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    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

    4.3 (162 reviews)
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    Art Gallery
    Dina E.

    Chic, fun, an art lover's delight! I wasn't a Hotel guest...this time, but will definitely stay here on my next overnight in Milwaukee! I walked in to grab a slice next door before a show and discovered this chic boutique hotel in the arts district near the river walk, directly across from the Marcus Performing Arts Center. The artsy lounge has a large wraparound bar with intimate and larger group seating areas with velvety colorful sofas and chairs, live music and large windows with city views. A friendly cocktail server immediately stopped over to ask if I needed anything and I appreciated the prompt, friendly service and great selection of cocktails and bar food available. To my surprise there was a fabulous art gallery just behind me! This was the best surprise of the evening and I will definitely go back soon!

    Jazz in the morning with my espresso in a ceramic cup but no saucer.
    Rohan D.

    Beautiful, unique hotel full of art, good dining, drinking, and friendly competent staff. I love the repurposed cigarette machine filled with cigarette pack sized art (but no one has change, you need a $5 bill). I really like the jazz brunch, though the jazz started before there was anyone at the bar. Also, the bar doesn't have proper espresso cups and saucers, though it does serve good espresso. Timing just a little off. Very comfortable lobby. The art is contemporary, maybe some modern, very tastefully chosen and displayed. Right across from the Marcus Center so perfect for before or after a show. If you're coming from out of town, you don't really need an Uber, take the Greenline bus for less than $3, or the 80 to the 18. It's an easy 8 minute bus ride from the Amtrak Intermodal on bus 57 or if it's nice and you don't have a lot of luggage it's a pretty pleasant 20 minute walk (half an hour if you walk like me).

    Jinx K.

    Absolutely gorgeous Hotel! Even though we did not stay there, we were going there strictly for dinner after an event that we attended from across the street. My sister had made a reservation for her and I and they sat us at a table so that we were able to get an amazing view of downtown Milwaukee. Each of us ordered beverage. Our waitress was absolutely very knowledgeable at different food choice items that they had are appetizer was delicious. It was a goat cheese with like a tomato marmalade. My sister ordered an entrée of a steak with three different sauces one of them being a chimichurri. Cooked to perfection! I ordered the beef short ribs with glazed carrots oh my gosh, the beef short rib was cooked to perfection. It was so fall off the fork tender. And then they had like these crispy potato gratin that were absolutely delicious. We then proceeded to go downstairs from the restaurant and they had a delightful musician playing on the piano as well as the guitar. He was really good. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for making our evening so delightful.

    Jessica J.

    I have dined at Saint Kate, and even stayed a few nights in their beautiful rooms over the years, but recently was first time enjoying the lobby morning hours! It's honestly stunning and so welcoming, filled with (you guessed it) beautiful art. Love all the decor and furniture, the ceilings are sky high, and they have various levels with different seating options. I popped in to grab a coffee and get some work done before heading by to a meeting. The main bar there is heavily equipped with all things cocktails and beer, which they do very well I might add. In the mornings however, they also serve coffee drinks. I went for a latte and was pleased they had so many milk options to choose from. I thought the drink was pretty tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed hanging out for few hours at a comfy spot in a beautiful atmosphere.

    Margherita pizza and WI burrata.
    Carly S.

    We had an amazing time having a glass of wine and snack before the nutcracker at St Kate's! Our service was so friendly and you can't beat the vibes and people watching at st Kate's. The food was so delicious - we are still talking about how good the Wisconsin burrata was. It came with this tomato jam that was to die for! It does get busy so try to come early if you want a good spot!

    Kimberly K.

    The coolest hotel we have ever stayed in! Saint Kate is unlike any other hotel. You walk in and can immediately see into the art galleries on the lower floor. Upon check in, the staff offered us champagne, however, since I let them know I can't drink, they offered us champagne-flavored gummy bears instead! Right by check in, there's a table full of records. The staff let us know we were free to grab any we'd like to take to our room as each room had a record player! Upon entering, we saw the room was very nicely kept, modern and spacious. There was the record player that was nice to have music in the room and they even had colored pencils and drawing paper! Throughout the hotel, there were other restaurants and the art on display. We had fun exploring and seeing all the artwork. At night, the hotel becomes very lively with a lot of people coming in for the bar. The hotel is also in a great location. We loved our stay and would def come back!

