Generator Hostels is a chain of hostels headquartered in London, United Kingdom. As of 2020 the company operates 16 hostels in Europe and the United States,[1][2] including properties in Dublin, London, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin (three hostels), Venice, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, Rome, Amsterdam, Miami and Washington.[3][4]
| Industry | Hostels |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Louise Duffy Kingsley Duffy |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Number of locations | 15 (2020) |
Area served | Europe, United States |
| Owner | Queensgate Investments |
| Website | www |
History
editGenerator hostels was established in 1995 as a single property in London by siblings, Louise and Kingsley Duffy.[5][6]
In 2002, the company expanded for the first time, opening a location in Berlin. In 2007, the two properties were acquired by Patron Capital, beginning a new chapter for the company.[4][7] International travel expert Fredrik Korallus was hired as CEO[8] alongside Anwar Mekhayech, the creative director.
In 2011, Generator begin what would be the expansion of multiple locations over the next few years, opening locations in Copenhagen and Dublin. A year later, a second location in Berlin opened, along with locations in Venice, Barcelona, and Hamburg.[9]
Generator Paris opened in February 2015,[10] followed by Generator Amsterdam in March 2016 and Stockholm in June of the same year.[11][12] At that time, Patron continued to own a majority stake in the company.[13] In September, Generator acquired most of the units in the Atlantic Princess Condominium in Miami Beach;[14] in preparation for the planned opening of a hostel there in 2017.[15]
Locations
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List of Generator Hostels as of March 2023.
| Name | Country | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| London | United Kingdom | 1995 |
| Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg | Germany | 2002 |
| Copenhagen | Denmark | 2011 |
| Dublin | Ireland | 2011 |
| Hamburg | Germany | 2012 |
| Venice | Italy | 2012 |
| Barcelona | Spain | 2012 |
| Berlin - Mitte | Germany | 2012 |
| Paris | France | 2015 |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 2016 |
| Rome | Italy | 2016 |
| Stockholm | Sweden | 2016 |
| Miami | United States | 2018 |
| Madrid | Spain | 2018 |
| Washington, D.C. | United States | 2020 |
| Berlin - Alexanderplatz | Germany | 2023[16] |
References
edit- ^ "Asian investors swoop for UK property targets". Financial News, Jessica Davies, 18 July 2016
- ^ "High-design hostel chain has an eye on the U.S." Archived 2016-11-22 at the Wayback Machine. Curbed, by Barbara Eldredge Oct 28, 2016
- ^ Long, Felicity. "How Generator Hostels are Redefining the Genre". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Patron plots £400 million auction of Generator hostels chain". Sky news, 27 September 2016.
- ^ Coldwell, Will (5 March 2014). "Generator hostel London reopens as demand for budget beds rises". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ 'The new Generator Hostel London shows how cool hostels have become'. Lim, Serene. 3/4/2014 Today Newspaper
- ^ "Generator Hostels gets €60m from Invesco for expansion". BigHospitality.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Fredrik Korallus has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Generator Hostels Ltd. in London, United Kingdom". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Weak pound a boon for business says Generator Hostels' boss Fredrik Korallus". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ YOUNG, SARAH. "European hostel chain targets new generation of backpackers". GMA New Media. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ Long, Felicity. "Generator to open Stockholm hotel; Rome and Amsterdam next". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ Mohn, Tanya. "An Upscale Hostel Opens In Amsterdam". Forbes. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Boutique Bohemian: High-End Hostels Come to America". Wall Street Journal, Craig Karmin. May 26, 2015
- ^ Bandell, Brian. "Generator Hostels acquires nearly all of units in Miami Beach's Atlantic Princess Condominium". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "The hostel grows up: 'Poshtels' make their way to USA". USA Today. Nancy Trejos, June 24, 2016
- ^ "Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz". Hospitality Net, 16 January 2023