Accommodation Review – Super 8, Lincoln, Illinois, USA
A Comfy Bed, a Decent Breakfast and Mexican Food Next Door!
Location: 2809 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, Illinois
Date of stay: 14 July 2018
The Thirsty Tourists rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8/5
When you’re travelling the legendary Route 66, accommodation doesn’t always need to be fancy. Sometimes all you want is a clean room, a comfortable bed and somewhere decent to grab breakfast before hitting the road again.
The Super 8 in Lincoln, Illinois, ticks those boxes nicely!
I’d actually stayed here on my 2013 trip, so returning in 2018 with Mrs Thirsty during our USA holiday was a case of revisiting familiar territory. Thankfully, it was just as we remembered it — proof that sometimes you really can go back again!
The Room – Clean and Comfortable
The rooms were clean, and the bed was comfortable. After spending hours travelling the highways and byways of America, a good night’s sleep is worth its weight in gold.
We weren’t expecting five-star luxury, and the Super 8 wasn’t pretending to be something it wasn’t. It delivered exactly what you’d expect from accommodation in this price range.
No unnecessary frills, no extravagant claims and no need to dress up for dinner. Just a straightforward place to rest your weary travelling bones.
And when you’re covering plenty of miles on a Route 66 adventure, that’s exactly what you need.
Breakfast – Nothing Fancy, but It Does the Job
Breakfast was included and was perfectly acceptable for a budget motel.
It wasn’t going to have food critics rushing through the doors, but it provided enough to get the day started before we headed back out onto the road.
Let’s face it, when you’re touring, the priority is often getting fed, getting organised and getting underway. There’s a whole lot of America out there waiting to be explored!
Location – Mexican Food Right Next Door!
One of the handy features of this motel was the Mexican restaurant right next door.
Having somewhere to eat within easy walking distance is always a bonus after a long day behind the wheel. No need to fire up the GPS, navigate unfamiliar streets or go hunting for dinner when all you really want is a meal and a relaxing evening.
And Mexican food is a welcome change when you’re travelling around the USA. Just be sure to leave room for breakfast the next morning!
Value for Money
For the price, we had no complaints.
The Super 8 offered clean rooms, a comfortable bed, an acceptable breakfast and a convenient location. It wasn’t luxury accommodation, but it represented good value for money and did exactly what we needed it to do.
Having stayed here previously in 2013, returning in 2018 also gave us a useful point of comparison. It was familiar, straightforward and suited our touring needs.
Sometimes the best accommodation reviews are the ones where there’s very little drama to report. No missing reservations, no uncomfortable beds and no unexpected surprises — just a decent night’s sleep before the next day’s adventures.
The Thirsty Tourists Verdict
Overall score: 4.8/5
The Super 8 in Lincoln was a great-value stop on our 2018 USA holiday. Clean rooms, a comfy bed, an adequate breakfast and a Mexican restaurant next door made it a practical choice for travellers.
Would we recommend it to anyone looking for affordable accommodation while touring through Illinois? Based on our experience, absolutely.
It’s not somewhere you’d book for a luxury escape, but if you’re travelling Route 66 and want a comfortable place to recharge without blowing the budget, it deserves consideration.
After all, there’s no point spending a fortune on a fancy hotel when you’re going to be back out exploring America the next morning!
— The Thirsty Tourists
Touring is thirsty work! 🍻
🔗 2013 Route 66 adventure: Route 66 – 2013
