Name: Sonesta Essential Vacaville Napa Valley
Address: 800 Mason Street, Vacaville, California, United States of America, Vacaville, California, US
Price range: $90–$140 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Sonesta Essential Vacaville Napa Valley is praised for friendly, accommodating staff and a better-than-expected complimentary breakfast (often noting the Turkish coffee), along with generally clean, comfortable rooms and a spacious atrium that feels inviting.

Guests also like the pet-friendly setup, easy parking, and quiet interior when away from street-side rooms. Downsides recur: occasional room maintenance and HVAC issues, event or corridor noise, and intermittent facility problems such as pool or gym closures and broken ice or vending machines. Some guests also noted early check-in fees, slow check-in at busy times, and occasional water or Wi‑Fi disruptions. Overall, expect solid value with warm service and a few maintenance trade-offs.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the spacious atrium, free parking, pet-friendly areas, and a small heated pool; the massage chair is a popular extra. Several report closures or repairs (gym, pool/hot tub) and broken ice or vending machines during renovations.

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Heather

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was kind and welcoming. Loved the refreshment bar. The breakfast was outstanding. The Turkish Coffee Bar was excellent and so beautiful and fun. Love the complimentary massage chair. Old fashioned popcorn machine and beautiful open courtyard set up. We were in town for a youth hockey tournament and the ice center is next door to the hotel so we could walk over in less than 5 minutes. Room was clean. The lotion provided smelled great. Room was extra large. All outlets worked. Bright upgraded bathroom. Would most definitely stay here again.

8

Shellie

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in staff was friendly. Parking free and easy. There was an additional charge for early check in. TV in room was continually problematic and staff acknowledged this as an ongoing problem but were able to help. Pool was small but heated. No towels by pool - staff had to be asked to bring them out on both of the days I used the pool. Complimentary breakfast was sufficient and a nice option. Water, coffee and tea available throughout the day was appreciated. Walking distance to movie theater, ice rink, dining options, cute downtown vacaville area and Andrews park. This property is also Pet friendly. I will be staying here again.

10

Kristopher

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient, easy access, good breakfast & the hot tub was the kicker!

8

Deborah

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Hotel, Ice Machine Broken - no notice or communication about it.

6

Katina

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Remodeled new interior clean! But the pool and hot tub need major repair the hot tub coating peeling it looks nasty. Pool same and dirty. Stay was nice though

10

Burkhard

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pulling a trailer and there was available parking. Breakfast is great! Great value!

6

Maria Alejandra

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is under renovation, the pool is empty, no vending machines available, funky smell in the room

10

Gigi

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff is very accommodating and extremely friendly. The breakfast is much better than most Continental breakfasts and they even serve fresh Turkish coffee - my first time having it. My only recommendation would be to management to put a full size mirror in each room. that is the only downside to the hotel. I want to be able to see what I look like from head to toe before I leave; not just from waste up. The rooms are very comfortable and they even have a massage chair that you can use whenever you want for free.

8

Levon

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay. I love the friendliness of the staff and the overall cleanliness of the place. Hot breakfast is served every morning. Fresh Coffee, milk, juice, bagels, English muffins and bread. Cereal for the kiddos, eggs, sausage and hash browns etc…Clean dining area with a courtyard feel with lots of tables, chairs. Also provided, WiFi, public whirlpool, pool, massage chair and many other amenities. 2 night stay for business.

6

Sam

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Hotel's description said gym, gym consisted of 2 treadmills and a exercise ball. Even so the gym was closed for remodel. All soda vending machines on premises were not working. But buffet breakfast and morning staff were great!

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Cleanliness

Many describe rooms and common areas as very clean, with housekeeping often praised. Some experienced missed bathroom cleaning, lingering smells, or pests, suggesting inconsistent standards.

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ONUR

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were a bit dirty, and overall, for the price, there are likely better hotel options in the area.

