There is no doubt that it is one of the most well-equipped and beautiful hostels I have ever stayed. However, it misses the hostel feeling.
Common areas are modern and spacious, it also includes gym, terrasse and a cinema/TV room (I did not use it) and the 24/7 coffee is such a grateful touch.
I stayed in a 8-woman room with ensuite restroom with top quality mattresses, towels provided, earplugs, very modern (and noiseless) bunkbeds, etc.
However, once again, it felt like an "share room hotel" than a hostel, with no vibes at all.
Upon arrival, there was no one at the reception so I proceeded with the self-check in i-pad placed next to it. After a few minutes, and once a staff member arrived, I gave up and he checked me in in 2 minutes without 200 blanks to fill in.
No info about the city was given, and when asking about parking, he only pointed at the private one (belongs to them).
Later that night, I received another email to proceed with a self check out online so I would not have to approach the reception on departure.
Maybe I am old school, but what makes a hostel, a hostel.. is the contact with the people and the personal and informal touch.
Maybe it is something that they could work on, after all, the facilities are TOP!