Name: The ARC Hotel
Address: 6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America, Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Price range: US$73–US$118 per night
Rating: 8.4

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Arc Hotel is praised for friendly, helpful staff, reliable hot breakfast, and good value in a convenient location near the airport and dining, but feedback also notes dated areas, maintenance issues, and inconsistent housekeeping.

Rooms are often clean and comfortable, though several guests mention musty odors, stained carpets, limited outlets, and occasional pests. Facilities receive mixed feedback: the hot tub is frequently out of service, the pool can be cold or closed, and ice machines and gym equipment are sometimes broken. Expect a budget-friendly stay with warm service and a solid breakfast, but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities draw mixed reviews: the hot tub is often closed, the pool can be cold or unavailable, and ice machines and gym equipment are sometimes out of service. Parking feels safe and pet-friendly stays are available.

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Corneshia

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had roaches, and when I took pictures of it to the front desk, I was told, "They're small. Do you really want a different room?" The new room didn't have bugs, but was outdated. Breakfast was reheated from the day before. The pool was dirty with a weird cloudy film over it, and the hot tub was out of order. If I could give 0 stars I would.

6

Daniel

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hot tub was taken out of service by owner because it was too much a bother to clean every week. Bummer.

10

Christy

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t like the fact u had to pay 3$ for a bottle of water and there was. No vending machines and all the ice machines where not working

8

sherrie

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed here before. Loved it! Sadly their hot tub was out of service. BOO! No vending machines either. Otherwise great!

6

francis

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Picked for hot tub and pool. Heater not working for either one. Desk said they couldnt find someone to fix them. A previous review had same issues and I figured it would be fixed . No. Carpets stained, had to get towels from desk for second night.. More maintenance needed. Fridge rocking badly! Truck had not come so no meat on breakfast buffet.

8

Alisha

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable beds- warm pool. Hot tub was broken/out of service!

2

Novelli

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were bugs hair even toothpaste in the bathroom the hot tub didn’t work on the coldest night… very nice outside but damages that hadn’t been repaired and only 2 towels for 3 guests in a double bed room

8

Josh

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like mold. Hot tub didn’t work. Nice pool. Good breakfast.

6

Theresa

6 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, however we did see a cockroach or two in the room. There are three icemakers in this hotel, and all three were broken. Also they advertise a hot tub, which is non working and according to management they are not going to reopen. They are going to fill it in!

6

Saad

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was down for maintenance! Hot tub not working! Ice machines all broken! I booked because of the pool. Room was nice. Bathroom updated with pedestal sink and a one- piece tub shower combination. Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, all the pork meat, biscuits, country gravy, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, bagels, coffee and 4 kinds of juice. Clean dining area with TV.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms spotless and fresh, while several reported musty odors, stained or damp carpets, and occasional pests. Housekeeping consistency varies, with missed service and towel shortages noted.

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Sharon

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Smooth check in, front desk staff friendly and helpful. Stayed 3 nights, room only cleaned once and I had to request for the room to be cleaned. The next day picked up dirty towels and emptied trash only. Didn't replace dirty towels with clesn ones. Carpet really needs to be shampooed amd floor in bathroom really sticky. I went barefoot one day and washed my feet before I went to bed and the washcloth was brown with dirty. Will bring slippers from now on.

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Corneshia

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had roaches, and when I took pictures of it to the front desk, I was told, "They're small. Do you really want a different room?" The new room didn't have bugs, but was outdated. Breakfast was reheated from the day before. The pool was dirty with a weird cloudy film over it, and the hot tub was out of order. If I could give 0 stars I would.

4

Iaroslav

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely not 8/10 rating, maybe hotel used to be better in the past. The real rating should be 5/10, the room was barely above acceptable to stay in. I was first given a room that was swampy, smelled like mildew. After asking for a new room, second one was acceptable but not very clean and quite dark.

6

Lloyd

3 Nov 2024

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The carpet was nasty and should have been replaced a long time ago. The room smelled probably because of the carpet. If the carpet was replaced this probably would be a good place to stay. Now, cannot recommend. there are better options. I would give the staff a zero for allowing this room to be occupied in this condition.

6

Ruth

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that there was outside seating. Friendly staff. Accommodating staff. Room was a little stuffy smelling. .Found a couple of roaches in my room. The bed was comfortable.

10

Reba

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless, bed very comfortable, amenities were in the shower wall which made it very easy to use. The staff was so nice and helpful, special the woman that worked when we checked in at 4pm. We left at 5:30 am, so didn’t have time to eat the breakfast, but it looked nice. The frig and microwave worked nicely. Also, very quiet. Close to many restaurants/shops and Mercy hospital if you need medical care or to visit someone. For our needs it met perfectly. I understand and could tell rooms had been updated.

8

Nikki

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was excellent, the hotel was clean and smelled good.

