Few hospitality experiences manage to operate like a perfectly wound Swiss timepiece while simultaneously enveloping you in the velvet warmth of an eccentric relative's living room, yet my recent two-night birthday escape to Denver achieved precisely this rare equilibrium. To dine at Chez Maggy and navigate the hospitality ecosystem of The Thompson Denver is to step into a meticulously curated cinematic universe where every gesture is deliberate, every color palette feels intentional, and human kindness is treated as the ultimate luxury asset. It is an environment where staff do not merely anticipate your desires; they dismantle the very need to harbor desires in the first place, operating on a frequency of predictive generosity that leaves one feeling delightfully disarmed. At the absolute epicenter of this symphonic choreography stand two incomparable individuals, Jason, the Food and Beverage Manager, and Bailey, an exceptional server whose presence turns a standard dinner service into an event of genuine human connection. Jason operates with the crisp, unflappable precision of a master conductor, moving through the bustling terrain of The Thompson with a quiet, elegant professionalism that anchors the entire operation. In an industry too often prone to transactional coldness, Jason possesses the rare and vintage gift of treating hospitality as a high art form rooted in absolute sincerity. Upon my arrival, he greeted me by name with a warmth so authentic it instantly erased the frantic static of travel. This was not the rehearsed familiarity of a corporate script, but the intentional, sharp memory of a true professional who understands that a person's name is the finest note in any conversation. Throughout the stay, his oversight of the food and beverage program manifested in a series of flawless iterations, ensuring that every detail was exact, every transition was seamless, and every guest felt singularly important. Jason does not simply manage a department; he curates an atmosphere of safety and sophisticated comfort, balancing a sharp, dignified executive presence with a deep, accessible kindness that elevates the entire hotel standard. Steps away at Chez Maggy, Bailey transforms the dining room into a theater of radical hospitality, offering a masterclass in service that goes far beneath the surface of menus and silverware. Bailey is quite frankly exceptional, possessing a luminous energy and a sharp, witty intellect that commands immediate affection. What elevates Bailey from a brilliant server to an unforgettable human being is a profound capacity for empathy, delivered through the sharing of an awesome lived experience that instantly bridges the gap between stranger and friend. Rather than maintaining the rigid, invisible wall so common in upscale dining, Bailey engages with a rich, textured perspective on life that mirrors our own complexities, validating our shared human journeys with effortless grace. This unique willingness to connect on a soulful level creates an immediate sense of home, wrapping the table in a cozy, familiar embrace that makes you forget you are sitting in a public restaurant. Bailey reads the emotional landscape of a table with astonishing accuracy, dishing out comfort, laughter, and brilliant recommendations in equal, perfectly timed portions. Together, Jason and Bailey represent the absolute pinnacle of what modern luxury should aspire to be, proving that the most memorable aspect of any journey is never the brick and mortar, but the remarkable people who inhabit it. Their combined kindness, paired with an uncanny ability to anticipate every unspoken whim before it even materializes as a thought, transformed this birthday celebration into a masterpiece of joy. To find one individual who remembers your name and treats your presence as an honor is a stroke of luck; to find two within the same establishment who make you feel deeply understood and completely at home is an absolute triumph of hospitality. For anyone seeking an escape defined by clever sophistication, brilliant conversation, and a level of care that feels both deeply nostalgic and entirely refreshing, look no further than the unparalleled team of Jason and Bailey at The Thompson and Chez Maggy. read more

Chez Maggy - clever citrus presentation! - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

At at Chez Maggy for dinner and breakfast over the same weekend while doing a staycation. The food was good, nothing to write home about, the service was great and the restaurant is super cute, but I will say I was disappointed to see that some menu items have changed. For instance, the steak frites was not available to order for dinner but available for lunch and the weekend brunch. Also, they took the pancakes off the brunch menu which to me is criminal -- but they have it available for weekday breakfasts. I don't know, to me these seemed like unnecessary changes, and as somebody who booked this hotel specifically to enjoy these menu items at this restaurant, I just felt disappointed. Highlights for me where the hamachi and the beef tartare at dinner; the avocado toast has a very weird taste profile with the pickled carrots so I would stay away from that if you like classic avocado toast. read more

