Glen Nevis hostel celebrates five stars
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is celebrating after being given five-star status by the national tourism organisation.
VisitScotland awarded the hostel a top Quality Assurance accolade following its recent major refurbishment.
The new-look hostel, located at the foot of Ben Nevis – the UK’s highest mountain – has welcomed more than 1.3 million guests in its lifetime and is a popular base for people wanting to climb the Munro.
The refurbished hostel offers a wide range of high quality, shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms. New facilities include a contemporary open-plan living space with a log burning stove, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry and secure bike storage.
The hostel is also a VisitScotland Information Partner (VIP) which, launched in May 2016, harnesses the local knowledge, warmth and enthusiasm of partners across the country to help visitors receive the warmest of welcomes and make the most of their trip.
Chris Taylor, VisitScotland regional leadership director, said: ‘I am delighted that Glen Nevis Youth Hostel has achieved five stars. It is testament to all the hard work by Hostelling Scotland and its team over the years – particularly recently with its refurbishment – to bring it up to such a high level.
‘Quality Assurance is about more than just the stars on the door – it’s about the entire visitor experience and driving improvement in that experience throughout the Highlands.
‘Consumers want quality and value for money experiences.
‘Star gradings help visitors make informed decisions and select businesses that meet, and exceed, these expectations.’
Graham Sheach, marketing manager for Hostelling Scotland, was ‘delighted’ to achieved the five-star rating.
He said: ‘The award reflects the hard work and commitment shown by everyone involved in the redevelopment of the youth hostel.
‘It comes one month after the hostel celebrated 80 years as part of the local community, having welcomed more than 1.3 million guests throughout its lifetime. The refurbishment of Glen Nevis represents the start of a new era of hostelling in Scotland.’