Is parking available at the hotel?

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

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee of approximately USD 10 to 20 per person.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and elevators. Accessible rooms are available, but specific details on bathroom accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Saunderstown, just a 5-minute drive from John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge and Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum. It is approximately 4.6 miles from the University of Rhode Island and 5.8 miles from Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and operational during specific months. The exact operational hours are not specified.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, but typically children under a certain age can stay without additional charges.

Holiday Inn South Kingstown Hotel in Saunderstown

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn South Kingstown-University of Rhode Island by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$121
March	$120
April	$136
May	$184
June	$226
July	$261
August	$252
September	$207
October	$210
November	$140
December	$112

What guests think

At Holiday Inn South Kingstown-Newport Area by IHG, travellers often praise the friendly, helpful staff and convenient location near URI and Newport, while feedback about aging interiors, hallway odors, and small bathrooms signals that the property shows its age.

Guests like the outdoor pool and the attached Italian restaurant, though the pool is unheated and has occasionally been closed, the gym is small, and the elevator feels old and far from the lobby. Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with some reports of loud air conditioners, musty smells, and limited TV options. Breakfast quality and value are mixed, and it is not always included in the rate. This is a practical, mid-range stay with clear upsides and trade-offs.

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Facilities

Outdoor pool and an attached Italian restaurant are highlights; however, the pool is unheated and has had occasional closures, the gym is small, and the elevator feels old and is a long walk from the front desk. The property is pet friendly.

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Michael F

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool area was clean with lots of chairs and tables. Suggest installing a few umbrellas

10

Christopher

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, nice bar/restaurant. The free breakfast is at the restaurant 👍👍

6

Michael

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The onsite restaurant, Locanda, served very good Italian food. This is run by a separate company that rents the space from the Holiday Inn. The regular Holiday Inn breakfast was just so-so; buffet-style:- scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, potatoes, waffles or pancakes, yogurt, cereal, apple and orange juices, english muffins. The outdoor pool was nice and clean but un-heated. The exercise room is small with only three exercise machines. Some areas of the hotel are showing signs of wear/tear on the walls. The hotel is pet friendly. The luggage trolleys are three-wheeled and have poor stablity. Putting anything at the front of the trolley tends to make it tip over to one side.

10

Thomas

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator needs to be updated. Extremely old and quite slow, afraid of getting stuck so I took the stairs mostly. The pool needs more frequent cleaning

6

Chris and Erin

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is located right off of route 1. It was very convenient. The outdoor pool was beautiful! Very clean. It had trees all around so you couldn’t hear the traffic on route one. There is a great Italian restaurant inside. Food was very good. They don’t open until 4pm. It would have been nice to have something on site for lunch or a drink at the pool. They also don’t have a blender so they don’t make any froze drinks. It’s summer and Pina colada poolside would have made my day. The staff was pleasant. Cons: The room itself is very outdated. It was clean but dark and worn. The bathroom was tight. You could open the door without hitting the toilet. They use cloth shower curtain liners and the bottom of our reeked of mildew. The bathroom needs TLC big time! I think this hotel chain needs to update the rooms. $400 + tax is a lot to pay for an outdated room.

10

Lynette

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great. Beds are comfortable. Air conditioning so nice. The pool was very nice. We were very disappointed that the restaurant/bar was closed. We specifically came back to hotel to grab a bite to eat and a drink. It was closed on Labor Day, a busy travel day. Overall, a good experience. The front desk staff was great. Kyla was great.

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Thomas

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

they close the pool on a holiday weekend without any advanced notice yet they charged you full holiday price with no discount whatsoever wrecking Labor Day weekend

8

Susan

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was outstanding and staff were very professional and helpful

6

Kathleen

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself is getting to be outdated. It’s a pretty average hotel, nothing more nothing less. The most inconvenient issue is that after checking in, the elevator is about a mile walk from the front desk on a carpeted floor which makes it difficult to push suitcases etc. Makes no sense.

6

Tracey

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is clean and well-maintained but not having an outdoor pool open in the summer is a real bummer. The property is well-located near Narragansett but be careful because the road it's on is quite busy.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as clean, but there are recurring complaints about musty odors, worn or dirty carpets, and occasional mold or unclean bathrooms.

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David

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bathroom was disgusting. Mold all over ceiling and tub. Carpet ripped by window. Bed skirt torn. Dogs of guests barking during the night. Kids running the hallways. A uhaul truck trailering a pontoon boat parked near the entrance blocking 7 parking spots one night. Will never return

10

Carol

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and bathroom were both immaculate

4

Chris

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Strong mildew smell everywhere. Carpet felt damp. On the flip side, staff was very friendly.

10

Daniel

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel grounds, pool, and room all seemed clean and well maintained. All the staff are very helpful and nice. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel is starting to show it age a bit but is still very comfortable and clean. The location is safe and I had no worries about my car and belongings. It's about 15 mins to the beaches to the south and about 20 mins to Newport.

