This is my first time at the original backpacker.
Answer my phone call when I was late check-in, the guy was very polite.
Reception - very friendly and helpful show me around.
Location - convenience at King Cross with 2 supermarkets, food shop, shopping centre.
Friendly roommates with all women.
Other backpackers are very respectful. No noise after midnight.
I'll be back😊
The Good:
- comfy bed
- stable hot shower with refillable shower gel bottles
- fridge
- washing machine plus dryer
- lots of power ports
- very central location
- easy enough to contact the owner for info
The Not So Good:
- only one towel for three nights, maybe another one will do?
- washing machine needs some maintenance, quite dirty and needs some cleaning/dust removal. The dryer works, but can overheat, probably due to dust collecting.
- pillow was too thin, maybe another pillow will do
- room was a bit small but not surprising, was a bit hard to place my large luggage
Overall, I’d recommend the place despite some small issues that could make it the perfect place to stay. The price isn’t too bad, a bit more expensive than nearby hotels/hostels with the same room type, but I’d happily trade that for a quieter place to sleep.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with all the amenities needed for a comfortable visit. The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help with any requests.