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Unbelievable Deals at Super 8 Medicine Hat - Or, My Wild Weekend in the Hat (A Messy Review)
Okay, folks, buckle up, because I just survived, ahem, I mean, experienced a weekend at the Super 8 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. And let me tell you, “Unbelievable Deals” is definitely the name of the game, whether that's a good thing or a slightly-too-accurate descriptor, well, that's what we're here to unpack. This isn't your polished, corporate-approved review. This is real. I'm talking messy hair, questionable decisions fueled by free coffee, and a whole lotta opinions.
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First Impressions & Accessibility (The Good & The… Well, The Other)
Right, so the whole "Unbelievable Deals" thing? Not a lie. My wallet definitely appreciated it. The exterior? Let’s just say it's… characterful. Like, in a "seen better days, but hey, it's still standing" kinda way. But hey, I wasn’t expecting the Ritz.
Accessibility: Big thumbs up for the effort here. The lobby was spacious, easy to navigate with a wheelchair (which, thankfully, I didn't need, but I noticed!), and the elevators were operational. My room was even kinda accessible, with wide doorways and grab bars in the bathroom. So, major points for trying, Super 8. It makes a difference, you know? It really does.
Rant Time: The "Accessible" Bathroom: Listen, the grab bars are great, BUT… the showerhead. It was like a rebellious teenager, aimed directly at my midsection. Honestly, I’m not sure if that was by design or just old age. It was a fun experiment, though, in trying to control the water flow without soaking the whole bathroom.
Inside the Hallowed Walls (And My Room, Specifically)
Available in All Rooms (The Checklist!):
- Air Conditioning: Check. Crucial, considering Medicine Hat is often a furnace.
- Alarm Clock: Present and accounted for. Though, honestly, I used my phone. Old habits die hard.
- Bathrobes: Nope. Bummer. I like a bathrobe. Makes me feel fancy.
- Bathroom Phone: LOL! Seriously? Like, "Hello, reception? I seem to have lost my rubber ducky."
- Bathtub: Yep! Soaking those travel-weary bones… eventually. After I got the water pressure situation figured out.
- Blackout Curtains: Yes! Essential for avoiding the early morning sun in the prairies.
- Carpeting: Ah, the sweet, sweet carpet. It’s seen things. Still, it was clean-ish.
- Closet: Basic, but functional.
- Coffee/Tea Maker: THIS is where the Super 8 earned some gold stars. Free coffee in the room. Crucial for functioning humanoids.
- Complimentary Tea: See above.
- Daily Housekeeping: They did a good job, considering what they had to work with.
- Desk: A perfectly serviceable desk for… well, pretending to work.
- Extra Long Bed: Definitely appreciated! I'm not a small person.
- Free Bottled Water: Nice touch. Hydration is key!
- Hair Dryer: Surprisingly effective, considering it looked like it was from the Jurassic period.
- High Floor: I don't remember what floor i was on, it wasn't too high, i was ok with that for the price.
- In-room Safe Box: Nope.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Didn't need it, but good to know.
- Internet access – LAN: Nope, only Wi-Fi.
- Internet access – wireless: Yes, and it was STRONG!
- Ironing facilities: YES! A very tired and rusty iron.
- Laptop workspace: Desk worked.
- Linens: Clean enough. They smelled of… well, laundry detergent.
- Mini bar: Nope. More room for my snacks!
- Mirror: Present. I looked tired.
- Non-smoking: Absolutely. Thank goodness.
- On-demand movies: No.
- Private bathroom: Check.
- Reading light: Check.
- Refrigerator: Yes! Handy for keeping the leftovers from the local pizza place… and the beer cold.
- Safety/security feature: smoke detector, fire extinguisher.
- Satellite/cable channels: Lots of them.
- Scale: Nope. Thank heavens.
- Seating area: Little chair by the desk.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Nope, all-in-one.
- Shower: Yup. See above.
- Slippers: Nope!
- Smoke detector: YES. A necessity.
- Socket near the bed: Yes! Major win!
