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Best Western Holland House and Suites

Dec 2, 2009

I have stayed in motels 200 plus nights per year for several years and this property is the best. The room makes you feel comfortable and at home. The work station, flat screen tv and all other...more

Best Western Holland House and Suites

5 of 5 stars
Winchester, IN
Nov 7, 2009

Granny at the front desk was a ball of Sunshine :-) Beds were soft and cozy! Flat screen tv's! Slide at the pool was wonderful! Just wished it had an elevator :-( more

The Fireside

5 of 5 stars
North Dakota
Nov 2, 2009

This is truly a dining experience with wonderful service and secculent food for the palatte! Whenever I have friends from around the country come back to visit in the Minnesota Lake Country, the...more

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