Name: Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University
Address: 2285 Jack Warner Parkway, Downtown, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States of America, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, US
Price range: $92–$709 per night
Rating: 9.27

What guests think

Across many reviews, Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown near University earns strong praise for clean rooms, welcoming staff, and a convenient location near the University of Alabama, downtown dining, and the Riverwalk, with breakfast often mentioned as a positive.

Recurring drawbacks include thin walls and noise from neighboring rooms or equipment, and ongoing road construction that can make access and navigation difficult. Several guests also reported facility issues such as a closed or poorly maintained indoor pool, a hot fitness room, and advertised EV chargers not actually available. Overall, expect a dependable mid-range stay with strong basics and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

The indoor pool and fitness room received mixed feedback, with multiple reports of pool closures or green water and an uncooled gym; parking is ample and well lit. Some guests reported advertised EV chargers were not available.

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Jada-Jane

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location; nice staff; no air in workout room

6

Dennis M

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

****BEWARE NO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS** The hotel advertises that they have electric vehicle chargers and when I ask the front desk they said they were sorry but couldn’t help me. The front desk person told the manager who was talking to a friend and said we have been advertising that for years but we don’t have them. I asked if they could help me find one and the manager rolled her eyes and turned back to her friend. By the way I went to another hotel who helped me.

6

Westley

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good stay however no Charging Station for my car as stated on website 😩

10

Shmeika

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,350 nights

As a Christmas request for my 4 year old nephew to be in a pool when I come to visit, I booked my stay at Comfort Inn. When we checked in, the reception heard his excitement to be in the pool and informed us the pool at that location was closed and made arrangements for us to be at a neighboring location. Because I prepaid, no rate change... just a 8 minute drive. Me and my nephew enjoyed our stay in the heated indoor pool, every staff member greeted us politely with attentive and care, everything was cleaned and had a relaxing atmosphere. Without a doubt, I will return on my next visit with my nephew.

8

Gina

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great today Neil the kids decided to go swimming. The pool was black and smelled of rotten fish. Which is sad because we are looking for a place to be our constant every year for gymnastic camp and until I saw the pool I thought we had found that.

8

Nikitha

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, the guests and breakfast service were the highlight of this property. The staff were all very professional and created a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The only issue I encountered was the condition of the pool—it was very green and dirty, making it unusable during my stay. I hope this is addressed soon to ensure it’s safe and enjoyable for future guests. Aside from that, my overall experience was positive, and I truly appreciated the hospitality and service. I would consider staying here again if the pool is properly maintained.

10

Jennifer

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to the restaurants, and then a quick drive to campus. We arrived around 10 pm and the lot and area was very well lit, and there was a security guard present at the main door. Traveling as a female with teen girls, I felt very safe! Hotel is new, was clean and spacious. Breakfast a great bonus! An overall great stay for the price!!

8

Xiaodi

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Stayed nearly two weeks, generally good, adequate facilities and friendly front desk. But the AC in fitness center never worked, it was hot. Noise from other rooms at night.

8

Kathryn

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great price, very spacious room with a cook top, fridge and microwave the bedding was slightly pilled, pillows way too soft. Pool was closed for maintenance Really Nice staff unfortunately, and not their fault, major construction going on outside.

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Duane

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ups - Good Price. Generally well kept and a decent little breakfast. Staff were very courteous. Location was GREAT! Downs - A/C unit was caused the floor to be wet near the window. Pool light broken and the pool was green. Kids couldn’t swim after very hot days.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point across reviews, with many calling the hotel spotless. A minority reported issues such as hair in bathrooms, lingering odors, and damp carpets from AC leaks.

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Karin

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the Comfort Inn late in the evening after a very long drive. Even before we opened our hotel door I was concerned about the cleanliness. An ancient Hoover vacuum was sitting in front of our door. Why? I can only guess the cleaning staff got distracted? Upon entering the room we were hit with a nauseating smell. Think dirty bleach water with an under tone of mildew. Yes, now you know the smell. It was so strong it permeated the whole room. I would have changed rooms, but it was late and we had a meeting early in the morning at the University so we just wanted to go to bed. The floors were sticky, the bathroom still had mildew spots (thus the overwhelming bleach smell) and the room felt unclean BUT the sheets were clean and out of the 4 hotels we stayed at that week the Comfort Inn had the most comfortable pillows and bed (My opinion could be bias considering how tired I was)! Now let's talk breakfast. I was up by 6:45 for breakfast. You'd think breakfast would be hot at that time if it starts at 6. You'd be wrong. Eggs were ice cold as were the sausages. Overall not a great stay. I'll avoid this one on any future travels to Tuscaloosa.

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julie

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean hotel and friendly staff

6

Jennifer

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I often stay here when visiting my daughter at school. The breakfast is always good. Usually the rooms are very clean. This time there was a nasty, hard stain on the carpet right by the bed and there were ants on the night stand.

