This was my second time staying here... both stays have been excellent. First of all, when I arrived at the airport and called the Super 8 about getting the free airport shuttle, they weren't kidding... apparently their shuttle wasn't running so they instructed me to get a taxi and the motel would cover the cost after I arrived. $17.50 later, the driver went in to the lobby and the person at the desk paid up (I covered the tip)... I was amazed, seeing as my room was just $50/night.
Next, I went to pull up my reservation that I'd booked several months in advance (hence the $50/night rate) and it was nowhere to be found... for whatever reason, it did not get logged in the system. I was pulling my hair out at the front desk, using their "business center" computer (with internet) to frantically search for my reservation... I figured they would have to charge me the full rate since I was basically walking up without proof of my reservation. I finally conceded and asked how much it would be; the woman tapped her keyboard a few times and said she would give me the room (4 nights) for $50/night. Again, I was floored--totally amazed by their level of customer service.
Checked in, grabbed my bus (there are two buses that run at least once an hour, stopping directly in front of the motel and going to campus--$1.50 per ride), and was quite happy to have a clean, warm room to come home to each night. Not to mention the free continental breakfast, fresh free cookies every day in the lobby, free USA Today, and shampoo/soap in the rooms. The location is slightly out of town, but the bus lines make up for it and also it's only a brisk 35-minute walk from the motel to College & Allen (downtown) if you feel up to it.
Naturally, this is a pretty no-frills motel, so anyone expecting 5-star quality will be disappointed. But it is a bargain at this price, and they clean the rooms dutifully every day. The heater/AC is a little bit loud and the decor leaves something to be desired, but again, everything was functional and clean and the service was great. Will definitely stay here again and again.
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