Appalling stay at Ibis Styles Canberra

[markis10]

Perhaps the question should be; are there any decent Ibis Styles, I've had to use one or two and always been disappointed. Hotel of last resort for me.

It’s a brand, not a guarantee of a certain type of hotel. The Ibis Styles in Brisbane has been a standout since it opened, the Ibis in Adelaide opposite what is now the Pullman the same. Like Mercure new builds are good, inherited hotels not so much, in the case of Ibis Styles they were all seasons.

 

[dajop]

, Perhaps the question should be; are there any decent Ibis Styles, I've had to use one or two and always been disappointed. Hotel of last resort for me.

No complaints whatsoever with recent stay at Ibis Styles London Southwark, good location and modern fit out , more designed for a younger crowd but than me but that didn't worry me (for those familiar with Marriott, like a Moxy in some ways) and a basic breakfast included. For 115 GBP was a bargain. Also stayed a couple of times at Bali (Legian), last year, not at all a luxury resort, but good enough for the price I paid.

Edit: Also IS London Gloucester Road - great stay, we were upgraded to a room with a lovely terrace. Rare at that end of the market (or any end of the market) in London. Nice property for the price level.

It's really down to the property owner on any given day how well they enforce brand standards and the level of upkeep (presumably between audits).

 

[Aussie_flyer]

The ibis styles in Silom is quite nice, rainbow crowd targeted of course.

 

[Seat0B]

There are in Asia!

Totally agree on that. And we also had a great one in Seville.

 

[termx]

Google Maps reviews rating of 3.2 should have rung the warning bells

According to Travel Weekly, the property was last renovated in 2012.

Accor's Ibis sub-brand is pretty much trash. I stayed at Ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth St recently and it was very basic. The Ibis Styles Sydney Central was worse. Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour slightly better. Ibis Sydney Olympic Park is just trash. Ibis Sydney Airport Mascot even trashier.

If you're staying 1 night for business and don't expect much, maybe Ibis is just OK. Anything more, book somewhere else.