- Sofa: Nope.
- Soundproofing: Not amazing, but decent. I heard the occasional slamming door.
- Telephone: Yes! For ordering… you know, things.
- Toiletries: Basic, but functional.
- Towels: Fluffy enough.
- Umbrella: Nope. Needed it.
- Visual alarm: Didn’t see one, but I wasn't looking for one.
- Wake-up service: They offered it, but I didn't need it.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Yes! Solid.
- Window that opens: Yup. Fresh prairies air. Lovely.
The Freebies & The Extras (And the Occasional Disappointment)
- Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: The Wi-Fi was surprisingly robust. I could stream things without a hitch - very important to me. Again, Gold Stars.
- Breakfast [buffet]: Free breakfast! Yay! The selection? Hmmm. Let’s just say it was a "continental" breakfast in the truest sense of the word. Cereal, toast, the aforementioned coffee (thank you, coffee gods!), and some questionable pastries. Edible, though. And hey, free. I did manage to find a decent yogurt cup.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: It had a pool! Which, in that heat, was a lifesaver. It wasn't Olympic size, I suspect it was a little bit cloudy (this is my guess, I didn't go in), and there were no lifeguards, but I saw some people enjoying themself.
- Dining, drinking, and snacking: There wasn't really any on-site dining.
- Fitness center/Gym/fitness: I didn't see any.
Cleanliness and Safety (The Important Stuff)
- Cleanliness and safety: I felt like they were trying hard here. Everything seemed clean enough.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer: I saw this stuff everywhere. Which made me feel at least somewhat less like I was entering a biohazard zone.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Didn’t notice this, but a good sign.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Hopefully.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: I would guess so.
What to Do in Medicine Hat (Besides Wonder About the Pool)
- This is hard. I didn't do much. I wandered around. The Hat is… well, it’s Medicine Hat. If you’re looking for a major tourist destination, this ain't it. But the badlands are apparently nearby, which is something I'd like to see sometime.
The Verdict (The Unbelievable Truth)
Would I stay at the Super 8 in Medicine Hat again? Honestly? Probably. For the price, the location, the glorious free coffee, and the fact that it fulfilled all my basic needs, it definitely does the job. Is it luxurious? Absolutely not. Is it perfect? Far from it. Is it an “Unbelievable Deal”? Absolutely. Just go in with realistic expectations, a sense of humor, and a healthy dose of appreciation for budget travel. And maybe pack your own rubber ducky. And an umbrella.
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Alright, buckle up buttercup, because you're about to get the unvarnished truth about… a trip to Medicine Hat, Alberta. Super 8, baby! Don't judge, it was within budget and had free Wi-Fi. (Important, because, like, my life revolves around Wi-Fi.)
Day 1: Arrival & "Hat City" Expectations vs. Reality (Oh, the Humanity!)
- 1:00 PM: Arrived in Medicine Hat. Or should I say, Hat City? I had visions of Stetson-clad cowboys, tumbleweeds rolling down deserted streets, and… well, maybe a decent diner. I'd seen some Google Earth, and I was picturing some sprawling, dusty old town, straight outta a spaghetti western.
- Reality Check: The Super 8 didn't have a tumbleweed out front. Disappointing, really. It did have a surprisingly friendly check-in lady, bless her heart. I think she'd seen it all. Probably.
- 1:30 PM: Checked into the Super 8. My room… well, it was a room. Cleanish. The air conditioner sounded like a dying walrus, but hey, air conditioning! I'm a sucker for convenience.
- 2:00 PM: Settled in, got my bearings, and took a quick assessment of the immediate environment. The lobby felt very '80s, in a slightly sad way. Beige carpets, outdated artwork, and a lingering scent of… chlorine? Maybe it was the pool?
- Anecdote: I met this guy in the elevator. He was wearing a Medicine Hat Tigers hockey jersey and looked permanently exasperated. He just grunted, "It's quieter than Calgary." I burst out laughing because, like, I get it.