Chez Maggy - Hamachi Crudo - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Chez Maggy is fancy French restaurant using local Colorado ingredients inside the Thompson hotel. The dimly lit interior has high ceilings with understated upscale decor. The escargot were very large and served in their shells for a beautiful presentation and come with their own mini baguette to soak up the butter sauce. If you like snails, then I would recommend ordering them here. I also enjoyed the mussels in white wine sauce with its light clean flavor. The French onion soup was very cheesy and deeply flavored as you would expect from this classic. The fried calamari were lightly battered and not too greasy but not particularly special compared to the other appetizers I had. I ordered the filet aux Poivre and swapped the fries for potato pave. I think my med-rare fillet was mixed up with someone else's because it was overdone. To their credit, they did comp it and bring me a perfectly cooked one later but I felt like it was lacking salt. I would've liked to order the lamb chops, but they were not available the night. I was there. Service was impeccable! The server did a great job keeping our table of 14 happy. The rye whiskey sour I had was well made. And the crispy toast dessert was sooo good! 4.5-stars! read more

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Beautiful space that's shared with a hotel. The restaurant was booked for a reservation so the bar seating was available. During the day, they have happy hour and I tried the beef tartare and escargot as I was doing a food tour and wanted something light. The escargot came with a whole baguette and the tartare had two bread slices. It was so heavy and not a "light" dish. I ended up being so full. The bathroom is located downstairs and has an event space with picturesque seating, the bathroom has toiletries to freshen up and the meal came with a postcard at the end. Very nice restaurant and hope to dine here another time with a full menu. read more

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A little French bistro in the 16th St. Market area. Very charming outdoor patio. Service was great thanks to Seth and the food was wonderful. The beet salad was delicious and paired well with a glass of beaujolais, bringing out the sweetness of the beets. The mussels were delicious and I could not stop eating the bread! It was perfectly buttery and toasted to sop up the white wine jus. I could not finish all of the mussels and barely made a dent in the frites that accompanied. I will look for an excuse to come back before I leave Denver! read more

I'm always on the search for the best French Onion soup. This place has been recommended on numerous social media outlets, so I decided to give it a try. As part of the Thompson Hotel, I had high hopes for delicious soup, but unfortunately it was pretty mid. The broth didn't have much depth and was lacking bold flavors. The portion size was fine and filling. I also ordered a Boston lettuce salad, which was returned b/c 50% of the lettuce was wilted and turned. Not sure how it even left the kitchen looking the way it did, but I guess most of the wilted lettuce was hidden under the top layer of lettuce. We also ordered the crab toast. I didn't love it b/c it was very bready and very much not crabby, but my counterpart really enjoyed it. Service was very personable and friendly, but it's definitely not on my list to return to if craving French Onion Soup. read more

Chez Maggy - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We came here for Easter brunch - so it wasn't a typical meal. We ordered the steak aux poivre which was delicious and it came with crunchy fries. The only downside is that this restaurant charges a 20% service fee which they tell you doesn't include tip. So once you add a 20% tip - you've spent a 40% up charge which isn't advertised on their website at all. I post this just so anyone who considered this restaurant for a future visit will know that they have to pay 40%. That's high. read more

