Kimball, NE Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Super 8!
Kimball, NE Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Super 8? Buckle Up, Buttercup! (Or, My Surprisingly Alright Road Trip Stopover)
Okay, so let's be honest. Kimball, Nebraska isn't exactly on the cover of "Travel & Leisure." It's a dot on the map, a place you probably find yourself in because… well, let's just say my reasons involved a very long drive, a questionable GPS, and a desperate need for a bed that wasn't the inside of my car. And Super 8? Well, that conjures images of questionable coffee and maybe, just maybe, a stained carpet or two. But, hear me out… this Super 8, it actually surprised me.
Accessibility - Did they Think of Everyone?… Kinda!
Look, I didn't roll in on a wheelchair, but I did notice they've made some attempts at accessibility. The elevators were there, which is always a HUGE plus in a two-story place, and they listed "Facilities for disabled guests," which is a good sign, even if I didn't get the specifics. It's better than a place that just assumes everyone can leap buildings in a single bound. You know?
Cleanliness and Safety - Germaphobes, Rejoice (Mostly!)
This is a big one, people. We’re living in the age of the invisible threat, and I'm pretty much obsessed with cleanliness. My first thought upon entering the room? "Okay, how bad is it gonna be?" I was… relieved! They've got the whole "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Rooms sanitized between stays," and "Daily disinfection in common areas" spiel going on. The staff was also wearing masks, which automatically scores them points in my book. Felt like they were trying. The "Hand sanitizer" stations were everywhere, which I appreciated. And they even had that "Room sanitization opt-out available," which, okay, I'm not sure who would opt out, but the option's there! I have a confession: the whole germ thing actually made me feel a little safer than in some… more "boutique" accommodations. Like they cared.
The Room: My Little Haven (for a Brief But Lovely Time)
Alright, let's talk details. My room was… well, it was a Super 8 room. Don't expect the Ritz, but it was clean (thank you, anti-viral warriors!), spacious, and well-equipped. "Air conditioning" – check. "Refrigerator" – YES. "Microwave" – Double YES! I’d bought a sad pre-made salad at the gas station earlier in the night and was thrilled to have a place to store it without turning it into a science experiment in my car.
The "Free Wi-Fi" was a LIFESAVER. Found myself binging Netflix for 2 hours while I waited for my laundry to finish! The "Internet access – wireless" was fast and reliable. And let’s not forget that "Blackout curtains." Pure, glorious, sleep-inducing darkness! I slept like a baby, guys. Seriously.
Oh, and I'm sure this is a small thing to most people, but I was particularly excited by the "Socket near the bed." I hate having to stretch across the room to charge my phone these days!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Let's Keep Expectations Reasonable
Okay, so I didn't witness any Michelin star chefs. This is Kimball, Nebraska, after all, not Paris. The "Breakfast [buffet]" was… a Super 8 breakfast [buffet]. Your standard fare -- waffles (which, let's be honest, are always a good time), cereal, bagels, and some suspiciously orange-colored scrambled eggs. They also had "Coffee/tea in restaurant," which was available all day! The "Snack bar" was nonexistent (or closed, I honestly didn’t look), but I figured out quickly that convenience store snacks from the gas station are my jam! There was no "Bar" so… no happy hour for me. But hey, the coffee was hot and always there.
Services and Conveniences - More Than You'd Think
The "24-hour front desk" was a godsend when I arrived absolutely exhausted at 2 am. The "Car park [free of charge]" was a plus. And the "Laundry service" meant I didn't have to smell my own clothes for another 500 miles.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax - Kimball is… Well, It's Kimball
Look, this isn't the kind of place where you'd be getting away from the hustle and bustle. There was no "Spa," no "Pool with view." But! There was a "Swimming pool [outdoor]"! It was closed for the season, which I was a little sad about, but it looked clean, I think. Also, the sheer act of being in Kimball was a way to relax. You know? If your definition of relaxed is "away from everything."
The Overall Vibe: Don't Discount the Super 8
My stay wasn't perfect, sure. The decor was a little dated, the coffee was a little weak. But I wasn't expecting a luxury experience, and for what it was, the Super 8 in Kimball, Nebraska, surprised the heck out of me. It was clean, safe, and comfortable. It was a perfectly acceptable place to crash after a long haul on a highway.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because you're about to embark on a whirlwind tour of… Kimball, Nebraska. Yep. The Super 8. Buckle DOWN. I'm not promising glamour, but I am promising unfiltered me.
Day 1: Arrival and Existential Dread in the Cornfields
- 1:00 PM: Finally, finally arrive. After a four-hour drive where I learned the true meaning of "nothing but open road." My GPS, bless its digital soul, kept chirping "Recalculating… recalculating…" like it couldn't believe I was still heading to Kimball. Checked into the Super 8. The lobby smells faintly of chlorine and… desperation? Like, I swear, I could feel all my life choices flashing before my eyes in those floral-patterned armchairs. They have a coffee machine and the coffee is not as good as a gas station coffee.
