ibis Newcastle 3,5 gwiazdki

I recently stayed at this hotel for a 4 night stay. The hotel is located in a derelict part of the city with the adjacent buildings closed and some having large scaffolding across the front. From the outside it looks fine however internally, it is well overdue for some serious maintenance. The check went well, with complementary drinks being offered on your first night. The staff were informative and polite. Having left the check in I was directed to the hotels only lift. (unfortunately this broken down the following day and guests had to use the fire escape stairwell to get to and from their rooms, although it appeared to be fixed the following morning) The left could have done with some serious cleaning as the floors were filthy and I reluctantly had to touch the dirty lift buttons. When I arrived on my floor I was greeted with carpets that were well worn and in dire need to being cleaninged. The walls of the corridor were very dated and the original colour of the paint had faded. On one of the electrical panels, insulation fluff was hangin out. When I got to my room I was greeted by dried blood on the door handle. Although the room was made up, I am not sure as to the exact extent of the cleaning as I found a pair of thongs (jandals) in my room that had been discarded or left behind by the previous occupant. The room would have been tight for two occupants. of note there is little insultaton between the walls and conversations and televisions can be heard from the adjacent rooms. The bathroom was small and they have tried to maximise the space by making it almost circular. The hotel supplied its own hand/body wash in the shower and again basic fittings where throughout. The hotel served it purpose for my trip, however I wont be staying there again unless it undergoes a massive updating.

Several times my dear late-wife and I stayed @ ibis Newcastle. I was happy to stay there again a few nights this week, one of those places you can feel at home. I arrived early but was reassured my room was ready. My vehicle was safely parked in a secure car-park at $15 per night. From my welcome until my departure the staff are both professional and competent. Just what you need after a long journey! Friendliness too. Hospitality and cleaning staff were both helpful and friendly. Congratulations Manager, you've got a great team! Would I wish for any more? not really, except maybe more power points in the room!

Stayed one night midweek. Good location close to CBD and next to a tram stop. An older area rapidly undergoing modernisation. Room surprisingly spacious and well equipped. Clean, comfy (especially the bed), quiet. Good restaurant, especially for breakfast. Friendly, very helpful and efficient staff. On-site parking for $20 a day. Free wifi. Excellent value for money.

On a very tight budget, and was suitably impressed with the comfort and cleanliness of our twin room. All staff were very friendly and thoughtful of our needs. Everything was an easy walk from the hotel. The only thing I would suggest in the room would be a stand for your bag. The price was excellent.

Consistently good service and the room is clean and neat. I stayed here for business and enjoyed my stay. The hotel is centrally located and the rooms are adequate. It isn’t super luxury but then you don’t pay a super price either. All perfectly fine and the staff were great.