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Geoff

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok.. but roaches... hotel hasn't given any type of apology or upgrade/ discount offer to redeem themselves as yet. Just said oh we will get it fixed. Would have left if had found them the night we checked in

10

Jypsi

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the greeting to the exit... I was genuinely impressed.. Unfortunately, good customer service is a lost art; however, Sonesta seems to have unburried this treasure.. they were genuine, the rooms were fully stocked with things that you might have forgotten at home and exceptionally clean! There were ample towels, washcloths et cetera, and an extra blanket. The rooms are accessible through the lobby, only, as they are encased within a enclosed structure. You cannot hear anything from the outside, nor from any other rooms. Blackout blinds and very comfortable bed with awesome linens. One could definitely catch up on much needed rest before taking that next adventure, or the long drive home. THANK YOU, SONESTA HOTEL and STAFF. PS There is an extra plus because they are pet friendly...;however, there is a charge, albeit a small one, one cannot find a hotel with all the amenities AND pet friendly, too.

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Christopher

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely ready for a remodel. Staff was pleasant and helpful, but the room had a terrible smell. The bathroom had mold, and broken backsplash on shower. We didn’t ask for a different room since we noticed several other reviewers with same complaints. The toilet splashed over at every flush, and the black out curtains were short so they didn’t black out much light. There are larger, blackout curtains that can be used, but they cover the air conditioning which isn’t an option in the summer. The musty smell was the worst part though.

6

Ariez

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was not cleaned, so much so I didn't take a shower.

10

Michelle

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and quiet. My family loved the full breakfast provided every morning! Will definitely come back to this hotel!

10

Maria

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's very clean, very good condition, I will stay again.

10

Carlota R

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room staff friendly

4

Lei

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room has a strong dog smell.

4

anabella

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a two queen suite, it was very dated smelled like eggs, had a hole in the wall near the ceiling,and the door would get stuck. We called the front desk they explained the room was dated but they had some renovated rooms available but it wasn't a suite. We accepted. This room was smaller but in better condition. When we were packing to leave I placed our used towels on the floor and then a huge cockroach ran from the towels and climbed the wall to under the vanity.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and reasonably sized, with some updated spaces and quiet upper floors. Repeated issues include noisy or malfunctioning HVAC, occasional TV or plumbing problems, limited views, and noise near events or road-facing rooms.

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Kevin

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Hotel is dated, but cheap so you get what you pay for… literally. They originally put me in a room without a working heater (it was cold) and a sticky floor. They then moved me into a nicer room, but there was a noise all night that sounded like Darth Vader’s breathing. Breakfast was on par and their scrambled eggs were better than most. They also had Turkish coffee and free cookies which was a treat.

8

Cindy

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, with no oders. Staff was friendly and efficient. Breakfast was great. It was very quiet. Would have gotten 5 stars but the room heater didn't work. We didn't need it that night. But tried to warm the room a little in the morning and it would not put out heat. We let the staff known when we checked out.

10

Nicholas

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Easy to find, excellent rooms, excellent wifi, great breakfast in the morning.

8

Deborah

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was good, better than good. The front desk woman was super nice and let us check in early. The breakfast was good. The rooms are spacious, the beds not so great, uncomfortable. The a/c was a bit loud and worker great.

8

Linda

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the easy, fast check in. The room is clean, spacious and nice. The bathroom is clean and the shower is wonderful. The bathroom vanity is ridiculously small. Outside parking lot and view is nothing special. Middle of a busy and noisy intersection.

8

Debbie

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Had to switch rooms because of the noise, thankfully they were able to put in another room on the third floor which was very quite and nice

4

Bianca

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Accessible room was not up to standards. I am not disabled but yet it was almost impossible to take a shower. The water pressure was completely low, and the cleanliness of the bathroom was terrible. I will never book an accessible room again at this location. The WiFi also did not work.

