Super 8 Motel in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Seen one, seen em all. True, but sometimes it's better to depend on a known evil than an unknown one. Especially if you're in Fort Wayne. Even more so if you're looking for a room in Fort Wayne motels.

The Super 8 motels across the nation are basically like a chain of fast-food joints. They all offer the same thing, you don't need a menu and you just tell them to bring a burger or pizza or whatever your specific fix happens to be. But it's much better than eating off a street vendor where you have no idea how it's going to be. This doesn't apply to the priviliged folks who can still afford to dine out at fancy restaurants with snooty waiters.

So, for everyone who cannot afford the luxury of the posh hotels in Fort Wayne, but don't want to end up in a rat-trap motel, there's always the safe and steady Super 8 Motel on 5710 Challenger Pkwy. It's close to the Glenbrook Mall, Allen County Public Library and Spiece Field House, with easy access to I-69.

Offers 24 hour front desk, free wireless hi-speed internet, free local calls, free continental SuperStart breakfast, a seasonal heated outdoor pool, and it's close to shopping and dining facilities. Motel has a huge parking lot and you can park your truck/bus too.

It's also pet friendly ($10 fee), family friendly (ice and vending machine, maid service, rollaway bed and crib -$10 fee) and convinient for business travelers (work desk, safety deposit box, international calls, free newspaper, business center with copy and fax facilities, etc.).

All rooms are air conditioned, with card access, coffee maker, hairdryers, iron & ironing board, satellite/cable TV, pap per view, refrigirator and microwave. Rates from $46.74

Info: 5710 Challenger Pkwy Ft Wayne, IN 46818; (260) 489-0050; website