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Guest Comments

"This building is beautiful - I love the architecture and the antiques. It is very nice (nicer than other hostels I've been to). The woman at the front desk is very helpful. I like that the hostel is in a park."
- Suzanne, Washington, D.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest Book

 

If you have already stayed with us,
please send us your comments and photographs
to include in this Guest Book

 

"It's been great to return to Chamounix after 10 years! I congratulate the management and all those guests who help to keep this youth hostel a great place that we all can enjoy."
- Aneas, Brazil

 

"My regards to the staff - Thanks for making my stay a relaxing and enjoyable one. Hard to believe such an oasis of tranquility is located so close to Philly."
- Scott, New York

 

"An awesome place to relax, kick back and chill! Almost feels like home. Congrats on the most impressive hostel of all! Cheers!"
- Lisa, Australia

 

Drawing of Chamounix Mansion
Drawing of Chamounix Mansion

 

Watercolor of Chamounix Mansion
Watercolor Painting of Chamounix Mansion by Richard B. Brown

 

"Our first hostelling experience traveling with our two teens was everything I hoped it would be. This is a nice, well-equipped place, and we all enjoyed meeting travelers from other places in the world. Thank you!!"
- The Albert Family, Wisconsin

 

"I always love staying here. It is like (no, it is) living in the finest mansion for the price of a taxi ride. I love the people and their great, people-friendly attitude!"
- Mike, North Carolina

 

Guests enjoying good company
Guests enjoying good company

 

"Hadn't planned on staying in a hostel in Philadelphia, but when I arrived and met you and saw this lovely hostel, I am glad I did."
- Veronica, Australia

"I will give you a ***** star rating. Excellent!"
- Domingo, Argentina

 

"This was our first stay in a youth hostel. We enjoyed it very much! Talking with international guests was a super experience!! Volleyball and ping pong were nice options. Everyone was wonderful, staff very helpful. Thanks."
- GSA Troop 951, Rochester, NY

 

"What an excellent hostel this is! So nice and peaceful here, especially after Washington. It's great to be able to feel so comfortable here and it's just a pity we weren't able to stay longer."
- Natalie, New Zealand

 

"This was my best stay in a hostel in the USA, because of the fantastic people, comfort, decoration, and the friendly atmosphere that exist here. Congratulations, you are the number 1 in my list of recommended great hostels."
" - Rafael, Chile

"I think that this hostel is one of the best in the country. It's peaceful and secure. The staff is extraordinarily friendly. Thank you for making my stay pleasant."
- Sherif, Egypt

 


Drawing of Chamounix Mansion by a Guest

 

"Even a veteran traveler gets surprised sometimes. This is the most luxurious hostel we've ever seen. Many thanks to the helpful staff, who found a mechanic to fix up our car."
- Jens, Germany

 

"This is a wonderful hostel, in a great location, with very nice staff. People of all ages feel at home here. Many thanks."
- Mary, Rockville, MD

 


Drawing of Chamounix Mansion

 

 

"It was our first time in a youth hostel and we were pleasantly surprised. All the staff were pleasant and very helpful as were all the people we met in Philly. We had a great time. Thanks to everyone."
- Phil, England

"A great country retreat, replete with stately, old trees and houses, in the middle of the city:
Chamounix is a gem!"
- Richard, North Carolina

 

 

"Thanks for a great stay. Best youth hostel and friendliest staff we've encountered!"
- Riverside School, Lyndonville, VT

 

"Everyone here is great, the atmosphere is relaxed, but most of all the staff are open, friendly and very helpful. If anyone asked where to go in the States, I'd recommend this hostel as first choice."
- Sherry, England

 

"One of the best hostels in the country; clean, well-managed, efficient and very helpful staff. Thank you."
- Xia, China"

 

"We had a great time here. The place and the people here are wonderful. Big, big difference from New York. Too bad it's only the night."
- Ho Family, Malaysia

 

"I love this place!!!!"
- Debbie, Australia

 

 

 

Guests in the CM Kitchen
Guests in the Kitchen

 

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Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion
West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Telephone: 215-878-3676 or 1-800-379-0017
Fax: 215-871-4313 | www.philahostel.org
E-mail: chamounix@philahostel.org