The last time I stayed in a hostel the mattress was thinner than Wasa bread, the dining options starch heavy and there may or may not have been a snake in the communal dining room. Things, it seems, have changed. Located in a 1913 loft building in Williamsburg, the New York Loft hostel offers a gym, indie-concert style live music space, terrace with jacuzzi and uh...gourmet kitchen. 

That's right.

They say their goal is to become the 'first 5 star hostel in the world', I don't know about you but they had me at jacuzzi, they had me at jacuzzi. They also had me at 'gourmet kitchen', who has ever heard of such an amenity in a space that is often left for having deep and meaningful conversations with the great unwashed 

- The space has a huge island great for community cooking, and informal chats during food prep. 

- Excellent storage room. Via a plethora of cabinetry { including storage in the island } and three fridges. 

- Stylish touches like an overside apron-fronted sink and brick backsplash.

- Gorgeous huge range hood. 


