Name: Generator Dublin
Address: Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland, Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin County, D7, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

Info & prices
Facilities
House Rules
The Fine Print
Guest Reviews (3,336)

Hostel Generator Dublin

Smithfield Square, Smithfield, D7 Dublin, Ireland –

*8.3* Smithfield: only 1 minute away! (150 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Michan's Church: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.4* Jameson Distillery: only 1 minute away! (30 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Generator Dublin – rated 8.1 by recent guests!

to get started.

Front desk staff were great and always friendly. Bar/ food staff were helpful and attentive. WiFi was strong and reliable. Location was ideal: close enough to everything but not so close to be loud.

Erik, United States of America

Location, friendly and helpful staff, room, cleanliness, en-suite bathroom & shower facilities, all good.

James, Ireland

Everything nice staff nice comfy beds, just good all around!

Killian, United Kingdom

Big and clean bathroom, nice bar, comfortable and private bed.

Mariana, Brazil

Loved the location, staff, and food at this hostel! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay at while in Ireland. There’s a lot of food choices around the hostel, a hospital, a food market, and a pharmacy (which helped a lot since I got sick on this trip)! We had a private room with 4 beds and it was small but cozy. The bathroom was small as well but we got by! The temperature in the room was cold and hot randomly. The trash was taken every other day or maybe not.

Nisha, United States of America

I like the hostel, from the outside and inside. Bed was comfy enough, lockers have enough space. Personell is very kind and professional. Its always better to bring your own lock for the locker. Showers and toilets were also really good. The food at the hostel was delicious. The location is the best you could wish for. I recommend the panoramatic view from the Generator Hostel Tower.

Dusan, Slovakia

Warm welcome, easy to deal with, amazing bar/restaurant!

Dean, Ireland

The beds were really good! Nice and very helpful staff

Kim, Ireland

Staff helped out with all of my questions. Cool bar where you van get good food and drinks. Pool tables available (2€). Everything is nearby.

Anne, Netherlands

Loved the location and the in-suite bathrooms. Location was clean, and staff was friendly.

Bekah, United States of America

Image of the property

Image of the property Image of the property

Image of the property Image of the property Image of the property Image of the property Image of the property Image of the property

Image of the property

8.4

Staff
Great check-in experience
Great check-in experience
Great check-in experience
Great check-in experience

What guests loved the most:
“Front desk staff were great and always friendly. Bar/ food staff were helpful and attentive. WiFi was strong and reliable. ”

Erik United States of America
“Location, friendly and helpful staff, room, cleanliness, en-suite bathroom & shower facilities, all good.”

James Ireland
“Everything nice staff nice comfy beds, just good all around!”

Killian United Kingdom
“Big and clean bathroom, nice bar, comfortable and private bed.”

Mariana Brazil
“Loved the location, staff, and food at this hostel! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay at while in Ireland. ”

Nisha United States of America
“I like the hostel, from the outside and inside. Bed was comfy enough, lockers have enough space. Personell is very kind and professional. Its always better to bring your own lock for the locker. ”

Dusan Slovakia
“Warm welcome, easy to deal with, amazing bar/restaurant!”

Dean Ireland
“The beds were really good! Nice and very helpful staff”

Kim Ireland
“Staff helped out with all of my questions. Cool bar where you van get good food and drinks. Pool tables available (2€). Everything is nearby.”

Anne Netherlands
“Loved the location and the in-suite bathrooms. Location was clean, and staff was friendly.”

Bekah United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Dublin –

The award-winning, brand-new Generator Dublin is located next door to the Jameson Distillery and Smithfield LUAS tram station. It offers budget en suite accommodations and a late night bar.

Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse are just a 10-minute walk away. Famous and lively Temple Bar is just 2 tram stops away.

Each morning traditional breakfasts are available at the Generator Dublin. Light snacks are available from the bar and there are regular entertainment evenings, including movie nights and quizzes.

Guests can relax in the 24-hour lounge and free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas of the hostel. There are also internet terminals available for a small charge.

Free walking tours are provided, and the hostel has a 24-hour reception and provides laundry and ironing facilities for guests. There is an on-site travel shop where guests can book sightseeing tickets and make travel arrangements.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Dublin! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

We speak your language!

Generator Dublin has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 1, 2011

Missing some information?

Brilliant!

Most Popular Facilities

Free WiFi

Non-smoking rooms

Restaurant

Facilities for disabled guests

24-hour front desk

Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Guests love...

“friendly staff”
119 related reviews

“great place”
71 related reviews

“common area”
64 related reviews

“boutique style”

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Checkin day

Checkin month

Checkout day

Checkout month

Availability

When would you like to stay at Generator Dublin?

