Name: Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Address: 206 6th Avenue, Court District, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, Des Moines, Polk County, US
Price range: $186–$872 per night
Rating: 9.03

What guests think

Travellers describe Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection as a stylish, historic downtown stay with friendly staff and comfortable rooms, balanced by recurring complaints about parking convenience and cost, occasional noise, and intermittent housekeeping or service lapses.

Many guests praise the on-site restaurant, bar, and coffee program, plus a well-equipped gym and an inviting lobby for work or relaxing. Rooms are well designed with attractive bathrooms, though some are small with limited storage and dim lighting, and light sleepers report train or street noise. Expect a polished boutique stay in a central, walkable location, best for travelers comfortable with an urban environment.

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Facilities

The lobby lounge, bar, coffee bar, and on-site restaurant are highlights, and the gym is described as well equipped. Parking is off site and frequently viewed as expensive or confusing.

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10

Kristin

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, stylish property in a central downtown neighborhood. Comfortable, well-designed & appointed rooms. Excellent restaurant/bar on site. Hotel’s reception is found in a spacious lounge-bar area that doubles as a workspace & comfy social gathering spot during the day. Plenty of street (metered) parking available in addition to paid lots. Close to perfect…wish I could have stayed longer!

10

Lynn

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful hotel conveniently located in downtown. The bed and shower were both luxurious. Many great restaurants nearby. My husband liked the pool table in the lobby. The only downside was having to go to the parking garage, which was a long walk into the next door building and two flights of stairs away. There was a lot of construction when we visited (April 2025) which is temporary. Overall a good experience.

10

John

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love this property. The restaurant is great. The workout facility is great. I love working in the lobby.

8

Steven

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The design of the rooms at this property is excellent. I haven’t seen this exact bathroom and wardrobe layout before, and I wish all hotels had it. On the other hand, the hotel has very little in the way of service. There is no Bellman, no Valet, and the parking is really inconvenient, with the entrance to a shared parking garage on the other side of the block. It’s not an area you’d want to walk around in at night.

4

KIMBERLY

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic hotel - no bellman - no valet - no housekeeping - small rooms and one person working desk - restaurant has poor food -

10

Kathleen A

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking lot gave ticket but no place to park in lot! Parking was a joke!

8

Stacey

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice, the food is great in the restaurant. My only issue is the parking, it’s expensive. I paid $61 to park overnight. I didn’t expect it to be that much.

10

Jonathan

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and comfortable, interesting details. Service, and amenities great. I recommend using the underground garage parking, easier to get a space and feels more secure than surface lot. Best hotel in downtown Des Moines.

10

MICHAEL

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. Well appointed gym, good restaurant & bar, unique guest room design.

10

Crystal

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like parking.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the property and rooms as very clean. However, several guests reported missed housekeeping or visible dust and maintenance lapses.

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Audrey

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very attractive when you walk in- the lobby and restaurant - are nicely decorated. The staff was pleasant enough. The food was good and service was adequate. The exercise area is very nice with several machines and we never found it too busy. This area was clean. Downsides: no coffee maker in the room- you have to go the lobby for free coffee- which wass empty. When you check in you had to schedule what day you would like your room serviced- which we did, however, it did not happen. Our room was never serviced. we placed our used towels in the shower the day we had scheduled and then returned to our room late that night only to find nothing had been done. The front desk did bring us towels. The amount of dust and dirt on the window sills and ledges of furniture was remarkable. One of the beds in our room was completely sloped so to stay on the bed you had to be in the middle of it so you didn’t slide off. There are no ice makers or buckets so if you would like ice you have to get it at the front desk. I understand not wanting to have noisy ice makers around but we found it inconvenient. Lastly, the area around the hotel is a bit sketchy. There are many vagrants in the area. We woke up in the middle of the night to loud screaming and fighting on the street.

8

Gabriella

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This is our 5th time staying at Surety. The only negative this trip was that I requested housekeeping every day and never received it.

10

Luisa

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great and the room was very clean.

