Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area
About Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area
This all-suites hotel is located in the city’s West Loop neighborhood in downtown Chicago and offers free hot breakfast and free WiFi. Every room at Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown West Loop provides a 43-inch flat-screen HDTV, fully-equipped kitchen and separate living room area. A sofa bed and lounge chair are also included. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the Fulton Garden Terrace or enjoy a local craft beer at our Fulton Tap Bar, Chicago's first and only self pour hotel bar that offers beer and wine. The hotel also offers over 3,200 square feet of flexible meeting space and a 24-hour fitness and business center. Chicago Theater District is 1 mile away from the hotel. Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago are both a 9-minute drive away.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Valet parking
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
Reviews
Guests generally have a positive experience at this hotel, praising the friendly and helpful staff, clean and spacious rooms, and great location. However, parking is a common issue, with guests finding it expensive, tight, and limited in availability. Breakfast is also a mixed bag, with some guests enjoying the variety and others finding it lacking.
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean and spacious rooms
- Parking is expensive, tight, and limited
- Breakfast variety and quality is inconsistent
- 5/5
It was a great place and everyone was very helpful.
- 5/5
We throughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful staff, excellent view, great breakfast. Planning to return and using your hotel again.
- 5/5
Super nice hotel! Very large/spacious room! Very clean and modern! Nice location.
- 5/5
Quiet location with self park right next to building. Very easy and great place to stay Was in town for business at Fulton Market Very convenient location
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Nice hotel with good breakfast and close proximity to restaurants, etc.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Location, Fulton Tap
- 4.5/5
Very Comfortable The Breakfast was underwhelming
- 4/5
Breakfast is so boring
- 4/5
Nice location. Fairly quiet. Able to walk most places if you're willing to walk a bit. Room was well maintained. One oddity was that there was no door on the main bathroom,only the shower / toilet area. Not sure if this was a one off for our room.
- 5/5
Great place! Loved the breakfast choices and location.
- 5/5
Tons of food options near by, awesome staff, cool hotel set up
- 4.5/5
Yes, the hotel need room service ( food )
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Room was super clean, staff were friendly, and everything you need is in the room.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Beautiful view and great service Our first room’s air didn’t work. But we were given another room and 50 percent off the first night.
- 4.5/5
Beautiful view and great service Our first room’s air didn’t work. But we were given another room and 50 percent off the first night.
- 5/5
Everyone was helpful and polite.
- 5/5
The rooms were nice breakfast could have more meat options that aren’t pork but it was still tasty
- 5/5
The rooms were nice breakfast could have more meat options that aren’t pork but it was still tasty
- 2/5
I liked that it was in a good location. The breakfast was also pretty tasty and they offered different options, not just breakfast food. There’s 2 sides (hampton and homeowood, homework requires a hotel card). Breakfast on both sides are rather similar but homewood always had an additional non traditional offering that hampton did not. The staff I interacted with were also pretty nice and helpful. I honestly don’t think this hotel is properly priced. I traveled from CA so I am familiar with expensive hotels & I also travel a lot in general - this hotel was not worth it. The pictures are not accurate at all which I found to be upsetting upon arrival. The rooms are extremely outdated. I had this awful stench in my room which resulted in consistently spraying febreeze to mask it. We had already asked to move from our initial room we were given due to smell as well. The window handle was broken and prevented us from properly closing the window, although great addition to the room overall. The city view wasn’t that spectacular, I could’ve saved a few dollars with the regular room. The pool was also out of commission. There wasn’t a hygiene pack in the room. I think for the price, this hotel is missing a lot of key components. I personally wouldn’t spend this much again.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 2/5
The beds were uncomfortable! Pool was closed! Parking was always full!
