Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Super 8 Review (You WON'T Believe This!)
Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Super 8 Review (You WON'T Believe This!) - Prepare for a Rollercoaster!
Alright, folks, buckle up. This ain't your typical, sterile hotel review. We're diving headfirst into the churning, surprisingly deep waters of the Super 8, and I'm bringing YOU along for the ride. "Best Kept Secret" is a bold claim, and honestly, after my stay? I'm… well, I'm processing. Let's break this down, shall we? And by "break it down," I mean, I'm just gonna vomit my thoughts onto the page like a caffeinated, sleep-deprived poet, okay? Good. Let's go.
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(Accessibility First - Important Stuff!)
Okay, first things first: This is a Super 8. Don't expect the Taj Mahal. Accessibility is… present. The wheelchair accessibility seems reasonable based on what I saw - elevators are in place (thank goodness!) and ramps look to be in place. However, I didn't roll through the whole place, so let's not put our trust in it right away. Facilities for disabled guests exist, though I suspect the "facilities" is an accessible room rather than a sprawling complex of care. I didn't test this (obviously), BUT it also has a elevator!
Internet Access:
- Internet: Yeah, it's there.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: Woohoo!
- Internet [LAN]: Probably in the business center. I didn't even look for it, TBH. Who uses LAN anymore?
- Internet services: Okay, so it's there, right? Fine. I needed to do a quick check of my fantasy league and send some memes, so it was sufficient.
Accessibility Rating: 3/5 - "Might be okay, but confirm if it is very important to you."
(A-Men-I-Teez!)
Listen, if you're looking for a spa day, this ain’t it. Body scrub, Body wrap, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna: Nope, nope, and NOPE. Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: There was a pool. Looked…cleanish. I didn't wade in. Too much chlorine in my history. Fitness center, Gym/fitness: I…didn’t see one. I was too busy strategizing my next snack run, and frankly, the only gym I need is the walk to the vending machine. Foot bath: Stop it. Just…stop it.
Ways to relax? Well, the bed was comfy(ish), and I binged a bunch of shows on my laptop using the Wi-Fi. So, yeah, relaxation adjacent.
Amenities Rating: 2/5 - "Fine if you only want a place to sleep."
(Cleanliness and Safety - The COVID Age!)
Okay, this is where things got…interesting. First of all, a note: I'M a bit of a germaphobe, so take my perspective with a grain of salt. However, I'm also a realist.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Listed! That's a good sign!
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Probably. Didn't witness it, but I'm trusting the paperwork.
- Hand sanitizer: Available at key spots. Check.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Hopefully. Otherwise, I'm in trouble.
- Hygiene certification: Did not see one. (Maybe I missed it?)
- Individually-wrapped food options: Needed at the included breakfast. We’ll get there.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Ha. Depends on how crowded it is.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Again, I'm assuming.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: I didn't ask for it.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Fingers crossed, because, well, I stayed.
- Safe dining setup: See breakfast.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: See breakfast.
- Shared stationery removed: Probably. Who even uses stationery anymore?
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed like it, but honestly, how can you really tell?
- Sterilizing equipment: I hope so.
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Non-smoking rooms, Smoke alarms, Security [24-hour]. All present and accounted for.
BUT… The hallways smelled faintly of…something. Not bad. Not exactly clean. It's just… there. And during breakfast, the…well, we’ll get into that.
Cleanliness/Safety Rating: 3.5/5 - "Better than I expected, but maybe pack your own wipes."
(Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - The Real Test!)
Okay, this is what you came for. The culinary experience! Or…the Super 8 interpretation of culinary experience.
- Breakfast [buffet]: The bane of every hotel experience.
- Breakfast service: Yes, it exists. Kind of, but technically it is a buffet.
- A la carte in restaurant: What do you think this is, a fancy hotel?
- Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant: Nope.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Yes, but weak and sad.
- Coffee shop: Nope.
- Desserts in restaurant: LOL.
