5/5 Richard B. 7 months ago on Google
Although
by
nature
of
this
hotel
being
a
3
star
comfort
and
facilities
are
limited,
I
have
to
say
this
is
a
significantly
above
average
Ibis.
The
hotel
is
centrally
located
on
Portland
Street,
very
close
to
Chinatown,
and
within
10
minutes
walk
to
the
City
Centre.
There
are
many
good
restaurants
and
food
spots
within
a
few
minutes
walk.
It’s
also
close
to
the
Free
Bus
stop
which
runs
to
and
from
Piccadilly
station
in
the
case
of
inclement
weather
-
which
I
made
use
of
on
arrival.
The
bar
and
lobby
area
is
tastefully
decorated.
Staff
were
efficient
and
friendly
and
having
checked
in
online
prior,
I
got
my
key
within
a
minute.
The
room
itself
was
modern,
albeit
reasonably
compact
and
basic,
with
a
comfortable
by
comparison
bed
on
which
I
slept
well,
and
has
a
decent
design
with
the
wardrobe
area
tucked
neatly
into
a
corner.
A
hairdryer
is
included,
as
well
as
a
kettle
and
basic
tea,
coffee,
milk
and
sugar
etc.
The
room
also
had
air
conditioning,
which
was
surprisingly
effective.
I
think
the
bathrooms
in
Ibis
hotels
are
generally
a
bit
too
well
lit,
minimalist
and
small
by
design,
although
the
shower
area
is
a
decent
size.
Basic
hair,
body
and
hand
gel
is
provided.
The
shower
took
about
30
seconds
to
reach
optimum
at
a
decent
warmth
and
pressure,
but
this
was
no
issue.
Housekeeping
is
daily,
although
there
are
additional
reward
points
earned
with
their
loyalty
scheme
if
you
choose
not
to,
although
I
wasn’t
told
about
this
by
staff
(there
is
door
hanger
in
room).
The
TV
was
a
highlight
as
well,
with
Chromecast
ability,
and
the
room
boasted
probably
one
of
the
most
practical
things
I
have
come
across
in
a
basic
hotel
-
a
usb
and
plug
cube
which
enabled
multiple
device
charging
easily.
It’s
the
little
things.
Wi-Fi
was
also
stable
and
of
a
good
speed.
Value
for
2
nights
stay
on
Sunday
and
Monday
nights
was
exceptional
-
I
would
definitely
stay
again
given
the
location.
*****
I
stayed
a
second
time
and
this
was
less
satisfactory
-
was
allocated
a
room
on
the
second
floor
which
smelled
a
bit
musty
although
tolerable
with
window
open
and
air
conditioner
on.
The
chromecast
on
the
tv
was
not
working
and
the
water
pressure
on
the
shower
was
less
than
ideal
and
took
a
while
to
warm
up.
So,
I
would
say
that
the
rooms
are
unfortunately
inconsistent.
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