Super 8 by Wyndham Calgary Shawnessy Area

We stayed more than 10 days, and breakfast was nearly identical every morning, with a very limited menu. If you like routine and a predictable, no-drama stay, that consistency may suit you. It’s a humble motel with the sort of gap between its 3-star Booking.com rating and 2 stars on Google that makes you smile. Stability seems to be the main attraction here, not luxury.

We brought two basketball teams, 21 athletes, and their families and siblings, and the front desk staff were always extremely helpful. Everyone loved breakfast, and the kids had a great time in the pool. The staff were top notch throughout. Thank you for making the stay work so well.

I’m allergic to pets, so I booked a room that specifically said no pets. At check-in, the front desk asked where our pet was. I explained that we didn’t have one and that I wanted to stay as far from pets as possible. The room we were given was dirty and full of pet hair, and I got sick right away. They moved us after I reported it, but it wasn’t fair to check us into a dirty room in the first place.

The rooms were much too small for a family, and the breakfast area was cramped enough that I had to take my food back to the room. Still, we liked our stay and were satisfied. The location was handy for shops and restaurants, the staff were welcoming and friendly, and breakfast itself was typical.