- 2/5
I liked that it was in a good location. The breakfast was also pretty tasty and they offered different options, not just breakfast food. There’s 2 sides (hampton and homeowood, homework requires a hotel card). Breakfast on both sides are rather similar but homewood always had an additional non traditional offering that hampton did not. The staff I interacted with were also pretty nice and helpful. I honestly don’t think this hotel is properly priced. I traveled from CA so I am familiar with expensive hotels & I also travel a lot in general - this hotel was not worth it. The pictures are not accurate at all which I found to be upsetting upon arrival. The rooms are extremely outdated. I had this awful stench in my room which resulted in consistently spraying febreeze to mask it. We had already asked to move from our initial room we were given due to smell as well. The window handle was broken and prevented us from properly closing the window, although great addition to the room overall. The city view wasn’t that spectacular, I could’ve saved a few dollars with the regular room. The pool was also out of commission. There wasn’t a hygiene pack in the room. I think for the price, this hotel is missing a lot of key components. I personally wouldn’t spend this much again.
- 4/5
Good value per money Great location. N/A
- 5/5
Great place in downtown’s Chicago , vibrant community center with great restaurants and great food
- 3.5/5
Rooms were perfectly clean and laid. Housekeeping was really exemplary. Attitude of front desk staff
- 3.5/5
Rooms were perfectly clean and laid. Housekeeping was really exemplary. Attitude of front desk staff
- 5/5
The amenities, the closeness to restaurants and shopping and accessible parking garage. It met all my needs
- 4/5
Nice location. Glad to have onsite parking. Breakfast was underwhelming. Room was clean and roomy.
- 3.5/5
soap, shampoo, and conditioner were empty for three days. Did not get refilled after asking. Was a good strategy to travel with some of our own. Kurig didn't work.
- 5/5
The amenities, the closeness to restaurants and shopping and accessible parking garage. It met all my needs
- 3.5/5
room was clean. breakfast was great value. bed is comfortable. soap, shampoo, and conditioner were empty for three days. Did not get refilled after asking. Was a good strategy to travel with some of our own. Kurig didn't work.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Very nice room with kitchen facilities, a desk space and couch. Excellent mattress and pillows!!
- 5/5
Very nice room with kitchen facilities, a desk space and couch. Excellent mattress and pillows!!
- 5/5
great breakfast options, clean room and the staff are amazing
- 3/5
From the very first day, there were different types of hair on the floor and in various areas of the room. I requested cleaning on the fourth day, but it was not done properly. Overall, the stay was uncomfortable.
- 3/5
Location From the very first day, there were different types of hair on the floor and in various areas of the room. I requested cleaning on the fourth day, but it was not done properly. Overall, the stay was uncomfortable.
- 5/5
It was a very pleasant stay. The staff were very attentive and friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable.
- 4/5
We were very disappointed that the pool was not open. This was one of the reasons we chose this hotel.
- 5/5
Cleaniness and the space of the suite
- 5/5
Cleaniness and the space of the suite
- 4.5/5
The location was great. The included breakfast was an added bonus.
- 4.5/5
The location was great. The included breakfast was an added bonus.
- 4.5/5
Breakfast and the very nice lady working at service
- 5/5
The breakfast was actually really good. The staff were kind, the rooms were nice size! I’d stay again.
- 5/5
Everything was perfect except that the pool was out of service
- 4/5
The view was amazing, close proximity to the places where we wanted to visit. Parking situation is horrible, pillows were not comfortable at all, there was a spot of black mold in the shower that someone tried to cover with new caulking around the entire Shower, and the pool was closed.
- 4/5
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- 5/5
Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast had many choices and well stocked.
- 4/5
The view was amazing, close proximity to the places where we wanted to visit. Parking situation is horrible, pillows were not comfortable at all, there was a spot of black mold in the shower that someone tried to cover with new caulking around the entire Shower, and the pool was closed.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
It was great close to everything
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
The pool was not open.
- 5/5
Everything was great! Recommend!
- 4/5
Friendly staff, great location. Breakfasts were awesome! The pool was down! ☹️
- 4/5
Friendly staff, great location. Breakfasts were awesome! The pool was down! ☹️
- 4/5
Breakfast was good and the staff was nice. The location was okay
- 5/5
Breakfast was great! Fully stocked and the kids loved making their own waffles
- 5/5
Great location, several food halls within 15 minute walking distance, right next to a train station for travel. Hotel itself is well run and organized, breakfast (bland) and parking (pricey) were the weakest points and but not a huge deterrent at all for everything that went well!
