Ibis Budget Paris Aubervilliers

“Budget……. But not the basics required”

On opening the door you could smell that someone has smoked in the room really strong smell. The rooms are very basic, the television remote had buttons missing, the bathroom had loose panels. When we arrived very early in the morning we had to make up the bunk bed which should have been made for o… more

On opening the door you could smell that someone has smoked in the room really strong smell. The rooms are very basic, the television remote had buttons missing, the bathroom had loose panels. When we arrived very early in the morning we had to make up the bunk bed which should have been made for our arrival. The room looks like it has air conditioning but it doesn’t work, no one said that this had to be paid for as an extra so you’d imagine that it would work. On one side of the bed the base was broken. I know it says budget but you’d imagine the basics to be right. Luckily we didn’t spend a lot of time there. The area seemed a bit iffy but the supermarket a few doors up is well stocked and nice enough for stocking up for the day. Open until 10 every day except Sundays closes at 12.30

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“Pretty much average i would say”

I stayed here for 5 days while exploring and visiting Paris, it was definitely an adventure. The mattresses are hard as a rock and the cover on them it legitimately just a tissue like material, the scratchy kind you get in a doctor's office. I will say the location is pretty convenient since ther… more

I stayed here for 5 days while exploring and visiting Paris, it was definitely an adventure. The mattresses are hard as a rock and the cover on them it legitimately just a tissue like material, the scratchy kind you get in a doctor's office. I will say the location is pretty convenient since there's a super market close by. Unfortunately i do have to admit the rooms are super hard to get into and the code doesn't go in very well. Other that i will say the staff is friendly and smiled a lot whenever i asked for help with anything

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“The hotel at the very far end in Paris with sub par service”

The hotel has all the facilities of a basic budget accommodation. Also as it is an Accor brand, you can expect the standard room amenities and layout. I stayed at this property for 2 nights. There is nothing amazing about it, but you get what you pay for! The hotel wasn't too cheap either and I pa… more

The hotel has all the facilities of a basic budget accommodation. Also as it is an Accor brand, you can expect the standard room amenities and layout. I stayed at this property for 2 nights. There is nothing amazing about it, but you get what you pay for! The hotel wasn't too cheap either and I paid about €300 for two nights jncl. taxes (note I stayed during the Paris Air Show week as I was attending the show. All hotels in Paris were equally or even higher priced). My check-in was carried out by an extremely rude and unprofessional male member of the staff. He was neither welcoming nor happy to do his job. Halfway through the check-in process, he referred me to his female colleague as the system wasn't working on his side. To my luck, the female staff member was really polite and respectful. She was not only warm and courteous, but also efficient in the way she carried out her duties. I quickly went to my room The room itself is nothing special. It has basic furniture, a desk and chair, TV, hangers for your clothes and bed side racks. The bathroom was quite tiny and while taking a shower, the entire bathroom got wet and flooded. I think the shower cubicle has a leakage. The bathroom just had one bottle of all purpose body and hair wash. There was no hand wash near the basin. The towels were of cheap quality - but again, this is Ibis Budget, so not expecting anything more! The room was well maintained and clean, which is nice! I had chosen a breakfast included rate, but oh my, the breakfast was a joke! The bread and croissant tasted industrial and it felt like they were delivered from outside. Too bad for a hotel to not bake its own bread or croissant! There were two types of juices - it said fresh, but it tasted artificial. There was yogurt, stale looking fruit pieces, cream cheese, butter and boiled egg. That's all! The least they could have kept is flavoured yogurt, some ham and maybe scrambled eggs! This was absolutely the worst breakfast I've ever had in a hotel. But again, the staff was courteous here and the cafeteria was clean at least! During checkout, I requested to store my bags for a few hours and to my surprise they charge hotel guests €2 per bag! This is ridiculous! Even though I don't mind paying the money but I feel a hotel guest must never have to pay to store their bags! It's not like people are coming from the street to store their bags in this hotel! C'mon Accor Group, you can let hotel guests store their bags for free - it's basic courtesy and hospitality! The hotel is located at the very end of the Metro line 12 in Aubervilliers. The neighborhood is okay to spend 1-2 nights maximum. Even though I didn't have any safety issues, I must say at times I felt an eerie feeling. But again in Paris, you must be careful of pickpockets everywhere. The only plus point is its proximity to CDG Airport and direct metro access to Paris City. Will I stay here again? No Will I recommend this hotel to a friend/ family? No What made me choose this property? Price and proximity to CDG Airport and Le Bourget Airport as I was attending the Paris Air Show. Overall rating: 5/10

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