- 2:30 PM: Venture out. First mission: food. I'd scouted out a local diner, which I'd mentally dubbed "The Greasy Spoon of Destiny." Finding it was another adventure. Google Maps tried to send me down a dirt road. I said "Nope."
- Quirky Observation: Medicine Hat… it's got a lot of chain restaurants. Seriously. Did every fast food chain on earth build an outlet here? Are we in some strange corporate-sponsored utopia? I'm half expecting to see a statue of Ronald McDonald in the town square.
- 3:00 PM: Finally found "The Greasy Spoon of Destiny" (it was actually called The Big Breakfast). The coffee was… coffee. The service was… enthusiastic. The pancakes? Glorious! Pure, unadulterated, carb-loaded bliss. The imperfections - the slightly burnt edges, the syrup that was definitely not maple - made it perfect.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Wandered around downtown. It's small. Really small. Some cool old buildings, though! So that's a win.
- 6:30 PM: Dinner. Went back to the Super 8 to check. I looked at the vending machines. NO. NO CHIPS. It looked like it was going to be a long stay…
Day 2: The Gas City & The (Unexpected) Badlands
9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. The free breakfast. Let's not talk about the "eggs." Okay, maybe I should. They looked like they'd come out of a lab experiment, but hey! Free food is free food.
10:00 AM: Driving around and getting to know the city. I decided to do a drive to the Cypress Hills – or at least, some portion of it. Beautiful, dry, grassy. I think I should've brought more sunscreen.
12:00 PM: Lunch in the car! Fast food, of course, at the Subway.
1:00 PM: Gas City. That's what Medicine Hat is known for. Gas. And the world's largest tepee. The tepee is… large. Actually, it's kind of majestic. It's a bit out there but impressive. I took a selfie with it. I might send it to my mom.
2:00 PM: The badlands! Here we go… driving down the Trans-Canada Highway. The vastness of the landscape is incredible. It's like a scene from a spaghetti western… wait a minute…
- Emotional Reaction: This place is just… wow. Suddenly the trip is worth it. The badlands. The colours, the starkness, the silence. It's so different from anything I've seen. It wasn't what I expected from Medicine Hat - but it was what I needed. This is stunning!
3:00 PM: The badlands again! Wandering. Breathing. The prairie sky. Feeling… a sense of peace I didn't know I was craving. I found a perfect spot to sit and just… be.
5:00 PM: Back to "Hat City" . Feeling quite content, actually.
6:00 PM: Dinner at a local pub. Got a burger. It was… fine. The beer was cold. People were surprisingly friendly.
7:00 PM: Back and relaxing in the hotel. Another evening of TV. The air conditioning still sounds like it's about to throw a part. At this point, I'm beginning to think I'm growing fond of it.
Day 3: The Departure (And a Final Thought)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. The "eggs" again. I've developed a strange affinity for them.
- 10:00 AM: Packing. Taking my time. The Super 8 has grown on me. This is a perfect place to rest.
- 11:00 AM: Check Out. Friendly check out lady.
- 12:00 PM: Departure.
Final Thoughts: Medicine Hat. It's not what I expected. It's not glamorous. It's not the kind of place you'd put on a postcard. But it has a certain charm, a certain… realness. It's quiet, it's straightforward, and the badlands… the badlands are magic. I'm actually glad I went. I went searching for a cowboy town and found something much more interesting - a place to breathe, and a sense of space.
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So, uh... what *is* this thing, exactly? (Let's pretend I'm being asked the obvious)
Right, good question! Hold on, let me just... *stares blankly at the ceiling for a solid minute* ... So, basically, it's about... Ugh. You know when you try to explain something and suddenly it's like, "Wait, *I* don't even know what I'm talking about!" Okay, okay. Deep breaths. Let's just say it's about... something... *important*? Something that resonates? Like, maybe it's about... (checks notes) ... Okay, maybe this isn't as clear as I thought. Fine, I'll just wing it. We'll figure it out together, yeah?
Is this supposed to be helpful? Because I'm already confused.