Check-in Date

Check-out Date

Rooms

Adults

Children

Sleeps	Room Type
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Private Twin Room with a private bathroom, a hanging unit or locker, bed linen, and towels. Please note room may have 2 single beds or a set of bunk beds. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	6-Bed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Dormitory Room for 6 with bunk beds and private bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Bed in a Dormitory Room with private bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Bed in a Dormitory Room with private bathroom and bunk beds. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content This room has 2 sets of bunk beds and an private bathroom with shower. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Bed in a Dormitory Room with shared external bathroom. Includes bed linens and individual lockers. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Rooms are 19 square yards. Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Desk • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 8	8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 8	8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed and 4 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 10	10-Bed Female Dormitory Room 10 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Sitting area • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 6	6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Facilities: • Air conditioning • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Linens Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

Did you find all the bathroom info you need?

Thanks!

24 properties in Dublin like Generator Dublin were booked in the last 12 hours on our site

An Inside Look at Generator Dublin

Come to stay with us this Winter! We are delighted to present to you a fantastic tutored tasting experience, hosted by Jameson Irish Whiskey Ambassadors - our friends next door - available until the end of February 2017. Come stay with Generator and shake of the cold - join this tasting! Just a short stroll from Temple Bar, Generator Dublin sits beside the Jameson distillery right on Smithfield Square, home to the Smithfield market and food market. With exposed stonework, reclaimed timber and tailor made Jameson bottle chandelier, the open spaces of the Generator bar serves as a magnet to locals as well as the wander-lusting traveller.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Jameson Distillery
0 miles
Smithfield
0 miles
Chimney Viewing Tower
0 miles
St. Michan's Church
0.1 miles
James Joyce House of the Dead
0.3 miles
St. Audoen's Park
0.3 miles
National College of Art and Design
0.3 miles
St. Mary's Abbey
0.3 miles
St. Audoen's Church
0.3 miles
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Fresh Supermarket Supermarket
0.1 miles
Cobblestones Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Irish Sea Ocean/Sea
2 miles
Dublin Mountain
8 miles
Liffey River
0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Dublin Airport
5.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nice location, clean and quiet”

Sevda

United Kingdom

7.9

“The Generator is a great place to stay, fantastic location and good value for money! The whole vibe of the place combined with the modern feel of both the build...”

Dublinwanderer

Ireland

“Amazing place to stay, close to everything, nice pub inside”

Rick_sp

Ireland

8.7

Are you missing any information about this area?

Brilliant!

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: International

Menu: Buffet

4 reasons to choose Generator Dublin

Why book with us?

Manage your bookings online

The staff speaks English

Booking is safe

House Rules Generator Dublin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Generator Dublin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Group Bookings:

- Your booking will be considered a group booking if includes 10 or more people.
- The hostel will contact guests after booking.
- You will also need to pay the entire cost of the reservation at least 1 month before arrival.
- Late payment will result in the rooms being re-sold.

Kindly note food purchased outside the hostel cannot be brought in or consumed in Generator Hostel Dublin.

Valid photo ID is required for check in - passport or drivers license only.

“Front desk staff were great and always friendly. Bar/ food staff were helpful and attentive. WiFi was strong and reliable. Location was ideal: close enough to everything but not so close to be loud.”

Erik

United States of America

“Loved the location, staff, and food at this hostel! Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay at while in Ireland. There’s a lot of food choices around the hostel, a hospital, a food market, and a pharmacy (which helped a lot since I got sick on this trip)! We had a private room with 4 beds and it was small but cozy. The bathroom was small as well but we got by! The temperature in the room was cold and hot randomly. The trash was taken every other day or maybe not. ”

Nisha

“I like the hostel, from the outside and inside. Bed was comfy enough, lockers have enough space. Personell is very kind and professional. Its always better to bring your own lock for the locker. Showers and toilets were also really good. The food at the hostel was delicious. The location is the best you could wish for. I recommend the panoramatic view from the Generator Hostel Tower.”

Dusan

Slovakia

Hostel Generator Dublin

Generator Dublin

Stay in the Heart of Dublin – Great location – show map

Most Popular Facilities

Guests love...

Availability

See availability Area Info – Great location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Restaurants & Markets

Natural Beauty

Closest Airports

Most Popular Landmarks

What Travelers Love About This Location

Restaurant

4 reasons to choose Generator Dublin

Why book with us?

See availability Facilities of Generator Dublin Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

Most Popular Facilities

Outdoors

Pets

Activities

Food & Drink

Internet

Parking

Front Desk Services

Cleaning Services

General

Languages Spoken

See availability House Rules Generator Dublin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Search

What guests loved the most:

Didn't find the right property?

The Best of Dublin Click here to see more properties near popular landmarks in Dublin

Convention Centers

Golf Courses

Institutions

Landmarks

Monuments

Museums

Parks

Popular Areas

Shopping Areas

Stadiums or Arenas

Airports

Train Stations

Verified reviews from real guests.

How does it work?

It starts with a booking

Followed by a trip

And finally, a review

Stay in the Heart of Dublin –

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Generator Dublin Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

House Rules Generator Dublin takes special requests – add in the next step!