Dial-up internet, landlines, and VHS tapes—some things are best left in the past. But with age, some things only get better. At 50 years young, Super 8 by Parsippany-based Wyndham has never looked or felt better and to celebrate, the brand is giving guests a chance to book a room this summer at the same rate it charged in 1974: $8.88 a night plus tax.
But there’s a catch – only 888 nights are available at the reduced rate.
Back in 1974, a gallon of gas cost just 53 cents, a bag of beef jerky was a buck, and a night at the original Super 8 in Aberdeen, South Dakota a cool $8.88. The inaugural room rate – a nod to the number eight in its name – symbolized the start of the brand’s groundbreaking mission to make comfortable, budget-friendly accommodations accessible to all.
Super 8 is more vibrant than ever. Following a massive, $140+ million brand overhaul by franchisees just a few years ago, rooms today feature sleek furniture, stylish bedding and a host of modern amenities, all built around the brand’s signature offering—one-of-a-kind headboards featuring larger-than-life, bed-to-ceiling, hyper-local black and white art reflective of each hotel and its unique destination.
While costs have changed since the 70s, Super 8 says a great stay is forever timeless and for a limited time, the brand will bring back its $8.88 room rate.
Click here on Aug. 8 at 8:00 a.m., 888 room nights will be available for sale at a rate of $8.88 each, plus tax.
Sales will be fulfilled in the form of 15,000 Wyndham Rewards points – good for at least one free night at hundreds of Super 8 hotels and points are redeemable for a minimum of 18 months after purchase.
Limit of one purchase of 15,000 points per person and available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
You must be a Wyndham Rewards member and provide your membership number at the time of purchase. Join here prior to attempting to pay so you have all your member information handy.
Upon successfully purchasing, points will be credited to your Wyndham Rewards account within three business days.
