Yeeck... it was simply disgusting !

I stayed at the Generator a year ago with my classmates. We were in London for two days and slept one night in this hotel.

Should I use one word to describe this experience, it's easy : "disgusting" !!!

The rooms aren't clean at all, the beds are old and filthy, they are no toilets of showers in them and you have to walk several corridors before you find them... And honestly, they are even worse than the rooms ! Hopefully we only stayed one night because I couln't have taken a shower in one of those ! Would have feel dirtier after the shower than before !

In my case it wasn't a problem to sleep in those dormitory for five or six people because I knew the people I was with... but wath if you go there on your own and end up with complete strangers... Having to share toilets and showers is bad enough without having to share your room as well !

Bar and place to eat breakfast are nice but I've also seen better and the all hotel is really noisy...

The location is ok but you still have to walk 10 minutes to arrive at the underground... And if you want to go to any of the famous places in London you'll have to use underground or taxi because it isn't that close from the hotel...

Cheap but uncomfortable

Wouldn't stay there again. Cheap and convenient, but too big, noisy, cramped, hot. I wouldn't have slept at all if I hadn't taken earplugs.

Odd but great nevertheless.

It was kind of strange to stay at a hostel which still keeps its former prison flair and was certainly not the cleanest place I have ever seen.

Still, the staff is really friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is great (at least for younger people, I'd say), one can feel safe on the way to the hotel and also while staying there, the food is excellent and the sandwich machine and bar are real plus points, too.

The worst place in the world

I have never been to a place like the generator before; I hope I never go there in my life again. In my opinion it was the worst experience of my life. The food, the facilities, the atmosphere smelled of smoke! The environment was not friendly at all. I felt that it was not up to my standards, which meant it was not what I expected, and other people I have spoken to agree. My advice is to choose wisely when deciding where to stay in London, and to do some more research before you stay there.

I agree regarding Generator London

I agree with the previous reviewer. I'm older than most of the clientele that was there, and thought what a rip-off for these kids.

Breakfast was minimal, high noise level , "don't drink the water" signs on sinks, long lines at reception, relatively expensive for 2 people in one room..."

Don't stay here

Honestly, I have never been more disgusted by a place in my entire life. I'm not one to have shared bathrooms to begin with, but I can deal. The problem was these bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. They crack it up to be a fun, social atmosphere, but I would rather sleep on the streets of London than stay there again!

Fantastic place to stay

After having stayed in the hotel from hell we went into the Generator.

We were more than just satisfied: clean rooms, clean bathrooms, excellent food (breakfast and dinner), friendly staff, good atmosphere and a nice little bar. I have enjoyed my stay in the Generator very much. We didn't have much comfort but it was great nevertheless. I would stay there everytime I come back.

The generator

Ya know, erm, it was an experience above all others. erm..everyone there was american, the buggers! i was expecting londoners ya no - "alwhite lovee, ow ya doin mate, 5 for a pound" but no, yanky land!

also, summerbay! .. apart form that, very pleasant, apart from the austrailian at hmv! talking about neighbours. Also, the pollution in london, was horrific...terrible..ya no, the worst ever! in the tube...there was no airrr...and i got out, in oxford to find, there was no air!! Anyway, moving back to the generator...very good!

Good and bad

THE GOOD: Very safe environment (security checks names at door after dark, locks on toom doors, etc.) Free continental breakfast was great.

Pub/club downstairs lots of fun. Reasonably priced, good location. THE BAD: Cold showers (although I heard other people didn't have this problem), phones only take a certain type of calling card, you can't drink the tap water (my biggest complaint).

Almost Perfection

The perfect place too stay for one or two nights in London! Excellent location, clean, friendly staff for around £20 per night private room.Not for the over 30's however, as thin walls and lots of noise (mainly drunk Americans) can be a pain.