    Lobby bar. After concert drinks.
    Holly K.

    Beautiful place to stay! Everything was amazing, from the room to the staff. A lot of very unique art throughout, with a comfortable vibe. The lobby bar was super. Good drinks and service. We will definitely be back.

    Front lobby sculpture
    Christine C.

    Wow! Amazing hotel from the moment you step in the lobby! My husband went to check in and was offered a glass of champagne! The bar area is an obvious hot spot, with a great live band (it was Saturday). Each room is decorated by local artists. To boot, they have a record player, several albums (& more you can get at the front desk) and a ukulele with playing instructions in each room! Also in the lobby is a resident artist and several art gallery's. I was overwhelmed at each turn you could see how carefully and thoughtfully each inch of this place is and how dedicated they are to the art scene in Milwaukee (I never knew!). Would definitely stay here again and would love other hotels to visit and replicate in their town!

    Lobby with art.
    Hope W.

    If you are an arts lover then this is the hotel for you (even if you don't love art, but love beautiful things). These are some of the things that make this hotel special: * Champagne upon arrival * A record player in your room * A record library at the front desk * An art museum and numerous art galleries in the hotel * Music in the lobby in the evening * Comfortable beds * A restaurant that serves such delicious food This hotel is in such a great location! You can walk to the theatre, lakefront, Third Ward, riverwalk and downtown areas. We did not rent a car and were able to walk everywhere (except for one tiki bar).

    Living room area
    Tamara J.

    ChatGPT actually recommended this hotel and it was a great choice. Aside from it being a bit pricey, it was a really nice experience. When we arrived on a Friday night, check-in was smooth and easy. Good customer service. It was nice that there was live music on the main floor, so we didn't need to leave for entertainment that evening. The hotel also has an art gallery, bar, restaurant options and a gym. There are in/out privileges for parking and a discount for customers staying at the hotel. The rooms are really nice and contemporary. Love the separate living room/lounge area and the record player that are available when you enter the room. Definitely recommend this hotel.

    And old cigarette machine
    Brenda C.

    Friends recommended the St. Kate Hotel to us so we decided to stay here and check it out while we were in Milwaukee. What a great hotel! Classy all the way! We arrived earlier than we could check in so they held our luggage for us while we walked around exploring Milwaukee. When we got back and checked in, they had champagne for us at the front desk! And you can have more than one..... so we got to our room and it was uniquely decorated, so cute! There were lots of cute things all over the hotel. We tried out one of the hotel restaurants for dessert and a drink and the staff were wonderful! We utilized the workout facilities and they were top notch! Lots of great equipment and really clean!! There were coffee machines at each floor as soon as you got off the elevators, how awesome is that??? I can't say enough good things, check this place out if you are in Milwaukee, it's fantastic and centrally located, with excellent staff. You won't be disappointed!

    Even the bathrooms are cool!

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    The Pfister Hotel - The Pfister Lobby

    The Pfister Hotel

    (463 reviews)

    $$$

    Downtown, East Town

    If you find yourself in Milwaukee, this is the place to stay. We were here for a week. We never…read moreneeded a car. Granted my husband's work had a shuttle for him. We took Uber's if needed, but every day I was able to walk comfortably all around. The location is perfect. The spa is lovely. It's warm and cosy which is nice in December. We enjoyed a steak dinner in the restaurant on premise. I also had breakfast every morning and they had amazing eggs benedict. The prosecco at check in was the cherry on top!

