A hostel is not merely a cheap place to spend the night.
Hostels sprang in Europe over fifty years ago, but their format has changed
significantly during the last decade. Original, now outmoded hostels, offering
little more than low prices and a number of absurd regulations, can still
be found nowadays. On the other hand, Modern hostels, pioneered in Latin
America by Che Lagarto Hostels, are also built upon the basic idea of sharing
rooms with other people to cut down costs, but they complement that concept
with entirely new services and amenities.
The following features set Che Lagarto Hostels on a league of their
own:
Supportive staff: we believe that young
travelers like you seek something more than simply a cheap place to crash.
We are positive that a hostel’s quality is largely dependent on its
staff. What is the use of staying at the finest hotel in the world if the
personnel work with such distance, unwillingness and attention to protocols
that you end up feeling uncomfortable? The chances are that not even the
state-of-the-art elevators or the fancy marble floors will make up for that
nasty feeling of awkwardness. Our goal at Che Lagarto Hostels is to know
our guests while doing everything within our powers to help them, assisting
them in solving any problem they may have, facilitating their next trip and
recommending the best spots in town, so that when you leave, we remember
your name and you remember ours.
Functional facilities: all of Che Lagarto
Hostels count on their own bar, some with room for up to 300 people (Bs.
As.), and others sitting up to 50. All of our hostels also have special
areas for relaxing, napping, reading, writing or simply chatting with other
travelers, and they also have their own cozy TV room, equipped with DVD players
and Play Station consoles. Moreover, they all have their own kitchen and
dining room; some of our hostels even offer cooking services, ranging from
the preparation of gourmet dishes (Bs. As., Ipanema and Ilha Grande) to snacks
and nibbles. Che Lagarto Hostels also offer outdoor areas and patios for
our guests to enjoy some fresh air. All in all, all of Che Lagarto Hostels
have it ‘all’; and everything is at your disposal to turn our
hostels into your home.
Comfortable rooms: our buildings are
either new or fully refurbished. We offer not only shared rooms, but also
single, double and triple rooms, for those who want greater privacy and are
willing to spend a little more. Practically every room has its own bathroom
and our beds are truly comfortable. Other features include heating and air
conditioning (depending on the city) and fire control equipment.
Right location: according to American Hotel Management, the three main aspects to consider when opening a hotel are ‘location, location, location’. We have not overlooked this claim: all Che Lagarto Hostels are located where they should. We never open a new hostel without assessing which the best area of the city is for our customers to make the most of their stay. Each city is unique, and choosing the perfect neighborhood, the best street, the right corner, has always been our main concern when setting up a new hostel in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de Chile. And it still is, for in every city we open a new hostel, our goal will be to guarantee the best possible location.
Superior service: in terms of service,
a hostel should not be different from a hotel; accordingly, we guarantee
high levels of safety and hygiene, as would be expected in a solid company
with over ten years of experience. We are aware that when people belonging
to varied cultures and nationalities share rooms and facilities, the work
of the maids must be done with utmost efficiency. That is why we hire only
the best maids available. Likewise, we attach paramount importance to safety,
so we provide our guests with lockers or safety-boxes to store their belongings.
What is more, we give our guests all pertinent recommendations to ensure
they will not lose things or be victims of a robbery (for example, it is
advisable not to have much cash on you, and to rely on credit cards or traveler
checks instead; and counting on travel insurance is always a wise choice).
By working together in this way, we make sure that Che Lagarto Hostels are
always safe, clean and comfortable.
A vibe, a style: this is what sets us apart
from economical lodges and cheap hotels. Varied activities, entertainment,
music, food, decoration and a friendly atmosphere are things
which we ‘sell’ but do not charge for. When you choose
to stay at a Che Lagarto Hostel you choose a traveling style,
you choose to have a ‘great time’ as opposed to merely
a ‘good time’. We are convinced that even though
the physical aspect of our hostels may be readily imitated, our
spirit and style are inimitable. Synch up with Che Lagarto Hostels
vibe. Not only is it the best, but it is also free!