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Generator Dublin

2.0 star property
Family-friendly Dublin hostel in City Centre Dublin with a nightclub

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Billiards
Bar (on property)
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
Family Room for 4
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 4 Bed Room

Highlights

Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Room for 4

Family Room for 4

Highlights

LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed 10-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single room with Shared bathroom

Single room with Shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe King

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4 bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

10-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 36.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 8 bed mixed dormitory- Shared

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 20.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

6-bed Female Only Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

4-bed Private Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

8-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

5-bed Private Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

1 bed in 6 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom

Highlights

Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private Room with 6 bed Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

1 bed in 15-bed Female Only Dormitory Room Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Private 15-bed Room - Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 15
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin, Dublin, 7

What's nearby

  • Jameson Distillery Bow St. - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grafton Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Smithfield Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Copper + Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Urbanity Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cobblestone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Generator Dublin

Family-friendly hostel near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Located close to Dublin Castle and Guinness Storehouse, Generator Dublin provides a nightclub, a corner/local shop and concerts and live shows. The on-site restaurant, Generator Food, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, a table football and games
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 109 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED light bulbs and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Generator Food

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 34 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property caters to guests ages 18 and over.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Dublin Generator
Dublin Generator Hostel
Dublin Hostel Generator
Generator Dublin
Generator Dublin Hostel
Generator Hostel
Generator Hostel Dublin
Hostel Dublin Generator
Hostel Generator
Hostel Generator Dublin
Generator Hostel Dublin Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is Generator Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Generator Dublin?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Generator Dublin on 8 Dec 2024 start from €74.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Generator Dublin?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Generator Dublin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Generator Dublin?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Generator Dublin located?

This family-friendly Dublin hostel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Jameson Distillery Bow St. and Guinness Storehouse. Dublin Castle and Trinity College are also within 1 mi (2 km). Smithfield Station is only a 2-minute walk and Four Courts Station is 6 minutes.

Generator Dublin Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1001 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place convenient good price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

toby

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Rainier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had never slept in a pod before. It worked surprisingly well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicente

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Are place is walking distance to everything we wanted to see for the short time we had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always have a good experience at any generator property i stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Araks

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dissatisfied. Terrible stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was definitely nothing I did not like, & it would be easier to tell you something not unique about this property than to tell you what is. Honestly, we left Dublin feeling much less than enthused due to problems, such as being left by the bus we reserved and paid in full to take us on a tour. In fact, the company provided an address that more than ten local city employees could not find, then took off without us not even checking their voicemail for messages we left or texting to check on us or try to ascertain a reason for our absence. And worst of sll, they refuse to provide us a full refund. Thus, as it turns out, Generator Dublin is the only thing in this city aboit which we rave. From the first second to the last, this place raised the gold standard bar for extraordinary excellence. The staff (each & every front desk clerk, housekeeper, cook, server, bartender, security agent, interior designer, marketer, promoter, technician, manager and all others) are friendly, helpful, bend over backward helpful, aim to please, place great value on performing their jobs exceedingly well & actually care about high quality customer service. The hostel/hotel's location is primo, near shopping, convenience stores, restaurants, many of the city's best sites & activities and modes of transportarion. The bar is top shelf in every way, the restaurant checks all boxes, our room was as clean as my house & even the laundry room is phenomenal. All this at a price that cannot be matched.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Georges, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly except the guy with the tattoos, he was very rude. The light, plugs on my bed were not working. Shower was broken! Falling all the time. Needs to be screwed on the wall. Great area, safe, quiet, and lots of eating places around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janeen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generator offered a fun bar and restaurant, that was busy and entertaining. The property was fairly well taken care of, though the busy nature caused some mess.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arizbe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Moira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was dirty when we arrived and checked in. There were beer bottles and hair accessories from previous occupants. Mold was growing in the shower and the bathroom ceiling was peeling. On the day prior to our departure, the bathroom shower drain overflowed and flooded our room. Maintenance fixed it, and they suggested that we move rooms. However, we were told by the front desk that we were not able to change rooms. I filed a complaint with Expedia with the after repeatedly trying to get a hold of somebody at The Generator. Expedia responded back and stated that nobody was responding to their request for response either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
It was great, comfortable, had a gig on when i went great company and people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in shared room was disgusting. Leaking toilet with water all over the floor, no toilet paper, mould and mildew around, unpleasant mould smell, shower drain was completely clogged so water didn’t drain when showering. Cancelled the remaining 5 nights and switched to a different location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van Trong Thien

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Obi

Travelled with partner
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you were staying as an individual I think this would be great. Felt safe, was central and you’d be getting good value for money. . As a family we had paid 160 euros for the room to then have to pay for a locker to be able to leave our bag there while we went out and about before check in - to also have to pay to have a towel to dry our hands - to have to make our own beds was really poor value for money. Ie. We could have had a hotel room for similar price and not had to pay extra for everything. In addition while I would not say there was a lot of noise disturbance we were right above the entrance so found it very loud including the music from the bar - it would make sense to move families away from that as with younger kids they are likely to need a quieter bed time earlier. I think it would be a great hostel experience for none family groups but for a family group was poor value for money (that said it was only place available in Dublin in that price range and in similar circumstances would stop here again).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvette Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The generation station
Great value and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Katiuscia, Lebanon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The front staff was great! But that was it. The hotel was dirty overall, they didnt clean the in room shared bathroom 1 of 3 days, there was no AC, which meant the windows had to be oen to the very loud streer. There were tons of guest screaming ans singing at the hotel door and no one requested they stopped to be considerate to other guests. Also, no
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a great place at all ....
This hostile was not a good stay. The bathrooms had mildew and grime on the floors of the showers. The rooms have no fans, no circulation for air. We had 8 people in a room,, without air, without a fan, and the windows barely cracked open. We asked the staff for a fan, brought one to the room and it didn't work. They brought a second fan it wasn't enough for the room so we requested a second fan. We also decided to rent a second room to give each of us space, that king room was better but same issues. Windows didn't open but a crack and no fans for room. Rooms are stale, stagnant and hot even when it's 55 degrees outside! You can't open the windows to cool the room. I requested a fan and was told they didn't have one and to ask again the next day. I did and was met with the same answer. No sorry no fan. Personally I made an error and paid for my room but thought I booked it through Monday like the rest of my famiys room. When I returned on Sunday afternoon from touring My key didn't work. I went to the front desk where I found my entire room full of me and my daughters belongings in black trash bags. They threw our snacks in with clothes/shoes. The open bag of chips was everwhere and our toothbrushes were inside shoes and I was unnerved! My credit card was on file. They could have called or even emailed me. But no communication. The blonde lady at the front desk was rude and dismissive when I was worried about passports! Terrible service! Rude staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bailey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a one-night stay
Downstairs bar and facilities were very well-kept, but actual rooms were very run down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024