Look, helpful? Maybe. Am I *trying* to be helpful? Honestly, not always. I'm more in the "spill my guts and see what happens" phase of life right now. Think of this as... a messy, disorganized, probably-incomplete-but-hopefully-entertaining-ish guide. I mean, if you're looking for perfectly formatted bullet points and objective facts, you've come to the *wrong* place. Expect tangent city. Population: Me.
How did you even *get* into this mess in the first place?
Oh, man, the *origin story*. Okay. It’s a long one. Picture this: Me, a coffee-fueled, slightly neurotic human (that's me!), staring into the abyss of… well, let’s just call it *life*. And one day, BAM! An idea. A totally brilliant, world-changing idea! Okay, maybe not world-changing. Probably not even life-changing. But, it *felt* important at the time! Then, it all spiraled into this. Mostly because I can't let things go. I'm basically a terrier with a metaphorical bone. I’m talking, of course, a complete and total obsession with… this whole concept. And what's worse? I actually *enjoy* it. There's a certain… *satisfaction* in the chaos, you know? In the sheer, unadulterated mess of it all.
So, what have been some "ups" and "downs" of this... project?
Okay. Buckle up, buttercups, because this is gonna be a ride. The ups? Oh, *man*. The moments of pure, unadulterated *inspiration*. Sometimes, it's like the ideas just *flow*. I’ll be sitting here, staring at the wall, and suddenly BAM! A brilliant (in my totally biased opinion) nugget of gold! The thrill of the chase, when I can't wait to get back to tinkering. My heart literally races!
The downs? Okay, the downs are… a *thing*. There were times I thought, "This is stupid. You're a fool. You're wasting your time." I wanted to pull the plug. Just delete everything and pretend it never happened. Then comes the crushing self- doubt. Thinking "No one will care!" and the urge to hide under the covers and watch bad reality TV. It's a vicious cycle. But you know I didn't, I can't, I won't.
What's the hardest part? The part that makes you want to scream and throw your laptop out the window?
Oh, that's easy. Procrastination. Perfectionism is a close second, but procrastination wins the gold medal of misery. One time, I spent an entire day staring at a blank document, convinced I was incapable of writing even the simplest sentence. I mean, a *sentence*! Seriously, how hard is it? Apparently, the answer is "Very, very hard" when you're battling the inner critic. Days, weeks fly by, and nothing happens. I swear, I've mastered the art of distraction. I can organize my sock drawer, alphabetize my spice rack, and deep-clean my bathroom like a champion. Writing? Nah, that can wait.
Okay, enough doom and gloom! What are you actually *proud* of?
Okay, let's get to the good stuff. When I can finally break through and feel like I'm truly saying something, when the words flow, when I *connect* with the whatever I am creating, well, it's the best feeling ever. Then, there's that feeling when you put in the work and it is done. Even it's not perfect, there is something satisfying about creating something out of nothing. That's the stuff dreams are made of, right? Maybe not. But for me, it is. So, I'm proud of my persistence. Yeah, ok I'm talking myself up here a bit. But sometimes the biggest challenge is showing up every day. And I *try* to do that.
What advice do you have for anyone trying to follow in your… footsteps?
Advice? Me? Please. I'm the last person you should ask for advice! Okay, okay, fine. If you *insist*:
1. Embrace the mess. It's inevitable. It's part of the process.
2. Don't be afraid to fail. Seriously. Fail, fail, fail. Learn from it.
3. Find your people. The ones who get you, who support you, who maybe (just maybe) can tolerate your occasional descent into utter madness.
4. Coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. (Or tea, if that's your thing.)
And most importantly...
5. Don't listen to me. I have no idea what I'm doing. But somehow, here we are.
What's next? What does the future hold?
Oh, man, the future! That's a good question. Honestly, I'm just trying to take it one day at a time. One messy, imperfect, coffee-fueled day at a time. I have goals, I have dreams, and for now, I am going to keep doing the thing. Will it work? Who knows. But I'll be here, muddling through, hopefully with a few laughs along the way. Maybe you'll be there too?
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