- 5/5
Very nice place, clean and great staff.
- 4.5/5
Plates, bowls, spoons etc in the kitchen were all soiled and had to be cleaned before we could use them
- 4/5
It's quite a late check in at 4p.m., even 3p.m. would make a difference. I wish I'd been made aware of things to do in walkable distance. The lights needed a card put in a slot by the door because of some light saving system which is fine but we wasted time figuring it out, causing an inconvenience.
- 5/5
Clean bright rooms. Friendly staff Uncomfortable furniture (couch, chairs)
- 5/5
The stay was great
- 4/5
Security of the building and Comfortable beds When paying for parking you expect to have a spot to park in, there were spots available the evening we stayed but unfortunately other customers chose not to park within the lines and there was no way I was safely parking my vehicle in those spots so I was forced to park in a handicapped spot I checked with the front desk to make sure it was ok and it was fine to do so. Not sure what a solution would be with limited parking access
- 5/5
Great location.
- 5/5
Everything was really good, and surprising. The staff is nice and welcoming, facilities are great but small.
- 5/5
Rooms were clean and staff were helpful.
- 5/5
Great
- 4.5/5
The warm reception on Friday afternoon provided me with a very spacious room with a nice view, and I loved the kitchen and the comfortable couch. With the free laundry, my stay felt like home before I continued my journey crossing the country! The legendary Greek Islands restaurant is also within a walking distance.
- 4/5
Flooring and bedding need to be replaced
- 5/5
Love staying here. I have stayed here 3 times over the past few years and I don't have a single complaint. The rooms are awesome for the price and clean. The staff is as friendly as can be. You cannot beat it for the price. What a gem.
- 5/5
Everything was great.
- 5/5
Staff was nice, room was big and clean!
- 5/5
The breakfast was not the best quality but everything else was great, parking was $65 a night but that’s Chicago for yea
- 1/5
The bed in our room was extremely uncomfortable, no parking was available and vehicle got towed out the park n lot that the staff recommended to park in!!!!
- 5/5
Clean and comfy, breakfast included
- 5/5
Staff was amazing
- 5/5
Staff was very respectful and professional, room was very clean, bed was comfortable and the city view was wonderful, definitely is a great place to stay!!!
- 5/5
great location
- 5/5
Clean room, great location for west loop and downtown, and breakfast
- 5/5
very clean and reasonably priced
- 5/5
This is probably one of the cleanest hotels we have ever stayed in. The room was so clean along with the lobby. Breakfast was delicious! Our view was beautiful and the best thing was we were so close to the united center and it was an easy drive there and back. The hotel staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again! The price along with everything this hotel has to offer is worth it. I highly recommend this hotel!
- 5/5
Very clean and super friendly staff
- 5/5
Everything was great! Staff was friendly and room was clean. Breakfast was very good
- 5/5
Clean room. Awesome staff.
- 5/5
The room was extremely well kept, the staff was helpful and friendly especially the breakfast staff, the food was great! We stayed here a year and a half ago and just this past weekend. We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises!
- 5/5
Room was clean staff wasexcellent breakfast was great
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a smell in the room as if someone had smoked in there prior even though it was a non smoking room but it didn’t bother us. The bed was comfy and I love the window view.
- 4/5
Hotel is surprisingly good
- 4/5
Always a great stay. My only complaint is that I tend to have issues with Wi-fi and my remote connection to the TV. It's strange, but all else was excellent.
- 5/5
I would definitely book here again next time I'm in Chicago. Nothing fancy, but has everything you could want, especially if you're visiting for work travel during the week
- 5/5
Rooms are very nice and clean. Staff was friendly. Onsite breakfast was excellent.
- 4/5
Good place to stay in.
- 5/5
The hotel, room and all amenities and common areas were very nice, clean and modern. Large, cozy, and comfortable breakfast room with great options for breakfast. The room was very spacious and the kitchen large and well appointed with basic utensils. We had a beautiful view through the floor to ceiling windows. Amazing stay!
