Ieper, Belgium
Kauwekijnstraat 1
N/A
+32 57212001
While I'm not going to argue this was the best place and this place does say they offer acceptable accommodation (4 stars), I found the experience rather pleasant. Hear me out. It is located right in front of the monument, it is right next to the main road but it isn't too close so this means it is rather quiet; you can easily access all the services in this area with this location. You have people having fun by the pool table (they have one), you have people chilling in the dining room, you have people using the computers (though the computers were the only let down as we wanted to stream football on the computer but the Internet was slow, that is to be expected when 60 people are connected to it at the same time so no argument here). The breakfasts are decent but you aren't here to have some lavish dish or something, you are there to simply stay there for your trip and for that this place does a good job. I've read the 1 star reviews here and I've been disappointed by how annoying they make this place seem like, that is not true. The mattresses I used had no problems whatsoever and the blankets if I do remember were a bit smaller than the cover but it wasn't a problem for me to sleep with, it'll only be a problem for those sulky people who have a big attitude who need to be spoon feed. Seriously it is disappointing to see people give 1 star reviews for this place that I had so many fun memories in. If this doesn't convince you how great this place was, listen to this from my perspective. I went there 5 years ago, and i still have fond memories of this random place. I had forgotten where this was located, but all I had to do was search for Ypres, and find the monument in the centre of the town, and right there i found this place it was so easy. I would have given this place a 4 star but to counter the negative reviews I'm going to give this a 5 star, hope this review changed your mind after reading the 1 star reviews.
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There are speakers in the rooms that people can talk into. We don't even have proper pillows, just small ones that resemble cushions. The duvets are too small and very thin and lumpy. The sheets provided are to big for the duvet and cushion. However the bathroom is reasonably nice compared to the rest and the woman who runs it is very nice and friendly
The hostel itself was actually not that bad. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was really nice. Really good place for school trip. :)
Really powerful and memorable experience Really makes you think of all who lost their lives in the war
My daughter went on a school trip and stayed at menim gates. She came back covered in insect bites as did the other girls staying in her dorm. From the bite pattern It looks like the mattresses were (are!) infested. I suspect fleas or bed bugs. The poor hygiene and outdated accommodation spoilt what should have been an enjoyable and informative school trip.
Dreadful place, rooms with nails sticking out of the floor and moldy bed sheets
Not great but not bad
Good place to go with you and the family
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