10

Daniel

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and clean rooms

6

Isa

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bedsheets were not properly cleaned, they had lots of hairs and makeup on the sheets and pillows, the bathroom was not properly cleaned as well and the bathtubs were full of hairs on the walls and floors. It was fine but wished it had been more cleaned.

10

Demichello

3 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable for the price, but many feel dated with limited electrical outlets and occasional noise or HVAC issues; Wi-Fi and TV reliability can vary.

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Paige

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved proximity to airport. Room's outlets did not work well. Very limited. A light was burned out in the bathroom.

6

Linda

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The windows are blurred out. Why? Can’t see outside, very claustrophobic-inducing.

6

Rebecca

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was friendly and upbeat. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The shower had great water pressure but the frayed fabric shower curtain on the arc shaped rod could not keep the water in. The hair dryer didn't work, and there weren't enough accessible outlets to charge phones or make coffee. One of the window panes was completely blocked and needs replacement. They supposedly served free breakfast til 9 am. However when my husband went down at 8:45 they were pulling all the food and putting everything away without even asking if he wanted any of it. Even the salt & pepper shakers had been gathered up.

6

Karl

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself was fine, but when I needed to teleconference, the wifi was awful. It was the slowest I've ever seen. When the hotel was full of nerds like myself hoping to view the 2024 eclipse, I got speeds of 0.3 mbps. When most of them had left, I only got 2-3 mbps. That's not fast enough for any kind of zoom conference. I ended up having to drive to a Starbucks and sit outside in the parking lot so I could talk to my people. If you need to do any kind of business, this is not the hotel for you.

8

Skye

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was good for what we needed - just a one night stay on our way to Springdale. The rooms are definitely dated (lack of outlets, older shower/tub), but comfortable. Overall decent place to stay for a night or two.

6

Alicia

24 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in town for a family funeral and needed a room close to the airport because our flight left so early. This hotel had good ratings so we booked it. We were disappointed because the bathroom looked like hadn’t been cleaned (toenail clipping on the floor, dirt in the corners, and no soap). There were only 2 towels provided. The pillows were pretty flat although the mattress was nice and the room was spacious.

8

Jesus

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

AC unit was not working well and very loud

8

Jeremy

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It looks like an old property that's been bought to change into a more modern brand. Some of the furniture is old as well as the paint in the room..there was a weird smell in the room as we came in that didn't go away. Some red stains on the carpet. The carpet has age to it. The bathroom looked partially remodeled.. not enought outlets by the beds. I use a CPAP and had to pull a plug for the alarm clock to use my machine. The staff was very friendly and the free breakfast was good.

10

Doug

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was huge and the shower was excellent. Comfortable bed, I’ll be back

8

William

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good for the price. Clean, normal hotel breakfast offerings. It was quiet and we got a good nights sleep. TV didn’t work very well, towels were not plush, and the room had the bare minimum. No desk. However, very decent for the cheap price.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and responsive at check-in and breakfast, though a few guests reported rude or unhelpful encounters and slow follow-up on issues.

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10

Reba

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless, bed very comfortable, amenities were in the shower wall which made it very easy to use. The staff was so nice and helpful, special the woman that worked when we checked in at 4pm. We left at 5:30 am, so didn’t have time to eat the breakfast, but it looked nice. The frig and microwave worked nicely. Also, very quiet. Close to many restaurants/shops and Mercy hospital if you need medical care or to visit someone. For our needs it met perfectly. I understand and could tell rooms had been updated.

10

Erik

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly, the room was nice. To use the shower, pull the circle out of the spout where the water comes out 😉 Breakfast was a pretty good spread for a hotel. I was satisfied.

10

Lisa

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice property with a good breakfast at a great price! We had problems with tv in the room and was quickly moved into a different room with a working tv.

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Lugenia

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The night clerk (a male) was AWFUL. We reserved 2 rooms and arrived around 8pm. One of the rooms had no working light when you entered. And then NO television that worked. I called and asked if he could help us and he laughed and said”he wasn’t a repair man” I told him it said it wasn’t connected to internet and he said he couldn’t give me the password. I asked for a different room and he said he can’t because then he couldn’t rent that room. The place was at least half vacant. I asked for management and he said it would be a couple days before I could talk to someone. We have stayed at the Arc at least 2-3 nights per month for the past 3 years due to our jobs. I will NEVER stay there again. I left messages for a manager as well….this was last week on Wednesday. It is now Monday and still no call back. Awful service and completely awful and disrespectful employee

10

Frank

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff. Fast and attentive re questions.

10

Kimberly

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I rarely rate hotels on here, but the Arc was a very pleasant surprise. The room was clean and up to date. The bed was comfortable and the staff were very kind and accommodating. I travel a lot and stay at hotels a lot. I’d gladly come back here my next time I’m in Ft Smith

10

Tina

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Jesus made me feel welcomed and was extremely pleasant

10

John

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very welcoming. It was a very nice and quiet area that was close to the airport and dining options.