- 2/5
My plane was three hours delayed and I was not able to make the trip. Can you please refund my payment?
- 4/5
Staff was great. Breakfast fantastic! Only issue was the first night the guests above us kept us up half the night having a party in the room.
- 5/5
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very nice room.
- 5/5
Clean spacious room and courteous staff
- 5/5
amazing stay!
- 4/5
The room was worth the price
- 5/5
Clean room
- 5/5
Clean room, nice city view, high floor, I like homewood suites cause they have all the random extra stuff in the room that you have in your house that hotels normally don’t carry
- 2/5
The staff was great and very accommodating. But the 2nd night in my room I found a bed bug the manager was great he treated my luggage and moved me to a new room and I was told 2 out of the 7 nights I was there would be refunded. Since returning home now no one can help me and I was told by Expedia the refund was denied by Hilton. I feel like in the moment they were very nice just to shut me up but now no one can get ahold of the general manager.
- 5/5
The stay was more than I imagined. Thank you all for the stay and creating a space that provided great amenities and welcoming staff.
- 5/5
I enjoyed my stay
- 5/5
Very nice. Couldn't be happier. Thank you..
- 4/5
Stayed here because I was running the Chicago Marathon. Very quiet and convenient location. I can't review the amenities because I didn't use any. Parking price was steep ($65)/night while garages around were only $15-$30/night. Not sure if that was because of the event because everything was higher over the weekend.
- 5/5
The room was spotless and well-maintained, and the front desk staff went above and beyond. They helped me with last-minute printing and were always available for anything I needed. The breakfast each morning was a great bonus as well. I’ll definitely be booking this type of room for all my future work trips. Highly recommend!
- 2/5
The pool needs work.
- 4/5
Things were good except a few staff members could be more friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
Very nice hotel. Breakfast could have been a little better with better options
- 4/5
Otherwise everything was excellent.
- 4/5
Nice apartment and great location for business trips. Breakfast buffet could do with a little updating
- 5/5
Very friendly staff. Nice hotel. Breakfast was wonderful!
- 5/5
I like how my room with kitchen was spacious. Lobby and main entrance decor is cozy, invited, comfortable and place to be. WARM AND ELEGANT!!❤️❤️❤️
- 5/5
Very clean and nice staff
- 1/5
Got bite by dust mites
- 4/5
Faster wifi we had many connectivity problems
- 5/5
This place is amazing. Large, very clean rooms. I had no idea what to expect when I booked this room, but I’d stay here again without hesitation.
- 5/5
Excellent
- 5/5
I just love Chicago downtown because everything is everywhere and the security at the hotel was super nice and chill.
- 5/5
Great value!
- 5/5
Our suite is spacious and clean with all the amenities available. Staff are friendly, professional, and handle check in/ out quickly and efficiently. The hotel is beautiful with nice layout.
- 4/5
This place made for an excellent base while visiting the city. Room was huuuuge for two people, comfortable, and the mini kitchen was useful. Area was close to a lot of restaurants and near a bus that would take you to the Magnificent Mile and connecting subway lines. The actual room was not in the best shape, a little on the older side, but was clean enough.
- 5/5
Good
- 5/5
Nice staff and location
- 5/5
We had a lovely stay. Will for sure be back.
- 5/5
All around
- 3/5
EV stations did not have my type of charger.
- 5/5
WOW! This property and the employees are very accommodating! I felt safe, everyone was friendly, the food was GREAT, and it's in a good distance to all the fun things you want to do in Chicago. Highly recommended!
- 4/5
Over all a very good stay. Staff was very friendly and attentive for the days we were there. Found a few leftover tape on the ceiling from another group but everything else in the room was very clean.
- 5/5
Great property east to get In and out. Close to public transport. Delicious breakfast items but not allergy friendly.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Amazing!
- 5/5
No welcome gift as advertised
- 5/5
Very clean and great location. The option of self-service laundry facilities is great. Highly recommend.