- Happy hour: Wishful thinking.
- International cuisine in restaurant: No.
- Poolside bar: Laughs in Super 8.
- Restaurants: The breakfast area is the restaurant, I think.
- Room service [24-hour]: Absolutely not. Are you kidding me?
- Snack bar: The vending machine. That is all.
- Vegetarian restaurant: At the Super 8?
- Western breakfast: We are talking hard-boiled eggs and sugar-laden cereal.
The Breakfast Saga:
Okay, buckle up. This is the main event. Picture this: I waltz in, ready to fuel up for a day of…well, whatever I was doing. The "buffet" was… a journey. There were pre-wrapped pastries that were as dry as the Sahara, a waffle maker (a Super 8 staple!), and…the eggs. Oh, the eggs. They were…questionable. I'm not saying they were sentient, but they had a certain look. The kind of look that says, "I’ve been sitting here for a bit."
Now, here’s the real problem. I saw a kid sneeze. And then his mom just…wiped his hands on his jeans, and let him go back to the waffle maker, the tongs for the bagels, and the eggs. Now, I'm no germophobe… but this was a bit much. No staff seemed to notice. It kind of ruined my breakfast. I retreated back to my room, defeated and hangry, with a single banana (that I wiped down extensively) and a carton of orange juice that had lost its fizz in the fridge.
Dining Rating: 1/5 - "Bring your own food, and your own tongs."
(Services and Conveniences - The Useful Stuff)
- Air conditioning in public area: Yes. Praise be!
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Currency exchange: I would not have guessed it was accessible, but I didn't see it.
- Daily housekeeping: Hooray!
- Elevator, Elevator: Check
- Ironing service, Laundry service: I did not test this one.
- Luggage storage: Yes, though I never used this one.
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery: Nope.
- Safe deposit boxes: Yes!
- Smoking area: I think so.
- Convenience store: Okay, there's a vending machine with… stuff.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Mentioned above.
- Food delivery: You can get it delivered, but it has nothing to do with this hotel.
- Gift/souvenir shop: HA!
- Doorman: No way!
- Xerox/fax in business center: LOL.
Services & Conveniences Rating: 3/5 - "Gets the job done, with a few limitations."
(For the Kids - Family-Friendly?)
- Babysitting service: Not an option here.
- Family/child friendly: Generally.
- Kids facilities, Kids meal: Again, this is a Super 8
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. This is a rough guide to surviving a whirlwind (or, more likely, a gentle breeze) in Logan, Utah, while based at the Super 8 by Wyndham. Let's be honest, we're not aiming for Michelin stars here, but just surviving with our sanity (and maybe a few good memories) intact.
Logan, Utah: Survival Guide & Mild Adventure (Super 8 Basecamp)
Day 1: Arrival & Mild Panic
- 12:00 PM: Arrive at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Oh boy, a two-hour drive… I hope the rental car doesn't have a weird smell. And please, GOD, let it have decent AC. The drive is…well, uneventful. Mountains look nice, the radio keeps cutting out.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Check into Super 8 by Wyndham, Logan. Expectations: Zero. Reality: Surprisingly okay. The room smells faintly of pine cleaner and regret, but hey, the bed seems comfy. Maybe there's a little dust bunny family living under the bed, but let's not look too closely. Settle in, unpack the essentials (phone charger, snacks, existential dread), and make sure the remote works. It does! Victory!
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Grocery store run. Gotta stock up on provisions. Ah, the joy of pre-trip grocery shopping. I always buy too much. Half-eaten bags of chips and questionable yogurt are the hallmarks of a good trip, right? Head to the local grocery store, grab essentials (water, crackers, maybe a frozen pizza for emergency situations).
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at a local eatery. The choices? Hmm… let's find a place for something. Okay, finally found a place. I heard a good one about somewhere nearby.