8

Donald

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a bit hard to find as it does not have many markings to indicate what hotel it is. Apparently it was another hotel earlier and his been purchased by a new hotel chain. The property is good for the price, a bit worn down in places but clean. We were greeted and checked in by a new staff member, who was on her first unsupervised assignment and was FANTASTIC. Very personable, efficient and kind. She made sure we knew that there were fresh baked cookies at the desk while we were getting into our room. Breakfast was substantial, including a pancake maker, eggs, sausage, potatoes, biscuits and gravy. Juices and coffee were plentiful, cereals, pastries and yoghurt. Very nice! All in all a good experience!

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Kelly

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Never again!! We requested fist floor at time of reservation as we are both handicapped. Jessica was extremely rude at check in, apparently because we used Expedia. There were only a a few cars at the entire property. She told us that it was completely full and gave us the absolute furthest room in the entire hotel. Room was not very clean, electrical sockets didn’t work, bed was the worst…don’t recommend

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Location

Location is convenient near the airport, hospital, and dining/shopping; the area feels safe and generally quiet.

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John

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Easy access to restaurants, shopping, hospital!¡!

10

Reba

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless, bed very comfortable, amenities were in the shower wall which made it very easy to use. The staff was so nice and helpful, special the woman that worked when we checked in at 4pm. We left at 5:30 am, so didn’t have time to eat the breakfast, but it looked nice. The frig and microwave worked nicely. Also, very quiet. Close to many restaurants/shops and Mercy hospital if you need medical care or to visit someone. For our needs it met perfectly. I understand and could tell rooms had been updated.

10

Kimberly

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find easy and quick check in. Very quiet and staff was very courteous and friendly. Close to the airport which is what I needed. Would stay again

10

Jaye

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean place convenient to restaurants right off the highway.

10

David

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient and staff was friendly!

10

Betty

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a nice property close to the airport.

10

ImaJean

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is one of the best places i have stayed. I like it is clean and quiet. The location is close to my destinations. I feel safe there.

8

Leigh Anne

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near the airport and well priced. The complimentary breakfast was yummy! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. For me personally, I wish the pillows were a little firmer and I had a little trouble trying to figure out how to get the shower to work (perhaps a few instructions on the wall would help). Otherwise, a nice respite after a long day of travel.

10

Christie

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We came in to see family for four days. Great location and it was great. Room was very nice and swimming pool was very relaxing. The staff was amazing. Can't wait to stay again.

10

Doug

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, great location for me.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised as hot and varied, though several guests found items depleted near closing or quality uneven on some mornings.

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Rebecca

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk clerk was friendly and upbeat. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The shower had great water pressure but the frayed fabric shower curtain on the arc shaped rod could not keep the water in. The hair dryer didn't work, and there weren't enough accessible outlets to charge phones or make coffee. One of the window panes was completely blocked and needs replacement. They supposedly served free breakfast til 9 am. However when my husband went down at 8:45 they were pulling all the food and putting everything away without even asking if he wanted any of it. Even the salt & pepper shakers had been gathered up.

6

Robert

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was too soft. Shower drained slowly. Strange noises perhaps from water in pipes. Location and parking are convenient. Breakfast was barely adequate.

8

Joel

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was supposed to go till 9am we were there at 8 and only cereal and bread Disappointed

10

Carrie

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay! Great breakfast and friendly front desk!

10

Pamela

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome breakfast ❤️

10

Randie

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As always, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Rooms are always clean and the beds are comfortable. They also have one of the better breakfast bars available.

10

Morgan

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, helpful staff and great breakfast.

10

Glen

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's an older hotel, but no complaints! The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and professional, and the hot breakfast was excellent!

10

Waldo

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Former Holiday Inn Express now all spruced up. Very nice- excellent breakfast.

10

Tammy

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great. I love the hotel and they have an amazing breakfast

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Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$74
March	US$73
April	US$75
May	US$75
June	US$71
July	US$68
August	US$71
September	US$76
October	US$76
November	US$75
December	US$72

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $80	3 $75
4 $73	5 $80	6 $74	7 $75	8 $75	9 $83	10 $74
11 $75	12 $74	13 $74	14 $75	15 $79	16 $79	17 $75
18 $75	19 $75	20 $75	21 $75	22 $75	23 $75	24 $75
25 $75	26 $75	27 $78	28 $75	29 $75	30 $75	31 $118

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	19
20 $73	21 $80	22 $79	23 $80	24 $74	25 $77	26 $80
27 $73	28 $75	29 $75	30 $75

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Two Queen Wheel Chair Accessible

Superior Single Room

King Two Room Suite

Standard Two Queen Room

King Wheel Chair Accessible Roll in Shower

Standard King Room

Superior Double Room

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