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Balcony Guesthouse
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View of shared guest parlor with access to namesake wrap-around balcony.
The Balcony Guest House, New Orleans and our Community Cafe and Bar have been a landmark in the Marigny for over 100 years. Enjoy the view from our namesake wrap-around balcony or dine in our first floor restaurant, Schiro's.
Guestroom One. Like all of our guestrooms, it is decorated in a simple and elegant Creole/Caribe style common to the Historic Faubourg Marigny. You will enjoy a private bath, handcrafted bed and armoire, hardwood floors, cable television, cd player/alarm clock, and free local calls on a shared phone.
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Nightly Rate
$69 - $149
, - Reviews 19
- Rooms 5
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Accepts Gift Cards
Inn's website-
Address
2483 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
USA - Mobile+1-504-945-4425
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Balcony Guest House, is a bed and breakfast conveniently located in the Creole Faubourg Marigny. At 2483 Royal Street (Corner of St Roch and Royal) it is only 6 Blocks from the French Quarter. Our guesthouse is the renovated second floor proprietor's home of Schiro’s Grocery. It features comfortable and inviting accommodations (4 Guest Rooms and the Master Suite) with a New Orleans Creole / Caribe feel. The Café and Bar is a popular neighborhood gathering place for our local collection of artists, musicians, and lets just say “personalities”, and offers authentic New Orleans comfort food, knock your socks off cocktails, and great people watching. The Marigny is also home to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, an emerging live music and eclectic restaurant scene of Frenchman Street, and the historic St. Roch Cemetery. A short bike ride and you are at idyllic City Park. There, you can stroll in the botanical gardens, lounge under the infamous “Dueling Oaks”, or lunch at the world renowned New Orleans Museum of Art.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 19 Reviews
4.2 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
2.2 out of 5no maid service, no prompt breakfast, no return visit!
April 11, 2013
When I travel, I expect a certain level of service. That includes daily housecleaning service. When I stay at a B&B, I expect breakfast at a reasonable time - that means before 9:30 AM. This offered neither. On the plus side, the room was acceptable (I'd give it a B) and the staff made some effort to accomodate (C+). Had the website alerted me to these issues, I'd not have stayed there. If you don't mind them (oh, and note hot breakfast isn't actually available on Sundays, despite what the website said), this is an acceptable, if not awesome place to stay. If you're looking for more, keep looking. Oh, and the drunken frat boys coming in at 4AM didn't help. That said, if that's what you're looking for, this would be a fine place to stay.
3.6 out of 5The true flavor of New Orleans!
October 21, 2012
We stayed a week here and chose it because we wanted something that would truly help us enjoy the New Orleans experience. It is situated in a charming, eclectic, diverse neighborhood. The rooms are small, but ours had direct access to the balcony and we used that whenever we were not out and about. The cafe is wonderful and the guests have 4-5 choices of breakfasts. The cafe staff is wonderful! Steve, Stella, Tyler, everyone is friendly and attentive. The food is great! Some people may not like the fact that we had to make our own bed each morning, ask for the bathroom to be cleaned and ask for clean towels. We didn't mind, but be aware that this could happen with an extended stay.
5 out of 5best bargin in new orleans
August 13, 2012
we spent 2 nites, fri sat. so many words that could be used. all i can say if you dont like staying here you are not able to be happy.it is just as described. old new orleans area, safe on street parking. great food , laundry mat, huge selection of adult beverages. very quaint setting. many locals eat there and are very freindly. staff a n owners are super nice. prices are the best bargin in the city.food is prepared after u order. not kept warm \ under heat.short walk to french quarter or short drive to garden district.walking is safe. small local market is 2 blocks. huge portions of food very resonable prices. 7.95 for huge order of buttermilk pancakes. just one example. rooms are small an adequate. clean an comfortable pj mobile , ala
3.8 out of 5What to expect
June 22, 2012
We didn't exactly know what to expect when we booked our travel to New Orleans. The Balcony Guesthouse came recommended and it was a gem! We traveled and stayed at the guesthouse with some friends. Our suite was marvelous and the service from the wait and inn staff was superb. The location in the Marginy was perfect for us. We could walk wherever we needed to go and that we did. Definitely we will come back.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Zak and Naz
The innkeepers speak:
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Arabic
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Bengali
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Persian
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Sanskrit
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English
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French
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Nightly Rate
$69 - $149
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$69 - $149
Guest Room 1
Guest Room 1 features 12 foot ceilings, charming queen size hard wood sleigh bed, corner armoire, and (2) French double doors opening onto our namesake wrap-around balcony.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactGuest Room 2