10

Aimee

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and modern hotel located in downtown Des Moines. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even made my husband a cup of coffee even after the coffee bar had closed. We also ate at the on location restaurant for lunch and it was delicious (guests get 10% off their meal too!)

10

Jade

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We had a great week stay, the room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The parking was reasonable as well.

6

Gregg

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent. Hotel property is a nice mix of new and old historic hotel. More attention needs to be given to cleanliness: bathroom vanity, floors, bar top in breakfast area and outside perimeter.

10

Larry

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is very clean and well maintained. Check in was very smooth.

10

Tyler

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing staff and the hotel was very clean 10/10

6

Sergio

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I asked the hotel to service my room and they did not. I reminded them later in the morning early afternoon to do so since they had not done so and it was still not cleaned or serviced.

4

Barbra

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Filthy

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Rooms

Stylish rooms with well-designed bathrooms and good ambiance. Some are small with limited storage and dim lighting; many lack in-room coffee makers or microwaves, and train or hallway noise can affect light sleepers.

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Jennifer

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has a very beautiful aesthetic which I appreciate. The rooms have a masculine vibe with all of the dark wood. The bathroom door and sink are too big for the room with two beds. In my opinion, a smaller vanity and a pocket door would be better. Also the shower’s hot water was a bit wonky. There is a mini bar and tiny stocked fridge in room but no microwave. Each room has a eco feature keycard. This means the card placed in slot activates the lights and needs to be in place to turn on. Just a heads up, the elevator has minimal lighting. A perk of the stay was free coffee in the lobby until 10am. However if you wake up late or just prefer a latte, there is a coffee shop in the lobby. The only issue I had was the train whistle and horn that could be heard throughout Des Moines at all hours. I recommend some ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper like myself. Furthermore, everyone was super nice and helpful and I would stay here again.

10

Matthew

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel, cool concept. Would definitely stay again. Only suggestions would be more light in the foyer (it was a little dark) and stirrers for the coffee.

8

Steven

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The design of the rooms at this property is excellent. I haven’t seen this exact bathroom and wardrobe layout before, and I wish all hotels had it. On the other hand, the hotel has very little in the way of service. There is no Bellman, no Valet, and the parking is really inconvenient, with the entrance to a shared parking garage on the other side of the block. It’s not an area you’d want to walk around in at night.

8

Amanda

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, markets just around the corner. The beds are well used, meaning ours you could tell everyone sleeps on the right side. Flattened and not as comfy as it could be. Be aware- close to train tracks. Each morning 6-7a, 1-3 trains would blare their horns, also near state house, bells toll at all hours.

10

Stephen

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Phenomenal hotel. We really enjoyed it. The only complaint we would have is the rooms could use more lighting. It was rather dark.

10

Catherine

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Attention to aesthetics was very nice upon entry. Welcoming front desk staff that provided disclosure of amenities. Rooms are clean with a helpful fridge. Guests should be aware that the hotel is in near proximity of the train track system. Overnight there will be a midnight -1am noice disturbance. The hotel offered complimentary ear plugs for this. Overall a very reasonable option for guests visiting the downtown Des Moines area.

10

Jason

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Lobby bar had good food and drinks. Rooms are pretty small though.

8

mindy

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, clean, need more lighting options in rooms

10

James

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is an updated/modern boutique hotel in the heart of downtown DesMoines. We were here for a musical. Room is small but well designed, awesome bathroom. Could use a little better/brighter lighting, but overall great. It would be nice if there was a way to get from the hotel to the garage indoors, but it was only a short walk.

8

Blake

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful- the woodwork details in our room and the tile were lovely! A major inconvenience in the rooms is the lack of shelving... nowhere more than a ledge to to set any luggage and the bathroom has nowhere to set toiletry bag/hot tools/clothes for after your shower (there isn't even enough sink vanity top to utilize). The food from Mulberry Street Tavern was delicious, but the service was shockingly slow and inattentive. We had similarly odd experiences with the hotel staff. It almost seemed like they were reading from a script, and not actually hearing or responding to what we were saying. You could almost watch their attention drift off mid-conversation. It was laughably odd! It was a nice hotel for sure, but an awkward experience overall. We probably wouldn't stay again, all things (including the price) considered.

