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Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, , 37421
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Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, , 37421
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  • Family Room, 1 Double Bed
    Family Room, 1 Double Bed
    Family Room, 1 Double Bed
    Family Room, 1 Double Bed
    Family Room, 1 Double Bed

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    Family Room, 1 Double Bed

    1 Double Bed, 926 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Lever door handles
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Suite, 1 Double Bed
    Suite, 1 Double Bed
    Suite, 1 Double Bed
    Suite, 1 Double Bed
    Suite, 1 Double Bed

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    Suite, 1 Double Bed

    1 Double Bed, 1378 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, 1 Double Bed - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - 2 bathrooms, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom vanity Wheelchair accessible
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Lowered locks - deadbolt
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Roll in shower
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Executive Room, 1 King Bed
    Executive Room, 1 King Bed
    Executive Room, 1 King Bed
    Executive Room, 1 King Bed
    Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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    Executive Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 592 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Lever door handles
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Smoking
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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    Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

    2 Queen Beds, 462 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Low-height door lock, wheelchair accessible, doorbell and phone notification, height-adjustable showerhead, low-height counter and sink, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, wheelchair-width doorways, lever door handles, wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, phone accessibility kit, grab bar in bathtub, roll-in shower, and visual fire alarm
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom vanity Wheelchair accessible
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Doorbell and phone notification
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Low height counters and sink
    • Lowered locks - deadbolt
    • Non Smoking
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Roll in shower
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • Visual fire alarm
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Superior Room, 1 King Bed
    Superior Room, 1 King Bed
    Superior Room, 1 King Bed
    Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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    Superior Room, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 463 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar in bathtub
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Smoking
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
    Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
    Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
    Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
    Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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    Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 872 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Junior Suite, 1 King Bed - Separate sitting area
    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Lever door handles
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • doorways with Wheelchair width
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Smoking
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • WiFi - Extra Charge
  • Suite, 1 King Bed
    Suite, 1 King Bed
    Suite, 1 King Bed
    Suite, 1 King Bed
    Suite, 1 King Bed

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    Suite, 1 King Bed

    1 King Bed, 915 sq feet
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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, 1 King Bed - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
    Internet - WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
    Accessibility - Grab bar in bathtub
    Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
    Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • adjustable Height showerhead
    • Alarm clock
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • bathroom with Lowered electrical outlets
    • bathtub and shower (Separate)
    • Bidet
    • Cable/satellite TV service
    • Change of bed sheets (on request)
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Electric kettle
    • Energy-saving switches
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Grab-bar in bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Heating - In-room climate control
    • High-speed internet access
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • LED light bulbs
    • Lever door handles
    • Phone
    • Pillow menu
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Recycling Services
    • Rollaway/extra beds - Extra Charge
    • Room Linens provided
    • Shampoo
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Slippers
    • Smart TV
    • Smoking
    • Soap
    • Toilet paper
    • Turndown service
    • TV
    • TV - Satellite Service
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • TV size: 32
    • WiFi - Extra Charge

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, you'll be centrally located in Abu Dhabi, within a 5-minute drive of Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi Mall. This luxury hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Etihad Towers and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Abu Dhabi? This hotel has 6028 square feet (560 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy American cuisine at JW Steakhouse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 315 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and bidets.
Pet Policy for Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi are listed below.

Pets not allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi, Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Al Wahda Mall - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Shaikh Khalifa Medical City - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Al Wahda Club - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Al Nahyan Stadium - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Red Crescent Authority - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Al Manhal Palace - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Madinat Zayed Shopping Center - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Cultural Foundation - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Al Hosn University - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Qasr Al Hosn Centre - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Mushrif Central Park - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
World Trade Center Mall - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Khalidiyah Mall - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Al-Hosn Palace - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Al Bateen Palace - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

The preferred airport for Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport (AUH) - 35 km / 21.8 mi

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