"This hostel used to be a dive, but in the late 1990s it was restored into a very nice facility with a comfy two story bunkhouse that has about a dozen beds, plus a small hotel with private rooms. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is great. As this is a jumping off point for many mountaineers attempting to climb Mt. Rainier (or having just attempted it), there's much lore surrounding the entire area, and guests with dreams to share and stories to tell.
I am not giving the hostel five stars for two simple... more »