Ibis Budget Madrid Centro Lavapies

“Convenient and good service for solo business travel.”

Great for solo business travelers. Typical ibis budget configuration, with shower directly opening onto room and minimal privacy divider for the toilet, so keep in mind if you’re looking to travel as a couple or group. Beyond that, really no room for complaints. The cleaning was top notch, the ai… more

Great for solo business travelers. Typical ibis budget configuration, with shower directly opening onto room and minimal privacy divider for the toilet, so keep in mind if you’re looking to travel as a couple or group. Beyond that, really no room for complaints. The cleaning was top notch, the aircon worked brilliantly in the baking heatwave, breakfast was more on par with a normal ibis spread than the budget brand (fresh juices, fresh pastries, cereals and yogurts, etc. - rather than the prepackaged stuff that I’ve gotten from other ibis budgets). Room and bedding comfortable and also the standard ibis fare. Lavapies is a great area, but the front side of the hotel opens onto the square and can be noisy, so ask for a rear-facing room if you’re sensitive to noise. I did and found it very quiet and private. Nice additional features with balcony on rear rooms of Level 1 and from rooms on Level 5. Catering from Le Room Service a convenient option, but a 24hr Carrefour is just next door. Would return again, if solo in Madrid.

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“Very dodgy area, even for only one night!”

Small spartan room, but the bed was very comfortable. We booked a one-night stay two months in advance for a little over 160 euro. On arrival, we were shocked to see the hotel’s electronic billboard outside advertizing something over 220 a night ($365 Cdn). We asked for and received a room with acc… more

Small spartan room, but the bed was very comfortable. We booked a one-night stay two months in advance for a little over 160 euro. On arrival, we were shocked to see the hotel’s electronic billboard outside advertizing something over 220 a night ($365 Cdn). We asked for and received a room with access to the hotel’s only terrace, an enormous space, which served three or four other rooms. Only problem was there was no lighting outside so at night, our only illumination was from within our room. Oh yes, this hotel is pretty much right on top of Madrid’s number 1 metro line and the sound of trains passing below shoots right up into the whole building… not much of a problem for heavy sleepers like us but if you’re a light sleeper, you might want to look elsewhere for accommodations. After we checked in, we wandered around a little and found that the area had more than its fair share of homeless people, and a gang of aimless youth, who seemed to be stuck on enjoying themselves in the same spot all day – and presumably all night – long. Although it’s steps from the Reina Sophia gallery, there are more interesting and likely safer places in Madrid.

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