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Reviews of Ember Hostel

2 out of 5
Ember Hostel
857 Grant Street, Denver, CO

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 255 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do yourself a favor and stay here if you enjoy staying in hostels!! They say this old mansion is ?? If so it’s haunted with GREAT VIBES!! Great location! Great staff! 420 friendly! Oh again the STAFF!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ember Hostel was super cozy. I only stayed one night but it was a very restful night -- I only had two other male roommates in my 6 bed co-ed dorm and they were respectful and quiet. I was pleasantly surprised by their bathroom/shower setup -- there are bathrooms and then several separate rooms containing showers/sinks. The shower I used was super clean and private, when I was expecting something like they have at gyms (all stalls/urinals/showers in the same place and minimal privacy), given my past hostel experiences. My only complaint is the shower design itself -- its one of those that rains from the ceiling, and the water pressure was very weak. For me, that makes it difficult to shower. Really great place otherwise. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great, staff beyond friendly and helpful. I arrived in Denver well before check-in and was able to come to property. I was given a short tour from the supervisor I believe and store my things until my reservation was ready. Restrooms, kitchen and bedroom remained spotless my entire stay. Resident cat is adorable and super cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Tara on 11 May 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! It was a pleasure hosting you. Yenni says hello :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, friendly, and felt very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for hostel. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Tara on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure hosting you :)

10/10 Excellent

Minna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED my stay here. Will definitely return and it’s the perfect place to stay in Denver. Nice and affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Tara on 10 Mar 2024
We LOVED having you! Thank you for choosing us for your stay in Denver - come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Dacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay definitely would come back again and they have the sweetest house cat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Tara on 10 Mar 2024
Yenni says hello! Thanks for the sweet review! :)

10/10 Excellent

Kareta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a hostel and the experience was everything and more!! Great and helpful staff. Also felt very safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Tara on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We always strive to provide awesome service and a safe basecamp for our travelers :) Glad we delivered!

2/10 Terrible

Ivan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Sina Aurelia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt very safe and comfortable during my stay at the Ember. As a woman I felt very safe and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I also liked the fact that privacy was not an issue. It was quiet and peaceful but offered the opportunity to mingle with other house guest. I was also impressed with the cleanliness of the restroom and showers. I loved it so much I booked a couple of more nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Tara on 17 Dec 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and decided to keep the fun going :) Safety is a top priority for us, so it's great to know you felt comfortable while spending time at Ember and meeting our other guests! Come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Zubaidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfecttt
Fantastic, had amazing time! Everyone is so nice and friendly love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Tara on 17 Dec 2023
It was so nice to get to know you! Thank you so much for your kind words, and please come back to visit us anytime you find yourself in Denver :)

8/10 Good

BRUCE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very unique and quiet…come with resident cat lol.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great a stay and the staff were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Dec 2023
Thank you! We had a nice time getting to know you :)

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a Gem
What a wonderful little gem to discover. I came down for the Depeche Mode show and stayed here. The staff is helpful and friendly, the environment is unique and cozy. They have a resident kitty that is as sweet as pie. The over all vibe of this place is wonderful. Next time I'm bringing my swim suit so I can enjoy the hot tub. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Dec 2023
We had such a great time getting to know you! Hope you enjoyed the concert :) Thank you so much for the kind words and please, come back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Wynthom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
9 of 10! Great place! Great Atmosphere
I had debated on three previous trips to Denver if I wanted to stay here. I finally decided to give it a shot. I had never stayed in a hostile before and obviously I was nervous and curious at the same time. Check in was smooth. The staff was very friendly.They gave me a short tour upon check in. The beds were comfortable and had privacy curtains. They also have a light, fan, and electrical outlet inside your bed area so you can charge your phone while you sleep. They have a storage unit under the bed for your luggage. I didn’t get a lock but they did have the option of paying $5 for a lock. The restrooms and showers are top notch clean! For obvious reasons you can’t invite friends over, so if you have no friends or family in Denver, then absolutely stay here. If you do have friends in Denver that you intend on seeing, then maybe a hotel would be your better option. Outside of the room they have a commons area, they have a hot tub, nice patio area if you want to relax in some fresh air. They had a hot tea station! Plenty of plug-ins in the commons area as well! Including a dart board, guitars, Someone suggested to me Moe’s Bagels for breakfast and that was outstanding! There are alot or restaurants, coffee shops, fast food, and bars within walking distance. Scooter is about $7 to Ball Arena for Avalanche/Nuggets game. Uber/Lyft was about $10-$12. At checkout they let me leave my bag there at no cost and come back and get it later before my late flight out. I will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Dec 2023
You're making us blush! Thank you so much for taking a chance on us with your first hostel experience; we love when guests discover the beauty and community that are found in hosteling! We look forward to seeing you again in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was an excellent host for the one night I stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Dec 2023
Thank you for the kind words, we are so glad you had a great time; next time stay for longer and indulge in some of our exciting activities and events!

