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Generator Hostel London

2.0 of 5
37 Tavistock Place | Russell Square, London WC1H 9SE, England
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Ranked #76 of 379 Specialty lodging in London
3.5 of 5 stars 635 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Very clean(7)
  • Good location(6)
  • Russell square tube(5)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Rooms are small(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Would never stay(3)
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keef1988
Sacramento, California
Contributor
15 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

First hostel experience was great. Great location in a quieter part of town, but still near transport. Stayed in a private room, nice thing walls so it was quiet even with people drinking and smoking in the front. Very secure and always check key cards. Staff was great and helped carry bags Clean and comfortable... laid back atmosphere More

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janicetran
Calgary
Contributor
11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Go to this hostel if you want to meet other backpackers. Most of the guests are young (less than 25yrs) and there is a bar inside the hotel. There are many travel services that were convenient like onsite travel "agent", free wifi in the lobby, cafe, cheap breakfast, lockers, etc. I stayed in the luxury female dorms and found them... More

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Angus D
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Checking into the neon reception area, the prominence of the security staff (it was midday) and the fact that the reception staff are all in high-visibility jackets makes me somewhat concerned. Upon arriving at my second floor room, immediately it becomes apparent that I am right to be concerned. The room STINKS, I mean, abolutely honks. The odour appears has... More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest I am so sorry to hear that you had a bad experience during your stay. We have our door security (on security jacket) at front entrance of the hostel to help guests where necessary. We also have Duty manager working 24/7 which can be contacted at any time to help guests who could have helped you on this... More

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themackae
East Hampton NY
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

As long as you have a good pare of ear plugs, an older person in a private room at the Generator is great. A really good secret. Affordable lodging in London. The location is great, the people fantastic, the average resident a bit young, exuberant, and rowdy ... but all in all great people More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your valuable comments. It’s always help us to improve our daily operation and business. It’s lovely to hear that you had good time during your stay. Please feel free to contact me on satya@generatorhostels.com Thanks you Satya Pandey Food and Beverage Manager The Generator hostel London More

MissMMtravels
Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

In terms of hostels you cant really look past the generator when you're in london! Fun people, great vibe and clean fascilities. The bar is always pretty busy and there are always cold WKD's waiting to be drunk! The only downside... staying in a room that was right near the generater... it was pretty loud at times! More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, I am glad that you like our facilities, clean room and fun bar. Hope to see you again For any further details please feel free to contact me on satya@generatorhostels.com Thanks you Satya Pandey Food and Beverage Manager The Generator hostel London More

Melissa T
Montreal, Canada
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Ok...Perfect location BUT I've been there a few times and my last 'experience' was very disapointing. First of all, on the website it says breakfast included, but when you get there they charge £4,50 for cereals and toast...(!?) The breakfast was included for the last years for the same price, now you just get nothing for the same price. PLUS,... More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your comments and please accept my apology if you had unpleasant time during your stay. We are continuing our facilities development for all of our valuable guests to have better stay with us. From January 2012, we have improved our breakfast which includes Ham, cheese, fruit selection, yoghurt, selection of bread rolls and... More

dumase79
ındiana
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is free wifi and tghe breakfast is quite nice with only 1 pound you could have quite a nice and filling one. The bed is nice and the toilet is clean and spacious enough. More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, I am happy to hear that you like the Generator hostel specially friendly staffs, quality breakfast and our other services. All the best for you other traveling plans and I hope to see you again at the Generator hostel. For any further details please feel free to contact me on satya@generatorhostels.com Thanks you Satya Pandey Food and Beverage... More

immerinkreuzberg
Jackson, Wyoming
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Booked this for 5 nights at the last minute, average price for a twin private room. The room itself was not bad, we had more than enough space and the beds were comfortable with their own bed lamps on the side with electric sockets. Security is a bit excessive compared to over hostels, they check your room card everytime you... More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are definitely working on our showers and continue checking water and cleanings. Please accept my apology for any inconvenience. For safety reason we check our fire alarm on Sunday only for few seconds. Our breakfast has been recently improved where we provide Ham, Cheese, fruit segment selection, yoghurt, selection of... More

Martin S
Prague, Czech Republic
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

When we arrived they gave us a room which was not cleaned, even the girls already accommodated used our beds. The key cards weren't working and I had to come to reception twice to get someone to doublecheck with me. At the end we got a different room which was luckily a bit more spacious but faced towards the entrance... More

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David Koellner, Manager at Generator Hostel London, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Dear Guest, Please accept my apology for any inconvenience you had. We have our dedicated house keeping staff who keeps all room’s cleaning standard high however at this point I will investigate and make sure this does not happens to any one of our valuable guest. Our breakfast has been recently improved where we provide Ham, Cheese, fruit segment selection,... More

literaryzealot
St Quentin France
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

My girlfriend and I stayed at this abominable place in late December, for what was my first trip to London. We wanted to be economical, and knowing that this is a hostel, we were expecting it to be simple, basic, but acceptable. Oh how wrong I was. I don't have super high expectations and am used to "roughing it," but... More

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