8

Joy

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room. Unfortunately there was a large loud part in their event room the night I was there. Luckily it did go too late

6

Kristin

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best breakfast at a hotel. Room was noisy on the highway side. Blanket/comforter way too warm.

6

Frank

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a sound in the ceiling of my room, it sounded like a squeaking wheel. It would stop and then start again 15 minutes later.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across front desk, housekeeping, and breakfast staff. At times check-in is slow, early check-in may carry a fee, and a few guests reported poor issue resolution.

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Kandice

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and out! Great customer service!

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Jason

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The housekeeping staff are THIEVES PERIOD!!

4

Rosa

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The light in the bathroom didn’t work, maintenance came to check it and said needed to replace whole piece, front desk didn’t wanted to give us another room, when I asked reimbursement suddenly it turned out they did have another. Took nearly and hour just to settle in. So dissatisfied, in top the AC is really loud

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Jonelle

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here before and didnt have any issues but this stay started off bad. I called to ask if any rooms were available before 3pm and they said yes. Normally places will let you check in like an hour early with no fee. I drove 9 hours and I was exhausted and I didnt want to wait an hour. I checked in at 1:55pm and they made me pay $35 extra! Ive never had to do that before and the clerk had an attitude on top of it. Then the next morning there wasnt any water to take a shower or use the toilet. They said it would be back on around 2pm. I had to check out at 12pm! If they had to do work, do it late when everyone's sleeping. From what I was told, it was a planned shut off, not an emergency. Also, I'm noticing more homeless and people smoking weed out front. Needless to say, I wont be back.

8

Amy

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property really has some nice extra features that we enjoyed. The breakfast was really good and the rooms were comfortable. The only problems that we encountered was first with checking in. There was only one staff member who was doing his best, but there was a long line and multiple people kept calling the front desk. He would’ve done well with a secondemployee working the desk with him. In addition, our room was very warm and never cooled down to the temperature we set on the thermostat. The exercise room also had issues with being too warm even though the air was on. The extra touches for comfort were appreciated despite the above issues.

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Anabelle

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was slow. We were in a rush & check-in took so long. It should be quick & easy. They had me enter information & sign on the blank space of a form because it didn't have spots for that information (car make/model, signature) Aren't they checking everyone in with this info? Even the elevator was super slow. It's a convenient location from the ice rink & it's nice they take pets & have a grassy pet relief area. Breakfast was good, above average (e.g. chobani yogurt, 2 flavors of waffle batter). Bonus for the Turkish coffee! They also had toothbrush, toothpaste & mouthwash since my daughter forgot to pack hers.

10

Gigi

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff is very accommodating and extremely friendly. The breakfast is much better than most Continental breakfasts and they even serve fresh Turkish coffee - my first time having it. My only recommendation would be to management to put a full size mirror in each room. that is the only downside to the hotel. I want to be able to see what I look like from head to toe before I leave; not just from waste up. The rooms are very comfortable and they even have a massage chair that you can use whenever you want for free.

10

Heather

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

From check in to check out the staff was amazing. They were all friendly and went out of their way to help us. Breakfast was great. The amazing ladies kept everything refilled.as quickly as possible. Housekeeping did a great job and the front desk always greeted us with a hello and friendly smile.

10

Angela Krystel

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Jay, the attendant who helped me check in, was very friendly and welcoming!

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Matthew

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Brandi at front desk was absolutely awesome and a pleasure to deal with. Room was clean and breakfast was excellent. Will absolutely book here again when in the are.

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Location

Convenient to downtown Vacaville, the ice rink, outlets, restaurants, and I‑80; parking is easy. A few guests mentioned loitering or solicitation outside and some street noise depending on room placement.

