Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage - Hostel

“Nice Fall Stay”

It was a great stay! Nice atmosphere and I liked the privacy curtains in the room. I will stay there was some construction going on so the outside didn't actually look like the picture but the inside was still nice. They had breakfast (for a fee) and a nice restaurant/bar area

“A taste of posh with some luck”

Good location: easy access from Jubilee line; friendly and helpful staff; uplifting mood in general with other guests; fantastic breakfast, with fruits, different coffees and juices, pastries and more, like beers at night! Elevator is a must for access to the rooms too. Overall clean aspect, nice t… more

Good location: easy access from Jubilee line; friendly and helpful staff; uplifting mood in general with other guests; fantastic breakfast, with fruits, different coffees and juices, pastries and more, like beers at night! Elevator is a must for access to the rooms too. Overall clean aspect, nice toilets and great showers. Good rooms' lockers and curtains for beds. Nice mattress, pillow and blanket, even thicker than necessary.. BUT the negative parts were 3 "levels" bunk beds, making the third one (mine...) with narrow steps difficult to access; very small "kitchen" for guests to cook; no ramps at entrance to slide luggage inside and outside the place.

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“Very good experience!”

I had a very agreeable stay at Palmers Lodge. I stayed in the 24 bed mixed dorm and although I was anxious about sharing with so many people, including men, everything went well! The room had great heating, the bed was comfortable, with a comforter that actually kept you warm and comfy. My bed didn… more

I had a very agreeable stay at Palmers Lodge. I stayed in the 24 bed mixed dorm and although I was anxious about sharing with so many people, including men, everything went well! The room had great heating, the bed was comfortable, with a comforter that actually kept you warm and comfy. My bed didn’t have a pillow and I simply went to the reception where a nice lady of the staff told me she’d get it fixed; not even 20mns later, someone came to give me a fresh pillow. Having a bed with curtains was actually what made the balance tip in favor of Palmers; they’re a really nice touch. Space could get a bit cramped but I had such a good bed placement that I cannot complain and the curtains really help with detaching yourself from the packed room. The showers were ALWAYS clean, no matter what time of the day or night, the cleaning staff worked hard to keep the space spotless; even in my room, the bins were changed daily! Big shoutout to them!! Water was always warm and with good pressure, as well. And there are hooks and little spaces where you can put your wash bag, towels and clothes. The kitchen is not as small as I imagined it be given the previous reviews, but since I only used it twice, my opinion may not be the most useful. Only thing I could « complain » about is the lack of handheld shower heads as it can get a bit tricky to shower with the overhead ones in use if you don’t want to get your hair wet. Apart from that, very good! Would recommend!!

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“Good location and beds, bathrooms leave much to be desired.”

The blankets on the beds were thick and warm, which we appreciated. The aesthetic of the place was eclectic and fun as well. The main negative was the bathrooms. If you are even slightly tall (I’m just over 6 feet) then the showers and toilets will be incredibly cramped. I could not avoid bumping … more

The blankets on the beds were thick and warm, which we appreciated. The aesthetic of the place was eclectic and fun as well. The main negative was the bathrooms. If you are even slightly tall (I’m just over 6 feet) then the showers and toilets will be incredibly cramped. I could not avoid bumping the wet/gross walls in the area just outside the shower while getting dressed and drying off.

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