About ibis Paris Porte d'Italie
Offering stylish accommodation in the Gentilly suburb of southern Paris, ibis Paris Porte d’Italie is a three-star hotel with free Wi-Fi throughout. Porte d’Italie metro station is about ten minutes’ walk away.
Smart, modern and air-conditioned rooms with wooden furniture and en suite bathrooms boast a flat-screen satellite television, desk and luxury bedding. Selected rooms add foldaway beds. Accessible rooms are available.
Conveniences include a 24-hour reception, web corner, tourist information desk, lounge, safe, lifts, hairdryers, meeting rooms and laundry services. Indoor parking is available and pets are allowed.
The on-site brasserie restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, serving French favourites. There’s also a trendy bar offering a 24-hour snacks and drinks service. A continental self-service breakfast is also available.
ibis Paris Porte d’Italie is about 15 minutes’ drive from the Eiffel Tower, Château de Vincennes fortress and Paris Zoological Park. Orly Airport is about seven miles away.
Positive Reviews
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Suburban location with handy transport links
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
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Clean and comfy rooms at affordable prices
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.
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Enjoyable breakfast and friendly customer service
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.
Negative Reviews
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Reports of drawbacks in some rooms
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.
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Nuisance smells and noises
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
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Claims housekeeping could be improved
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.