- 1:30 PM: Unpacked. The room has a fridge. SCORE! I brought snacks. And wine. Don't judge. This is self-care, people.
- 2:00 PM: Okay, deep breath. Time to explore Kimball! First stop: the only place that seems to be open--a local cafe.
- Anecdote: I swear, the waitress (let's call her Mildred) knew everyone. Like, the entire town. She called someone "honey" so many times, I thought she was addressing me. Turns out, I was just the bewildered city slicker. I asked for an iced latte, which I desperately needed, and Mildred just raised a single eyebrow and said, "Iced coffee, dear? We make a mean one." My heart sank, but I had to take it. It was… fine. Okay, it was watered-down, but the sweet cream made up for it. Tiny things.
- 3:00 PM: Walked around downtown Kimball. There is a bookstore. I can't tell if one of them has been robbed of its books, or the books are simply not the book I wanted.
- Quirky Observation: The wind here is something else. It's a constant, low hum, like the earth is taking a slow, deep breath. It's… peaceful? In a slightly unsettling, "the world is ending" kind of way.
- 4:00 PM: Kimball County Museum. Okay, I admit, I went in skeptical. But, actually, it was pretty cool. They had a whole exhibit on local farming history (turns out, Kimball is a big deal in potato production… who knew?). Made me think about my own roots and where I came from.
- 5:00 PM: Back to the room. Started to feel like i was going to lose my mind so I ate the snacks.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at the local restaurant. The food here is more filling than good.
- 7:00 PM: Back at Super 8. Watched some TV.
- 8:00 PM: Read a book.
- 9:00 PM: Slept.
Day 2: Breaking Out and the Allure of the Unknown
- 8:00 AM: Okay, free continental breakfast. I loaded up on the waffles. The syrup dispenser was out of order.
- 9:00 AM: I went to an art museum in Kimball
- Rambles: So, the art museum. The art was… unique. Some of it was pretty good, but some of it felt like it was made by people who had spent way too much time in a small town (no judgment, I was in a small town). There was this one abstract piece that looked like someone had spilled a can of paint. I stared at it for a good five minutes, trying to figure out what it meant. The only thing I got was that I liked the color blue.
- 10:00 AM: Decided to go for a drive. Just… anywhere. Got on the highway and started driving. The wind, again.
- Emotional Reaction: This is why I travel. This feeling of driving and not knowing where I was going… the freedom. I just want to drive forever.
- 11:00 AM: I parked at a tiny park. The park was not very good.
- 12:00 PM: I decided to go back to the hotel.
- 1:00 PM: Ate lunch in the Hotel.
- 2:00 PM: I went to the Kimball Public Library. the internet was not good.
- 3:00 PM: Back to my room.
- 4:00 PM: Tried the pool. The pool was closed. The hotel was just starting to get worse.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at the restaurant. The food here is still more filling than good.
- 7:00 PM: I went to the gift shop and didn't buy anything.
- 8:00 PM: I was starting to get seriously bored. I called a friend.
- 9:00 PM: Slept.
Day 3: The Great Escape (and the Truth About Waffles)
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast encore. Waffles with the mystery syrup. I did not risk a second helping.
- 8:30 AM: Packed up. Checked out. This Super 8, for all its imperfections, had become a little bit like home. (That's probably a sign I need to see my therapist again.)
- 9:00 AM: Hit the road. Headed East, toward civilization.
- Opinionated Language: Okay, let's be honest: Kimball isn't the most glamorous destination in the world. But! But! It had a certain… quietness. A certain charm, if you're into that sort of thing. And the people were genuinely friendly. It was a reminder that life can be simple and that connection with people is sometimes more important than fancy experiences.
- 10:00 AM: A gas stop
- 11:00 AM: I am almost out of Nebraska.
- 12:00 PM: Stopped for lunch.
- 1:00 PM: Back on the road.
- 2:00 PM: Arrived home.
Post-Trip Thoughts (or: The Aftermath of Kimball)
- Stronger Emotional Reactions: I'm going to miss the wide open spaces, the never-ending sky, and the simplicity of it all. I have officially embraced the idea of travel for travel. I would like to go back and experience it all again.
- Messier Structure: I feel different now, almost like my own perspective has shifted and grown. Not a lot, but a little. I can't explain it, it was a great trip.
Okay, seriously, is this Super 8 in Kimball *really* a "Getaway"? I mean, Kimball...?
Alright, look, I'm not gonna lie. Kimball isn't exactly the Bahamas. My expectations were, shall we say, tempered. I pictured roadside motels of my childhood summers. But you know what? Against all odds, yeah, it *was* kinda a break. I needed a place to just crash, escape the city for a couple of days - somewhere cheap with no frills. The "Getaway" part? Mostly in the affordable-ness and the fact I was *away*. So, manage your expectations... but don't dismiss it outright. Think of it as a... budget-friendly adventure. Plus, think of the stories you'll have. "Remember that time we stayed in Kimball, Nebraska?!?" It's a conversation starter!