2

Timothy

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Musty odor

10

Deri

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cole the desk clerk was friendly, helpful and kind. The room was clean and bed was comfortable

6

Pamela

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Carpets were dirty. But the pool and grounds were nice.

4

Alexandra

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is in urgent need of renovation and maintenance. The carpets throughout the property are heavily soiled and give off an unpleasant odor, The bed pillows also carried a dirty smell, making it difficult to feel comfortable or get proper rest. While the bathroom was reasonably clean, its outdated fixtures and overall worn condition reflected the lack of investment in upkeep. the condition of the property was disappointing, and I would not recommend this hotel.

10

Leslie

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Immediate recognition and hello by staff upon entry, rooms dark and temperate for sleeping,bed comfortable and bathroom clean

6

Amanda

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked it but it had some flaws. The staff was friendly and allowed us to check in about an hour early into our room. The hotel is located within walking distance from a Dunkin, subway, and gas station so, convenient. It also has a bar/restaurant attached. The pool is a good size, has a deeper end, and there is a lot of seating provided for the patio area. The room was a decent size apart from the bathroom which was so small you could barely fit two people in it to brush their teeth. Also, the shower was dirty from the previous guest I’m assuming. Dirt on the tub floor and walls. There was also an awful smell in the hallways on the second floor. It wasn’t in the room thankfully. Maybe the carpet in the hallway could use a good deep cleaning. Overall, it was good for a family night away but wasn’t my favorite.

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Rooms

Beds are often comfortable, but many rooms feel dated with very small bathrooms, occasional noise from air conditioners or plumbing, and limited TV features.

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Michael

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

AIR CONDITIONER WAS VERY NOISEY. HAD TO CHANGE ROOM.

6

Darin

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Rooms are very small and no breakfast included.

6

Patrick

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property needs an update.

6

Denella

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room looked old. I could see where the ceiling had been patched and the conduit ran across the ceiling. Looked low budget though I spent a lot of money for the night.

4

Lynn

Dec 10, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The exterior of the property was nice. The lobby and restaurant are was nice. The rooms are very, very outdated. The rug in the room looked grimy, the television offered nothing but basic cable, no outlets for phone charging near bed………. Very disappointing. I would not recommend or stay again

8

Peter

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was a good stay - the room was clean but the only two things we did not like were the bed was extremely firm (did not sleep well and felt like sleeping on a rock; which is something that some people do like, just not us) and the bathroom was very small. Other than that, it was perfect for what we were doing in having a central place to stay and explore Narragansett and Newport.

4

Patrick

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and common areas are in need of a remodel.

4

Agha

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was an awful odor of sewage in the room, there is no Netflix, Youtube or smart tv options.

6

Amanda

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked it but it had some flaws. The staff was friendly and allowed us to check in about an hour early into our room. The hotel is located within walking distance from a Dunkin, subway, and gas station so, convenient. It also has a bar/restaurant attached. The pool is a good size, has a deeper end, and there is a lot of seating provided for the patio area. The room was a decent size apart from the bathroom which was so small you could barely fit two people in it to brush their teeth. Also, the shower was dirty from the previous guest I’m assuming. Dirt on the tub floor and walls. There was also an awful smell in the hallways on the second floor. It wasn’t in the room thankfully. Maybe the carpet in the hallway could use a good deep cleaning. Overall, it was good for a family night away but wasn’t my favorite.

8

Chun

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is a little bit old. Bathroom is so small. Swimming pool looks good but no heat.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, responsive, and helpful at check-in and throughout stays, with several guests noting standout assistance. A smaller number reported unfriendly interactions or poor handling of issues and special requests.

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Jennifer

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was friendly and efficient, hotel and our room were clean. The bed was very comfortable. The walls by the windows definitely need some attention. We ate dinner at the restaurant and it was excellent. We were a big crowd and our server was attentive, and the food was delicious.

10

James

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very personable and efficient. Rooms very very clean and comfortable. The only constructive criticism I would offer is, the hallways to the rooms need to be refreshed. ( new carpeting etc.)

4

Perry

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very unfriendly and rude. Also the area surrounding the hotel is covered in trash and dog poop

10

Divine Shayne

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so amazing. Specially the guy during night shift forgot his name. He made sure we had everything we needed. Salute to him

4

Ozlem

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was stayin for 2 nights, I left do not disturb on the door so didn’t get housekeeping. I arrived late and ask for a bottle of water, explaining that I didn’t get housekeeping therefore I don’t have water. They refused to give a bottle of water saying that they don’t replenish water bottles, if is only complementary at arrival. Maybe one need to reserve day by day in this property!! They are far from hospitable

10

Deri

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cole the desk clerk was friendly, helpful and kind. The room was clean and bed was comfortable

6

Jeff

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I accidentally booked my room through Expedia, not Holiday Inn. The price wasn't much cheaper but you get the worst rooms and service this way. Staff was almost rude when I inquired how my reservation was through Expedia. Nobody greeted us coming or going walking past the front desk in thre lobby. Grounds and pool area were very unkept. 2nd floor hall way by stairs smelled like someome puked and nevwe got cleaned up. Very disapointed with my visit. We will be looking for a new hotel to stay in when we visit RI.

