US$163
October	US$158
November	US$148
December	US$128

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $108	2 $134	3 $126
4 $111	5 $109	6 $110	7 $115	8 $110	9 $110	10 $125
11 $109	12 $110	13 $116	14 $115	15 $109	16 $111	17 $118
18 $103	19 $108	20 $113	21 $118	22 $110	23 $112	24 $126
25 $110	26 $109	27 $109	28 $108	29 $109	30 $112	31 $117

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $138	18 $148	19 $220
20 $143	21 $145	22 $142	23 $145	24 $145	25 $168	26 $171
27 $146	28 $146	29 $146	30 $108

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Signature, Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Single Room

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Very good

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