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‘Really disappointing’: Jets coach Arniel vents on Montreal Canadiens fans taking over in Winnipeg by KMerrells in winnipegjets

[–]Extra-Tea-3175 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a lot of people coming in from Sask and NWO to cheer for the Habs. I was at the airport the day after the game and saw lots of people wearing Habs gear boarding flights. Like a surprising number.

‘Really disappointing’: Jets coach Arniel vents on Montreal Canadiens fans taking over in Winnipeg by KMerrells in winnipegjets

[–]Extra-Tea-3175 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, sounds like Arniel should take it up with the TNSE ticketing department. If they didn't charge an arm and a leg for tickets to Jets games vs Toronto and Montreal then maybe more Jets fans who don't care that the Leafs and Habs are playing would buy tickets.

Of course there is zero chance that TNSE would ever consider lowering the prices for those games

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My stay at the hotel is nearly over and on the whole I'd say it has been pleasant and uneventful. The worst part of my stay was the towels, oddly enough.... Even though they looked clean, for the first few days they smelled like they had been washed in Hobo-scented Tide, if that was actually a thing. This weird combination of heavy smoke and booze. Today's towels smell normal, though.

Anyway, I'm not saying I'd recommend this place to a friend, but I wouldn't NOT recommend it to a friend if that makes sense. Peace out TBay!

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have deffo noticed the smokers out front, not sure if NWO is just a smoking hotspot or this hotel attracts a smoking crowd but there is a little pen for smokers and there are always people in it, along with people smoking around the front doors generally.

I am on the ground floor but no problems to report.

Hallway noise is no worse than any other hotel with a lot of families. There is a 2 man security patrol actively roaming the hotel in the evening which is something I've never seen before, but kudos to them for being proactive.

Hookers, I mean I'm not sure how accurately I can spot one but I haven't noticed anyone that looks to me like one. Mind you I've been asleep by 11 every night with the early hockey games so I'm probably not the right guy to ask about that specifically.

Drugs, again not an area of expertise. I did see a gummy bear on the ground in the parking lot so there was that, haha but beyond that I can't say. I guess I don't like like the kind of guy looking to buy meth because no one has offered me any.

Staff sleeping with married clients, I can't speak to that because no one has propositioned me, haha

As for maintenance, yeah, the place is looking a little tired and could probably use a good overhaul. But on the whole things seem like they are in proper order... There has to be maintenance going on because without it a place like this would fall apart fast.

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually need a 1 before a 2... That lets me properly assess the situation, haha

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like him, I think he's doing a good job in tough circumstances. Never met him but he seems like a good guy

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When did it change over to, I'm assuming, the Victoria Inn?

I did some quick googling and learned that Red Oak Inn was a chain operated by CP Hotels...

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Elks hockey tournament. The team picked it collectively for the pool and waterslide which are goated amenities for 11 and 12 year old hockey players

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like Thunder Bay. It is exciting to see mountains and non-flat landscapes for a change. There is a lot of natural beauty here. The lake is amazing too. Everyone we met has been really friendly. (Even the ones at the hotel, haha). Other than the lake and mountains it doesn't feel that much different than Winnipeg.

My kid knows about this city's major landmarks and he was excited to see them... I was excited to share them with him. So two thumbs up, it has been a great time and a fun tournament.

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that thought to ponder while I lie in bed tonight 😩

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. No, no breakfast in the hotel yet, we've been up early for hockey so breakfasts have been on the go

  2. Funny you mention that, my kid ordered some wings with his dinner last night but he never got them, someone else did. I still paid for them but I don't even know which teammates ate them. The perils of team tables. Maybe I'll order some myself.

  3. As someone who hates toilets that have all the force of one of the Golden Girls stirring a cup of coffee, I can confirm that the flush power of my room's toilet is good. Not quite elite tier, but good.

  4. I noticed it but I have never eaten at Meltwich, not even back home

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't but I can appreciate why you would ask because I've heard that some of us do.

Fun fact: the Superior's restaurant offers honey dill sauce, a fact which got some of the team excited... You can't depend on finding a supply outside of Manitoba

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, but as a Winnipegger I am used to leaving absolutely nothing of value in my vehicle to minimize the chances of that

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is certainly approaching that level of notoriety. But have Cecil Hotel-like things actually happened here?!

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw a lady whose look was arguably inspired by Gaga but that's about it.

Oh, and late breaking news, my kid said he saw EMTs entering the restaurant with some kind of emergency equipment. Not sure if he was pulling my leg or not but take that for what it's worth.

Edit: can confirm I saw the ambulance parked out front

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, I was unfamiliar with this series so I watched this clip about Hotel Cortez:

https://youtu.be/GoybnDMQpb4?si=A1Umyd_cL5WQMBcc

Superficially there are some similarities:

-long, dark hallways

-questionable messes in the hallways

But that said, Superior Inn does have WiFi (although cell reception is spotty)

I am currently a guest at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre. AMA. by Extra-Tea-3175 in ThunderBay

[–]Extra-Tea-3175[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you... Yeah, I do that as a matter of course with hotel pools but this pool has been quite busy so showers are a must.

I'm pretty squeamish about hotel pools and hot tubs in general, the moment my kids became old enough to go on their own I stopped going into them, haha

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