THE HOSTEL
Nestled in a wooded setting, Chamounix Mansion offers a welcoming front porch and two communal rooms restored to 1850 and furnished with antiques. A marble fireplace graces the 19th-Century parlor and a wonderful mural of the historic Water Works on the Schuylkill River can be found in the main hallway.
Chamounix amenities include a TV/VCR lounge (Richard Schirrmann Room), video library, Internet kiosk, vending machines, fully equipped kitchen with dining areas, a recreation room with ping-pong, piano, and foosball. Washer/dryer and lockers are available.
Use our free bikes to explore Fairmount Park, stroll to Belmont Plateau to see one of the best views of Philadelphia's skyline, play tennis nearby, BBQ in our picnic area or just relax on Chamounix's pristine grounds.
Plenty of free parking is available with ample parking space for buses.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Sleeping accommodations are in comfortable, air-conditioned dormitory-style rooms. A limited number of smaller rooms are available for families and couples. The hostel provides a blanket and a pillow on each bed.
Since sleeping bags are prohibited, guests should bring their own linen or rent linen for $2.00. Although we have towel rental for $.50, guests usually bring their own towels. A limited number of toiletries are available in a vending machine.
INDIVIDUALS
The overnight individual fee is $15.00 for Hostelling International and ISIC members. The nonmember fee is $18.00. The fee is $7.50 for children traveling with family (member or nonmember).
Individual reservations must be secured with VISA, MasterCard or Money Order. Personal checks are not accepted.
Reservation cancellation requires notice by telephone at least 24 hours before the scheduled arrival date. The individual will be charged if they do not check in on the scheduled arrival date.
GROUPS
Chamounix can accommodate groups (10 or more persons) in either the Mansion or the Carriage House. The overnight group fee is $15.00 per person.
All group reservation requests are tentative until a deposit has been confirmed. For a secured reservation, 50% of the total fee is required at least 30 days before the arrival date. The group deposit must be made with VISA, MasterCard, Money Order or check. The balance of the fee is due upon arrival.
Reservations must be canceled in writing at least 30 days prior to scheduled arrival. Reservations canceled less than 30 days prior to the scheduled arrival receive no refund. To avoid penalty, any major changes to the group size or to the male-female count must be made at least 14 days prior to scheduled arrival. Minor changes (affecting less than 10% of group size) may be made up to 48 hours prior to arrival. Unless 48 hours notice is given of change in number of beds needed, groups will be held responsible for the total numbers of beds reserved.
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