Chez Maggy - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

If you're seeing a show at the DCPA complex, Chez Maggy is a decent place to get a bite to eat. Food is easily 4 stars, but service could be improved. I ordered the Cordon Bleu, but for some reason the waitress put in the order for some fish dish. This is usually not a big deal, but the wrong order meant that it took a while for our food to arrive and we had to frantically scarf down our food in hopes that we weren't going to be late for the show. The manager did come over to apologize for the mix-up and assured us our food was on its way, but the damage was done. For the record, the Cordon Bleu was a decadent treat and I wish I had more time to enjoy it. My husband thought the Maggy burger was delicious, though he's never met a burger he didn't like. Prior to our entrees, we ordered the Belgian endive salad and the beef tartare. I highly recommend both to share with your dinner companion. Everything we ate was on the rich side; we probably could have split an entree instead of overeating. All in all, I'm glad we finally had the chance to try this place! read more

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We were welcome immediately with smiles and brought right to our table. No waiting. That's always nice. We sat inside because a storm was coming and it was really beautiful in there. I always wanted to eat here because I love the hotel and the other bar that's upstairs. It's a really cute French restaurant. The quality of the food was really perfect I was so impressed. Juicy steak cooked to perfection for us and same with the chicken. Those crispy flavorful edges on both. The fries (I know it's just fries) but you guys they were so delicious we got another plate of them. The crème brûlée was a true delight. I got an NA drink it was a ginger beer flavored blood orange. It was light and refreshing perfect over ice. The ceasar salad was very crisp and fresh and not over dressed which happened with a salad sometimes this one was perfect to me. Ryan and I both devoured it all and were both quite pleased the entire meal. Although the portions may seem a little small this filled up Ryan and I well and the quality like this always makes up for quantity of food for price. I'll take that any day over a large amount of mediocre food. I can't wait to come back again soon! And of course can't go wrong with the convenient location for Ryan and I just right in down town Denver 1616 market street! And I do like to mention bathrooms when I feel it's mentionionable... it's part of the hotel and they are a pretty little bathroom with all the little amenities in them one might need and I just love a good clean bathroom in general. It's a beautiful a lot in general. We will be back again soon :) read more

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Update: food is still bomb! Came with a different group of friends, we ordered the calamari, hamachi crudo, beet salad, filet, and lemon bucatini. Yummmmmmmm. It was all so delicious. The calamari was crispy (I wish there were bigger chunks of squid), the hamachi crudo came with a lovely slaw, and the beet salad was perfection. I loved the pistachio and cheese in the beet salad. The flavors were spot on. The filet was perfectly cooked (medium rare, DUH) and the lemon bucatini was very flavorful. The server also brought us a yummy aioli for the fries that I very much enjoyed. The service was great, shout out to Jeff for a great dining experience! Definitely recommend dining at Chez Maggy, you will eat a very satisfying meal! read more

Chez Maggy - Beet salad - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Never a disappointment here. Stopped in at the bar for happy hour and stayed for dinner after a couple of cocktails. We had the burger, fries and French onion soup! Wow, everything was perfect. Flavor. Texture. Smell. Temperature. Timing. Service was fast. They were attend five but not annoying and never rushed us for anything. Food came lightning fast and everything came at once. Still a top fave in Denver for me. read more

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The food is very good for a hotel restaurant, but it's also heavier than the Metallica concert I went to that night! I had the burger which was really awesome - and the fries were the best fries I've had in a while. Steak frites were pretty good - can't complain but can't write home about it. Creme Brule was also just okay. Breakfast was pretty good also. It's a bit on the pricey side (not terrible, some things are like oh yeah, that's reasonable, others seem to be not a good value). Service was pretty friendly. Overall, it's a 4 (3.5) star joint but I deduct a star due to the 20% auto grat added and then getting the sales pitch afterwards about why they should get additional tip. If you're going to auto grat me 20% and point it out to me, that's cool - if you're going to use it to ask more. Not so much. I don't need an HBS case study into the business model of the restaurant... As i said, some of the food is pretty good so I would eat it again. I'd be hesitant to return if i wasn't staying at the hotel with a credit. read more