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Service

Staff are often friendly, professional, and helpful, with smooth check-ins. Still, several guests reported slow or rude restaurant/bar service and occasional front-desk delays or unresponsiveness.

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Sandy

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly check in staff and dependable accommodations with easy parking. The dinner was delicious. The bartender was not friendly or interested in serving us.

10

Billie

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service is always top notch. Beautiful facility.

6

Jennifer

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Second stay at the Surety. Interesting and well designed hotel in a historic building. Noticeable decline in quality of service. Front desk staff gives off an “I’m too busy, what do you want, vibe”. A little bit too cool for school for us. The rooms are great.

6

Kristina

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostess at the restaurant and several staff were very rude to myself and our friends, who were also staying at the hotel, when basic questions were asked and when we asked for a table at the restaurant. Additionally the manager at the bar said he would refund a portion of our breakfast as it didn’t appear for over an hour and only came out when we were getting the bill. I never received a refund. I think they were understaffed or were overwhelmed by hockey players and a wedding taking place that same weekend. Pretty disappointing as it’s a stylish hotel. It’s been a very long time since I received such poor hospitality.

10

Matthew

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Waited about 20 minutes for anyone to come to the front desk to check us in, but after that, everything was great. Get dinner at mulberry st tavern and try the gnudi!

6

Nicole

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was very bean and unique. The staff in the restaurant were very rude. Went to have drinks before dinner, no one there to greet you or let you know that dinner didn’t start until 5. Sat at the bar after asking the bar tender if that was ok, he said it was fine. Then basically was ignored the entire time we sat there. Would not ever dine there…

10

Larry

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is very clean and well maintained. Check in was very smooth.

8

shelley j

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was great until i went to the lobby to check out and retrieve my vehicle from valet. There were what appeared to be 2 employees working the front desk. However only one was helping a customer, as i stood there with my bags for over 10 minutes the other employee avoided eye contact and never once asked if she could help me. So i thought she was perhaps busy doing something i could not see. Then a gentleman came down to the lobby and she promptly helped him. I spoke up and said excuse me, youve seen me standing here for 10 minutes while he (her coworker) helped a couple and never spoke up and asked if i needed assistance. She pretended not to hear me, although i am sure she did as everyone else in the lobby looked at me & then her. Absolutely horrible customer service. I will not return to this hotel.

10

Amanda

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love staying here! The rooms are very well designed and the over service is excellent!

10

Amy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, cool furnishings. Could’ve been a little better in the cleaning department, but not terrible. The front desk staff were great! Pleasant and welcoming, and it was really busy when we checked in.

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Location

Central downtown and walkable to venues, restaurants, the farmers market, and the Skywalk. Some guests noted panhandling and felt less comfortable at night.

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Jeffery

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This has become our go to stay when in Des Moines - we love the area. Hotel is an older building very recently and excellently renovated - always clean. Very walkable. .

10

Kristin

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, stylish property in a central downtown neighborhood. Comfortable, well-designed & appointed rooms. Excellent restaurant/bar on site. Hotel’s reception is found in a spacious lounge-bar area that doubles as a workspace & comfy social gathering spot during the day. Plenty of street (metered) parking available in addition to paid lots. Close to perfect…wish I could have stayed longer!

10

Andrea

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the decor. The staff was great. We had an event at the Civic Center and easy walk to there. There is a convenience store a couple doors down. Morning coffee was from a local coffee shop for a nice touch. We ate at the onsite restaurant, and it was excellent, especially the drinks! Two options for parking, one underground that are super convenient. Will stay here again.

10

Angie

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great from check in to check out. Perfect location to things going on downtown. Will be my go to place to stay whenever I'm in Des Moines

10

Konnie

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was great. However, the location is downtown and I felt very uncomfortable walking around (even just the block) for food etc with the large amount of homeless individuals on the street. Most were clearly intoxicated and on drugs and laying on the street. We tried to avoid one lady yelling and putting another man in a headlock. I refused to be out after dark. I was with my child and felt uncomfortable walking. Just be aware of the environment around the hotel. But… the hotel was beautiful inside.

