Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, including the registration desk. Specific room accessibility features are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located within a 15-minute drive of Barber Motorsports Park and Moody Municipal Park, approximately 19.1 miles from UAB Hospital and 18.8 miles from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 40 per night, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request is required for both.

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What guests think

At budgetel Inn & Suites, reviewers consistently praise the very friendly, helpful staff and convenient location near the interstate, but many also note the property is older and shows wear in rooms and amenities.

Several reviews report pests (roaches or bed bugs), dirty or musty bathrooms and carpets, and other hygiene issues, while others describe clean rooms and beds. Rooms are basic and dated, with complaints about lumpy pillows or beds, worn fixtures, weak hot water, broken showers, and gaps or cracks around doors; a few mention recent updates or comfortable stays. Breakfast is minimal and was reported unavailable by one guest, and some noted noise or a less secure feel. Expect a no-frills stopover with warm service but uneven upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic; the parking lot is well lit. Some reviews mention maintenance problems with showers or hot water, fridges, key cards, and the TV system.

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Daniel M

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quick planned decision, to stay at a hotel closer for our drive to Atlanta the night before we were to fly out (coming from Tuscaloosa). Hotel was more of motel (nothing wrong with that), the curb appeal was lacking but the room was better than expected. Not large but seemed recently updated or well kept up. Right off the stairs (so no elevator) and easy to get to. For a quick emergency stop, this place was fine.

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Bradly

Apr 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very old but clean. Shower took a long time to get hot

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Pamela

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The metal lock on the door was broken, the smoke detector was sitting on the counter with no natteries, there was a hole punched in the wall. The sink had hair in it.

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Sandra

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs alot of repairs and updates. Hot water barely got hot . The water faucet in the shower can fall off at any minute it wasn't even connected to the wall. Shower curtain smelled like midow Bathroom floors were dirty. Beds ok pillows very flat and lumpy. Ac/heater worked. Greasy foot prints on the wall. Floor were fairly clean. Will I return ? If this is my last option.

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Michael

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, our expectations were low. Cleaning not a high priority, dust on the headboard, floor not real clean. In their defense, the first floor rooms open to the parking lot. Staff was nice, but we had to ask for soap, shampoo, and could not get Fox to watch the world series. TV system and guide was also inaccurate. But it was close to our destination.

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Amber

Mar 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower was broke when I got there there was flys and other bugs in window seals and on floor around tv and desk fridge in room did not work and there was no breakfast like their website said there was

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Stanley

Jun 4, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Well it was a room. Carpet very soiled worn out and had a rathet large burn spot between the beds. Key card worked once out of twenty tries. Little like a slot machine. Bathroom well, dont have words to explain or space. Guess best description would be it is a ok working man place but if its a family or spouse w/ you look and pay a little more. We were traveling across country and just needed a place to sleep so it was ok.

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treston

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Weird smell people always being loud the door's had cracks the locks looked decrepit the A/C looked nasty and uncleaned and make sure to bring a wall plug they don't have USB plugs

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Michelle

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room i stayed in was FILTHY! The shower head was broken and had to be propped up with a metal coat hanger just to use it. The outlet by the sink did not work making it hard to get ready in the mornings. The fridge leaked badly. Was given 2 small, and i mean small, pillows. The sheets and blankets had burn holes all in them. The floor was sooooo dirty...looked to have not been moped in months! The door had a BIG gap between the door and jam. Would NOT recommend room #115. Went to the Talladega race so didnt have many options as far as hotels once we were there.

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Phillip

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was well lit. Employees very helpful. Quiet. Nobody delivers food to your room. I do not want to use uber drivers.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several reviews mention roaches or bed bugs, dirty carpets and bathrooms, and occasional odors, while others found rooms or beds clean.

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Dorothy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its convenient. The lights went out .The bathroom had hair on the floor and the carpet was dirty . Everything was out dated.

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David

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

bedbugs

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Pamela

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The metal lock on the door was broken, the smoke detector was sitting on the counter with no natteries, there was a hole punched in the wall. The sink had hair in it.

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David

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly clean room carpet filthy. when the lights went out you could see all the way around the door all night it felt like it was not secure. Holes in the drapes, roaches in the bathroom

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Stephane

May 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, smelly with cockroaches . Sticky bathroom floors etc

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Tamara

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Roaches

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George

Oct 3, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom is in bad shape Mold around the shower diverter, cracked floor tiles, dirt and hair in the corners, stains on walls.

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Joseph

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There where bed bugs! I have to quarantine my belongs for a week to make sure I didn't bring them home.

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Tiffany

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel felt safe and was extremely clean and comfortable!

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Michelle

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room i stayed in was FILTHY! The shower head was broken and had to be propped up with a metal coat hanger just to use it. The outlet by the sink did not work making it hard to get ready in the mornings. The fridge leaked badly. Was given 2 small, and i mean small, pillows. The sheets and blankets had burn holes all in them. The floor was sooooo dirty...looked to have not been moped in months! The door had a BIG gap between the door and jam. Would NOT recommend room #115. Went to the Talladega race so didnt have many options as far as hotels once we were there.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with reports of lumpy pillows or beds, small bathrooms, worn fixtures, and gaps or cracks at doors; a few guests noted updates or comfortable stays.

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Daniel M

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quick planned decision, to stay at a hotel closer for our drive to Atlanta the night before we were to fly out (coming from Tuscaloosa). Hotel was more of motel (nothing wrong with that), the curb appeal was lacking but the room was better than expected. Not large but seemed recently updated or well kept up. Right off the stairs (so no elevator) and easy to get to. For a quick emergency stop, this place was fine.