4

Kayla

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We walked in and the room looked okay, but our AC was leaking to the point our whole floor was soaked. We put a towel down under but it didn’t help. Our shower was full of hairs (and definitely not ours), and the bathroom floor was slimy and extremely slippers. The pillows were extremely flat, and we wouldn’t not recommend or stay again.

4

Kristin

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a budget hotel. Very bare bones and simple with inexpensive fixtures and furnishings. It was updated, thankfully. Unfortunately my room was pretty dirty. There was hair everywhere. Hair was on the toilet seat, in the toilet bowl, on the toilet tank, on the counter, and on the edge of the countertop. The toilet tank was dusty AMD clearly had not been wiped down in quite a while. It really disgusted me and made me Leary of the rest of the room.

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Jessica

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff was friendly. The room looked clean, but when I went to take a shower there was a dirty used Q-tip sitting in top of the towels. I also noticed hair (not the kind on your head) intertwined in the thread of the towels.

10

James

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay. The hotel was immaculately clean, and the staff very friendly.

10

Melissa

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and everyone was very courteous.

10

Sharon

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the Riverwalk, bars & restaurants. Very quiet. Excellent, friendly staff. Comfy beds and the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in. I would definitely stay here again!!

10

ELIZABETH

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was outstanding! The staff is extremely welcoming and very nice! The hotel was Very very clean! They provided everything we needed. They have an indoor pool which was very clean just had a bit too much chlorine. I showered 3 times after taking a dip in the pool and my skin and hair still smelled like chlorine. They provided a continental breakfast and has lemon water to drink! Huge plus. The facilities were very clean and I felt comfortable. The beds were comfortable, and I had a good night’s rest! Will definitely be staying here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and generally comfortable, with many noting large layouts and good beds. However, thin walls and occasional noisy AC or elevator/hallway noise reduced comfort for some.

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Jason

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and overall property was clean. Staff was pleasant. Room was large!

6

kathleen

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is just average in all areas. We could hear the people in the room next to us very clearly until after midnight.

10

Brandy

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of space. Large fridge and freezer. Great location close to University of Alabama campus. Walking distance to restaurants.

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Rachel

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, probably the most comfortable hotel bed to date!

6

joyce

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

4 visit. The hotel is clean and comfortable, staff pleasant. The walls must be thin. This is the second time Nextdoor room had loud TV until very late. Tub fixtures very loose and dripping. Breakfast foods were cold and eggs were not replenished.

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Danielle

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to UA. Newer building. Good breakfast. Walls are super thin. Could hear person snoring in adjacent room on one side and TV blaring through the wall until late hours on other side. Room was close to elevator and that was loud too. Maybe spread people out if the hotel isn’t full.

10

Susan

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very large! Sink, counter, cabinets, 2 burner stovetop, a fridge much bigger than most -- maybe 4.5 feet tall with separate freezer & fridge as you walk in. Two sinks in the bathroom, 2 queen beds, and a sofa bed. The sofa was "L" shaped and was more comfortable than the pull out sofa bed. My daughter slept on the long part of the sofa rather than the sofa bed. There was also a table with 2 chairs, a desk with a phone & notepad & pen, a nice desk chair and plenty of places to plug in devices to charge. The room also had a closet with a suitcase holder & ironing board & hangers and also a padded bench to sit on. We had room 402 and it has a huge space in it -- probably 20\' × 8\' of free space - from foot of beds to desk one direction (8ish ft) and from counter & fridge by door to back wall by a/c & window (20\'? 24\'?). Wonderful!!! We enjoyed the breakfast as well: scrambled eggs, bacon, instant oatmeal packets, cereal, bagels, muffins, breads, waffles you can make, juices, coffee, milk, etc. Comfy beds, too!!

10

Angela

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay wonderful location, extremely clean and spacious

10

Levon

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean and very well maintained. Still a relatively new property and was very clean, breakfast was really good, staff was nice. Would definitely recommend

10

Charles

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is extremely well located for T-town. Our room was right by the elevator and ice machine, so it was a bit noisy. Can't win 'em all.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with smooth check-ins and helpful local tips. A few guests cited isolated issues with billing or rude interactions.

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Dutch

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay! It’s very close and convenient to UA campus. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

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Jeremy

Dec 24, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk was extremely rude and

2

Sherrie

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was good. Customer service at check-in and check-out horrible. Overcharged me for Friday stay from what hotels.com booked me in for and front desk clerk made it sound like it was my fault.

10

Geri

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean property, excellent location. Ideal for walking to shows at The Amphitheater.

10

Jackie

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ryann and Theresa at the front desk were very nice and very helpful answering questions we had about the area. The location is very close to the University, so it was convenient when we visited my son on campus.

10

William

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and accommodating staff.

