HotelIbis Glasgow

76 out of 100 (20 Sources)

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timelord (49)
Campbeltown, United Kingdom

88%

pretty good

[timelord, 29.05.2008] Good basic hotel bang in the middle of Glasgow, easily accessible by car or foot.

Whilst the room was clean and had all the mod cons the guest could wish for - from coffee/tea making facilities to an interactive TV that offered a range of films (ranging from family to adult) & internet access - it was let down by the stale smell of smoke.
The double bed was firm - a mattress resting on a simple wooden board - but was not uncomfortable.
The view was of a grey office block, but at the basic budget prices offered by the Ibis, this would not be a consideration for the majority of hotel guests.
The bathroom was a decent size - unlike some gaffs where the shower has been shoehorned into a glorified cupboard - although slightly let down by a lack of basic shower gel & shampoo.
62/100

General hotel amenities [more][less]
30/100

Appearance/Architecture
70/100

Lobby Atmosphere

The Ibis is somewhat dwarfed by its Novotel neighbour, but it looks exactly like what is says on the proverbial tin - new & cheap. In fact, thinking about it, the facade reminds me of the cheap looking (but not costing!) PFI/PPP schools sprouting up throughout the country.
The lobby is open plan, with an area to the right as you walk in signposted as the 'business' area. Constituting a few tables & chairs & little privacy I do not foresee a huge demand for this particular facility, but it is a decent enough area to sit and scan a newspaper prior to hitting the streets of the city.
The lobby staff are jolly and eager to please, although a couple of them lacked confidence whilst using the computerised booking system, or indeed working out the price of a glass of wine (the bar is in effect a continuation of the front desk) which took a good 10 minutes of frantic mouse scrolling and furrowed brows.
44/100

Food & Beverages [more][less]
50/100

Food Variety
50/100

Food Quality

This is not fine dining, but there again you would not expect it to be. However, the food is typical basic Scottish fare - chips, steak, roast chicken, pasta & curry - with no pretensions, but tastes good and fills a hole. However, I do wish that salad and garnish came with a dressing, a common fault in hotels throughout Scotland from budget up to prestige hotels.
The dining area looks towards the lobby, and has a tinge of the railway waiting room about it, but it is clean, there are a couple of TV's to watch & the staff ask if the customer has enjoyed the food.
A large glass of wine came in at £4.95, with the bar offering draught beers (but no Guinness!) & a selection of bottled German and Dutch beers.