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evening about my stay was wonderful. I expect that sleepers would need earplugs if you aren't already hard off hearing like me, but Ember offers these for free! The staff are wonderful, the Establishment oozes charm, and the amenities are fantastic. I fully plan to stay at Ember Hostel again and again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Nov 2023
We are so stoked that you had a great time with us! Thank you for the very sweet review - we look forward to seeing you in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

Nash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely traditional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first stay at a hostel. I was traveling to Denver to see a comedy show and take a weekend to relax from work. I was looking at accommodations when I stumbled upon Ember Hostel in the hotel search. The pricing immediately caught my eye, so then I read some reviews and looked at the pictures. I figured I would give it a shot and I'm very happy I did! From the moment I walked in the door until I left a few days later the staff was very friendly and always ready to help or offer tips on places to go. The building and sleeping arrangements were clean and comfortable. I've heard that sometimes you'll get noisy guests in your room, but that was not the case. The Ember Hostel staff host regular events throughout the week and invite all to attend. I came back from my evening downtown ready to unwind in the hot tub for the second night in a row and instead joined the group of guests for s'mores around the fire pit. It was a great atmosphere all around and I met some cool people from across the country! The location itself is great, very centrally located to anything you might want to do. 10/10 would recommend and I'll definitely stay here again the next time I'm in Denver.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words - we are so happy that you stumbled upon us too!! You're making us blush :) We are so delighted that you were able to take advantage of all the fun things we have going on for our guests. Come back to visit anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting eclectic and centralized
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 7 Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing Ember for your Denver trip! 3

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 7 Oct 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 7 Oct 2023
We are so glad you had a great time with us!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large hot tub patio and convenient location
Excellent checkin, condition, location , convenient parking, large hot tub patio, well appointed common area, Only reason missing 5 stars for me is I requested a lower bunk, but got a higher bunk with sketchy ladder handgrips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 29 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words; we are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and our amenities, and we are very sorry for not being able to accommodate your request for a bottom bunk. Given advanced notice, we always try our best to assign guests to bunks that they prefer prior to their arrival, to ensure their comfort during their stay. Please let us know when you're planning another stay with us in Denver and we will be sure to plan accordingly!

10/10 Excellent

Eliezer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at a hostel! My stay wasn't long, but I would stay again. I loved that there was someone at the front desk 24/7, which was convenient for me since I checked out super early on a last-minute decision. The vibe was amazing and I appreciated getting a tour from the person from the front desk. They also provide locks for your personal items for a reasonable price. My only complaints are luggage storage and placemats in the bathrooms. They offer to store your luggage if you arrive before check-in which was great, but it's out in the open by the front desk. As much as I appreciate they hold my luggage, I would be more comfortable if it was locked away somewhere. But my stuff was there when I came back for check-in. When I went into one of the many bathrooms to shower, there were two placemats hanging on the railings. When I went to grab them to use them, they were completely soaking wet. I decided not to use them. Not big complaints, really loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 1 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words! You are welcome back anytime :) Next time you stay let us know if you would like to store your things in one of our private lockers prior to check-in.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hostel! I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 18 Sept 2023
You were a great guest! Thank you for the kind words - come back anytime :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of, if not the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at! But the thing that made it this, was the staff, Britney, Blake, V were some of the standouts as they cared about the people of the hostel and got into the activities being offered! It was customer service to the next level and I’ve never experienced anything like this. The people I met during my very short stay are people I feel I will be connected with for life. Which is what makes the hostel experience one everyone should do at least once. And Ember is the one to experience it at. If I could give it 10 stars I would!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Tara on 13 Sept 2023
We are so glad that you chose Ember for your Denver stay, and that our staff made your experience so memorable! It's exciting when guests make the most of our activities and get to make meaningful connections. We're looking forward to seeing you again next time you're back in Denver! Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Yongwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Tara on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for choosing Ember for your Denver stay! We're glad you had a wonderful time :)

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Tara on 18 Sept 2023
We are so happy you chose Ember for your time spent in Denver!

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great But Doorbell System Sucks
Everything was great, except the the doorbell for the front door (key card is required to enter the building) rings through the entire hostel. The last night we were there, I don’t know what was going on, but the doorbell went off half a dozen or so times through the entire night. I was up literally every 30 min to an hour from 2 am to 8 am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Tara on 18 Sept 2023
Our doorbell system is an integral part of our commitment to the safety and attention of our guests - we are so sorry that you were disturbed during your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kailynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023