Name: Super 8 by Wyndham DeKalb IL
Address: 800 W. Fairview Dr, DeKalb, Illinois, United States of America, DeKalb, Illinois, US
Price range: $67–$183 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Super 8 by Wyndham DeKalb IL is described as a budget stay with generally clean rooms and friendly front-desk interactions, but recurring drawbacks include a very basic breakfast, a surprise refundable deposit, and intermittent odors or noise.

The location is convenient to I-88 and Northern Illinois University, with short drives to stores and restaurants, though a few guests found it a bit isolated or far from downtown. Facilities are basic, with frequent complaints about a cold or unavailable pool and no elevator, which can be challenging for upstairs rooms. Rooms often have comfortable beds, but several mention dated finishes, small bathrooms, and weak shower pressure. Overall, expect a simple, low-cost stopover with trade-offs.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Many reviews cite a cold or occasionally closed pool and the lack of an elevator; parking is generally fine, though winter maintenance was sometimes poor.

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Becky

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool could of been A LOT warmer it was so freaking cold also could of had coffee pots in room and better selection of food for breakfast no elevator but yet have a luggage cart

10

Noah

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Parking was very nice and the rooms very clean and set up nice, kinda hard for older people if they are set up on second floor no elevator but overall great place to stay. 10 min max drive to all the stores and places to eat.

4

Steven

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all there was no pressure in the shower. The room smelled the AC wasn't cold.There were cracks in the ceiling where their obviously was a leak . The front desk was polite and helpful. For the price. You get what you paid for. The pool was down for a day. The hallway smell like weed smoke.. I would definitely reconsider staying there again.

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Christine

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. Had to ask for clean pillow case after the room was just supposedly clean. Bathroom was tiny. Pool was not useable.

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Tascha

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. However, the shower pressure was horrible, pool was over chlorinated and cold. The breakfast offereings were a basic grab and go, plus cereal.

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Terry

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I have stayed here before. It is safe, quiet, and conveniently priced. I was very disappointed in the breakfast. It mostly consisted of cold cereal and white bread. On some days they had fresh fruit, but not every day. I have been staying at this Super 8 for two years. The pool has never been open.

10

Kim

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great, clean rooms, great pool kid friendly

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Jessica

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelt very musty, and like stale cigarettes could hardly stand it. Stains all over chairs dust hanging off ceiling.the breakfast was just cornflake,cherrios, poptarts and bread or eggo waffles my kids were too afraid to eat because of the condition of the hotel. The pool is extremely small and rundown.

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Steve

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

The hotel is being updated, we did have some peeling paint in the shower, small TV, The pool was cold the first day but they turned the heat up and it got better. Very helpful to me as i use a walker. We will go back to stay in a jacuzzi room next time.

6

Pamela

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot was very icy and not shoveled or salted at all. The floors in the hotel room were very old and made hollow banging sounds when we walked or even turned in bed.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: numerous guests found rooms and common areas very clean, while others reported musty or smoke odors, stains, and maintenance issues like peeling paint.

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10

Noah

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Parking was very nice and the rooms very clean and set up nice, kinda hard for older people if they are set up on second floor no elevator but overall great place to stay. 10 min max drive to all the stores and places to eat.

10

Doreen

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean and quiet, and a very good value for the price. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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Jessica

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelt very musty, and like stale cigarettes could hardly stand it. Stains all over chairs dust hanging off ceiling.the breakfast was just cornflake,cherrios, poptarts and bread or eggo waffles my kids were too afraid to eat because of the condition of the hotel. The pool is extremely small and rundown.

6

Ryan

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for price, bathroom peeling paint and black mold . Here to sleep for a couple hours is all.

10

David

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The was an awesome room and very close to everything in town. Everything was very clean, even the parking lot!! I will definitely be coming back!!

6

Kenneth

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was cereal and bad coffee. Room smelled like wet towels or wet carpet.

8

Karen

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean, check in was fast and the bed was comfortable.

2

Victorya

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My whole room smelled of a splilled beer, which made sense because when I moved the radio and the lamp on the end table there was stagnant sitting beer. It was very kind of housekeeping to leave us an exploded modelo in the freezer of our fridge as a welcome gift. The AC was musky. Towels a vintage/rustic yellow color. I dont know what continent this breakfast is "Continental" but the unwrapped poptarts and eggo waffles were top notch. Oh, but the apple juice was delicious...nice and cold.

4

Benjamin

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Window sill had mystery stains. The desk chair had not so mysterious stains. The whole room smelled musty. Bed was the best part of the stay.

8

Joseph

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean. We rarely saw any one at the front office. Had to use the phone to get someone. The continentil breakfast was Not good. Eggo waffles, pop tarts, Pkg oatmeal, toast. The eggo waffles were on a plate in the small fridge. Coffee weak and not marked. Had no idea if it was regular or decaf. Knowing this one can know to buy breakfast. There's a nice restaurant not to far away. Sams family dining,the food was Never a disappointment. Super 8 was Very clean, outside and inside.There was a extra deposit of 60 dollars in case one broke something. Easy excess to I88 a plus

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but generally comfortable, with several guests noting comfy beds. Downsides include small bathrooms, weak shower pressure, dated features, and noticeable noise from neighboring or upstairs rooms.

