Female Housekeeping volunteer in London

Brazil

5

My experience at the hostel Paddington was amazing! I met a lot of great people and made really good friends. The hostel is very well located, the meals are great, and the hours are respected. The amount of stairs provides a good daily cardio workout tho 😂 I highly recommend it to everyone and can't wait to go back!

9 months ago

Brazil

5

My experience at the hostel Paddington was positive. The place has a good location. The contact with the other volunteers is pleasant. The reception staff are friendly and understanding. I changed rooms a few times, but I understand that they were undergoing renovations. The hours are respected and they are ready to be flexible with the needs of the volunteers. I was in the kitchen and the work was quiet, but intense and dynamic. Depending on the chef in charge, the atmosphere can be peaceful or you can count down the hours until your shift is over. It was good and I will remember it fondly.

9 months ago

Railton replied

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location, friendly atmosphere, and flexibility. Your experience matters to us, and we’re glad it will be a fond memory for you!

Taiwan

5

I really had fun meeting volunteers and residents from different parts of the world! The location is really nice, there are 4 tube stations nearby(Paddington, Lancaster Gate, Queensway and Bayswater). Free laundry once per week. Two meals a day(not very vegetarian friendly though), and it's really nice to have kitchens to cook in! I hope the volunteers' rooms were more spacious, or at least don't sqeeze 4 beds in one room. Fortunately if you speak to the manager they can try to solve your problems. Hope all of you can start friendships lasting your whole life :)

10 months ago

Brazil

5

One more time with the hostel and I just can to say Thank you for everything. Excelent place for volunteering

10 months ago

Railton replied

Thank you for time and effort with us. Pleasure to have you with us. Kind regards Aliou

Taiwan

5

Heads up fellow travelers! This is a nice place to make international friends. I'm so lucky to have met my life-long brother and sisters here! The tasks are not difficult but communication is the key. Make sure to check your rota with the management and tell them in advance if you need a day off. The food provided here is fine (not so good for vegetarians though); two meals a day and you can keep left overs for yourself. Shared dorms can be great or bad depending on whom your roommates are. I stayed in a 4 bed room with bunkbeds(which I don't enjoy), but most rooms are better than this.

10 months ago

Colombia

5

I had a positive experience. Everything they offered was delivered, and they stuck to the schedules. The managers are respectful-friendly. The offer mentioned that you get 2 meals, but most days they actually provided 3, which was a pleasant surprise! My volunteer work ended on September 17th, and I made sure to notify them 9 days in advance. We discussed my days off (September 16th-17th),making sure everything was fine in the end, just as I needed since I had an upcoming trip. All of this, once approved, was documented on the platform to keep everything clear and avoid any possible confusion

11 months ago

Colombia

5

My experience at the hostel was great, is the work hard? It depends on you, how you handle it and what you are used to, everything described at the beginning was fulfilled, the team rooms are comfortable, also the whole administrative team was always attentive and grateful for what we did and what to say about the kitchen! Thanks to the guys for their positive and cheerful attitude when serving the meals and to the chef for the delicious desserts. It is a great place where you can enjoy a lot of touristic places, like museums, theatres, parks and pubs.

11 months ago

Brazil

5

I really enjoyed my time at the hostel. The location is very good, close to the tube, parks and tourist attractions. The rooms are good, comfortable and we used to share them with 2 volunteers or guests. We had breakfast and dinner (or lunch at weekends) and everything was very tasty 😋 The staff are very good and the team of volunteers is great and we help each other :) thank you everyone for my experience in London 🎡

11 months ago

Chile

5

My experience at the hostel was great! It was my first time volunteering, and everyone was really kind. My work shift had two days off, which I used to explore outside the city. The housekeeping work can be tiring if you're not used to it, but it's easy to learn and manageable. The best part was the meals, they have vegetarian options, so I didn't have to worry about food and saved a lot. The other volunteers were great, and the atmosphere was really friendly. I learned a lot and met people from all over the world. Thank you, the hostel team! Thanks to Susanna, Dinkle, Barry and Mohamed

11 months ago

Railton replied

Hi Angell,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear you had such a positive experience at LHA Railton. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m happy that you felt supported by the whole team.

I truly appreciate your recognition, and it’s great to know you enjoyed the meals and the friendly atmosphere. I’ll make sure to pass along your thanks to Susanna, Dinkle, and Barry.

Wishing you all the best in your future adventures! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever want to volunteer again — you’re always welcome here.

Warm regards,
Mohammed

Colombia

5

Volunteering at the hostel was a magical experience for me, one I would undoubtedly repeat. I met incredible people, each day bringing something new and exciting. Living so close to everything in London gave me plenty of opportunities to explore the city and enjoy some sightseeing. It's a fantastic experience for digital nomads, and as a bonus, I made friendships that I will cherish for a long time.

11 months ago

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