Colby, KS Getaway: Unbelievable Deals at Super 8!
Colby, KS Getaway: Super 8 – Deals That are Almost Unbelievable! (Spoiler: It’s a Super 8)
Alright, folks, let's talk Colby, Kansas. And, more specifically, let's talk the Super 8. I’m not gonna lie, I went in with… well, let’s just say expectations weren't sky-high. But hey, the price was right, and I needed a crash pad on a long drive. This ain’t the Ritz, but for the price? Sigh. Okay, here goes…
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Accessibility: Crossing My Fingers and… Surprisingly Okay!
Look, I'm not in a wheelchair but I am lazy, so getting around easily is a plus. Entering and exiting? No problem. The elevator was a godsend. It was clean, it worked, and it didn't smell too strongly of industrial cleaner. They had facilities for disabled guests, which I didn't personally use, but it's good to know they’re there. The exterior corridors were wide enough to maneuver, with easy elevator access.
The Internet: WiFi That Actually Works! (A Miracle!)
Okay, honestly? I expected dial-up. I’m so used to hotels promising “high-speed internet” only to deliver buffering nightmares. But Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! and Internet access - Wireless that actually worked. And I mean, really worked. I was able to stream a movie without wanting to throw my laptop out the window. Internet access - LAN was available too. So, brownie points, Super 8. Big ones.
Cleanliness and Safety: They’re Trying, Bless Their Hearts
I'm always a bit iffy about budget hotels - the phrase "you get what you pay for" echoes in my mind. But Super 8 was making a good effort. Rooms sanitized between stays is a very good start. The Staff trained in safety protocol (presumably COVID related) and there was Hand sanitizer readily available. I saw Anti-viral cleaning products being used -- kudos. They offered Room sanitization opt-out available, good on them for making the choice ours. There were Smoke alarms in the room. Fire extinguisher. They have Security [24-hour]! Okay, they get an A for effort!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Don't Get Your Hopes Up
This is where the budget-ness starts to show. The Breakfast [buffet] was…well, it was there. I’m not sure I would call it “Asian Cuisine” as it was one pre-packaged pastry, and a hard-boiled egg. However, there was Coffee/tea in restaurant and Coffee shop in the lobby. Yes, the coffee tasted like… well, like budget hotel coffee. The Bottle of water was appreciated. There’s a Snack bar as well. Don’t go expecting gourmet.
Rooms: The Bare Necessities, Plus a Few Surprises (In a Good Way!)
The room itself? Standard. Clean enough. Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker. Blackout curtains that actually blacked out sunlight! A Desk, which, again, was a win. I did a lot of work from that desk and there were Internet access - wireless which was essential. A Refrigerator! That saved my life (and my leftover pizza). And you know what? The bed was actually comfortable. And the extra long bed was a plus! I didn't use the ironing facilities, and the hair dryer was a noisy little beast. The Satellite/cable channels were basic cable, but after a long day who is complaining?
Things to Do/Ways to Relax: Pool! And… Not Much Else
The Swimming pool [outdoor] was open—and a welcome sight. It was clean, and it felt surprisingly refreshing. I didn't have an opportunity to use the Gym/fitness, but I saw it from the outside. It seemed adequately equipped.
Services and Conveniences: A Mixed Bag
Daily housekeeping was a plus. I hate making my bed. Laundry service wasn't available. There's Free car park [on-site] which is always a win in my book. They had a Concierge. The elevator was very handy indeed. Cash withdrawal was available at the front desk.
For the Kids: They'll Survive
They had Family/child friendly facilities. No babysitting service as far as I saw.
Getting Around: No Uber in Colby, Folks
They did have Airport transfer, and Taxi service. I parked on site.
The Verdict: Worth the Price? Absolutely. Expect Miracles? Nope.
Look, the Super 8 in Colby, Kansas, isn't going to win any awards for luxury. But it's clean, the staff is friendly enough (which is a genuine plus), and the price is hard to beat. Would I stay there again? Absolutely. It’s not going to ruin a trip, just set your expectations to “functional and clean” and you’ll be fine.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're talkin' Colby, Kansas. Super 8 in Colby, to be exact. And believe me, this ain’t gonna be some glossy, pre-packaged travel brochure bull-honkey. This is REAL, baby. This is…well, it's gonna be me rambling about Colby.
Day 1: Arrival & the Great Chili Catastrophe
- 1:00 PM: Land in Colby. Let's be honest, it's a blur of cornfields and the incessant hum of the rental car. I swear, the GPS lady sounded suspiciously bored. "Recalculating… you are still in Kansas." Thanks, lady. Thanks a bunch.
- 1:30 PM: Check into Super 8. The lobby smells vaguely of disinfectant and… well, a little bit of desperation, if I'm being honest. The clerk, bless her heart, looked like she'd seen some things. She handed me the key card with a weary “Enjoy your stay.” I’m already envisioning a lot of microwave dinners.
