A stylish youth hotel. I really liked the design! Good location: there are many bars and cafes nearby, an exchange office with a favorable rate, a large supermarket is 8 minutes away. The room had a view of the courtyard and the mountain with sights, the room was quiet: I slept with the window open, towels were changed every day. Wifi was working fast! I liked the mirror opposite the bed :) The breakfast is hearty. Upon arrival, I was waiting for a small compliment in the form of nuts and dried fruits with cookies. The staff is friendly, they helped with everything. You can play table tennis in the lobby. I recommend it!
An honest review about the Ibis Hotel
We travel quite a lot and have stayed in a wide variety of hotels, so we are ready to objectively evaluate the pros and cons of Ibis.
Positive:
✔ Convenient location – the hotel is located in a good area, close to shops, restaurants and exchange offices, which makes the stay comfortable.
✔ Stylish lobby – modern, pleasant design that creates a good first impression (free boiling water/coffee for an additional fee).
✔ Cleanliness – in general, it is quite clean, although there are nuances (there are stains on the carpets in the room of questionable origin).
Minuses:
Internet – in the lobby (where the guest area is), Wi-Fi is actually not working, which is quite inconvenient. The Internet works better in the rooms, but judging by the reviews, this problem has existed for a long time and the administration does not solve it. Be prepared to distribute internet from your phone. For work calls via zoom, the connection is not stable.
Room size – standard rooms are very small, with almost no space for convenient storage.
Lack of amenities – no closet, no refrigerator, which may be critical for some.
✖ Sleep quality – the mattresses are hard, and the pillows are obviously worn out and need to be replaced for a long time.
Also, in the evenings and at night, downstairs in the lobby, guests and their local friends (not hotel guests) drink alcohol and behave noisily, which makes it impossible to sleep. The hotel staff ignores the situation, and the security guard who usually patrols the lobby disappears without a trace at such moments. 🤷♀️
As a result, we can say the following: Ibis is a typical budget option with a good location, but without much comfort. If convenience, space, and quality sleep are important to you, it's better to consider alternative options. However, if the main thing is location and reasonable price, then the hotel is quite suitable for a couple of nights.