8

Chad

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My girlfriend and I loved our stay here. The room was beautiful and clean. The night scene and restaurants around the hotel were great and everything was walkable. The huge farmers market a block away was a bonus and made for a great breakfast option. We will stay again.

10

Victoria

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a beautiful hotel, very close to the Saturday farmer’s market and lots of restaurants and bars.

8

Carolyn

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice hotel in a bad neighborhood. It’s very close to the criminal court, legal aid and bus station. We were panhandled as soon as walked out the front door. The hotel restaurant is good, but only serves dinner. There isn’t much to do nearby. So you’re kind of stuck there ordering delivery or driving someplace.

10

elizabeth

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This was a lovely hotel, very close to the Skywalk, which is an amazing walking network, connecting much of the downtown area - safe, secure, and climate controlled. I was in a tournament at the Iowa Events Center and it was an easy 15 minute walk - no car, no hassle! The staff were friendly and helpful. Des Moines has a lot of construction going on.

10

Arlenne

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall stay was 9/10! The area around the property is a little sketchy as there is a liquor store a few doors down and questionable people standing outside. The hotel itself is really nice and the staff was very friendly.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed the on-site restaurant, bar, and lobby coffee, praising food and drinks. Others found prices high and service slow or inattentive at times.

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Melanie

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The food was disappointing… over priced and you didn’t get much for what you paid for. That alone would not want me to go there again.. great venue, beautiful restoration but the food quality and amount was a hard miss.

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Kesa

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the historic hotel,and excellent restaurant.

10

Aimee

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and modern hotel located in downtown Des Moines. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even made my husband a cup of coffee even after the coffee bar had closed. We also ate at the on location restaurant for lunch and it was delicious (guests get 10% off their meal too!)

8

Robin

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old bank building retains its original charm in sleek updated rooms. We stayed on 11th floor and had a killer view. Restaurant was overpriced and food was not good. Both meals were a bust or we’d give this 5 stars

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Kristina

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hostess at the restaurant and several staff were very rude to myself and our friends, who were also staying at the hotel, when basic questions were asked and when we asked for a table at the restaurant. Additionally the manager at the bar said he would refund a portion of our breakfast as it didn’t appear for over an hour and only came out when we were getting the bill. I never received a refund. I think they were understaffed or were overwhelmed by hockey players and a wedding taking place that same weekend. Pretty disappointing as it’s a stylish hotel. It’s been a very long time since I received such poor hospitality.

10

Mark

Mar 17, 2025

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The Surety is our home away from home with an attentive, caring, and professional staff as well as amenities that you find at larger chain hotels without the uptick in room rate. The in-dining restaurant has an outstanding menu and bar for a business lunch or cocktail after work. If you haven’t stayed at the Surety, you should!

10

Elizabeth

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Comfy bed, good restaurant

10

Amanda

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect stay! Incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Top-notch service. Wonderful coffee shop and avocado toast in the lobby and a great place to have a drink at night before you went upstairs to your room. Well, done

10

Kristine

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is stunning! So much character. The tavern connected is delicious, as is the breakfast & coffee bar. We walked around the city (it’s close to so much!) but ended up spending most of our time at the hotel and tavern there. The staff at every turn was so friendly.

10

MICHAEL

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. Well appointed gym, good restaurant & bar, unique guest room design.

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Month	Average price
January	$175
February	$201
March	$198
April	$223
May	$221
June	$246
July	$229
August	$397
September	$281
October	$231
November	$204
December	$188

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $299	2 $312	3
4 $189	5 $253	6 $872	7 $246	8 $237	9 $237	10 $290
11 $186	12 $228	13 $225	14 $227	15 $208	16 $246	17 $335
18 $189	19 $289	20 $290	21 $309	22 $289	23 $232	24 $232
25 $189	26 $227	27 $290	28 $246	29 $208	30 $189	31 $189

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $239	19 $252
20 $194	21 $242	22 $469	23 $294	24 $231	25 $231	26 $236
27 $224	28 $342	29	30 $327