Budget hotel for Kings Cross

A new budget hotel has opened in Tavistock Place, London, a five-minute walk from Kings Cross Station with bed rates starting at an astonishing £16.20 (shared).

A so-called private room (with bathroom) starts at £55. No need to go out for breakfast. The property offers a cafe.

Called Generator, and already established in many European cities including Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris and Vienna, the property opens on 4 July, and is a 2-star crossover between a basic hotel and hostel, a style that is becoming increasingly popular on the Continent.  There are a variety of rooms available including twins with bunks and single beds and dormitories for up to 12 (although how this works out in these restricted times remains to be seen – Editor.  BTN plans to make a visit once London opens up again properly).

Styling is said to be contemporary “Designed to reflect the city’s street life, we’ve used reclaimed timber, exposed brickwork and hot-rolled black steel to give the hostel an on-trend, industrial feel.”  When it comes to hygiene Generator is very aware of its social responsibly with strong guidelines to deal with Covid-19.  

https://staygenerator.com

Index/Home page
 

OUR READERS' FINEST WORDS (All times and dates are GMT)

All comments are filtered to exclude any excesses but the Editor does not have to agree with what is being said. 100 words maximum

Chris Pocock, Uxbridge

In the first para, is that a shared room or a shared bed? If the latter, can you choose your partner for the night?