Ibis Budget Orléans Nord Saran

“Tesla charging plus cheap & cheerful”

Normally I’d give this hotel two or three stars - it’s very “tired” and is in urgent need of a complete refurb and update, it looks scruffy everywhere. It is also very very noisy with the window open, due to the hotel’s location practically next to the motorway. If the window is shut, it’s fine; … more

Normally I’d give this hotel two or three stars - it’s very “tired” and is in urgent need of a complete refurb and update, it looks scruffy everywhere. It is also very very noisy with the window open, due to the hotel’s location practically next to the motorway. If the window is shut, it’s fine; the double glazing works well to exclude the noise. BUT - all the staff that work here are so kind and friendly - from Reception staff, to waiting staff in the restaurant, to the chambermaids. Everyone was charming and welcoming. The room (twin - beds pushed together) was fine if a little cramped, with very comfortable beds (I might book “twin” next time instead of a “double” as didn’t feel every move of my husband for a change!!) and clean linen. Bathroom was small and old-looking, but again, everything worked and the shower was hot and reasonably powerful. For the price, it is very good for an overnight stay. One of the biggest draws are the TESLA superchargers - there’s a bank of them here and so Tesla owners (and other EV owners linked to use Tesla chargers), on a budget will obviously choose here, for ease apart from anything else. Evening meal - again the servers were super-friendly and helpful - you get a pate or terrine starter with salad, followed by roast chicken in a ceramic dish or a pasta dish for vegetarians; I don’t think there were any vegan options. The breakfast was superb. We never get down particularly early - normally around. 09.00 - 09.30 - but there were plenty of choices for a full continental breakfast AND bacon & eggs for the British contingent that probably stay in this hotel regularly! They have one of those boil-your-own-egg devices as well. It was a good and well-stocked display of different breads, as well as the usual croissants, lots of cheeses and ham, different jams and different fresh yoghurts. To be recommended. I WOULD actually stay at this hotel again, outside of the summer months (as the a/c was a bit old and I am not sure it could cope with very high temps). I don’t think there’s any way you could open the window to get cool air, due to the very loud noise coming from the motorway. One last point, there is a great, very large field as part of the hotel which is ideal for a secure dog run about. Bit tricky to find - I recommend you use Waze to find it more easily.

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“Good Budget Hotel”

Used as a stopover on a longer journey. Easy to find from the A10 motorway and has private parking around the back. Check in and check-out were easy with the receptionists able to speak English. The rooms were basic, as expected for this type of hotel, and are a little dated but they were spotlessl… more

Used as a stopover on a longer journey. Easy to find from the A10 motorway and has private parking around the back. Check in and check-out were easy with the receptionists able to speak English. The rooms were basic, as expected for this type of hotel, and are a little dated but they were spotlessly clean. All were triple with a double bed and an adult bunk above. The beds were comfortable and afforded a good nights sleep after a long drive. Each room had an en-suite toilet and separate shower cubicle, both made of easy to clean moulded plastic. I have to say the shower was one of the best I’ve experienced in a budget hotel. Although there are no tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms these are available from the vending machines in reception. The hotel does offer a light continental breakfast of a croissant and coffee for a few euros. There are several eateries to suit most budgets only a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel. This appears to be a popular hotel with several older couples and families staying there during our stay.

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“Cleaner’s intrusion”

We, a family of four, stayed in this hotel one night in July 2021. In general the hotel quality is average. In a morning we were awaked when a member of staff (probably a cleaner) opened a door in our room. We were shocked such an inappropriate action of the hotel staff.

“Very average”

The area around the hotel is undergoing major road works (Oct 2019) and is thus chaotic. Not the hotels fault, it just doesn't help them. Check in was OK at 9-45pm, the room was small, the bed was clean and comfortable. The toilet did not flush well, just a small flow of water over a long time, the… more

The area around the hotel is undergoing major road works (Oct 2019) and is thus chaotic. Not the hotels fault, it just doesn't help them. Check in was OK at 9-45pm, the room was small, the bed was clean and comfortable. The toilet did not flush well, just a small flow of water over a long time, the mirror was broken off the wall and just propped up for guest use, and the cleaning staff had left a big bundle of dirty bedlinen on the bunk bed (which I wasn't using). Not overly impressive. Tired and worn was my impression of the room.

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“Average for this price range”

Like a lot of (IBIS) Budget hotels in France that were once ETAP Hotels, the Saran one is now tired and in urgent need of a refurbishment, and general spruce up. It was very poorly signposted (we do not have satnav) even once close to the hotel. The receptionists were fine. The room was adequate… more

Like a lot of (IBIS) Budget hotels in France that were once ETAP Hotels, the Saran one is now tired and in urgent need of a refurbishment, and general spruce up. It was very poorly signposted (we do not have satnav) even once close to the hotel. The receptionists were fine. The room was adequate but the floor needed decen t clean and the "bunk" bed sheets looked as if they had not been changed (we were two so did not need to use it fortunately). But even for a budget price, there should be reasonable standards.

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