Melrose Hostel

Superior staff, friendly, helpful, accommodating. Metro buses 10 and 207 bus stops were located a half block away. Both buses eventually pass by a Metro rail station. Inside the first floor eating and lounge areas were places you wouldn’t mind eating or leisurely watching television or playing pool in. Reasonably clean areas. The hosts serve a continental breakfast which included fresh bananas, apples, mixed fruits (grapes, blueberries, etc.) melons (watermelon, honey dew), orange juice, milk, coffee, Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes (name brand), assorted dried fruits, and nuts, miniature muffins and donuts, assorted breads, bagels, and croissants. And good WIFI. Second floor is where the bedrooms and bathrooms are. Bathrooms: I WAS IMPRESSED. The owners thought about this. There is one full bathroom (bathtub).Two bathrooms with a sink and commode, and two bathrooms with just a commode—sink to wash hands was located on the outside of these two commodes. There were also four private showers (only). It creates a nice flow when no one has to wait for long to use a commode or shower. They also provide toilet covers. While the cleanliness of the bathrooms was sufficient, someone needs to get on some knees and scrub. But it really wasn’t bad. The. actual rooms were clean and airy. Modern. The beds comfortable. Nice sheets and spread. I was in a room with 13 other women. I have been in hostels where they pack you in like cattle. One hostel had 40 person capacity, but only three bathrooms available to 36 guests. Horrible. That wasn’t the case at Melrose Hostel. Plenty of bathrooms, and a well thought out design. They do have a policy of visitors providing proof of travel. That makes sense, otherwise the place would be overrun with street people. If I had to stay in a hostel in the future, I would have no problem staying at Melrose Hostel again. But I prefer the Hilton. Smiling

There is no elevator (wheelchair).