Bposhtels SLC

It was a great find to get an affordable hostel near downtown SLC. The room was unbelievably clean, and the bed was more comfortable than I expected. It was the nicest, cleanest hostel I've stayed in. Sharing a room has its usual challenges, but nothing beyond what you'd expect. My roommates were considerate, and each bed had its own charger and locker. The bathroom in the room was spotless and spacious, and having access to the locker room area and sauna was a real plus. I didn't get to try the bouldering gym or yoga classes, but would if I stayed again and had time. A couple things could be better: the beds squeaked whenever anyone moved, though WD-40 might be an easy fix. Also, the bathroom door was a loud barn door and the room wasn't soundproofed at all. It should be for daytime use only, or changed to a regular door. I woke up every time someone used it in the middle of the night because of the noise.

The street outside the hostel was being worked on, so getting there was a bit difficult, though that wasn't their fault. Inside, it was clean, thoughtfully designed, and welcoming, a big surprise after nearly seven years away from hostels, when I expected somewhere noisier and more run-down. The bouldering gym was busy but we couldn't hear it from the sleep room. The rooftop bar had a nice vibe and was well stocked. Our sleeping room was clean, the bedding comfortable, and the bathroom spacious and well designed. Check-in staff were friendly, and I loved that she brought her dog to work.

My only gripe was with bunkmates who talked and left the overhead light on without thinking about anyone else. Still, that's the sort of thing you might run into in a place like this, and I'd come back a hundred times. I loved staying here. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and I had no complaints about the buildings or amenities. It's a really cool place.

The hostel was decent, with comfortable enough beds and okay rooms. I liked having a ski shop and a couple of other stores, including a bike shop, right there. It's close to downtown Salt Lake and the landmarks, and there's plenty to do at the hostel.