Globetrotting To Britain Anytime Soon?

The Globetrotter Inn London
Ashlar Court, Ravenscourt Gardens, Hammersmith


Photo of Globetrotter Inn London

This is the hostel mentioned in smartertravel.com in the last post. I checked it out and noted some interesting +'s there. Such as:

• Double and twin rooms with bathrooms
• Wheelchair-friendly room
• 3 separate TV lounges and a big-screen movie room
• 24-hour reception
• Elevator (lift)
• A restaurant and a mini-supermarket
• Gym
• Travel desk
  

I noted a couple recent reviews from over-41-year old visitors:

Nationality: Australia Stayed: July 2006 Gender: Female Age 41+
Trip Type: Weekend

Rating:
Character 100%
Security 100%:
Location 80%
Staff 100%
Fun 80%
Cleanliness 100%
Average 93%

Nationality: USA Stayed: June 2006 Gender: Couple Age : 41+
Trip Type: Vacation

Comments:This hostel provided many services on site, an internet cafe, washers & dryers, a little store, a bar. We could also purchase tickets for the tube and many sight seeing attractions. Breakfast was also provided.

Rating:
Character 100%
Security 100%
Location 100%
Staff 100%
Fun 100%
Cleanliness 100%
Average 100%

Globetrotter Inn London London England - Hostel Reviews & Ratings

Below is an up-to-the-minute description from Hostelworld

The Globetrotter Inn London is a brand new hostel situated in Hammersmith.
Globetrotter is a laid back, friendly, fun, clean, comfortable, modern and secure hostel with clued-up staff a fantastic bar and a great central location. What more do you want?

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There's also a Globetrotter Inn in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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So maybe a trip to the British Isles is in your future? Why not?

Kristi

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European Hostels For Seniors?

I found this Q&A in SmarterTravel.com. Although it's from last November, the info is still relevant and points out a growing trend. This can only bode well for us mature travelers!

The writer also comments on what she considers to be the best hostel-booking site and explains why.

Here's the question and a bit of the answer. Click over to see the rest.

Dear Editor,

I am planning a six-week tour of Europe next summer and would like to stay in hostels to save money. Are there hostels that cater to senior travelers? - R.J.

Dear Reader,

I'm not aware of any hostel in Europe that caters solely to seniors, but in recent years many hostels have made an effort to appeal to sophisticated budget travelers who seek comfort and privacy in addition to cheap rates. While the majority of hostel guests are still young, more and more mature travelers are joining their ranks.

Read the rest of the answer here:

Are there hostels in Europe that cater to senior travelers?

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