My stay at the Gardiner house was comfortable. The facility is large and spacious and well-taken care of. My bed was kind of springy though…like the spring were poking into me when I slept. And I have to say it didn’t really feel like a hostel for me…at least in November. It didn’t feel like there were a lot of travelers but more long-time stayers who viewed it as their home. The age range is very wide. And I didn’t get to participate in…or see much about social events organized by the hostel. But overall, it’s a good place to stay. The bathrooms and kitchen were immaculate and I could see it being more of a fun social place in the summer BBq months.