Ibis Budget Leuven Centrum

“Very Goo dBudget Hotel”

I stayed here for a short trip and found the location unbeatable—literally attached to the Leuven Central Station. It's an easy 10-minute walk into the heart of the city. As expected from an Ibis Budget, the room was small and basic (no extra amenities provided), but it was very clean and the bed … more

I stayed here for a short trip and found the location unbeatable—literally attached to the Leuven Central Station. It's an easy 10-minute walk into the heart of the city. As expected from an Ibis Budget, the room was small and basic (no extra amenities provided), but it was very clean and the bed was comfortable. If you are looking for an affordable, hassle-free stay in Leuven, this is a solid option.

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“Clean and quiet. Ideal for short stays”

Not enough room space for two persons. Clean and quiet. Breakfast is OK. Good enough for short stay. Close to the city center. A minute walk to the train station.

“Great stay”

Very good value for our visit. Rooms were basic but had what we needed - although having the corner room was not ideal. Location is good but not ideal if you're a light sleeper, as trains running through the station next door can make some noise. Staff were brilliant.

“Convenient & close to station”

The ibis budget is a fairly typical member of the chain. It's convenient & close to the railway station, on a cycle path and a short walk for the town's bus station. The city centre and cathedral are about 15 minutes' walk away. the rooms are functional, yet not uncomfortable. there's a small b… more

The ibis budget is a fairly typical member of the chain. It's convenient & close to the railway station, on a cycle path and a short walk for the town's bus station. The city centre and cathedral are about 15 minutes' walk away. the rooms are functional, yet not uncomfortable. there's a small breakfast area on the ground floor, and a small supermarket underneath the hotel at the entrance to the railway station. Breakfast costs extra, but is probably worthwhile; I had boiled egg (I got the timing better this time), slice of brown bread with cheese, a croissant with apricot jam and two mini pains aux raisins. I washed it down with some weedy grapefruit “juice” and two decent cups of coffee. There's also ham available. There are many bars, cafes and restaurants to eat on the other side of the station about 5 minutes away on foot. As with all Ibis, book early if you want a good rate, we ended up paying more than friends in a much more upmarket hotel nearby, because we left it too late to book!

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“Beware ACCOR Members: this hotel does not offer points and benefits”

Had I known prior to check-in that this property didn’t offer ACCOR elite benefits—even though I made my reservation on the ACCOR app at the Members only rate—I would have stayed next door at the Park Inn. So, ACCOR All Members, beware of the fine print—which most of us could easily miss. The size … more

Had I known prior to check-in that this property didn’t offer ACCOR elite benefits—even though I made my reservation on the ACCOR app at the Members only rate—I would have stayed next door at the Park Inn. So, ACCOR All Members, beware of the fine print—which most of us could easily miss. The size of the room at this hotel is more like a first class train cabin—hardly any place for luggage and space to move around. No amenities such as cups/coffee mugs/electric kettle. One relatively small bath towel per guest—that’s it. There is one uncomfortable chair by the window and a collapsible quasi desk at the foot of one of the twin beds, which could hardly be used because of limited space. I can’t image two adults sharing the room. The twin beds didn’t seem to be standard size—too narrow. Perhaps, the room is suitable for university students, but not recommended to business travelers. I will definitely choose another Leuven hotel on my next visit. Like IBIS Budget, Park Inn, next door, is conveniently located as well; it is adjacent to a walk-bridge giving you direct access to train tracks with elevator access. Then, you would not have to climb the steep stairwell to IBIS Budget or have to cross the street to get to the train station through an inclined walkway.Even if room rates at IBIS Budget were lower than at other hotels, I would not be back as an elite ACCOR All Plus member. On a positive note, the staff were very helpful; they tried to offer good service despite the limitations of hotel facilities and amenities. Thank you all!

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