Management promised a better stay next time so I took them up on it. Things were indeed much better this time. Good service from the desk, no issues with the room. Everything worked except the blow dryer, which is no big deal. My two-night stay was uneventful, the room was cool and quiet, which is all I need.

Nice to see that management is paying attention to the guests. I'm up in the Farmington area several times a year on business, and I will put Super 8 back on my list.

First assigned room had problems with the TV, which I reported to the desk. Nothing was done about it for over an hour, so I went to the front desk and asked why. After she finished her flirty conversation with her boyfriend, who was playing a handheld video game in the lobby area, I was told rudely by the young lady at the desk that I could have another room. I packed all my belongings and moved. In the second room there were other minor things wrong but I didn't have the patience to put up with rude people. I did ask for a key to the safe in the room and was told brusquely that I would need to leave a cash deposit. I asked whether that was SOP, as they did have my credit card on file. She glared at me and said, "Forty dollars, cash."

Saturday morning there was a gentleman at the front desk who identified himself as the manager. I related what happened the previous evening and he said nothing. I asked whether all guests were treated this way and he looked clueless. Watching him with another guest, I determined that he did indeed speak English, just not to me.

The motel was apparently undergoing some repairs and I was there on a weekend. There were several areas where work was being done on walls that had no safety tape and were strewn with loose sheetrock, pieces of wallpaper and even tools.

I stay in different Motel 8 motels throughout New Mexico on a regular basis and this is the only one that I have not raved about. They are usually clean, well appponted and a very good value. Pity Farmington is the exception.

I stayed four nights while on business in Farmington. While the property is apparently undergoing some renovations, the fixes appeared to be limited to the common areas. My room was fine, clean and comfortable. There was a microwave/refrigerator combo that worked well. The internet was wireless with a good connection. No noise from adjoining rooms. The hotel is conveniently located near the mall, Walmart, Target, and many restaurants. Even the room lighting (CFLs in the lamps) was pretty good. The breakfast was very basic. If you want more variety, than go the adjacent McDonalds. And if you going to complain about the breakfast at an economy hotel, then stay home and ask mommy to make your eggs.

There was nothing "Super" about this Motel. Granted they were doing renovations while we were there, but couldn't they at least clean up after the days work? Paint, dust and dirt were everywhere. Neither the phone or toilet in our room worked. After transferring to another room, the conditions were a bit better, but not by much. Also, the continental breakfast was a complete let down. The only saving grace for this place was the location and the wonderful service of the manager. He was 3 for 3 with wonderful suggestions of where to dine. If you stay here, I suggest going to dinner at St. Claire's Wine & Bistro! Great wine and wonderful food!