10

Carmen

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The friendly staff.

6

Elizabeth

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was our third stay at this location. Last year we had no issues whatsoever so we were confident in our stay this time around. However, our room had many issues. The door didn’t shut tight on its own, the bathroom door had to be shoved closed hard, the bathroom skink was backed up and filled up every time you turned it on, the outlets were faulty and the lamp kept turning on and off. Our fridge kept shutting off on us. I put in a complaint at the front desk and was told maintenance would check out our complaints and if they could not be resolved they would move our room. They did not move us nor improve anything other than the faulty outlet. Housekeeping was very pleasant and did a wonderful job keeping us stocked and our room clean. The location is perfect for us but seeing as we weren’t respected guests even though I booked this august trip back in April, we won’t be staying here again.

10

Rebekah

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The people at the front desk were so courteous and knew their jobs so well that it made checking in and out a breeze! I felt very well cared for as a guest this weekend.

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Location

Convenient base near the University of Rhode Island, Narragansett beaches, and Newport; many find it safe and quiet. Several note tricky entry or exit due to the busy road.

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Daniela

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

close to URI , nice room

8

Charles

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not place to walk or eat

10

Mary Ann

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location

10

Jason

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place, intersection around it is a bit wonky, I suggest entering the parking lot from Rt138

10

Daniel

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel grounds, pool, and room all seemed clean and well maintained. All the staff are very helpful and nice. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The hotel is starting to show it age a bit but is still very comfortable and clean. The location is safe and I had no worries about my car and belongings. It's about 15 mins to the beaches to the south and about 20 mins to Newport.

10

Marion

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room and location. The only negative thing I could say is that sometimes it was difficult to get out of the parking lot onto the main road. But I didn't find out until after my stay that there is a back way out.

10

Daniel

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Safe Quiet Shopping Dining options Walkable Convenient Easy Parking

8

Aaron

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to URI if doing a visit.

8

Kathy

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable beds and pillows. Breakfast area was clean and had good scrambled eggs and home fries. Close to the University of Rhode Island. Only 21 minutes to Newport.

6

Tracey

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is clean and well-maintained but not having an outdoor pool open in the summer is a real bummer. The property is well-located near Narragansett but be careful because the road it's on is quite busy.

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Dining

The attached Italian restaurant earns strong reviews, but breakfast feedback is mixed—quality and variety vary, it’s often not included, and some find it overpriced. Bar or restaurant hours can be limited or close early.

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Allyson

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. The made to order breakfast was really good!!

8

Tasmine

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not able to have cocktails because the bar closed early. No available coffee in reception

8

Krista

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was right for the price and overall a good stay. However I was very disappointed with the breakfast for 13.95 per person. Although there was many items it couldn’t have been an unhealthier carbohydrate and fat centered breakfast. I asked for a yogurt and the guy replied a harsh “ No”. Biscuits and gravy and plenty of bacon and sausage and tons of muffins and bread and bad cereals. The fruit all looked old and left over. Very disappointed.

6

Kathleen

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast buffet not good

6

Isabel

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Standard holiday inn. The breakfast was bad.

10

Daryl

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast buffet was exceptional, and at a fair price. Also, the front desk personnel were friendly and helpful with directions.

8

Susan

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was outstanding and staff were very professional and helpful

6

Erin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was average in terms of meeting our needs during our visit to URI. The hotel was conveniently located for our purposes. The hotel could use updating, especially the rugs and bathrooms. We were disappointed in the breakfast fee per day - especially for what was offered.

10

Ruth Anne

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The outdoor pool area was a pleasant surprise. Very pretty and private. The restaurant for dinner on the premises was excellent!

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Diane

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All good. Breakfast offering for 13.99 same as similar hotels offer for free. Not worth it

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $148	9 $319	10 $349
11 $178	12 $133	13 $133	14 $133	15 $126	16 $263	17 $331
18 $143	19 $147	20 $147	21 $147	22 $147	23 $399	24
25 $151	26 $154	27 $151	28 $151	29 $151	30 $194	31 $191

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1 $115	2 $105	3 $100	4 $99	5 $103	6 $141	7 $138
8 $104	9 $96	10 $94	11 $93	12 $97	13	14 $213
15 $108	16 $98	17 $97	18 $93	19 $121	20 $158	21 $135
22 $102	23 $94	24 $94	25 $91	26 $93	27 $111	28 $108
29 $93	30 $87

Holiday Inn South Kingstown-University of Rhode Island by IHG

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