Guest Room 2 features 12 foot ceilings, a queen size hardwood sleigh bed and a Java armoire.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactGuest Room 3
Guest Room 3 features a queen size sleigh bed and French doors opening onto a semi private balcony. This room is furnished with traditional French New Orleans and Indochine style furniture.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactGuest Room 4
Guest Room 4 features a queen size Java bed. This room is furnished with traditional New Orleans and Indochine style furniture.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactThe Master Suite
In addition to the appointments common to all the rooms, the Master Suite includes comfortable separate living and bedroom areas... The living room area includes a dining table for four, wet bar and microwave, and cable television (the sofa functions as queen size pull-out bed). The bedroom features a queen size bed and is furnished with traditional French New Orleans and Indochine style furniture.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 2 Queen
Contact for Availability ContactDeluxe Queen Room
Reflecting the history of New Orleans as the major trading point with the Caribbean, our guest rooms are well appointed in a mix of traditional New Orleans styles. Elegant in their simplicity, each one was carefully planned for a relaxing night's sleep. Guest Rooms include: private bathrooms w/shower, hardwood floors, armoires, ceiling fans, guest-controlled air conditioning, cable televisions, direct-dial cordless telephones; and cd/radio/alarm clocks. Guest Rooms 1 & 2 feature 12-foot ceilings and direct access to the namesake wrap-around balcony.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
Contact for Availability ContactPolicy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3 pm Check Out: 11 am
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Minimum Stay: No-Minimum, Sunday through Thursday. Two Day Minimum Friday and Saturday
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Deposit Amount Required: 1st Day Room and Tax for Regular Season.Total Room and Tax for Special Events (New Years, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, Southern Decadance, Halloween, Bayou Classic.)
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Cancellations: Gentle but firm... 14 days prior to arrival for Regular Season, 30 days prior to arrival for Special Events.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Limited
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Community Cafe and Bar located on first floor.
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
Discount Type
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Group Discount (June 1 to August 31)
Percent Off: 10% -
Weekly Discount(June 1 to August 31)
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7
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Nightly Rate
$69 - $149
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 19 Reviews
4.2 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
2.2 out of 5no maid service, no prompt breakfast, no return visit!
April 11, 2013
When I travel, I expect a certain level of service. That includes daily housecleaning service. When I stay at a B&B, I expect breakfast at a reasonable time - that means before 9:30 AM. This offered neither. On the plus side, the room was acceptable (I'd give it a B) and the staff made some effort to accomodate (C+). Had the website alerted me to these issues, I'd not have stayed there. If you don't mind them (oh, and note hot breakfast isn't actually available on Sundays, despite what the website said), this is an acceptable, if not awesome place to stay. If you're looking for more, keep looking. Oh, and the drunken frat boys coming in at 4AM didn't help. That said, if that's what you're looking for, this would be a fine place to stay.
3.6 out of 5The true flavor of New Orleans!
October 21, 2012
We stayed a week here and chose it because we wanted something that would truly help us enjoy the New Orleans experience. It is situated in a charming, eclectic, diverse neighborhood. The rooms are small, but ours had direct access to the balcony and we used that whenever we were not out and about. The cafe is wonderful and the guests have 4-5 choices of breakfasts. The cafe staff is wonderful! Steve, Stella, Tyler, everyone is friendly and attentive. The food is great! Some people may not like the fact that we had to make our own bed each morning, ask for the bathroom to be cleaned and ask for clean towels. We didn't mind, but be aware that this could happen with an extended stay.
5 out of 5best bargin in new orleans
August 13, 2012
we spent 2 nites, fri sat. so many words that could be used. all i can say if you dont like staying here you are not able to be happy.it is just as described. old new orleans area, safe on street parking. great food , laundry mat, huge selection of adult beverages. very quaint setting. many locals eat there and are very freindly. staff a n owners are super nice. prices are the best bargin in the city.food is prepared after u order. not kept warm \ under heat.short walk to french quarter or short drive to garden district.walking is safe. small local market is 2 blocks. huge portions of food very resonable prices. 7.95 for huge order of buttermilk pancakes. just one example. rooms are small an adequate. clean an comfortable pj mobile , ala
3.8 out of 5What to expect
June 22, 2012
We didn't exactly know what to expect when we booked our travel to New Orleans. The Balcony Guesthouse came recommended and it was a gem! We traveled and stayed at the guesthouse with some friends. Our suite was marvelous and the service from the wait and inn staff was superb. The location in the Marginy was perfect for us. We could walk wherever we needed to go and that we did. Definitely we will come back.