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Michael

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The people in the room next door (109) were quite noisy, including after 10)) PM. Occasionally I could hear people walking across the floor on the room above me, but not too noisy.

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Steven

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First of all there was no pressure in the shower. The room smelled the AC wasn't cold.There were cracks in the ceiling where their obviously was a leak . The front desk was polite and helpful. For the price. You get what you paid for. The pool was down for a day. The hallway smell like weed smoke.. I would definitely reconsider staying there again.

2

Christine

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator. Had to ask for clean pillow case after the room was just supposedly clean. Bathroom was tiny. Pool was not useable.

6

Cody

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good bathroom was small but what is bad is is that they make you pay a safety deposit of $60 and don’t tell you until you check in and swore that it would be released when I checked out and it’s been almost 24 hours and I still haven’t gotten it back what happened to just keeping my card on file for that reason. The breakfast looked like it came from the off brand section at Walmart with great value pop tarts, hostess mini donuts that they took out of a wrapper and put on a tray, they got frozen waffles and put them in the fridge with the milk I mean come on I know it’s not the best hotel but still some effort for a better breakfast would be nice especially since they were persistent about telling me when breakfast was. But other than that it’s really not a bad hotel the beds were comfortable the room didn’t have any funny smells to it so all in all I’ll probably stay here again just have to remember about the deposit crap

6

Tascha

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. However, the shower pressure was horrible, pool was over chlorinated and cold. The breakfast offereings were a basic grab and go, plus cereal.

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Nathan

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The overall property was nice, clean and accessible. However I do not recommend staying on the 1st floor. If you do. Prepare to sleep with ear muffs and forget if you have work to do in your room. As some upstairs guest can be very noisy as you hear everything above you. When you tell the front desk. They. Basically tell you to deal with it.

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Shelly

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had to pay a deposit I was unaware of. Person who checked me in was beyond rude. There was some kind of banging noise right next to my room and when I was showering sounding like the people talking were in my room. I left after a few hours and went to another hotel because I didn’t feel safe in my own room.

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Craig

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a bed and a bath. The carpet on the stairs is dirty, no USB ports in rooms, bathroom was okay. In all and all, it was want I expected. Cost was great and stay was okay.

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Karen

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was clean, check in was fast and the bed was comfortable.

6

Marlo

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pillows were okay, the bed is very stiff.

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Service

Service is mixed: many praise friendly, helpful front-desk staff, but others report rude interactions and slow response to noise complaints. Repeated reports mention an unexpected refundable deposit and inconsistent pet policies or fees, with some delays in refunds.

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Thomas

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have unlisted $60 security deposit fee that's only posted in paper on the front desk.

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Deise

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They charged me 3 times the $60 deposit and only returned 1! They shouldn't even mention that they have breakfast, because that's a disgrace. They charged me for my Yorkie even though he was an emotional support dog. I wouldn't go back and I don't recommend it!

10

David

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is always great here!! The entire staff is very helpful!

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Cody

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good bathroom was small but what is bad is is that they make you pay a safety deposit of $60 and don’t tell you until you check in and swore that it would be released when I checked out and it’s been almost 24 hours and I still haven’t gotten it back what happened to just keeping my card on file for that reason. The breakfast looked like it came from the off brand section at Walmart with great value pop tarts, hostess mini donuts that they took out of a wrapper and put on a tray, they got frozen waffles and put them in the fridge with the milk I mean come on I know it’s not the best hotel but still some effort for a better breakfast would be nice especially since they were persistent about telling me when breakfast was. But other than that it’s really not a bad hotel the beds were comfortable the room didn’t have any funny smells to it so all in all I’ll probably stay here again just have to remember about the deposit crap

10

Patricia

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was pleasant and comfortable. Great for a short stay. Staff was friendly and attentive

6

Ronda

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fire alarm woke me up to the fact that this was the worst breakfast I’ve seen at a place that claims to serve breakfast. The front desk staff was pleasant and helpful about our wonky changes to the reservation. They worked with us and were nice about it.

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David

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A large group came in around 9:30 and was extremely loud. It sounded like revelers and musical slamming doors. After 20 minutes of this disturbance, I phoned the lobby with a barely functioning room phone. I know they heard this ruckus as there were two open stairways to the front desk. They should have intervened much sooner than they did. The noise went on for 45 minutes. At 12:30 am the noise began again. So, not much sleep that night. The "motel" seemed proud of all of their no smoking signs, even on every door. However enforcement obviously was NOT on the agenda The room smelled of smoke and there was cigarette burns on the carpeting of the hallways and stairs. If there were more honest reviews of the problems with this motel, I certainly wouldn't have stayed there. If you want a peaceful and smoke free facility, I wouldn't recommend the Dekalb Super 8 as the place to be.