    Wow! I recently stayed at The Pfister Hotel for about a week, and I absolutely loved my experience…read more From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome. They greeted me warmly, helped with my bags, and even brought them up to my room. Before my trip, I was honestly a little nervous because I'd heard so many stories about the hotel being haunted. Thankfully, I didn't experience anything unusual at all. It ended up being one of the best hotel stays I've had. I stayed on one of the upper floors, and the views were beautiful. Waking up to the sunrise and watching the sunset in the evening made the stay even more special. The staff checked in with me every day to make sure I had everything I needed and were always happy to offer recommendations. They even upgraded my room at no extra charge, which was such a thoughtful surprise. The rooms include complimentary coffee, tea, and bottled water, and I was impressed with how fast the elevators were. I never waited more than a couple of minutes. The location is another huge plus. It's right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, and so many great restaurants, coffee shops, and attractions are within walking distance. If you don't have a car, it's incredibly easy to get around, and Uber rides are very affordable. One fun thing about staying here is that there's always a chance you'll run into someone well known. I was told that every U.S. president has stayed at the hotel, which adds to its rich history and charm. The people staying at the hotel were just as friendly as the staff, and I met so many wonderful people during my visit. If you stay here, make sure to go all the way to the top floor and check out Blu. The views alone are worth it. I truly loved my stay at The Pfister. If I'm back in Milwaukee, I would absolutely stay here again. Next time, I also want to treat myself to the spa and salon inside the hotel.

    The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel - King room city view

    The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

    (169 reviews)

    $$$

    Historic Third Ward

    We spent our anniversary weekend in the summer here and booked through the Chase portal as it is an…read moreEdit hotel. It was a great deal as we used the $250 Edit credit and $250 Chase hotels credit as it is an IHG hotel. The rest of the hotel price we used Chase points that we had saved up. The booking includes a $100 credit which we used for valet parking and a $30 per person credit for breakfast which we used for two days. I called in advance to ensure a hypoallergenic room due to my severe allergy to cats since it is a pet friendly hotel. On check in the staff recognized my IHG higher tier status and offered a welcome gift of 600 IHG points or a $10 bar credit - we chose the points. We also told staff we were there to celebrate our anniversary and they kindly gave us two drink coupons which we used one evening at the rooftop bar The Outsider. We loved our room on the 8th floor, we had a south facing view with view of the lake and bridge on the left and buildings of Milwaukee. The bed was comfortable for us - spring mattress but soft. The hotel is nicely decorated but the room was slightly worn down in some places and a bit dusty. Perhaps we were lucky when we went and either didn't have neighbors or had very quiet neighbors but our room was quiet. We didn't even hear anything from the rooftop bar but I believe our room was on a different side than where the bar is - the rooftop bar shows a North facing view. The brunch at Tre Rivali had large portions and all the food we got was delicious - hours were 8am-2pm for brunch. I reserved our brunch tables on OpenTable just to be safe but the inside dining area wasn't busy when we went between 8-9:30am both days - a lot of people ate outside. We used the valet parking which was easy to use via their app and we only called our car when checking out and it only took 5-10 minutes. Overnight valet parking is $48 plus $3.79 parking tax. I checked out in person instead of via the app to ensure the Chase credits were used. The location of the hotel was perfect for what we wanted to do - near the riverwalk, lakefront, and many restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel for a nice weekend getaway!

    Our experience one-night at the Kimpton Journeyman was perfect. We've stayed at a handful of…read moreKimptons around the US (and even one in Paris) so we dig the overall modern-boutique vibe, generally hopping atmosphere, and, of course, the signature complimentary wine hour! We got all of that during our one-night stay. It's perfectly situated in the Historic Third Ward with easy walking access to anywhere you'd want to go in that part of Milwaukee. Our room was nice on a high floor with a decent view of the surrounding buildings. Everyone at wine-hour was friendly and seemed happy to see us. I enjoyed the wine...the snacks part may have been a little less in terms of offerings from what we experienced elsewhere, but halfway through my glass of wine I'm pretty sure I didn't care...it was a pre-dinner situation anyway.) There was always a lot of people and energy in the lobby throughout our stay. They have a very popular roof-top bar which attracts lots of people from outside of the hotel. We loved it here and would definitely stay again!