4.6 out of 5Our favorite B&B in New Orleans
November 06, 2011
We've enjoyed a half-dozen trips to NO, in some fancy hotels and other B&B's, all of which have been pretty good. But we were particularly impressed with the Balcony Guest House (or Guesthouse? I wasn't sure). We were there two nights during the week. There was some construction noise in the morning, but it wasn't too bad and it was on weekday mornings, after all. Everyone was very friendly, and they made breakfast to order. Breakfast is a little late, served between 9:30 and 10:30, if that matters to you. We were a few blocks walk (or whatever suits you) from the Quarter. I expect we'll stay there again the next time we make it over.
4.4 out of 53 "G" - Enough Said!
July 11, 2011
Great Food, Great People, Great Time!! I just want to thank all of the staff for making our family visit to NO most memorable. We will definitely be back so I hope you guys are ready!!
4.6 out of 5Great location, great people
June 17, 2011
We just recently stayed at the Balcony Guesthouse for 4 nights on our first trip to NOLA and will most definitely be staying here again in the future. The proprietor and staff were so friendly and really went out of their way to make us feel at home. This is a great place located in a great neighborhood...a nice short walk to the French Quarter down really picturesque streets with friendly people...the cafe downstairs is always full of locals coming and going, you really get a great sense of what New Orleans life is like (and with free coffee and soft drinks included all day long, not to mention the excellent breakfast each morning, you'll spend plenty of time there). Other reviewers have mentioned feeling unsafe walking at night but we personally never felt uncomfortable...in all honesty, something is more likely to happen down in the more touristy areas of the French Quarter than in this quiet residential neighborhood of local families and recently-arrived YURPS (young urban rebuilding professionals). All in all, a wonderful place for the traveler who enjoys living like a local - highly recommended!
5 out of 5A Great Experience
April 04, 2011
Our stay began at the front desk with the more-than-friendly staff. The rooms were immaculately clean and comfortable and even the other guests were a joy! We were able to reserve the room at a great rate, under $100, even during Mardi Gras weekend, when hotel rooms were charging anywhere from $400 to $600. The food is to die for traditional southern faire as well as other ethnic options and the general store downstairs offered everything you could possibly need for your stay. I would stay here again anyday regardless of the time of year or my budget.
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Location
Location Type
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Bourbon Street (6 blocks)
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CBD (18 blocks)
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French Quarter (6 blocks)
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Frenchman Street (4 blocks)
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Marigny
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Riverwalk (19 blocks)
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Downtown
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Directions to property:
Airport
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New Orleans, LA (MSY) 20 miles
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Directions to property:
Follow I-10 East "Slidell" Signage Take the Esplanade Avenue exit. Turn RIGHT onto Esplanade Avenue. Cross Rampart Street (stoplight). At Dauphine Street (Circle K on the corner) turn LEFT. Go through Elysian Fields Avenue (stoplight). Continue to the corner of St Roch and Dauphine St, turn RIGHT. The Balcony Guesthouse and Schiro's Community Cafe is on the Right at the corner of St. Roch and Royal Street. The street surrounding The Balcony Guesthouse are mostly one way. Intersections are usually NOT two-way stops. It is easy to be confused while driving in New Orlean's narrow streets. Use caution to ensure to are travelling in the correct direction and yielding to on-coming traffic.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Casino
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Performing Theater
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Religious Services
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River
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
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Horseback riding
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Gambling
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Plantation Tours
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Cemetery Tours
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Jazz Music
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Bayou Tours
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Creole Decor
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Friendly Staff
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High Ceilings
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Neighborhood Food
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Private Baths
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Wrap around Balcony
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Gay / Lesbian Travel
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Group events
On-site
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Board games
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Computer
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Copier
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fax Machine
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Internet Service
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Piano
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Private entrance
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Telephone
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Washer/dryer
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Wet bar
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Ceiling fans
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DVD Player
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Ironing Board
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Microwave
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
Other
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Neighborhood Market
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Local Cafe and Bar
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Wrap Around Balcony
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Video Poker Lounge
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Self Serve Laundry
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Breakfast
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Type: Full Hot Breakfast
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Time Served: 9:30 AM till 10:30 AM
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Serving Location: On-site restaurant
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
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Indian Cuisine
Additional food services
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Free Cocktail at Check-in!
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Contact The Innkeeper
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