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Unwind. Honestly, tonight's all about chilling. Watch some bad TV, catch up on the news, make sure to check email, and mentally prepare ourselves for the next day. Maybe I'll actually read a book? Yeah, right. I'll probably just scroll through social media for three hours.
Day 2: "Nature-Adjacent" & the Great Coffee Quest
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Ugh. Hotel coffee. The great equalizer. Let's hope it's not the kind that tastes like dirt and despair. Hit the complimentary "breakfast," which is… well, it's there. It's a breakfast. Eat it.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Find a good coffee shop. This is essential. The success of the entire day hinges on this. Google Maps, show me the caffeine. Driving around Logan, finding somewhere with wifi is a struggle. Head to the library for wifi and coffee. Okay, now we're talking.
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Hike. *My body might not be built for serious athleticism, but the mountains call. Let's try a trail. No, maybe a shorter one, that one looks like it's an easy walk.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Scenic Drive. I need a break from the hiking. Cruise through Logan Canyon. Yes, the views are stunning, but I also can't help but hear the "Deliverance" soundtrack playing softly in the back of my mind. Weird, right?
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Rest. Okay, I need a nap. Back to the Super 8. Read a book (finally!).
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dinner at the restaurant from yesterday. It was okay. It was food. I'm not complaining. Try something new.
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Chill. Watch bad TV, maybe play a game on my phone.
- 9:00 PM: Sleep.
Day 3: The Reluctant Tourist & Unexpected Nostalgia
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Yep, the hotel coffee is still… well, you get the idea.
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Stroll. Let's go somewhere. Found a spot or two, but I'm not convinced.
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch. Okay, time for food. Something simple sounds great.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Check out. Drive home. Time to process my Logan experience.
Observations, Ramblings, and Unsolicited Advice:
- The Super 8: It's a Super 8. Manage your expectations. The free WiFi might work, the pool probably isn't Olympic-sized, and the continental breakfast is… an experience.
- Logan's Vibe: It's relaxed. It's friendly. It's… quiet. Embrace the stillness or go crazy.
- The Great Outdoors: They're actually pretty great. Get out there!
- Food: Embrace the local options. It's a good way to support some small places.
- Packing: Don't overpack. You'll regret it.
- Overall: Don't take it all too seriously. This is supposed to be fun. If things go sideways, laugh. And if the hotel coffee is truly awful, well, there's always instant. You’ll survive.
- Emotional Crises: It's okay to cry in the car. It's also okay to just stare at the mountains and feel… something. Whatever that something is.
- Imperfections: Embrace them. You're not perfect, and neither is this itinerary. Let it flow.
Enjoy your slightly-less-than-perfect adventure in Logan! Remember to bring a sense of humor, a good book, and a healthy dose of acceptance for whatever comes your way. Safe travels!
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Logan's BEST Kept Secret: Super 8 Review (You WON'T Believe This!) - FAQ (Ugh, Here We GO...)
Okay, Logan, spill the beans! What's *really* so secret about Super 8? It's... just a movie, right?
Right?! Just a stupid movie. Except... it's NOT. Look, I saw Super 8 when it came out. Knew nothing about it. Didn't read a single review. Went in BLIND. And… (deep breath) …it *wrecked* me. It truly, deeply, *emotionally* wrecked me. I was already a total J.J. Abrams fanboy -- Lost, Cloverfield, all that -- but this? This was *personal*. It's not just a monster movie, although, yeah, there IS a monster. It's about *childhood* and loss and the agonizing, beautiful awkwardness of being a teenager. That's the secret. The *real* secret. And oh man, the score? Mica Levi's a genius, but... I still gotta admit... it's just amazing.
But...but... the monster! Was it, like, good? A good monster?
Okay, okay, let's address the elephant… or, rather, the alien in the room. The monster! Yes. It’s GREAT! Honestly, the way they *build* it up is pure genius. You see glimpses, hear things… it's all suggestion at first, which is way more terrifying than just throwing a CGI monstrosity at you. And I’m usually NOT a fan of CGI, but in this case, they did it right! I'll even say it: It has a certain… *charm*. You almost feel… sorry for the creature! Especially when it tries to communicate (tears streaming down face at this point). Okay, maybe I'm projecting. But I'm convinced it's NOT just about eating people!!
