ibis budget Sheffield Arena 2 estrelas

I've just spent two nights here and whilst there's nothing 'wrong' with it, I doubt I'd ever stay here (or any Ibis budget) hotel again. The positives include friendly staff, spotlessly clean, excellent value for money and a comfy bed However there's absolutely no frills at all. There's no kettle in the room, so down to reception for a drink...and the coffee's not cheap, but free for Accor All members. My room only had two sockers, which were just about as far from the bed as possible in the small room - when will all hotels catch on that people want a socket (or USB) next to the bed. My room had without doubt the worst chair I've ever seen in a hotel - it's nothing but a plastic box which is uncomfortable. Staff loal knowledge could do with improving. I asked where local pubs were and was told there was none close by, there's (at least) two within a few hundred metres. Parking is extra too! So, in summary it's clean but you get what you paid for which isn't much.

Stayed in a twin room on a business trip. No WIFI, not enough room to swing a newt. The shower was as spacious as the space I have in my life for my ex that cheated on me whilst I was away at a funeral. The word "Budget" doesn't mean that you can get away with having no working WIFI and not tell guests about it on arrival. The WIFI had not been working before we checked in, on arrival we weren't informed- Had we been made aware we would have had the opportunity to book another hotel as we needed the WIFI for work. We had our car parking cost refunded (£6 p/d) And were both offered a free (Very limited) Continental breakfast for the inconveience. There is budget, and there's b******s. There were two plugs between two people, of the which the plugs were no where near the bed. After a day of torrential rain there was no where to hang any wet clothes so I improvised with a bungee chord hung between the door and a wooden panel that served as much use as the trinkets you buy on a holiday for people you don't like but have to buy gifts for. The only reason that this isn't a 1 star review is that the staff weren't attacking us with machetes. The WIFI still wasn't working when we left, other guests who had just arrived who were also working were also not informed of the lack of WIFI when I spoke to them in the lift, on been informed of this they swore, also angry that they couldn't use it for work purposes. I will say the staff were polite, I guess you have to be when you're charging for coffee between certain hours at a hospitality venue that has all the charm of a rabid budgie. AVOID.

I haven’t actually stayed here just yet, but I’ve been reserving a bedroom for my family and been dealing with Khairul Yusoff and he has been absolutely amazing, so helpful and patient with my many emails. The hotel looks great too, my family are looking forward to staying. Thank you Khairul for all your help.

Not one generally for negative posts but this budget hotel is one to avoid. The word budget does not describe the cost against the facilities. The only thing the word budget applied to is the facilities. Positives........ 1. Friendly staff. 2. Close to the arena we were visiting. Negatives..... 1. Parking charges... making money to park your car even with a disabled badge. 2. Lack of breakfast... Poor continental option in a tiny room by the reception. 3. Unlimited tea yet coffee charged by the cup. 4. No bar just an understood fridge with small wines and not many beers. 5. Rooms well these are definitely budget. Feels more like a prison cell than a room you are paying over a hundred pound for. DIssapointing wouldn't stay again. Would rather stay in the centre and use the tram network.

Great stay….remember this is a budget hotel, but saying that very friendly helpful staff hotel clean & fresh as you enter, our room was the same, brilliant location for the arena & a short walk to find plenty of places to eat, you pay extra to park but this is clearly stated on the website, Would recommend if visiting the arena,