10

Paige

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were PHENOMENAL. The ladies that work in the lobby in the mornings are beautiful people. So kind and helpful. Even the housekeepers said greeted us with a smile when we walked by. Always a genuinely pleasant interaction. Best customer service I have experienced in a long time. The only issue I had was the air conditioner leaked water so the carpet was pretty wet, all the way to the bed. Honestly, I’m leaving this review because I forgot to let them know about it when we checked out lol

10

Beth

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

EXCELLENT LOCATION! Third trip staying here. Exceptional staff ❤️

10

Diane

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. The staff was extraordinary especially the ladies who were at the front desk.

10

Kristianna

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk and morning staff were excellent! Cleaning lady told us about Decades, great bar and restaurant.

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Location

Very convenient for the University of Alabama, downtown, the Riverwalk, and the amphitheater, and often walkable to restaurants and bars. Frequent road construction around the entrance makes getting in and out more difficult.

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Amanda

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

New property, clean, confusing to get to at first due to construction

10

Robert

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here multiple times since its opening! Very nice staff; located on the edge of downtown with easy access to a multitude of restaurants and bars. The rooms are very clean, as is the bath. Only complaint is my bed was a bit soft but not a sleep kill. Nice comp breakfast!

10

Jennifer

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property within walking distance to downtown and close to campus.

8

Monica

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel but road construction in the area makes it hard to get to.

10

JimBob

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in town for food and where I needed to go for the days I was in town.

10

Kathy

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a great place to stay for UA activities. Convenient to campus and you can cross the street to walk along the river.

8

Mark

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was excellent but getting to the property was difficult because of the construction

8

Melissa

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was conveniently located near the university. There is road work currently which can make it challenging finding the hotel entrance.

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Jennifer

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to the restaurants, and then a quick drive to campus. We arrived around 10 pm and the lot and area was very well lit, and there was a security guard present at the main door. Traveling as a female with teen girls, I felt very safe! Hotel is new, was clean and spacious. Breakfast a great bonus! An overall great stay for the price!!

10

Lori

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, clean and the staff was wonderful. It is a perfect location when going to a concert at the nearby amphitheater. It was less than a 10 minute walk.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for variety and hot items like eggs, meats, waffles, and pastries. Some guests found items cold or average on certain mornings.

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Karin

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the Comfort Inn late in the evening after a very long drive. Even before we opened our hotel door I was concerned about the cleanliness. An ancient Hoover vacuum was sitting in front of our door. Why? I can only guess the cleaning staff got distracted? Upon entering the room we were hit with a nauseating smell. Think dirty bleach water with an under tone of mildew. Yes, now you know the smell. It was so strong it permeated the whole room. I would have changed rooms, but it was late and we had a meeting early in the morning at the University so we just wanted to go to bed. The floors were sticky, the bathroom still had mildew spots (thus the overwhelming bleach smell) and the room felt unclean BUT the sheets were clean and out of the 4 hotels we stayed at that week the Comfort Inn had the most comfortable pillows and bed (My opinion could be bias considering how tired I was)! Now let's talk breakfast. I was up by 6:45 for breakfast. You'd think breakfast would be hot at that time if it starts at 6. You'd be wrong. Eggs were ice cold as were the sausages. Overall not a great stay. I'll avoid this one on any future travels to Tuscaloosa.

10

Tifaney

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was still being filled at 9:30 which I loved as 10 was ending time. Very friendly staff and welcoming. Very clean. Great location for shuttle. Very happy with our stay.

8

Pamela

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and nice staff And good breakfast

10

Steven

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, great staff, and a good breakfast

10

Jessica

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was amazing!!!

10

Erin

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Large room with king bed. Great location near campus and easy access to everything. Felt very safe. Bed was very comfortable. Staff was excellent- Angel at breakfast area went over and beyond. Breakfast seemed fresh and well stocked. Wish the ice machine in second floor was working but easy to take elevator down to main floor to use one there. Parking lot well lit and lots of space available.

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joyce

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

4 visit. The hotel is clean and comfortable, staff pleasant. The walls must be thin. This is the second time Nextdoor room had loud TV until very late. Tub fixtures very loose and dripping. Breakfast foods were cold and eggs were not replenished.

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Kaylee M

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and breakfast is always the best.

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Karl

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice new hotel. Friendly staff, generally. The breakfasts are terrible, but that's typical. I would stay again.

10

Donna

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It had a very nice breakfast bar …very clean hotel

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Month	Average price
January	$85
February	$111
March	$138
April	$135
May	$121
June	$115
July	$115
August	$141
September	$113
October	$179
November	$129
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $124	17 $97	18 $363	19 $709
20 $92	21 $92	22 $92	23 $100	24 $160	25	26
27 $95	28 $95	29 $95	30 $95

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $95	2 $167	3 $103
4 $95	5 $95	6 $95	7 $95	8 $95	9	10
11 $95	12 $98	13 $95	14 $95	15 $123	16 $203	17 $120
18 $95	19 $95	20 $95	21 $100	22 $128	23	24
25 $105	26 $103	27 $95	28 $95	29 $95	30 $103	31 $103

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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