- 5/5
Everything was wonderful. From the security staff, to housekeeping were very professional, and tentative. Very friendly and clean! We will definitely be back.
- 5/5
I will stay here again! 5 stars. Breakfast was incredibly good. Free laundry is an extra point!
- 5/5
Was amazing!
- 5/5
Very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great area. Lobby had a lounge area to watch tv and hang out
- 5/5
Beautiful property
- 5/5
Great hotel...highly recommend
- 5/5
Amazing, well setup kitchen. Great view of the city. Comfortable bed. Very quiet. Lots of choices in their free breakfast.
- 5/5
Great location. Nice complimentary breakfast. Comfortable bed.
- 5/5
From the moment we arrived, all staff we encountered were friendly, kind and helpful. Our room was clean, beautiful and larger than expected. Breakfast had tons of choices and the staff kept everything stocked and clean… also very friendly. We will definitely be back
- 4/5
For NeoCon, loved having a kitchen with refrigerator and dishes so I could eat my own food.
- 3/5
The room was nice despite the downtown noise that was seeping through the windows, a lot of car engines roaring up and down the streets (mostly at night), like they were racing or something. I couldn't see them, but I could hear them, which made me wish the windows were soundproof! but I guess a lot of noise is expected when you stay in downtown Chicago or any bustling big city for that matter.
- 5/5
It was very peaceful, clean and the staff was nice. I felt very safe! I will be staying their again when I visit Chicago!
- 4/5
Clean, comfortable, and great location
- 5/5
I had a great time and I would say everything was perfect in the room. The only thing I would give a less than perfect score was the lack of friendliness when we checked in.
- 5/5
Very professional staff
- 4/5
Parking was confusing regarding how charges were applied.
- 4/5
The rooms were spacious enough for a longer stay.
- 5/5
A wonderful suite. I wish I could stayed longer.
- 5/5
The room was spacious. Had a window view of the city. The breakfast was good. Lots of options. Close to downtown. On site parking but limited. We will stay here again.
- 5/5
Very clean, hot breakfast is delicious
- 4/5
We took Amtrak from Ann Arbor to Chicago for the weekend and chose this hotel for its convenient location. It was within walking distance from Union Station and we walked everywhere including Mellennium Park, Magnificent Mile, Fulton District. The hotel room was spacious and had everything we could ever need including a refrigerator, microwave, small stove, dishwasher, and coffee maker. The gym had everything I needed (e.g., free weights, treadmill, peloton bike) and was spatious. Breakfast was great and the hotel staff members were friendly. Would definitely stay again!
- 5/5
Very easy for dog owners. Walkable area for dogs to relieve themselves.
- 5/5
My family of four had a great stay. The room was big enough and comfortable and clean. We enjoyed the views, the gym, the pool, parking, and location. The breakfast was excellent.
- 5/5
I had a great time. Breakfast was good. Staff were polite, an overall great stay.
- 5/5
Clean spacious room. Good area in walking distance to food and shopping
- 5/5
The room was really nice and clean!!
- 5/5
Lots of restaurants is the surrounding area that were walkable. Easy to get an Uber for further locations. Several stations for public transportation nearby. The hotel stay included a full breakfast bar, with a variety of items (hot and cold) and friendly staff. There is also a social every Wednesday evening with light appetizer type food, beer and wine. We stayed in a king suite with a sleeper sofa. The room was spacious and quiet. There were housekeeping services daily. We used the fitness center daily that had several options for cardio and free weights. There is a terrace and indoor pool, but no hot tub. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
- 5/5
The suite was extremely clean (my number one priority always) and spacious! Staff was friendly and the area is great! Walkable to major Fulton Market restaurants, bars, etc.
- 5/5
Clean, classy and overall excellent customer service. Definitely had a great experience
- 4/5
We loved the size and layout of the room. The staff were very kind and accommodating. The parking was overpriced and very congested. Overall, the stay was good. The single most greatest issue was their parking.
- 5/5
We had plenty of room
- 2/5
I won’t be coming back.
