The Generator London UK

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The Generator London
37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London WC1H 9SE

The UK's largest, liveliest and funkiest hostel is located in the centre of London, and is the perfect place to meet other backpackers from all over the world.

Centrally located near Russell Square Tube station, the hostel offers 800 beds in private twin, triple, quad and 5-bed rooms, all with a washbasin. A free continental breakfast and bed linen is included. You can also enjoy free hot showers 24 hours a day.

Party the night away in the famous Generator Bar, with a free drink for all guests over 18 years old. Happy hour is from 18:00 to 21:00, with drinks at great discounted prices. There are events every night: karaoke on Thursdays, a live DJ on Saturdays and free movies on Wednesdays and Sundays. The Generator also has an internet cafe, a lounge area and a games room with pool tables, all open 24 hours.

Rooms : 217.

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Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Services

Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Laundry, Internet Services, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Packed Lunches, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Activities

Games Room, Billiards, Karaoke.

Room information

The hostel has over 800 beds, which includes shared and private rooms. The rooms are all single bunk beds and the bathrooms are shared facilities located on each floor. Bed linen is included.

The rooms are all dormitory style rooms with the smallest room having 2 bed and the largest having 8 beds. They are all bunk beds with a wash basin in each room and a locker provided for each bed.

Travel information

By public transport: Take the Piccadilly Line Underground to Russell Square. From there cross over the road onto Marchmont Street, walk to the traffic lights and turn right onto Tavistock Place. At number 37 Tavistock Place turn down into Compton Place - the Generator is at the end. You can also walk to us from King's Cross and Euston stations. Please email us if you would like further directions.

Important information

We do not accept American Express!
All the rooms at The Generator are non-smoking. However, we have smoking and non-smoking areas throughout the hostel. ALL group bookings over 10 people need to contact us once they have booked rooms, as we require FULL PAYMENT 1 month before the arrival to avoid cancellation. We do not accept group bookings with students under the age of 18 years old. Sorry, we do not allow animals EXCEPT guide/hearing dogs.

Hotel Policies

Check In

14:00 hours

Check Out

10:00 hours

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children older than 18 years are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

10:00 The cancellation policy may vary per room type; please check the room description as well.

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Switch.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

 
 

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Hotel Policies

Check In

14:00 hours

Check Out

10:00 hours

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children older than 18 years are welcome.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.
Wired internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

10:00 The cancellation policy may vary per room type; please check the room description as well.

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Switch.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Terms and Conditions

Your reservation is absolutely secure. All personal data is encrypted and will be processed in a secure way. We take the privacy of your personal data very serious. Your personal information will only be used to process your booking. We will not charge you any reservation fees for making this booking, nor charge your credit card. You will simply pay for your stay at the hotel. Cancellation is free of charge; provided you adhere to the notification period stated in the hotel cancellation policy.