Tuesday, July 14, 2009

CERN Saint-genis hostel


It's a nice place, by first sight. After a few days, I started to notice a lot of inconveniences.

















SeverityItem
LightNo vending machines around the building
LightBugs at night.
Light30-minute walk to CERN
LightCan't eat or store food in room, only in kitchen
MediumNo elevator. Moving in/out is a pain.
MediumNo cable internet, wireless connection extremely unstable
MediumHot, no air conditioning
MediumNo noise after 10 pm, ie. no shower, no laundry, etc.
MediumNo lid on toilet. No seat either.
MediumReception opening hours is short.
SevereNo trash can anywhere in public area in the building. This includes kitchen, toilet, etc. (ps. One has to take the trash out of the building immediately after cooking.) (ps2. I live in 4-th floor)
SevereWashing machine is expensive!
LethalSingle washing machine (and dryer) shared by 80 people. (This, combined with the 10pm thing.....)


C'est la vie.


(ps. the internet connection almost make me lose this article. Good thing that I copied the text to gedit as I type)

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