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Nolan

Jul 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was completely collapsed in the center. It was l8ke sleeping in a hole. I woke up with a horrible backache that ruined my weekend. Od a oid the property at all cost. Id rather sleep outside on the grass first.

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Xaviour

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, it is what you get. No problems. Pillows were not very good. Bathroom was dated.

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Terry

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty run down. Water pipes under the sink exposed, block of wood under the AC holding it up inside the room, old decor.

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David

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for. Not terrible, just a lot of wear and really needs some repairs.

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David

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fairly clean room carpet filthy. when the lights went out you could see all the way around the door all night it felt like it was not secure. Holes in the drapes, roaches in the bathroom

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Felicia

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable. Safe and friendly

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Sonya

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted promptly by the front desk. Our room was clean. However it was a bit shabby. The tub obviously needed redone. The bath mat was glued down to the tub in an attempt to cover the wear and tear. I say this because it didn’t completely cover it. It looked like they had tried to upgrade an older property on a budget. The bed was lumpy and the pillows flat. Breakfast was only cereal and waffles with coffee and an orange juice drink, not real OJ.

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Elizabeth

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had no issues other than we thought the bathroom was a bit small. The faucet on the tub could’ve been redone or changed. The pillows were way too soft for me. At checkout, the woman took my key and threw it on the front desk. Seemed as if I disturbed her from doing something.

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treston

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Weird smell people always being loud the door's had cracks the locks looked decrepit the A/C looked nasty and uncleaned and make sure to bring a wall plug they don't have USB plugs

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with staff accommodating when issues arose. A few isolated complaints mention a curt checkout or poor room cleaning.

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Garry

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great. Enjoyed my stay.

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Lucy

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly sweet worked with us the room that was giving at first the air wasn't working right but the fixed that and gave us another room

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Timothy

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ram the property manager was awesome to deal with. Super helpful and friendly

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Andrew

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members are extremely nice and friendly and helpful. Rooms are updated and clean. And the atmosphere is always very welcoming and pleasant!!

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Kirsten

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The owner was very helpful and accommodating the room was clean and priced very reasonably we stayed in room 117

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Gaone

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very courteous

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Vicki

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay, courteous and friendly staff fair prices.

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Elizabeth

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had no issues other than we thought the bathroom was a bit small. The faucet on the tub could’ve been redone or changed. The pillows were way too soft for me. At checkout, the woman took my key and threw it on the front desk. Seemed as if I disturbed her from doing something.

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Andrew

Dec 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff and great atmosphere!!

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Tiffany

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel felt safe and was extremely clean and comfortable!

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Location

Convenient off the interstate and close to attractions; several guests found the area quiet. Perceptions of safety vary.

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Daniel M

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a quick planned decision, to stay at a hotel closer for our drive to Atlanta the night before we were to fly out (coming from Tuscaloosa). Hotel was more of motel (nothing wrong with that), the curb appeal was lacking but the room was better than expected. Not large but seemed recently updated or well kept up. Right off the stairs (so no elevator) and easy to get to. For a quick emergency stop, this place was fine.

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Keith

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Price little high for me the staff real nice don't get a very safe feeling but all in all its ok if you need a little shut eye more of a blue collar working man's hotel

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Michael

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property, our expectations were low. Cleaning not a high priority, dust on the headboard, floor not real clean. In their defense, the first floor rooms open to the parking lot. Staff was nice, but we had to ask for soap, shampoo, and could not get Fox to watch the world series. TV system and guide was also inaccurate. But it was close to our destination.

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John

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay for a couple of nights whilst visiting Barber motor museum.

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Talbott

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled bad and bed covers were not clean. Bathtub has rust stains. No coffee pot. I spent less than one hour in room. Was told charges nonrefundable. I did not feel safe at this motel. Got in my car and left.

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Felicia

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable. Safe and friendly

10

Luke

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, quite area, clean beds

10

Brian

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located off interstate

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Tiffany

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel felt safe and was extremely clean and comfortable!

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Phillip

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was well lit. Employees very helpful. Quiet. Nobody delivers food to your room. I do not want to use uber drivers.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited, and one guest reported it was unavailable during their stay.

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Amber

Mar 14, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower was broke when I got there there was flys and other bugs in window seals and on floor around tv and desk fridge in room did not work and there was no breakfast like their website said there was

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Sonya

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted promptly by the front desk. Our room was clean. However it was a bit shabby. The tub obviously needed redone. The bath mat was glued down to the tub in an attempt to cover the wear and tear. I say this because it didn’t completely cover it. It looked like they had tried to upgrade an older property on a budget. The bed was lumpy and the pillows flat. Breakfast was only cereal and waffles with coffee and an orange juice drink, not real OJ.

10

Phillip

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was well lit. Employees very helpful. Quiet. Nobody delivers food to your room. I do not want to use uber drivers.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $91	2 $92	3 $92
4 $86	5 $84	6 $84	7 $84	8 $107	9	10
11 $84	12 $84	13 $84	14 $92	15 $92	16 $107	17 $108
18 $87	19 $87	20 $89	21 $94	22 $99	23 $99	24 $162
25 $84	26 $83	27 $83	28 $84	29 $84	30 $83	31 $83

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Standard King Single Room

Standard Queen Double Room

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