on March 31, 2006
Plus: The hotel has the largest rooms of all Ibis hotels we have stayed in Europe. The double room has so much space between the bed and the wardrobe, the bed and the desk, and the bed and the window. Our room also has a small walkout balcony that overlooks the street.
Minus: The W.C. is separated from the bathroom the same way as in Accor's Novotel, a good idea on paper but poorly executed in real life. There is no fan in the tiny space located immediately next to the door; there is no space for a sink so one must walk around to the bathroom to wash one's hands. The towels are rough as sandpaper and there is only one bath towel per guest, no hand towels are provided.
Plus: I like Ibis' policy of 15-minute satisfaction contract. Charles was stuck in the elevator one evening, after frantically pushing all buttons; he finally got the staff to respond. They rescued him in less than five-minutes. Had they taken longer, we could have stayed free! :)
Minus: Breakfast at Ibis is a sad affair. The exact same breakfast but better quality that is complimentary in Best Western hotel is not included in the room rate at Ibis.
Plus: Ibis Karlin is located on a perfect location. It is away from the hubbub but not far from the main attractions. The hotel is five-minute walk away from Metro line B (yellow line). If you want to go to New Town, get off at the next stop, transfer to line C (green line) and stay for two more stops. If your destination is Prague Castle, transfer to line A and stay for three stops.
Minus: We checked in at 8PM, there was only one desk clerk who was rather curt although at the end of the procedure, she gave us a beautiful smile. There were more personnel in the day crew and all were more pleasant to us, however, on our last day there, we also observed a couple who arrived before check-in time being treated with dismissive replies.
The hotel has the best restaurant in the city and the price is among the least expensive. See La Table for more details.
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