Sunday, March 16, 2014

Penthouse Hotel and Hostel, Yerevan

Koryun St. Yerevan
Are you looking for a true alternative to the traditional hotel or Bed and Breakfast during your visit to Armenia’s capital city? Well, why not consider the Penthouse Hotel and Hostel in Yerevan? Located in the centre of Yerevan and awarded Top Hostel in Armenia by HOOSCAR in 2013, this budget accommodation can offer you comfort and hospitality at very affordable prices. The hostel is decorated in a rainbow of bright, cheerful colours that reflect what an exhilarating, fascinating and pleasurable place this is to stay – with fabulous balconies that offer stunning views of biblical Mount Ararat and occasional celebration parties held during Armenian and International holidays. Just around the corner from the city’s main bus station and a metro station, this establishment is also in close proximity to several top attractions: Matenadaran, the Cascade, the Opera House and Republic Square, just to name a few.

Arrival Information
Check in is after 1pm and checkout is up to 12 noon. Accepted forms of payment are: American Express, Maestro, MasterCard, Visa Electron or Visa.

Services and Amenities
This hotel/hostel offers a range of services and facilities free, including (but not limited to): 24-hour check in and checkout; Armenian/Continental Breakfast; a common space with karaoke, satellite television and board games; Wi-Fi in common space and room; seminar, conference and cultural event facilities; views of Mount Ararat from the balconies; multilingual staff (English, French, Russian, Italian and Armenian); a tour desk; maps of Yerevan; washing machine, iron and hairdryer; daily housekeeping; air conditioning and heating; linen and towels; tea and coffee amenities; equipped kitchen; baggage storage; safe at reception; First Aid Kit and medical aid; babysitting or childcare; and celebration parties (during certain holidays).

For an extra charge, the following services are available: tours around Armenia and in Yerevan for group reservations (six people and more); arrival and departure point transfer; vehicle hire and car rental; and dinner or lunch delivery.

Guest Rooms
Penthouse Hotel and Hostel has 7 different room rates available, which vary between two seasons: 8-Bed Dorm, Twin Room, Double Room, Triple Room, Quad Room, Private Deluxe 3 Bed Apartment and a Single Room. During low season, between 1 November and 15 March, prices start at an amazingly reasonable 4,300 AMD per night to stay in the 8-Bed Dorm and rise to a reasonable 30,000 AMD per night for the Private Deluxe 3 Bed Apartment (as of March 2014). During high season, between 15 March and 31 October, prices start at an amazingly reasonable 5,500 AMD per night to stay in the 8-Bed Dorm and rise to a reasonable 31,200 AMD per night for the Private Deluxe 3 Bed Apartment (as of March 2014). Infants staying with their parents in existing beds stay free. If you would like to know what facilities and amenities are available in each room, please visit: http://www.penthousehostel.org/index.php/component/content/article/175

Trip Advisor Rating and Testimonials
Overall, this hotel/hostel has been awarded 4.5 stars out of 5 on the Trip Adviser website (written by independent visitors to the hotel). When broken down, the hotel received: 4.5 stars for cleanliness, service, sleep quality, value and location; and 4 stars for rooms. Some of the guests said the following:

‘Excellent’

‘Excellent hostel’

‘If you want to travel without research...PENTHOUSE’

‘Very good place’

If you want an alternative experience, you won’t regret taking a look at this unique hotel/hostel.

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