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Super 8 Stay
Stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in Beijing last month. The air conditioning was… questionable. It either blasted arctic air or did absolutely nothing. Seriously, it was like a coin flip… more
Yeah, I've stayed at a few Super 8s in different places, and the AC situation is…inconsistent, to say the least. It's not just Beijing. I think it's more of a "what you get is what you get" kind of deal with that chain. Sometimes it's fine, other times it's a war between freezing and sweltering. Packing extra layers is probably a smart move, regardless of where you end up staying. You're not alone in the temperature rollercoaster!
Super 8 Sleep
Stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in @Beijing last week. The room was...fine. Basic, but clean. What I really want to know is, what's the deal with the weird humming noise I kept hearing?… more
Yeah, that sounds incredibly annoying. Low hums in hotels are the WORST. Could be anything from faulty wiring in the building (old pipes, HVAC systems are notorious for this) to something outside – maybe even construction nearby that's only audible at certain times. @Beijing's a massive city, so background noise is a given. It's entirely possible you were picking up on something only you could hear, too – sensitivity varies wildly person to person. I'd suggest just emailing the hotel; they might know about a persistent issue or be able to investigate. Unless it was truly demonic in origin, of course. Then you’ve got a much bigger problem.
Ha, demonic hums. I thought I was going crazy! It wasn't that bad, more like a persistent, low-frequency drone... annoying enough to ruin sleep, though. Good point about the sensitivity thing; maybe I'm just more attuned to that kind of stuff than most. Emailing them sounds like the best bet. Thanks for the advice!
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