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Heather

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was kind and welcoming. Loved the refreshment bar. The breakfast was outstanding. The Turkish Coffee Bar was excellent and so beautiful and fun. Love the complimentary massage chair. Old fashioned popcorn machine and beautiful open courtyard set up. We were in town for a youth hockey tournament and the ice center is next door to the hotel so we could walk over in less than 5 minutes. Room was clean. The lotion provided smelled great. Room was extra large. All outlets worked. Bright upgraded bathroom. Would most definitely stay here again.

10

Susan

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Grand kids recently moved to area. We have used location twice now. Will continue to use location.

10

Gayle

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and staff was friendly. The breakfast included hot items, waffles, assorted bread, muffins and fresh fruit salad. I enjoyed the coffee machine with a variety of specialty coffees that was always available. The hotel was in a good location and was a good value. I was happy to have free parking.

8

Trina

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet. Close to restaurants. Did not get room we should have gotten a room with view but got room staring at dumpsters

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hobin

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel locates very convenient place. Was satisfactory to stay this hotel in overall. Large parking spaces were good.

10

Kaylee

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I grew up in this town & now when I come to visit, I love to stay here. The staff is great, the location is perfect (next to downtown), and the prices are very reasonable.

8

Nyit Seen

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is just within several minutes from i80 exit. Less crowded and large dining area.

10

MICHAEL

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location close to downtown and medical offices

10

Sherika D

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location was perfect!

6

Jennifer

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast is good. The parking lot didn’t feel super family friendly, with female solicitation.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns high marks for variety and quality, with many praising the Turkish coffee bar and plentiful options. A few noted early clean-up or underwhelming items, but overall feedback is strongly positive.

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Daniella

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great staff and wonderful breakfast.

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Jeff

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was in town for some refresher training for work, the location was close to the training facility which made it convenient, the breakfast provided was more than I expected. Everything from a yogurt machine with granola, fruit both fresh individual and chopped fruit, eggs scrambled the first day and ham & cheese omelette & hard boiled eggs, bagels, danishes, muffins, bacon, sausage pattys, coffees, juices and I'm sure I left something out, pet friendly property but I never heard any only saw them outside being walked around the property, decent shower. If I'm in the area I'll stay there again.

10

Brenda

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Complimentary breakfast with Turkish coffee bar was such a treat! Hotel was a wonderful stay.

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Jo

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast started cleaning up early and items were turned off or put away at least 10-15 minutes before closing at 9:00 am.

10

Heather

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is always fantastic, from the front desk to housekeeping and everyone in between. Breakfast was great, as always. My kids love that they can get gluten free muffins whenever we stay there.

10

Kristopher

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient & above average breakfast with a complimentary Turkish coffee bar.

8

Imelda

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, good breakfast, comfortable beds.

10

Tracy

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just a one night stay, but I was impressed. Nice location, easy check in, phenomenal breakfast options. And the breakfast attendant did a wonderful job.

10

Michelle

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in and out was fast and easy. Room was clean and quiet. Staff was friendly. And the breakfast was beyond my expectations! Many items to choose from. Will definitely stay here again!

8

Louis

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The personnel were just ok. No one really went all out to make me feel welcome. Breakfast was horrendous. Not a staff problem. Frozen food warmed over just doesn’t appeal to me. The room was adequate. The weird closet set up left a lot to be desired. Hot water was a premium….not a lot to have. I suppose if this were a lower rate facility it might be worth it.

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Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$96
March	$99
April	$96
May	$123
June	$119
July	$105
August	$104
September	$106
October	$105
November	$104
December	$100

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 $112	19 $114
20 $96	21 $96	22 $95	23 $96	24 $95	25 $110	26 $114
27 $96	28 $96	29 $95	30 $96

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $94	2 $140	3
4 $104	5 $111	6 $109	7 $110	8 $90	9 $103	10 $103
11 $96	12 $94	13 $94	14 $96	15 $124	16 $132	17 $132
18 $95	19 $96	20 $103	21 $96	22 $95	23 $119	24 $118
25 $96	26 $95	27 $95	28 $96	29 $95	30 $117	31 $117

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