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I had been wanting to check out Chez Maggy for a while. I finally had the opportunity. We ordered the crab toast which came out as a large square form of crab with a crispy outer layer. It was not what we expected but was delicious. I ordered the striped bass as my main dish. It was flavorful and the potatoes were so fine they were a little crispy which added a nice crunch to a dish that had a lot of softer elements with the bass. The sauce was light so it paired well with my white wine. I would like to go again for breakfast. read more

Birthday dinner for my wife, and they treated us so well! It was our first time eating there, so we had a lot of questions. I think my favorite parts were all the bases on which our food sat. The crème fraîche and pistachios with the beet salad. The ratatouille with the lamb. Everything complimented the main focus of the dish. They also treated us to some olive oil cake and champagne. read more

Chez Maggy - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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5 stars. Classy joint with a Very straightforward food menu including some French classics. Came in for brunch and was sat immediately and had a great intro and experience with the server. The cutlery, plating, and menu all had a boujee vibe but it wasn't too expensive. The chilaquiles are fantastic. They use a large perfectly crispy hash brown instead of chips and it works so well. Spicy and cheesy - great for a morning after revival meal. The Benedict was excellent, top 2 in Denver. Loaded with mushrooms and spinach and the Parisian ham slaps. The hollandaise contains whole mustard seed and was amazing. read more

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Chez Maggy was an absolute standout. I loved the interior and decor, especially how they incorporated natural elements into the design, it feels elegant but warm and inviting. I had the steak frites and a Caesar salad and both were phenomenal. The steak was incredibly tender and not chewy at all, and the fries were perfect, pillowy on the inside with a great crunch on the outside. The salad was fresh and crisp, and the dressing was rich and flavorful without being overpowering. Everything from the atmosphere to the food made for an excellent experience, and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Chez Maggie was fantastic! As a Hyatt Globalist, my meal was complimentary, so no complaints there, but even if I'd paid full price, it would've been worth it. The French toast was incredible, and the chilaquiles were equally outstanding. Flavorful, fresh, and perfectly executed. I'd definitely come back just for those dishes alone. Highly recommend! read more

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I did not expect this to be coming in as one of my top five meals of the year-- But here we are! What started as a "light dinner" turned into course after course of perfectly executed dishes that I'm still thinking about. Led by Michelin-starred chef Ludo Lefebvre, Chez Maggy needs to be on your must visit List! Beautiful space, zero pretense, and flavors that hit in all the right ways. Everything was fantastic, but the standouts were definitely the lamb ratatouille, the French onion soup, and those puréed potatoes - oh my God! But the star of the show for me was hands down the filet mignon! I haven't stopped dreaming about it since the first bite! A splurge... but ABSOLUTELY worth it!! read more

I hate the service fee games for kitchen staff, then another tip. It is all confusing, I liked the restaurant but i won't be back because of this, really ruined my experience and I am a generous tipper. But otherwise it was great. Ambiance was fun. Food was good. read more

I love visiting his restaurants in Los Angeles, and I've been waiting to try this spot for a while. Walked here on my layover from my hotel and it was worth it. Absolutely delicious, escargot and amazing steak tartar. Service was superb and dishes came out quickly and Chef Ludo never disappoints. It looked like it was mostly business lunch crowd when I stopped by. I recommend the spot to everyone who lives here and to anyone who visits. A tiny slice of France in the middle of Denver. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner. Seth was delightful. Ambiance was great--the raised patio on 16th is vibrant but not too noisy. The saucisse puree was phenomenal. Like a French version of bangers and mash. But the sausage itself was especially good. (The dish could maybe use a green vegetable as a side). Definitely going back for more. read more

Had a very nice brunch out on their deck/patio seating. Service was friendly and quick, both with drinks and food. Weekday late morning luck I am thinking. We did not realize they were part of a hotel (The Thompson). Drinks were good, perfect on strength and the house mix was nicely done. Weekday late morning both enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches. They do add gratuity to the check so watch for that! read more

