Super 8 hotels are not known for their luxury or high-end amenities. That’s why prices are historically low.
“You know, this place is called the Super 8 because it used to be $8 to stay a night,” says Pat Gray.
But the huge budget hotel chain appears to have seized on yesterday’s total solar eclipse as an opportunity to make a fortune. It’s common for prices to go up during busy seasons or high-profile events, but the Super 8 Hotel in Granville, Illinois went a little overboard.
“In this solar eclipse event, [one room] From $95 to $949 per night” – an outrageous 898.9% increase.
“Now, it’s their right to do so.” [that]” Pat said, adding, “We’re all capitalists.”
But, he says, “If I was driving past a Super 8 and needed a place to stay, I wouldn’t go there because they’ve raised the prices 10 times. But that’s an element of capitalism.” I agree.
But Super 8 wasn’t the only chain to raise prices for the event. Check out the clip below for Dallas Ritz-Carlton pricing.
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