I've stayed at Ibis hotels across Asia, including some of my favorite experiences in Korea, but unfortunately, this stay was deeply disappointing.
Firstly, the Agoda hotel description specifically stated the staff speaks English and Mandarin, but absolutely no one on the premises spoke any English—not the day staff, evening staff, night reception, or even the manager. Communication had to be done entirely through Google Translate, which complicated basic interactions significantly. Despite this , I must note that the staff were genuinely kind and did their best to help with my requests, even if hindered by the language barrier.
The hotel itself, however, was in an extremely poor condition, let's just say extremely dirty. Upon entering my initial room, I immediately encountered a strong smell of stale cigarettes, which intensified when I drew the curtains. The odor was severe enough to cause a headache, but due to my late check-in, I couldn't change rooms until the following morning.
The replacement room was slightly better in terms of smell but was still notably dirty. Key surfaces such as countertops, handles, and light switches had visibly accumulated grime—I wiped them down myself, and the residue was shockingly filthy.
Although the hotel offers free laundry and detergent, my clothes came back smelling strongly of mold, forcing me to hand wash what I immediately needed and leave the rest sealed to clean properly at another location.
Accessibility was also an issue. The entrance ramp is excessively steep, making it extremely difficult for guests with luggage or mobility concerns.
Given my previous positive experiences with Ibis, this particular hotel was surprising and disappointing. If this had been my first Ibis stay, I would certainly reconsider booking again. Potential guests should be aware of these cleanliness and communication challenges.
Also for solo travelers like me. The latch on the door to savely open the door a little has been taken off all the rooms. The first night a man mistook my room as his own and was trying to push in. Honest mistake but that why we close the door with that ledge when we are inside.
All pictures taken were taken right as i entered the room.
My tip would be to spend that extra 20 Euros. I wish i had.