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown - Hotel Exterior

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

    (129 reviews)

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    Westown, Downtown

    3.5 stars Read on for my 'Pros' and 'Cons'…read more.. YOU MAY NOT GET THE ROOM YOU PICKED OUT ON THE APP Be cautious that if you book a room on the app before arriving, they might try to put you in a different (worse/noisier) room when you get there, telling you the 'view' is better. This happened to us and I overheard it happening to someone else checking in. The room they chose to put us in was facing the street and extremely noisy. (Not worth the so called 'view'). After unpacking and getting ready for bed and trying to bear it, we decided to ask to switch rooms (to the room we'd originally booked on the app!) We packed up and moved to a room facing the alley, although it still had *some* street noise, it was much better. I think they try to put you in the 'unsellable' rooms in hopes that you'll stick with it. We still had to wear ear plugs and run the A/C at night to drown out some street noise. You might argue that any downtown hotel would have have street noise, but I don't think this older hotel has very good insulation. Read on for the PROS AND CONS... PROS ~Friendly, accommodating staff, really can't fault them. Kathy in the breakfast room is especially friendly. ~Decent location, walkable to the airport bus stop, Avis, Harley Davidson Museum, River Walk, Pabst Mansion. Most attractions were a 15-20 minute walk. For sights further by the lake (i.e. Milwaukee Art Museum), we took a ride share. It would have been more convenient to be closer to the waterfront, but this is reflected in the price. (Which I thought was still expensive!) ~They gave us some drink vouchers to use in the bar as we were celebrating an occasion. That was a nice touch and we enjoyed the atmosphere in the bar and the friendly bar tender. ~Clean. ~Daily housekeeping service. ~We paid for the breakfast buffet as part of our tariff, which was in a dining room with a buffet all but one day (a Monday) when they had us pick off the menu as there weren't enough people to warrant a buffet. Despite the buffet, waitstaff serve your drinks, so factor tip into the price. Try to get a table with Kathy serving you. ~Standard room amenities like iron/board, safe, decent shower, pump toiletries, large TV, mini fridge. ~Three elevators that always came quickly. CONS ~Noisy, especially if your room faces the main road. A lot of noisy motorbikes, sirens, people blaring music. The hotel can't help this, but it didn't seem like the windows were insulated very well, perhaps due to the fact it's an older hotel that's been renovated. I would not recommend staying here on this factor alone. ~Small bathroom. We like to both be in the bathroom getting ready in the morning -- one shaving while the other is putting on make-up, etc. The bathroom was definitely tight. ~When we checked into the first room they put us in (we later switched rooms), the A/C was soooo cold. We couldn't adjust it, so they sent a technician out to fix it. ~When we switched to a different room, the TV didn't work, so a technician was sent out to fix it the next day. ~Older hotel that's been renovated -- you can tell by the popcorn ceilings. ~No pool. ~Still quite expensive for the location/noisy rooms. ~Breakfast is not completely self serve, so tipping is expected. (They take you to a table, take your drink order and serve your drinks). ~Decor has been updated at some point, but is still a little dated. Helpful?

    The DoubleTree's location is great and situated near a bunch of quality restaurants and local…read moreattractions in the area. While the room was okay for the most part, there was a persistent vomit-like odor near the bed that wasn't resolved despite my request for cleaning. As a result, I had to sleep on the couch on the opposite side of the room and my work schedule made it inconvenient to request a new one. The bathroom was missing some basic amenities such as a soap dish, so I had to leave the bar soap on the counter. The shower's strong water pressure was really nice compared to the flow-restricted showers commonly found in California hotels. The staff experience was mixed. The night reception gentleman (working Monday through Thursday) provided outstanding customer service for his consistently warm and energetic greetings every time I passed. The night valet Martin also deserves special recognition for his outstanding service, sprinting to retrieve my car and showing remarkable attention to detail by noticing my night work schedule and trying to proactively have my car ready. However, the daytime valet service was disappointing. Two valets would unnecessarily retrieve my car together (Maybe one was shadowing the other). During these retrievals, one valet would sit on my belongings in the passenger seat (this happened multiple days). I later discovered after leaving Milwaukee that she damaged my glasses. Given the short distance to the garage, this practice seems unnecessary and showed a lack of respect for guest property. If they noticed stuff on the seat, they could've just walked back. For future improvement, I would suggest better attention to guests' personal belongings and a review of valet procedures.

