ibis budget Southampton Centre

The clue to this hotel is in the name. We booked 3 rooms for two nights for the boatshow. To be honest it was basic but perfectly suited our needs. I've just recently stayed at the Waldorf Hotel in London and the Shower in my room was far superior to the one in the Waldorf. It was good value for money for the boatshow weekend £222 per foom for two nights. We had a few issues with room cards etc however Maddison the receptionist politely & efficiently sorted them out and is a credit to the hotel. We will definitely be stopping next year for the boatshow.

No complaints in terms of location. 5 minutes walk from train station and only another 10 minutes to the horizon terminal if travelling with msc. Check in was quick and efficient. Had a room.on 3rd floor overlooking the car park. No problem either noise but pillows are very hard so be warned. Complimentary breakfast was basic but pleasant. Perfect for an overnight stay.

Our rooms were on the fourth floor, overlooking the 24 hour McDonalds, which has an array of extractor fans on the roof. These run constantly, including all night, sounding like aeroplane engines. The hotel double glazed windows barely reduce the noise, and so it was impossible to get any sleep at all. Chatting to some other guests in the morning, they said they had the same problem. On leaving, the receptionist asked if "everything had been alright for us". I explained the problem but she didn't respond. So, if you are looking for a sleepless night in Southampton, this is the place to stay.

I know it says budget but jesus christ. There's only 1 staff member on reception so when checking in it's so slow. Took us around 20 minutes to be seen. No coffee and tea making facilities in the room so you have to go to reception (and wait another god knows how long) for them to give you a kettle and what not. 1 plug in the entire room so you either have to choose kettle, TV, charger or whatever. In triple room with bunk bed, the bed hadn't even been made. Then when I did start to make it I noticed the sheets were filthy and had holes in. Sheets also smelt weird, just didn't feel nice to sleep in at all. Pen all over the walls and LED lights around the room hanging off. Just all round bloody awful. Avoid avoid avoid.

What a awful room we had,there was no space to turn,separate toilet !! dirty not what we had expected, we asked for extra towels,we never got them,there is no kettles in rooms,very very basic,we have stayed at many ibis hotels before & they have always been good,but not this 1,won’t ever be back,not cheap either !!!