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Magnuson Hotel - Albert Lea

2019 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (Formerly Super 8 Albert Lea)
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Magnuson Hotel - Albert Lea
Ranked #10 of 11 hotels in Albert Lea
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Bozeman, Montana, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

we spent one night there no front desk person and worst of all horrible smells. we called to speak to owner and they laughed at us. poorly dressed help and indecent staff. such a nice building to ruin for lack of caring...... help rude and uncaring. fix it or close it.

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Denver, Colorado
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

This is an absolutely the worst place I have ever stayed. It is filthy, smells like cigarettes, the design of the outside the hotel was filled with empty liquor bottles laying around. I should have turned and run, when I noticed from the outside, that the curtain rods were hung unevenly. We used this dump because we prepaid and there... More

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Melb
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Misleading advertising for this hotel (does not live up to expectations of advertising). Old style (1950/60) accommodation which by today’s standards is closer to a backpacker hotel. Poor maintenance standard – many items not functioning properly (if at all). Poor facilities – very used and dated. Staff not helpful or polite. Could NOT recommend at all.

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Cleveland, Ohio
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

We knew we were in trouble when we walked in the door and were overwhelmed by the acrid stench of decades of cigarette smoke in the tiny lobby. We would have gone elsewhere but we had prepaid the room online. The room did not smell like smoke; instead it smelled like dust and mold. The first sight was of the... More

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Winnebago, Minnesota via Pasadena, Texas
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

I received a great rate in an up & coming spot... really would recommend.. get more bang for your buck!

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Seaford, Delaware, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

we made reservations 4 2 rooms 4 my family the first nite we stayed the ac did not blow out air because the filter was dirty,we also noticed the shower rod was broke. we left the next day we came back around 6 and found or rooms we never cleaned, bed was not made and dirty towels were still on... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012 via mobile

Checked in early and was accommodated. Front desk manager was super helpful and came right down when the employee in training got stuck. Room was clean and rates were super affordable. I will stay here again if I come back.

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Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

If you are road weary and need a place to stay, this is cheap and clean. The rooms are actually very big which was nice. The hallway and the office are pretty sad. The rooms are dated, but are in the process of being updated. The breakfast......was absolutely terrible. Plan on eating out. In fact we found a Country Cafe... More

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Julie C, Manager at Magnuson Hotel - Albert Lea, responded to this review
9 August 2012

Thank you for taking your time to provide valuable feedback to help us improve. We want to inform you that we have recently updated the breakfast area as you can see on our web site. More

Menasha, Wisconsin
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

You can't even give this hotel a one star. staff didn't know anything, couldn't find reservation didn't know how to work computer. Moldy shower, tv fuzzy, mattress paid wrong size, broken outlets, filthy, exposed wiring, bad smell, no internet or breakfast as advertised, the pictures on web must be from two model show rooms sure didn't match anything in my... More

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Julie C, Manager at Magnuson Hotel - Albert Lea, responded to this review
9 August 2012

Thank you for your feedback. We have reviewed your feedback internally with our team and have addressed the salient points based on your review. I would like to apologize for the experience you have encountered at the hotel. I am available to discuss this at 507 377 0591. In addition, we want to inform you that the breakfast area has... More

Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2012

Last week I spent 2 nights at this hotel. There was a problem with the t.v. not getting all of the cable channels and the front desk clerk was very helpful and changed out our t.v. which solved the problem. My room was clean and had everything I needed for my stay. The rate was cheap, too. I will be... More

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Also Known As:
Super 8 Albert Lea
Address: 2019 East Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (Formerly Super 8 Albert Lea)
Region: United States > Minnesota > Albert Lea
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Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
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Ranked #10 of 11 hotels in Albert Lea
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Magnuson Hotel Albert Lea is centrally located near Albert Lea, MN and is just minutes from the Myre Big Island State Park, Green Lea Golf Course, Mayo Clinic Health Systems, and Riverland Community College. Guests will enjoy free breakfast each morning, free wireless internet, free parking, and pets are welcome with additional charges. Standard rooms feature free wireless internet access, cable TV with closed caption, air conditioning, alarm clock / radio, free local calls, hairdryer. ... more   less 
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