ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place

I stayed at the Ibis Styles for 2N whilst in Lille. POSITIVES - Room was a decent size. enough space to be comfortable. - The staff were positive and friendly (not always a given in France!). - The breakfast had lots of options - certainly a highlight. NEGATIVES - Mosquitos. My room seemed to have quite a few of them. As I started to head off to sleep I found myself disturbed by buzzing close to me head, and in my frantic effort to swat them before being bitten I probably became much more awake. Over the two days I was staying I got a fair few bites on my head and shoulders. Even with the window firmly closed, this was an issue. Numerous reviewers have pointed this issue out - and I'm sure the hotel could do something about it by means of a window screen or something similar.

This place had the feel of a family run hotel rather than a chain. Staff were so friendly and helpful and although the place is small - breakfast is eaten in the main reception - it all ran really well. The rooms were not large but we had a lovely view over the street and beds were very comfortable. The space for the breakfast buffet was tiny but the quality was excellent and the staff member running it restocked constantly. Although we had to leave the car in a public garage, it was close by and inexpensive for a city centre. The location of the hotel is hard to beat being a couple or minutes at most from the Grand Place, yet quiet at night (we stayed midweek). Definitely recommend this place for a short stay in the city centre, with the friendliest welcome we have had in a French hotel.

Delicious and varied breakfast, with healthy options. Clean and comfortable bedroom. friendly personnel. good location, close to train station and city centre. Very good value for money. Small bedroom but more than enough for business trip.

Very well located at Lille centre in a walking distance from main shopping streets and squares. This Ibis could be very well a university hostel as it give this feeling when you step in. It's also lacking professionalism in many aspects. Reception staff though very friendly but just this. Elevator was super tiny to fit two people with a small trolley. Rooms are also very small and apart from the wallpaper that gives a charm in the room the rest are basic and even tired equipment (like the trolley table cramped between the wall and bed). Of course it's an Ibis so you don't expect much but comparing it with other Ibis Styles across the world it falls really down. Cleaning also could be better. Common areas give a cozy ambience (breakfast area) but still felt I was in a university campus. Breakfast was basic but included what we need to start our day so didn't care much. If you are staying for a night like we did it is just ok. Personally, I wouldn't recommend for a long stay. When back to Lille definitely I will look for another place.

We travelled as a couple to Ibis Styles. There is no parking for this hotel only 8 spaces which get booked up. Overall my expectations were not high. The hotel is very average. It is a budget hotel. I found the room to be tiny and bathroom compact. It's more or less what I expected. I found the room noisy. There were all kinds of sounds that made sleeping difficult. I slept through necessity than going to sleep peacefully. The tv didn't work. The breakfast was quite a chore. You literally have to make your own breakfast. I didn't expect this at all. I found it quite awkward. I feel others found the experience a little to involved. The result was people mostly hadn't a good idea of what to do. Thankfully my partner made a great breakfast on the second day and could see others were envious. It was good. That said I prefer a prepared breakfast service. So for those like me please be aware you need alot of effort to do breakfast and don't be shocked when you have hands flying in from all directions grabbing this and that. I am fussy so this was not something I could get used to. The service and staff were friendly and are very helpful. Without them this hotel would be awful. They are doing a good job. I loved the convenience of the location. It's right in the centre. And near to the square. I really like that. Lille is an intersting place.if you are not fussy and used to Ibis Styles then could be for you, but it is what it is...with big ++++ points.