- 5/5
Great place to stay to enjoy the St. Patty's Day festivities! Clean, comfortable, and accommodating. We were able to check in to our room early. Would definitely recommend this location and stay there again.
- 5/5
I only slept there if you know what i mean, but it was quiet enough for me to sleep.
- 4/5
We were in room 1225. There must be some machine room or electricity room next to us. There was a loud motor sound the entire time. A whirring or even like the sound of a washing machine agitator going.....constantly! Had to turn tv up and sleep was interrupted.
- 5/5
Great hotel in a good area
- 5/5
We really enjoyed our stay here. One of the best breakfast buffets I’ve had at a Hotel. The room was clean and we had a great view of the city. Easy to walk to the train station.
- 5/5
The staff honored my request for the highest floor. I was also given a corner room with more windiws. Thank you
- 4/5
we definitely enjoyed our stay here. views are beautiful, beds are comfortable, everything is easily accessible. check in was smooth. having the parking garage linked to our room was nice as well. the only issue we had was the parking garage itself. spots are limited and I assume it’s more limited on weekends. just be aware that the garage also has a one way exit. once you reach the top of the garage (and just so happen to find no parking) you have to turn around which can be difficult to say the least. overall our stay was very nice. we would book again.
- 5/5
Well located. Very attentive staff.
- 5/5
Would bave been helpful to know that the place is "cashless."
- 5/5
Nice view from our room and loved having a full size fridge. Would stay here again!
- 5/5
It was close to downtown. Nice view
- 4/5
Nice big windows. The shower leaked really bad through the curtain in the bathroom which made floor really slippery. Staff was nice. Breakfast good. Was decently close to the places we ended up going.
- 1/5
We were significantly overcharged for parking and when we tried to call the hotel to get it fixed they were unable to be reached because our call would not go through. It shouldn’t be this difficult to get a charged fixed.
- 5/5
Excellent stay!
- 5/5
Bonnie was so amazing and helped us out so much!!
- 5/5
good location, great breakfast
- 5/5
Great complementary breakfast, room was clean and well taken care of. Great location.
- 5/5
Very nice hotel. Amazing view. Excellent service.
- 4/5
It was a beautiful hotel but the garage didn’t have a lot of space for guess to park and still payed for parking didn’t like that
- 1/5
Didn't gets the room I paid for all i got was a double bed.
- 5/5
Staff was very friendly. Easy check-in and check-out process.
- 5/5
Very clean hotel with lots of amenities and space to hang out. Rooms were spacious and the staff very welcoming. Great location for west loop and even downtown restaurants and bars.
- 5/5
Very very great
- 5/5
Our stay was amazing. The customer service was good amd friendly.
- 5/5
Everything
- 4/5
Excellent service from the front desk staff!
- 2/5
It was nice and clean and quiet
- 4/5
Good for the most part,.
- 5/5
Great stay everyone was very nice. Room was very comfortable
- 5/5
It was very nice place to stay for the price. The pillows were a little too soft
- 4/5
My room and the room was great the front desk only one rep Johnny his service was great , gyspyabd there was another young lady with blonde hair not helpful no smile , not friendly at all . The breakfast Santa’s was more attentive than the front desk. Not nice at all just Johnny won’t be back but again the room was great .
- 5/5
Great stay amazing
- 5/5
Everything was good, except check-in. After 10 hours driving all you want is having good service at the front desk, this guy, his name is Joshua was so rude with us, shows anger when he sees us.
- 5/5
Business as always but its my go to hotel because of the location and comfort.
- 5/5
We loved this hotel and will definitely be back! Convenient location and easy parking in the garage. Spacious room with a view of the city. Breakfast and dining options were great too.
- 5/5
We stayed here for the long weekend & marathon. Arrived pretty early in our checkin day in hopes of just being able to leave our luggage for the day, but to our surprise our room was ready for us! The room worked perfectly for our family of 4 and we loved being able to cook our meals in the room. All the staff was helpful & pleasant. Would stay here again & recommend.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Everything was sparkling clean and fresh.