    Dubbel Dutch

    Dubbel Dutch

    (39 reviews)

    East Town, Downtown

    Dubbel Dutch is a good place to stay downtown, if you like a historical place that is clean and…read morecomfortable, with no frills. They have their operation down-no interactions with staff for check in, check out on site. Room 301 south is a king room with a large space that I recommend booking. The Agency is the onsite cocktail bar that is worth booking and trying-see separate review to follow.

    We stayed at Dubbel Dutch while in town for a weekend at Summerfest. The boutique hotel is within…read morewalking distance of the festival which was very convenient and saved us Uber fees. Location, location, location! The hotel is built within a remodeled mansion and has the basic amenities you want in a hotel - AC, WiFi, modern bathrooms, plenty of outlets - while still maintaining its unique charm. I wish there were more surfaces in our hotel for storing my toiletries in the bathroom, a place to set things in the room (aside from the floor), a desk. This may be unique to our room, all the rooms at the hotel are different. Not an inconvenience, more a note to ownership for an easy usability upgrade. We had an issue with our automatic lock keypad at midnight after walking home from the festival. We texted the number and someone responded right away. There is not a front desk here so quick response to offsite staff is critical. The hotel contact was friendly and drove to us in 15 minutes to resolve the issue. Tips if you stay here - a) get pre-reservations at Agency cocktail bar set inside the hotel if you're into libations (including non alcoholic). It's a small space and super fun time, they book up quickly! b) when they offer you a dedicated parking space right outside the hotel for an additional fee, take it. We found this so convenient to have our car in the same spot for the full stay I enjoyed the stay here and would happily stay here again, particularly with any planned downtown activities.

    Kinn Guesthouse - Common space

    Kinn Guesthouse

    (43 reviews)

    Downtown, East Town

    This was the first time out family had the oppertunity to stay at a "Guest House", and we could not…read morebe more pleased with our stay. We loved this space and the amenidies. Our famlily loved the seperate stand alone entrance to our loft , this allowed us to come and go and not interfer with the restaurant guests. The kitchen and room setup was amazing. The room had exposed brick and high celings and was perfect for a family of 4. We utlized the scooters to get to numerous places in Bay View and Lake Michigan beaches. We could park the scooters on the curb outside the building and that was very convienent for us to come and go and have a scooter available The Sorella Restaurant that shares the building is amazing , we had a neapolitan pizza" and 2 pasta dishes and it was supurb and a fast easy for guests to have a great meal and not have to leave. This will be the only place that we will stay when we come back to Milwaukee in a few years. Thanks again for providing a wonderfull guest expirence.

    God, where do I start?…read more First off the place is sophisticated and well appointed. That's not the problem. I was there on a Saturday night and my room was just above the street, freeway side. There was non-stop drag racing, loud stereos and yelling till 3AM. At first I thought the window was open because it felt so close, like it was 10 feet away. Turns out there's just really poor noiseproofing. They do provide ear plugs but they didn't help. When i complained about it, (everything by text, BTW) they said they had never heard that complaint. The first lie of a series of other crazy lies. At checkout, Rosa said she would talk to the owner and adjust my bill. I thought.... great! Weeks go by and like 20 texts, still no credit. I called and talked to the owner. He assured me I would get the credit. Another week goes by. Finally they said they had issued the credit and sent me some "proof". My name and the words "-$100". What the hell was this? I still had no credit, having checked my credit card daily. Finally, almost a month goes by and I email the owner and say, I never got the credit. He said he didn't have time for this and they would void the credit card "credit" and mail me a check. It's been weeks and still no check. I figure these grifters need the money more than I do so I'll just let this review suffice. Stay at your own risk. Sketchy as hell!

    Brewhouse Inn & Suites - copper kettles

    Brewhouse Inn & Suites

    (214 reviews)

    $$$

    Westown, Bronzeville

    My wife and I like going to breweries and as part of our Dodgers weekend to Milwaukee I surprised…read moremy wife and booked a few nights at the Brewhouse Inn. I'm not posting pictures because everyone else has given you all you needed shots of the hotel. The staff has been great. The room, very nice. Here's the warning, if you have a car, don't park on the street unless you go on line and get the overnight pass. The parking police here are sneaky and as soon as that meter runs out they're there. Talk to the valet, he can give you the best options for parking. I'm paying more in parking tickets than what I paid for the car. Even with that, this place is worth stopping in and having a PBR.

