dddx
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Post by dddx on Feb 17, 2008 4:33:57 GMT -5
Do most hostels have irons for use? I intend to do my own laundry, but I like to always look sharp, and I can't imagine wearing a wrinkled shirt.
And ideas to this?
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Post by pointofnoreturn on Feb 17, 2008 10:33:44 GMT -5
I find that they are more common in B&B's than hostels. You can always email them and ask them if it's provided. Some do have some but it may be the case of having only 1 iron for the entire place.
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Post by Eagle on Feb 17, 2008 15:05:42 GMT -5
dddx, I've never seen an Iron in the Hostels I've stayed at, so not sure whether these are provided or not? Some of the Hostels and B&B's I've visited didn't even have laundry facilities, as there were commercial laundries within a short walking distance. Some of the commercial laundries were self-serve and others were "service wash" locations, where they provide the service of washing, drying and ironing if necessary. I've never seen an Iron in the self-serve laundries; most of these just have coin operated washers and dryers. I always use "travel friendly" Tilley clothing for trips, so never have to worry about wrinkles in clothing. Some of the products can be washed in a Hotel room sink and be dry and wrinkle free in the morning. If you have room in your luggage, you could always pack along a Travel Iron or Steamer such as www.magellans.com/store/Health___Personal_Care___Clothing_CareEC768?Args=. Good luck and Happy travels!
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Post by kristengingera on Feb 17, 2008 23:03:42 GMT -5
I had a similar question but regarding hair dryers. Do hostels provide these, maybe even at the desk?
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Post by WillTravel on Feb 18, 2008 1:47:00 GMT -5
Again, I would not count on a hair dryer being available.
One piece of advice I have read is that it is worthwhile to buy a hair dryer in Europe, because even with converters, it often seems American or Canadian hair dryers do not work that well in Europe.
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dddx
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Post by dddx on Feb 18, 2008 10:20:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies! I've thought about these "travel friendly" clothes, but don't want to push my limited budget any more. Am not a frequent traveler anyways, I only travel once in a few years!
I've looked around and found "wrinkle-free sprays". Has anyone here had any experience using these?
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