What about the acting? Any memorable performances? Did they deliver?
The acting? Are you kidding me?! These kids! Elle Fanning (aka Phoebe), specifically.. oh my god! She's already great, but in this... she brings this… this QUIET power. Her scenes with Joel Courtney (aka Joe) are just… *chef's kiss*. They just… *get* it. They get that awkward, fumbling, first-love vibe that's so raw and real. Then there's the whole supporting cast. Kyle Chandler is SO good as the grieving, yet vulnerable and caring father. The whole ensemble is fantastic. There's no weak link. And Riley Griffiths (aka Charles, the director) just… nails that over-the-top, obsessed-with-movies, energy. I was one of those kids once, and it felt really relatable.
You mentioned "childhood". What's SO special about that theme, Logan? Get specific, please!
Alright, alright, get ready for the emotional overload. Look, Super 8 doesn't just *show* you childhood. It *remembers* it. That feeling of endless summer days, making movies with your friends, exploring the world with wide-eyed wonder… the feeling of being INVINCIBLE! It's all there! And then... the movie *shatters* that sense of invincibility in the most heartbreaking way. Think of the awkwardness of crushes that are so painfully real. It's about the friends, the loss, the grief, and the hope… The hope that even in the darkest moments, you can find, and hold onto your family. That hits HARD. It does. Even now, I can barely talk about it. (Sniffles, dabbing at eyes). It's like they took a perfectly preserved time capsule of my, and a lot of other people's, formative years AND blew it up. But in a good way. Really, really good. Ok, I need a break.
Okay, okay, I'M INTRIGUED. But why is this a secret? Why not just... recommend it?
Okay, so here's the thing. Most people *know* about Super 8. It's not like a total hidden gem. But it's *underappreciated*. I feel like people saw it, thought "Oh, fun monster movie!" and… *moved on*. They missed the emotional impact, the layers! It's like they just watched the surface level and missed the freakin' *soul* of the thing. That's why it's MY secret. I keep telling people about it, but they shrug it off. I wish you'd listen to me about this more often! So, I feel like I'm the guardian of its greatness. And also, I just love feeling like I know something other people don't, I admit it! And honestly, I don't *want* everyone to love it. I want it to be *mine*. Okay, maybe that's selfish. But there you have it.
Seriously, Logan... can I watch this movie and hope to enjoy it?
Look. YES. A thousand times YES. But here's a caveat. If you're expecting a mindless popcorn flick, you'll be disappointed. If you're expecting just a monster movie, you might be confused. BUT. If you're open to a movie that's going to make you laugh AND cry, that will remind you of your youth and all the pains and joys that come with it, and if you're willing to feel something, then... absolutely, watch it. But (and this is KEY!) watch it in the right mood. Maybe on a rainy day. Maybe when you're feeling a little… wistful. Maybe when you miss your friends. Have some tissues ready. And DON’T read too much about it beforehand. Just… *experience* it. Then, come back and tell me what you thought. But be warned… you might end up feeling exactly as I do. And then you’ll understand… the BEST kept secret.
Ok, last question! What’s your *biggest* complaint about the movie? Anything?
Hm…. (Strokes chin dramatically). Okay, alright, I'll admit it. The story of the missing astronaut? A little…convenient. I mean, it's a plot device to get things moving but, when you REALLY examine that element of the story, it's a little thin. But, honestly? I can forgive it. Because everything else is SO freakin' good. You have to remember, the human drama, the emotions, that character development, it's all so fantastic... I don't dwell on "what isn't there" if a movie is great, I relish what is. I mean, I haven't figured out how to time travel yet, so I can't go back and change a thing. It doesn't ruin the experience for me; everything about the movie is basically perfection, really.
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