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 Generator
Hostel
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Reviewed By:
Laura (July 3, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Private
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I thought that the Generator was an excellent hostel. It was cheap
for 5 of us to stay there. It could get a little noisy at times, but nothing
too bad. It is a hostel, after all...as long as you don't go in thinking
you're getting a 5 star hotel it should be fine. Some of the bathrooms weren't
the greatest, I would suggest showering in the ones in the basement, they were
the nicest ones we found. The bar is great, the staff is friendly, and I met
lots of people from all over the world. I'll definitely be staying there
again.
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Reviewed By:
Phil (May 7, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Good points - security, staff, warm.
Bad points - the other people in my shared dorm who spent the whole 3 days
pissed,stoned and high on ketamin who never went to bed before 9.00am, partied
all night, running around shouting, completely off their faces.
Apart from the bed linen the place was filthy dirty.
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Reviewed By:
Pete (February 13, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Traveling by myself, this place made it really easy to meet people.
I made good friends with some Aussies, a guy from Poland, and some Germans.
Everyone was friendly and it was a great first stop from the states. Even
being a bit older than everyone, I am 31, I still had a great time. I
recommend this place.
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Tania (October 2, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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I must have stayed at a different hostel to those other reviewers. I
hated this place. Too big, tacky and dirty. I guess if you like shopping malls
you'll like this place. I checked out pretty quick.
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Reviewed By:
Jennifer (September 26, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Private
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It was a good hostel. The room was clean, reasonably quiet and the
breakfast was decent. Internet was waaaay expensive though and the room was
also a lot of money. Safe though and more or less worth it.
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Reviewed By:
Chris (September 25, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Excellent hostel! I was travelling by myself and easily made
plenty of friends in the bar on the first night. The beds were clean, lockers
to lock up your backpack, bunk-mates were quiet and courteous, the restooms
were so-so (could use a little better cleaning, but for 15 pounds I guess you
can't expect too much). All in all, made my visit to London very pleasurable
and I will definately stay here again next time I visit.
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Kristina (August 1, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Private
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Loved this place! Staff was wonderful and hostellers were friendly
(not mean) drunks. You go here for the bar, and the emphasis is clearly on
drinking. It's motto is: "Hangover Included" and there are sponsored drinking
games and other events every night. Lots of pool tables. Good dinner specials
and free breakfast with unlimited toast and cereal. It's a huge place with
800-beds, but people seemed to respect the no-noise policy on the dorm-floors.
There's plenty of space to be loud- the bar, two sit-in lounges, an internet
lounge. Rooms were fine with comfy mattresses. Bit expensive, but most of
London is that way. Great place if you're looking to party and socialize!
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Reviewed By:
Fiz (Feb 3, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Private
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(Nov 2003 stay) Biggest issue I had was noise, even being in a
private room... and this is going to depend on who else is staying there at the
time... if my fellow guests kept the noise where the generator posts that they
should (i.e. the bar, eating area) and not in the hallways and especially
outside the front door, where their voices echo big time at 2am in the cul de
sac/alley that the entrance is in, there wouldn't be as much of a noise
issue... not all guests are like this, but some seem to care only about
themselves and their group of friends that they are traveling with... that
sucks...
Otherwise, Generator had great breakfast, overall facilities were clean enough,
and was also nice to see structural improvements going on when I was there.
It's really a nice place in a good spot, and is maintained well enough. (also
stayed briefly in Apr 2002)
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Reviewed By:
Kim S. (July 1, 2003)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Loved this hostel! My first stop on my trip and a great
introduction. Huge hostel, friendly people, and great
bar!! |
Reviewed By:
Susan (November 18, 2002)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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I
only stayed at The Generator for three nights but I have
to say that it is one of the best I have ever stayed in.
The staff were friendly, the other guests were great,
the hostel was clean and the bar was excellent!! |
Reviewed By:
Susie
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Actually one of the best hostels I've stayed at. Had
great people in my dorm and we all got a locker & free
towels. Bar was fantastic and open till 2 in the
morning. Embarrassed myself on Karaoke night!! Would
definitely recommend this hostel, especially as the
location is so good. |
Reviewed By:
Squish
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Some of the dorms can be really loud! The hostel seemed
fairly clean, but while waiting to check in, a few
people ahead of me were airing their complaints-someone
in their assigned bed, dirty linen, etc. The showers
were pushbutton type, not hot enough (at least for me)
and there wasn't a secure place to hang belongings. They
do have free towels. The second time I stayed there,
they lost my reservation, but gave me a better room. |
Reviewed By:
D
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Not
too clean, too many *young* teens stayed there
nor was the breakfast all that good.
The best thing was the proximity of a tube station - a
hundred yards, or so. |
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