    **1 STAR -- BED BUGS, NO ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE**…read more **DO NOT STAY HERE!** I have stayed in plenty of hotels over the years, and this was easily one of the worst experiences I have ever had. Not because of a bad breakfast, an uncomfortable pillow, or a rude front-desk employee **I GOT BED BUGS.** During my stay in August, I discovered my room was infested with bed bugs. I had to deal with the disgusting reality of potentially bringing bed bugs home, deal with the enormous inconvenience and expense of cleaning and replacing personal belongings, and ultimately **pay for another hotel because I could no longer stay here.** You would think that reporting something this serious would result in an immediate response from hotel management. You'd be wrong. I have contacted this hotel **every single day for nearly a month.** I have left messages. I have spoken with employees. I have explained the situation repeatedly. I have asked to speak with someone who could actually resolve the issue. **NOT ONE PERSON FROM MANAGEMENT HAS BOTHERED TO CONTACT ME.** Think about that for a minute. A paying guest reports BED BUGS, incurs significant additional expenses, repeatedly calls the hotel for nearly a month, and the hotel's response is essentially **crickets.** I expected the hotel to do the bare minimum: refund my stay and reimburse me for the additional hotel expense and reasonable costs associated with dealing with the infestation, including cleaning and replacing clothing, luggage, and other belongings that were exposed. Instead, I've been completely **IGNORED.** The bed bugs were disgusting, but honestly, **the hotel's response, or complete lack of one, is what makes this experience truly outrageous.** Mistakes happen. Problems happen. Even serious problems happen. What separates a reputable hotel from a terrible one is how they handle those problems. This hotel chose to handle mine by **IGNORING ME.** Nearly a month of phone calls and messages without a single meaningful attempt by management to contact me or resolve the situation is beyond poor customer service. It demonstrates an astonishing lack of concern for guests and an equally astonishing lack of accountability. I paid this hotel to provide me with a clean and safe room. Instead, I got bed bugs, additional expenses, a massive headache, and absolutely no support afterward. **I wouldn't recommend this hotel to anyone--not even someone I don't like.** If you decide to stay here, I would suggest checking the mattress, box spring, bed frame, furniture, and every other possible hiding spot for bed bugs before unpacking your luggage. As for me, **this hotel has permanently lost my business.** **BED BUGS + NEARLY A MONTH OF BEING IGNORED = ONE STAR.** And frankly, **one star feels generous.**

    Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

    Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

    (60 reviews)

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    Downtown, East Town

    My fiancée' and I chose the Drury Hotel for our stay (2 nights, July 2026) due to its central…read morelocation and prior yelp reviews (much better, by the way, than other high profile chain name hotels in the area). We were not disappointed. Early in the week (Monday-Tuesday), the rates were quite reasonable. Complimentary breakfast, dinners and drinks were plentiful with a nice variety. Parking is in an attached multilevel ramp. Checking in was simple, fast and straightforward. The staff was professional and very helpful. We did not use the pool or workout facilities. Additionally, the hotel is within a short walk to many places to visit in Milwaukee including the Art Museum. Taking all of these features into consideration, the Drury is a fantastic value. We will be staying there again.

    Drury Hotel was exceptional! As first-time visitors to Wisconsin, we immediately felt welcomed and…read morewell taken care of. Its location in the heart of downtown Milwaukee which made it easy to explore the must-see attractions, especially the RiverWalk. Our king room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with a cozy bed, fluffy sheets, and a large bathroom. Having both a refrigerator and microwave was also a great convenience. The staff were incredibly friendly, always greeting us with genuine smiles. The highlight was definitely the amenities--especially the free daily breakfast buffet and evening happy hour, which includes up to three alcoholic drinks and a light dinner buffet. Overall, an amazing experience and absolutely worth every penny. Highly recommend!

    Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel - hotels - Updated September 2026

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