About Super 8 by Wyndham Calgary Shawnessy Area
The Super 8 by Wyndham Calgary Shawnessy Area is a budget-friendly choice that boasts a heated indoor pool area complete with hot tub and large waterslide. Positioned off McLeod Trail, the accommodation is located approximately 20 minutes away by car from downtown Calgary.
Along with air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom, a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen cable television and coffee/tea making facilities come as standard with the attractive rooms at Super 8 by Wyndham Calgary Shawnessy Area.
For convenience, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff can offer help and assistance whenever needed. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, a business centre and free on-site parking.
A continental breakfast is complimentary with all stays and consists of cereals, baked goods, juice and coffee/tea. Refreshments and snacks can be purchased from the on-site vending machines.
Fish Creek Provincial Park can be reached in a little over five minutes by car from the hotel. The Heritage Park Historical Village is a 15-minute drive.
Positive Reviews
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Convenient location to get around the area
The hotel’s location was a highlight for many previous guests. Various points of interest such as the Heritage Park Historical Village, Fish Creek Provincial Park and other Calgary attractions are in relatively close proximity to the accommodation.
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Staff warm and accommodating
In most cases, the staff members were one of the best aspects about staying at the accommodation for past visitors. From a supposedly warm welcome on arrival to helping with advice about the area, the service provided was considered to be very good overall.
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Enjoyable indoor swimming pool
Despite disapproval about the water temperature at times, most former guests were appreciative of the hotel’s indoor swimming pool area. Complete with a hot tub and large waterslide, the pool room was generally thought of as an enjoyable area for those of all ages.
Negative Reviews
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Breakfast a mixed bag
Whilst the large majority were content, the accommodation’s complimentary breakfast has generated negative reviews from a notable amount of previous visitors. Along with a somewhat limited choice, the quality of certain breakfast items was judged to be substandard.
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Noise of others can be disturbing
Based on the feedback of various past guests, the soundproofing of the hotel’s rooms was not completely sufficient in keeping out noise. It has been said that the sounds of others in the hallways and neighbouring rooms can be disruptive.
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Issues with cleanliness
Although not always the case, a sizeable number of former visitors encountered hygiene-related problems during their time at the accommodation. Along with cleanliness issues such as pungent smells and stained carpets, the regularity of the housekeeping has also come under criticism on occasion.