Denver Hostels

This hostel is one of the cleanest and most Comfortable hostels I've ever stayed in. I stayed there 2 nights in a shared dorm-style room, which was full the first night, and mostly empty the second. The wifi worked as expected, The kitchen and bathrooms were sparklingly clean, and the common areas were comfortable, with a pretty wide variety of games and reading material. However, I left several items in the locker in my room, which were missing when I returned from a days activity. While none of these items had great value (either monetarily or personally), it was quite disconcerting to return to my room to find an empty locker, where previously I had left clothing and a book. I reported this to the night person, who was quite sympathetic. I talked with the manager, who was also sympathetic, but indicated that there was nothing that could be done, since I had not put a lock on the locker. I have stayed in many hostels, and while I'd expect to secure electronics and valuables when I'm away, I've never felt the need to secure clothing. I realize that the loss is trivial, and there is nothing that the hostel could have done, but it definitely soured my overall experience. I would stay there again, but I would be certain to bring a lock, if even clothing needs to be secured.

It is very close to Union Station and 16th Street. There is a free bus to and from the State Capitol and the station on 16th Street. There is a light rail to the airport for $ 10.5 at Union Station. It is very convenient to buy a self-service machine.

Booked in advance. National Hostel World reservation. Holiday weekend July 4th. Volunteers and most staff were very nice. Place was clean and the developing needs of the travelers were anticipated and provided for within reason. That is the good. The bad is that there are folks that travel this way who are not terribly responsible for personal health care. Don't get me wrong, these are good people however, close proximity and prolonged contact with the streets have softened their resolve to be proactive and disciplined about the specific behavior of self care. After a four night stay, I came away with a viral condition that caused a need to isolate for a period after returning home. I realize the good, the bad and the indifferent are relative to our frame of reference. The indifferent for me in this example took shape as I had prolonged contact with the general manager. In her defense, dealing with all the personalities and various stages of need has to be exhausting. When you talk over what a guest is asking to answer a question that is anticipated but incorrectly assumed, things can get frustrating. When problems in serving guests are preventable and or easily correctable, answering the wrong question because of an OCD need to be efficient truly serves no one. My stay included the good, housekeeping was excellent, The bad, I incurred disrespectful behavior and additional charges because the general manager may indeed be managing extreme burnout, and the indifferent? An example here is that the regular clientele are adaptive and forgiving due to having in some cases, no where else to go. Bottom line? If you are immunocompromised or have a thin skin for slights, abrupt answers to questions, or are of an age where decency and respect are a staple of your personal value set, I ask again, is this really what you want?