Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion Reviews

I've stayed in a few hostels before, but have never come across a daily 11am-4.30pm 'lock-out'. Understandable, though, as there isn't a heck of a lot to do nearby.

Nice hostel, terrible location.

thank you!

I felt like this hostel was a little deceiving after I got there regarding its location -- it took over an hour to get there by bus from downtown through some slightly shady areas of Philly, plus the one-mile walk (although that part is made clear). The man who checked me in was not terribly friendly and warm, and he made me wait a while for a group checking in when I just wanted to use a bike. Not necessarily a young crowd at this hostel. The "breakfast" consisted of cook-your-own pancakes.

At checked in at about 10pm, the guy was very friendly and helpful with the weird locks. At checked out the next morning a different guy was less friendly. There appeared to be a grease stain on the sheets I was given the previous night which I mentioned upon return and he asked me to put in the dirty linen basket anyway. Mattress is paper thin, almost like sleeping straight on the plywood. For 1 night and the low price, I didn't mind. Location isn't very convenient without car. Nice bathrooms!

staff were all really helpful and friendly. i received a great welcome. im not really sure why we all need to leave at 11 am and cant return until 4:30 pm buti guess i would have gone out exploring anyway so it didnt matter.the beds are super ordinary. very hard and the sheets are very old and not big enough to fit the mattress. its a short walk to the bus stop and easy to get around by bus. its a little far to walk to the city.

Inconvenient location but excellent facilities. It feel like you're staying in the country, far from the city. You have to figure in the long walk from the bus stop or the cab fare from the city ($20-ish from 30th Street Station). Cab drivers may not know the place so be prepared to direct them.

A really quaint hostel in a beautiful park by the river. The staff are really cool, helpful and hand out some great maps with bespoke pink highlighting. The hostel isn't superbly located for the city centre, but it's only an hours pleasant walk or a bus ride. A real homely stay, thanks guys.