What's the *deal* with the "Unbeatable Deals"? Are we talking like, winning the lottery deals, or just… reasonably priced?
Ha! "Unbeatable." Okay, okay, maybe they're not giving away gold bars. But seriously, the prices were *fantastic*. I'm talking, significantly cheaper than anything I could find closer to Denver (my origin story and the place I was escaping). I booked a day before and got a room for a steal. They probably have a special for AARP members too, I'm guessing. Plus, I noticed a sign promising deals if you "book direct," whatever THAT means. Just check the usual suspects (Booking.com, etc.) and compare. But unless you're expecting a free penthouse suite, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the price.
The breakfast... is it the standard, "mystery meat in a tube" kind of deal? Or is there a glimmer of hope?
Alright, honesty time. The breakfast is… a breakfast. It's not gourmet. It's not Instagram-worthy. It’s the classic continental situation. Think: pre-packaged muffins (one surprisingly good, the other, well… let's just say dry), sugary cereal options galore, maybe some questionable scrambled eggs (I avoided those, just in case). But here's the thing... I ate the waffles. Made them myself! And they were... perfectly fine. Added some bananas because there were some. Coffee was strong enough to wake the dead. So, manage your expectations. It's fuel. It'll get you going. It's free! I'm a 'no complaining allowed' type person. So, I'd say it's a win.
Okay, the room itself. Tell me the *real* story. Clean? Smelly? What's the vibe?
Right, so the room. It was… clean! Like, surprisingly clean. No weird, musty smells (a huge win!), no questionable stains on the carpet. The bed was comfy enough. Okay, maybe not the Four Seasons, but I slept like a log. The TV worked. The AC blasted (necessary, because, Nebraska summers, am I right?!). The bathroom was small, functional. The decor? Well, picture the 1990s, but in a good way. I really liked the lamp, it had a little shade that was just perfect for reading. So, yeah, the vibe was... basic, but totally acceptable. Honestly, I've stayed in hotels far worse. It was a comfortable, clean place to crash. I’m not even going to lie, I was expecting worse. I think I'd have been happy with just not being covered in the previous occupant's hair. So, *ding ding ding*, a win! I'm officially a fan.
Besides the room and the price, what *else* is there to do in Kimball that makes it a 'getaway?'
Oof. Okay. Here's where we get REAL. Kimball isn't exactly a hotbed of activity. This is the *perfect* kind of place for a 'getaway' if you really need to switch off. It's quiet. It's the kinda place you actually see the stars. The only sound was the wind. You get the feeling people aren't in a rush. There's the town, with maybe a few restaurants, a grocery store (important!), maybe a laundromat. You're there to be doing something. I spent a bunch of time just sitting. Reading. Thinking. Seriously. I actually enjoyed that. I took a long drive down a gravel road. Saw some cows. Watched the sun set. I'm not even joking. It was genuinely relaxing. If you're expecting nightlife... you're in the wrong place. This isn't Las Vegas (thank god!). This is about the quiet. About the stillness. It's for the person who needs to unplug. And for that, it's perfect. The bonus? The peace. That's the real getaway.
Are there any amenities, like a pool or a gym? Or are we strictly talking bare-bones here?
Okay, let's get this straight. You're not getting a swim-up bar. No. There was no pool. No gym (I wasn’t expecting one). This super 8 is pretty basic. But hey, it's clean! That's the name of the game, right? Don't expect anything fancy. The focus is on providing a place to sleep and a good price, which delivers.
What's the deal with the staff? Friendly? Grumpy? Do they seem to know what they're doing?
The staff? Honestly, they were great. Super friendly. Check-in was a breeze (which, after a miserable drive, is a godsend!). Always a smile and a "How are you doing?" kind of greeting. They gave me extra towels when I asked (because I am a complete mess). They seemed efficient. No complaints at all. Totally pleasant, and that makes a huge difference. This might sound silly but it felt quite welcoming. No stuffiness either, which is a bonus. I felt comfortable asking anything!
Any "unexpected delights"? Did anything surprise you, good or bad?
Oh, man. Okay, so, here's a story. I'm unpacking my bag, right? And I realize I FORGOT my toothbrush. Panic sets in. I envisioned spending the whole trip with coffee breath. I run down to the front desk, fully prepared to, like, beg for a travel-sized one (I am the worst traveler). And the guy at the front desk... he just *handed* me one. No charge. No judgment. Just a toothbrush. That's it! That's the kind of stuff that makes a difference, that makes a trip. The unexpected delight! I mean, it was tiny, and it's not like it changed my life, but it was the small kindness and the fact that they actuallyComfort Inn
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