I loved the location and the facilities in general. I stayed in a 4-bed female-only room, and it was quite good. The bathroom was clean and pretty.

I didn't like that the hotel/hostel doesn't have a kitchen, so in that sense, it works more like a hotel but with a hostel-style bedroom sharing. Being able to cook or have somewhere to leave your room (e.g., a fridge) would be helpful.

This was great. Room clean, bed and bedding very comfortable, temperature good, and the people nice. I also enjoyed the fitness centre, which helped a lot!

The cleaners tend to just come in without knocking. One lady came in and ranted at me for accidentally placing an item of clothing on an unused bed whilst I was packing my belongings for the following day's flight. This was unnecessary and made me worry a great deal that she may report me or something. Therefore, I went down to reception to clarify that it was an honest mistake. They were very cool about it and assured me not to be concerned.

I had a pleasant stay at this clean and well-maintained hostel. The room and bathroom were spotless, which made a big difference in comfort. I especially appreciated the fact that there were only four beds in the room — it helps reduce the chances of noisy roommates, though that can still be a bit of a gamble, of course. One of the highlights was the spacious common area on the first floor. It was a great place to relax, work, or socialize, and really added to the overall atmosphere of the place. The location is another strong point — close to plenty of amenities and well-connected to public transportation, making it easy to get around. Overall, a solid choice for a short stay, especially if you're looking for a quieter dorm experience and a clean, comfortable environment.

while the small café/bakery at reception is a nice touch, the prices felt high given the hostel setting. A more affordable offering would better match the budget traveler vibe.

Took a gamble on The Generator and it really, really paid off! While parking was expensive, it was super secure in the middle of a busy area, with very easy in & out and no having to deal with valet. I had a lot of luggage with me and going from my car to the elevator and up to my room with everything directly from the parking area was a breeze. I can’t speak on the dormitory style Rooms - wouldn’t even know they existed if I hadn’t read about it prior, honestly - but my single superior king room was perfect for my purposes (traveling solo for work) but would also be great for a couple. I was on the 9th floor and the big windows were so beautiful and allowed for so much natural light in the day….was surprised to find the little window at the bottom opened up, too, to let in some fresh air!!

I had 2 minor qualms my whole trip and it’s nothing that would ever deter me from staying again, personally. 1) Yank the carpets and put in some laminate flooring. Hotel room carpet just creeps me out and while it might give cozy vibes I can’t help but cringe thinking of all the smelly feet (etc) that have traversed that floor. 2) The hallways had to have been like 138° F. My room got a bit hot in the afternoon if I didn’t have the thermostat turned down to 60 - 65° F or so, but never unbearably so. But the hallways!?! A sauna.

The room was beautiful, I was on the top floor with the view on the downtown, it was really nice to see the sunset and sunrise from the bed. The bed was comfortable and big, the bathroom was good, enough space. The location was good but to go to downtown you need a bus and they are never on time.

The staff was really not friendly, not helpful. I would have appreciated a breakfast that does not cost an arm and with better quality. I had to go to the 7-eleven… I would also have appreciated a kettle. The ventilation was very noisy, I could never sleep well and without waking up because of the noise of the ventilation.

I stayed in a 4-bed female room, which was quite spacious and super clean. Each bed had a curtain, so it felt very private, and bedside USB ports and wall plug to charge all devices. No issues with the ensuite either; you had some shelves to put your stuff away while using the space and the shower pressure was divine. Very big lockable drawers under the beds, just bring your own lock. There's a well equipped little gym, and an outside pool (though I did not use tgus). There's also a laundry room and the reception lady was quite helpful in explaining how to use it. Also great to be able to leave our luggage after checkout free of charge.

Not central, which is something I overlooked when booking. I used mostly the metro to go around and it was a bit of an uphill walk to get to the hostel! However, there's a bus stop 2min away. The air-con in the room (or whatever that machine was) was quite loud and set a bit too cold for my liking, but once hiding behind the bed curtain and under the duvet, it was okay.

The location was perfect for what I needed. I used to stay here years ago when it was a Marriott, especially when I had events near Dupont Circle. This time was no different—I could walk to everything on my schedule, even though it was a work trip, not vacation. After checking out, I worked from the lobby. It was a bit loud for Zoom calls, but it had a good vibe for getting things done remotely. I also really appreciated the on-site parking. At \$50 a day, it wasn’t cheap, but totally worth it.

One downside was not being able to control the room temperature. With four people sharing the space, that can easily lead to disagreements. It was warm and stuffy during our stay. I usually travel with a mini fan, but I forgot to pack it this time. The bunk area had outlets, so I could’ve plugged it in if I had remembered.

This was the cleanest hostel I think I've ever stayed in, super clean and really appreciated that you had a free towel and that it was replaced each day (Generator London is not as clean and charged £5 for just a towel!). The dorm was very spacious and the bed and curtain design offered privacy and also was good at keeping light out to help with sleep. The lounge was comfy and there was an adjoining cafe that did really nice breakfast. I used the laundry facilities which were reasonably priced and quick to use. After staying at Generator London (which is not as clean and comfy) I was a bit apprehensive staying at Generator Washington - but this hostel in DC was exceptional in comparison. It's a quick 5-10 minute walk to the metro station and only 5 mins or so to all of the sights, so although it's not located right in the heart of DC, it feels very central being well connected. Also a nice and relatively lively area with restaurants and bars close by, around Dupont Circle, so I think it's actually a better location to stay. Would stay again.

Nothing, it was a good experience.

I attended a conference across the street, so the location was perfect. The room was spacious. The bed was super comfortable!! The lobby was nice.

The bar downstairs was a bit too pricey for me, and it would have been nice to have a communal kitchen. The AC in the room was very loud, but I sleep with ear plugs anyway. Otherwise I had a nice stay and would come back.

All stuff was positive in general. I just observed one stuff member on the cafe side who seemed not to pay attention or clarify what the customers orders are really are. She's a good worker, but she seemed to want to multitask, which didn't seem to work. She's also need to be retrained about customers service language. She seemed to "swipe her tongue" at customers when a customer raised an issue about their order.For example, 3 ladies wanted 2 orders to share (affordability), but she served them 3 . She assumed that bcz the ladies were 3, they wanted 3 plates. The lady who was buying protested. Then the lady said it was ok even though she had ordered 2, she could pay for the 3 as well. However, a few minutes later when one would think the issue had been settled, I heard her shout over the counter, "I can refund it!" The ladies left most of the food on the table. I was with a friend and ordered 2 smoothies. We sat at a table. But when she served the smoothie, it was 1. So I mentioned that I needed 2 smoothies. She took her time to make it. When I asked where it is, she seemed to be impatient with me & said something like " I'll spare you today." I think the cafe's plan is to serve as many orders as possible, but there's a disorganization there. When one pays, they don't say where the ready orders are placed. I saw people pay & stand aside, then try to interrupt to ask "where is my order". I think the lady needs to be given a refresher on how to approach customers whether or not she thinks their concern is stupid or not. Customers always seek a good experience for their money.

Clean rooms and linen was great to have.