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Inside the Thompson Hotel, Chez Maggy is so cute! Great decor, intimate and wonderful servers! They also have a great bar. The French onion soup is by far the BEST I've ever had, made with a veal broth, it's rich, delicious and just made to perfection. I loved the bolognese, chef's mother in laws recipe. It's a perfect portion. Sauce, pasta, meat all done so well. I finished dinner with the creme brluee and it just topped off the experience. If you're staying at the hotel or nearby, I highly recommend Chez Maggy read more

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Chez Maggy is the best restaurant in Denver. French cuisine at its finest, by Ludo Lefebre. Ludo is not only nice and fun, he's creative, while sticking to French tradition as his foundation. The flavors he infuses are rich, but sometimes unexpected in the best way. Consistently excellent! The service is impeccable. Ask for Birch - best waiter this side of the Mississippi! The decorations are beautiful and the bar area is classy, yet relaxed, If you haven't been, you haven't had your best meal yet! read more

Chez Maggy - Crab toast - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Service was great. Our server for lunch was tentative and knew the menu. The place is beautiful. I really enjoyed the wall paper, floors, decor all around. Tall ceilings give it a very elegant feel! Tried so much food! Interesting options but it fit for the city. French cuisine is interesting and I understand why the menu was the way that it was! Escargot, bread, Caesar salad, French onion soup and the form and knife burger were all amazing! read more

Chez Maggy - French onion soup - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Visited for brunch. The ambiance was upscale modern. Service was bare minimum. I had to ask for a refill on my hot coffee and ketchup for my fries. The table next to us all ordered the burger and it looked very appetizing so I ordered it as well, but it was so salty. My husband and friends enjoyed their meals. I most likely wouldn't return unless my top choice brunch spots were already booked. The ambiance was the best part about this place. read more

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Hey! When did they add outside dining? Great lunch with my bud. Escargot, Sancerre and Caesar salad. Perfecto read more

Chez Maggy - Flavorful escargot - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Breakfast here has been a two for two, the chilaquiles are the no brainer must order item here. They are a nice blend of acidic and spicy (not sure how they make the sauce but boy is it tasty. Bread and jam as simple as it sounds was scrumptious. This spot is winning me back with its Parisian vibes maybe I will give dinner a second shot. Service is reasonably friendly and just fyi there's auto gratuity which they are very transparent about. read more

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I've waited several days to write this review, hoping my anger would subside. It hasn't. Chez Maggy's New Year's Eve prix fixe was an absolute disaster--aggressively bad food paired with service that felt deliberately negligent. The "service" started with us sitting ignored for 10 minutes at a table so unstable we had to ask twice for it to be fixed. Throughout the meal, we were essentially abandoned. After dessert, we waited another 15 minutes just for the privilege of paying for this disaster. But the food was the real insult. My friend and I ordered across the menu, giving us a comprehensive sampling of their incompetence. Every single dish failed: over salted to the point of inedibility, overcooked beyond recognition, or utterly flavorless. The shrimp and dirty rice were so salty the shrimp had the texture of stale popcorn. The lobster bisque tasted like melted cough drops. The beurre blanc was so vile we couldn't force ourselves to eat it. When we raised our concerns, a staffer promised to comp a glass of wine. He didn't. We only caught the lie after we'd left and checked our receipt. I'm baffled by the positive reviews this place has. Perhaps the regular menu is better, but we'll never know--I'd genuinely rather eat gas station sushi than give them another dime. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant located inside the Thompson Denver hotel. As such, do note that they add a 20% charge on top of your check. 17% goes to the staff and 3% goes to the hotel. This is also stated on the menu. We had the pleasure of dining here for dinner and breakfast since we were staying at the hotel. I didn't expect the food to be as high caliber as it was. Everything we had for dinner and breakfast was well-executed and flavorful, and I was surprised by how generous the portions were. Service was friendly and attentive, and I loved the atmosphere here. Chez Maggy more than exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for amazing food in a gorgeous setting. read more

