ibis budget Dresden City 1.5성

The rooms are super small. There is one double bed (not queen) with a single bunk bed sideways across the head of the double bed. I didn’t like the fact that the sink and shower were right inside the bedroom. No privacy to undress or dress. You open the shower door and you are right inside the bedroom. The toilet did have a door separating it from the bedroom. And the room is tiny. On the plus side, breakfast was really good and the location is excellent for walking to old town and restaurants as well as catching the bus. There is a shopping mall next door.

The hotel is conveniently located at Postplatz which is where several tram lines converge, and is a 5-minute walk to the Old City. The hotel is spotless and the staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The hotel provided fresh towels when left on the floor. The sink in the room was small which made it a challenge to fill a half-litre bottle with water. This is a budget hotel: there are no giveaways, no tissues, no hairdryer, no clock, no telephone, no USB ports, no safe, no refrigerator. There is an additional single bunk bed that transverses the head of the full-size bed. The mattress was firm and comfortable and my room was quiet "courtyard view." I found the breakfast choices to be minimal and the cafeteria, at times, was quite crowded. As an alternative, Backerei Mobius, located about 300 meters to the left of the hotel was a lovely alternative. For lap swimmers, there is an Olympic pool that is open to the public at Freiberger Platz - about a 12 minute walk.

Oops! There are two Ibis hotels so naturally I was at the wrong one. Problem solved and once I got reoriented I loved the location!!! Clean, quiet and safe. Check in was easy and my reservation was waiting. I was on the third floor and yes the halls are a bit long and winding but once you realize the courtyard it's fine. The only movable piece of furniture was an odd stool and the luggage rack. No frills but everything needed. Location for coming specifically for the Christmas Markets was amazing. Exit hotel, turn right and there is the StreizelMarket. All the markets were walking distance from hotel. I took train from Berlin and found the streetcars easy to figure out. Oh how I walked and drank and had a blast. Located in the Altmarket indoor mall everything was right there!

Ibis budget Dresden is an unusual one.....ie its really big with many many rooms Its right in the city centre with No on site parking Parking is a paid undergroung parking just down the street costing around 25 to 30 euros per week. Its neat clean tidy as you would expect from an accor hotel One item to remeber the dining room during peak season gets extremely busy All in all it is to be recommended One big plus point ...the staff are great,in particulat the lady on reception. Would i reccomend...yes....9/10

Room is very compact, yet serviceable. Shower located in bedroom. May be awkward for couple, o.k. For solo. Room was quiet, bed comfortable. Breakfast buffet was minimalist for german b&b. Arrive midnight, reception still staffed.