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Valerie

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is dated. You can see in the bathrooms they did repairs but never payched up or painted ththe wall repairs in pur bathroom the shpweer rod was moved out more than normal so when you shower water goes right on the floor ..and the release for the damage deposit was not dkne as of yet

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Nicolette

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Was NOT allowed to check in with our pet (cat) even though the website and sign on door said pets allowed. Front desk was rude and refused to print a cancelation and proof I was not going to be charged. I had to demand a cancelation. It was ridiculous

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Shelly

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had to pay a deposit I was unaware of. Person who checked me in was beyond rude. There was some kind of banging noise right next to my room and when I was showering sounding like the people talking were in my room. I left after a few hours and went to another hotel because I didn’t feel safe in my own room.

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Location

Convenient to I-88 and NIU, with short drives to shops and restaurants. A few guests found it isolated or farther from downtown.

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Matthew

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel with a fair price. Right off the tollway but really did not notice the any road noise. The staff was very friendly.

10

Noah

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Parking was very nice and the rooms very clean and set up nice, kinda hard for older people if they are set up on second floor no elevator but overall great place to stay. 10 min max drive to all the stores and places to eat.

8

Linda

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the exit. A good, clean budget motel with a pool. It was a light, but adequate continental breakfast. Friendly front desk staff.

8

Sandra

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We had business in Shabbona. This motel is where we stay when we are in the area. It’s very convenient for our needs!

8

James

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the University and not as expensive as some others in the area

10

Danielle

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

State Comp for cheer and I needed to be there all four days w my daughters. Location is right off the highway and about 5 mins from NIU. We had a great stay, kids enjoyed it. 1 did the king size room and we all fit with space still on the bed..

8

Sade

Jan 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clan, spacious room. Helpful staff. The hotel is a bit isolated

10

David

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The was an awesome room and very close to everything in town. Everything was very clean, even the parking lot!! I will definitely be coming back!!

6

Ericka

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Is located in a very nice area

8

Antonio

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is too far from downtown

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited and often disappointing, typically cereal, bread or packaged pastries, and weak coffee; some felt it was not as advertised. A few considered it adequate, but most suggest eating elsewhere.

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Melanie

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room but breakfast sucked

8

Cynthia

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Metal bed frames make noise when you Get in or out of bed or roll over. Not the best. And breakfast is all carbs with no decaf coffee.

4

Leodis

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I deserve a partial refund. The tub was stained with dirt, there were cigarette hole burns in some of the linens, and there were 3 of us staying in the room but only enough towels for 2. Additionally, breakfast was not what was advertised on the internet. There were no waffles and only Walmart treats available. This was not a good experience.

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Cody

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good bathroom was small but what is bad is is that they make you pay a safety deposit of $60 and don’t tell you until you check in and swore that it would be released when I checked out and it’s been almost 24 hours and I still haven’t gotten it back what happened to just keeping my card on file for that reason. The breakfast looked like it came from the off brand section at Walmart with great value pop tarts, hostess mini donuts that they took out of a wrapper and put on a tray, they got frozen waffles and put them in the fridge with the milk I mean come on I know it’s not the best hotel but still some effort for a better breakfast would be nice especially since they were persistent about telling me when breakfast was. But other than that it’s really not a bad hotel the beds were comfortable the room didn’t have any funny smells to it so all in all I’ll probably stay here again just have to remember about the deposit crap

6

Tascha

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. However, the shower pressure was horrible, pool was over chlorinated and cold. The breakfast offereings were a basic grab and go, plus cereal.

6

Ronda

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fire alarm woke me up to the fact that this was the worst breakfast I’ve seen at a place that claims to serve breakfast. The front desk staff was pleasant and helpful about our wonky changes to the reservation. They worked with us and were nice about it.

8

Glenda

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not much of a breakfast option

6

Kenneth

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was cereal and bad coffee. Room smelled like wet towels or wet carpet.

8

Janna

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast accommodations.

8

Joseph

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean. We rarely saw any one at the front office. Had to use the phone to get someone. The continentil breakfast was Not good. Eggo waffles, pop tarts, Pkg oatmeal, toast. The eggo waffles were on a plate in the small fridge. Coffee weak and not marked. Had no idea if it was regular or decaf. Knowing this one can know to buy breakfast. There's a nice restaurant not to far away. Sams family dining,the food was Never a disappointment. Super 8 was Very clean, outside and inside.There was a extra deposit of 60 dollars in case one broke something. Easy excess to I88 a plus

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Month	Average price
January	$67
February	$68
March	$75
April	$71
May	$75
June	$75
July	$77
August	$70
September	$70
October	$81
November	$66
December	$65

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $109
20 $67	21 $67	22 $67	23 $67	24 $67	25 $119	26 $115
27 $67	28 $69	29 $67	30 $68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $70	2 $127	3 $129
4 $68	5 $67	6 $68	7 $68	8 $68	9 $162	10 $183
11 $68	12 $68	13 $67	14 $69	15 $68	16 $107	17 $111
18 $69	19 $70	20 $70	21 $74	22 $71	23 $141	24 $162
25 $69	26 $72	27 $70	28 $70	29 $69	30 $101	31 $100

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