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Great little "special place" - I've seen how beautiful it is from the outside and finally made it there for dinner. Service was impeccable (shout out to Seth!) and food was great. Most of my party went for the burger (French style, it's the reason the birthday guy wanted to go back - the pepper gravy is a standout) but I went for the sea bass which had the perfect crispy skin (I'm veryyyy picky about skin and won't touch it if it's even slight less than crackly). Save room for dessert, the honey toast is INSANE, I would ask for extra ice cream with it. read more

I have visited Chef Ludo's restaurant when I lived in LA, and have wanted to come to Chez Maggy in Denver for a while now, after living here for four years. Not only is it a really lovely space, but also amazing service, and this beautiful little French menu of all of the 'classics' that everyone loves, but done with a twist. The cocktails were so great, all of the decor (the murals, the marble), and the food was presented perfectly! They also accommodated my friend in such a lovely way with food allergies (Celiac)! We all can't wait to come back, and enjoy their beautiful summer patio! read more

Chez Maggy - This space! - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came for breakfast the food was fine, although the Chilaquiles had a strong vinegar flavor. The waiter said it was supposed to be that way. The auto gratuity of 20% will keep me from coming back though, didn't see a mention of it anywhere before hand. read more

This was an amazing breakfast. Simple, elegant, satisfying...it was delicious. I had the Denver omelette, coffee and sourdough toast. The meal was beautiful and so tasty. The staff were attentive and helpful. Food came quickly and they were nearby for anything we might have needed. The space is also so beautiful. The wallpaper, fixtures and textiles are interesting and elegant. I caught myself thinking "I didn't know the those two things would go together, but they do and it's perfect." It felt like we were in a French bistro enjoying a meal. Loved this spot! read more

Chez Maggy - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Jared is great he fixed any issue we had with a new staff member. This place has good drinks and is a nice place. He had an old school speakeasy rec to check out during our stay! read more

Chez Maggy - French Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've dined at a lot of hotel restaurants, but Chez Maggy is stellar. For lunch I ordered the Ahi Salad, but the standouts were the Onion Soup and French Fries. What made the soup so unique was using veal bone broth and pepper. It was incredible, including the massive layer of cheese. The French fries were cooked in clarified butter. Super tasty and crunchy. For breakfast, I had to order the Denver Omelette when in Denver. What stood out was the amazing creaminess of the eggs. A must-order. My wife had the French Toast which was thick brioche covered in cinnamon. Yum! Like the rest of the hotel, super friendly and engaging servers. I only wished we had done dinner here. Outstanding! read more

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Mother's Day brunch at Chez Maggy was a nice experience. The food and buffet were delicious and the service was good, if spread a bit thin. It was $55pp which seemed a bit pricey since drinks (lattes and a mimosa) were extra. The new terrace on 16th St looks really nice. read more

Breakfast-only review: So sad to report that they took the French Denver omelet off the menu - surprising given that's the one dish the restaurant's PR reps centered for promo in news coverage when Chez Maggy first opened. It was their whole news hook. We've been 5-6 times just for that perfectly made French omelet but it was replaced with a regular ($23) Denver omelet. It was ok but $76 for two ok breakfast entrees + 2 cups of regular coffee is steep. Miss you, French Denver omelet read more

Tourist trap. Don't go for breakfast unless someone else is paying. A la carte 2-egg Denver omelets with cubed ham and peppers, no coffee, no toast, no potatoes for $23. That's about 50% more than a fully loaded breakfast at Snooze. Hard pass read more

We went for breakfast. The service and food were good but the price ... too much for what it is. Had the grilled cheese breakfast sandwich. It is not grilled cheese and we had to spend extra for sausage. It was $19 and it wasn't served with anything. Fries were $10 and the portion was medium fry at best. The garlic aioli I would drink so there is that. Also the fries had a best level of salt. The chilaquiles with hash browns again great flavor but you got one egg with one hash brown. Space is gorgeous and staff was kind and attentive. read more

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