Hotel ibis Paris Porte d'Italie (Gentilly, France)

Being a short walk from the nearest metro and RER stations was a bonus for guests as it paved the way for straightforward access to attractions and sightseeing across Paris. There were also bus stops just steps away and the location in the southern suburb

Reviewers were upbeat about the modern, clean and comfortable rooms, praising the cosy beds, dependable free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Many said the usually low-cost rooms offered reasonable value for money for the area.

Guests appreciated the multilingual personnel, adding that they were friendly, obliging and attentive. The tasty breakfast buffet was a hit with most diners, who liked the selection including pastries, eggs and cheeses.

Certain rooms were reportedly rather small, which caused a nuisance for some travellers. Several guests said they struggled to adjust the room temperature to their liking. There were also claims that the bathroom ventilation could have been better.

Several light sleepers blamed thin walls for enabling them to hear noise from neighbouring rooms and corridors at times. Furthermore, occasional traffic noise was said to be audible in some rooms. Meanwhile, smoky smells bothered some reviewers in certain

Although cleanliness standards were generally rated as good, some reviewers claimed they encountered occasional issues such as unsatisfactorily cleaned bedding or dusty floors in certain rooms.