- 2:00 PM: The room. Standard Super 8. Brown, beige. Functional but soul-crushingly uninspired. The complimentary coffee machine had that weird, slightly metallic aroma that only cheap coffee machines can muster. Oh, and the bedspread? Let's just say I’m glad I brought my own blanket.
- 3:00 PM: Lunch. My genius plan: get some authentic small-town chili at the local greasy spoon. Turns out, the chili was less "authentic" and more "mystery meat stew." I swear, there was something… crunchy in there. Avoided asking questions. Suffice to say, my intestines and I had a very animated conversation for the next hour. (Regret. So much regret.)
- 4:00 PM: Recovering. The chili incident had me curled up in a fetal position on that beige bed, contemplating the meaning of life and the questionable wisdom of my dining choices. The TV offered very little to distract me, the only channel I had to enjoy was about farming.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Wandered around, with my stomach. Found a rather peculiar taxidermy display in the town's small museum. I've never been more fascinated and horrified at the same time. The prairie dog? Spectacular. The pheasant?… well, let's just say it looked like it had a very bad day.
- 7:30 PM: Dinner. Ended up at a chain restaurant. Playing it safe. Ate all of the food, and made it back to the Super 8 without another gastrointestinal crisis.
- 8:30 PM: Found a surprisingly good channel for vintage cartoons, the rest of the evening was spent in the glow of nostalgia.
Day 2: Dust Devils, Disappointments, and a Ray of Midwestern Sunshine
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast. That "complimentary" continental breakfast at the Super 8? Don't even bother. The muffins looked prehistoric, and the coffee…well, you get the picture. I made a mental note to hit the local grocery store, or any grocery store.
- 8:00 AM: Off to the Wheat Kingdom (or whatever they call it.)
- ** 9:00 AM:** Wheat Kingdom. It was… wheat. Endless fields of wheat. Beautiful, in a "where's the nearest coffee shop?" kind of way. I tried to channel my inner Van Gogh, but mostly just felt the sun, the wind, and a vague sense of my own insignificance. Did see a dust devil though, which was kinda neat.
- 11:00 AM: Hit main street, and the main street of Colby is…well…main street. I was looking for the charming, postcard-worthy downtown, but it seemed the economic tide has passed Colby by. A lot of the stores were boarded up. My optimism took a hit. I desperately need a new coffee mug.
- 12:00 PM: Found a local diner. This time, I played it safe. Ordered the grilled cheese. It was…fine. Not incredible, not terrible. Just… sustenance. I watched the locals. Real people. Smiling, laughing. Made me realize Colby isn’t some tourist destination. It's a place where people live. And that, I realized with a jolt, is actually pretty cool.
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: The "big hike." Hiked around one of the parks. It wasn’t exactly Yosemite, but it had a certain quiet charm. I felt the sun, the wind, and a vague sense of my own insignificance. (Again.)
- 4:30 PM: Visited the local community college. Found a rather eccentric art teacher who gave me a crash course in pottery. I made something that resembled a lopsided, misshapen… thing. (I'm calling it "Abstract Colby.") It was probably the most creative thing I've done in years.
- 7:00 PM: Finally, pizza. Simple and delicious.
- 8:00 PM: Back at the Super 8. The vintage cartoon channel was going strong. My heart warmed. Even if I was watching cartoons at 8:00 PM on a Tuesday, I wasn't alone.
Day 3: Departure and the Unexpected Charm
- 7:00 AM: Packed. Said goodbye to the questionable coffee machine. Made a mental note to write a proper review of this Super 8. (Probably not a good one, but a detailed one.)
- 8:00 AM: Last-minute grocery store run. Grabbed some actual coffee, emergency snacks, and a slightly less depressing coffee mug.
- 9:00 AM: One last drive around, just to take it all in. The dusty fields, the quiet streets, the faded signs…
- 10:00 AM: Leaving Colby. As I drove the highway, I felt something unexpected. A tinge of… fondness? Maybe it was the surprisingly friendly people, the quirky museum, or the pizza. More likely, it was the realization that even in a place like Colby, Kansas, life keeps going. People are living, making art, eating pizza, and watching cartoons. And sometimes, that's enough.
- 11:00 AM: Saying "Goodbye" to Kansas through my rearview mirror. The rental car hummed on, carrying me to the next adventure. And maybe, just maybe, I'll be back someday. After all, I have that lopsided, misshapen "Abstract Colby" to pick up. And maybe, just maybe, I'll try that chili again… (Okay, probably not.)
So, there you have it. A gloriously imperfect, slightly messy, and definitely honest account of my time in Colby, Kansas. It wasn't perfect. It wasn't glamorous. But it was… real. And sometimes, that's the most important thing.
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So, Colby, Kansas. Super 8. Sounds... exciting? Exactly *how* exciting are we talking?
Okay, deals. What's the *deal* with the deals? Did they actually deliver?
The coffee? Oh, God, the coffee. How *bad* was the coffee?
Besides the coffee, what were the "high points" (pun intended, because Kansas)?
Did you *actually* do anything in Colby BESIDES drink coffee and stay at the Super 8?
Any downsides? Be honest. Come on.
Would you go back? Really?
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