We always cruise at the time of the boat show when hotel prices are really expensive, we normally use Novotel but this year we priced up both the Novotel and Ibis (standard) - the Novotel was over £125 more per night so opted for the Ibis. The only real criticism we had was the mattress was a bit thin and therefore not very comfortable, other than that we found it adequate and would stay again. Looking at your video on the Ibis Budget, that would be a step too far !!!
I think next time we would be ok with ibis after the feedback from other people. But just can't face an ibis budget again... wealso seem to be down there around boat show time and usually we try use hotel points to stay in the moxy but they dint always offer the choice. Hope you are both well ☺️
You had an awful experience there! Just a total lack of care from management. I know what you mean about people hanging around outside, someone wanted to fight me as I entered after a night out and that was enough to never return there.
We got into a hotel after a night out (this was our favourite hotel and we ate there a lot) and the duvet was too short as tucked in under the mattress. I pulled it out and the duvet cover came away showing a huge blood stain on the duvet. We were offered a free nights stay. Needless to say we didn’t take the offer and will never go back for a meal.
AHH this takes me back to my coach driving days. Can honestly say I've been in more than my fair share of dives....but only one was that severe I packed up and left
I absolutley agree. It is time Accor removed these issues with their Ibis Budget hotels. There has always been problems especially the Southampton one near the station. we only ever use the standard Ibis or if I can afford the package to use the Novotel instead. Hope the cruise provided an improved experience. We used the Ibis cruise stay package last week and loved it.
OMG we need to stay overnight before our cruise in July 26 we will be flying down from Scotland I’m really worried now as not got a clue what to book or where to avoid or how to get to port
Please don’t panic! There are loads of great hotels for great value too ❤️ we have stayed in the Moxy and also the Novotel which we both good… tomorrow we are staying in the Ibis (not the budget one) so will be able to let you know about that one too… there’s also a good Premier Inn at the Westgate shopping centre that is good too 😊 Getting to the port you can fly to Southampton airport and get a taxi or train… from the centre the docks are a short walk or taxi ride
I certainly wouldn't have snuck out, i eould have brought it to the attention of the staff, you did the right thing by leaving but i would have told reception first
We have since told the hotel and booking company but you’re clearly braver than us also it was late and we had to sort out something quickly for Josh 😜
I always stay overnight before a cruise or a long haul flight but I must admit I only stay in good standard hotels and I am happy to pay that extra premium to stay in them and have never had problem and I have been travelling for many years. To be honest I would not stay in a low budget hotel.
I do not blame you all one bit!!! It's usually my wife that goes to managment and politely points out where there's room for improvement. This is so bad I would be the one. And asked for a refund on the spot. Write to the hotel company with your concerns.
We always cruise at the time of the boat show when hotel prices are really expensive, we normally use Novotel but this year we priced up both the Novotel and Ibis (standard) - the Novotel was over £125 more per night so opted for the Ibis. The only real criticism we had was the mattress was a bit thin and therefore not very comfortable, other than that we found it adequate and would stay again. Looking at your video on the Ibis Budget, that would be a step too far !!!
I think next time we would be ok with ibis after the feedback from other people. But just can't face an ibis budget again... wealso seem to be down there around boat show time and usually we try use hotel points to stay in the moxy but they dint always offer the choice. Hope you are both well ☺️
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You had an awful experience there! Just a total lack of care from management.
I know what you mean about people hanging around outside, someone wanted to fight me as I entered after a night out and that was enough to never return there.
Yeah the shady characters are always a red flag 😆
We got into a hotel after a night out (this was our favourite hotel and we ate there a lot) and the duvet was too short as tucked in under the mattress. I pulled it out and the duvet cover came away showing a huge blood stain on the duvet. We were offered a free nights stay. Needless to say we didn’t take the offer and will never go back for a meal.
Oh no that sounds terrible 😮😯😲😱
AHH this takes me back to my coach driving days. Can honestly say I've been in more than my fair share of dives....but only one was that severe I packed up and left
I mean we've stayed in Ibis budget before and wasnt too bad but this was like scraping the bottom of the barrell..
@CruiseBuoys yeh ibis normally ok TBF.... I've been in a lot worse I can assure you lol
I absolutley agree. It is time Accor removed these issues with their Ibis Budget hotels. There has always been problems especially the Southampton one near the station. we only ever use the standard Ibis or if I can afford the package to use the Novotel instead. Hope the cruise provided an improved experience. We used the Ibis cruise stay package last week and loved it.
The cruise and people on it were the perfect tonic 😃 We were certainly not be staying there again…
OMG we need to stay overnight before our cruise in July 26 we will be flying down from Scotland I’m really worried now as not got a clue what to book or where to avoid or how to get to port
Please don’t panic! There are loads of great hotels for great value too ❤️ we have stayed in the Moxy and also the Novotel which we both good… tomorrow we are staying in the Ibis (not the budget one) so will be able to let you know about that one too… there’s also a good Premier Inn at the Westgate shopping centre that is good too 😊
Getting to the port you can fly to Southampton airport and get a taxi or train… from the centre the docks are a short walk or taxi ride
I certainly wouldn't have snuck out, i eould have brought it to the attention of the staff, you did the right thing by leaving but i would have told reception first
We have since told the hotel and booking company but you’re clearly braver than us also it was late and we had to sort out something quickly for Josh 😜
Stayed at the Ibis in Southampton twice but won’t stay again rooms so small and not very comfortable.
Oh… We haven’t stayed in the Ibis yet… but we will not be staying in the Ibis Budget again for certain 😊
At least you had a nearby option to move to.
Luckily ..we did otherwise we would have just gone home for the night 🌙
I always stay overnight before a cruise or a long haul flight but I must admit I only stay in good standard hotels and I am happy to pay that extra premium to stay in them and have never had problem and I have been travelling for many years. To be honest I would not stay in a low budget hotel.
Thanks! It is good to be able to relax into holiday mode a night before if you can 😃
I do not blame you all one bit!!! It's usually my wife that goes to managment and politely points out where there's room for improvement. This is so bad I would be the one. And asked for a refund on the spot. Write to the hotel company with your concerns.
Thanks!
We did write to the company we booked it with and the hotel company… sadly neither has come back to us on our concerns… 😔
@@CruiseBuoys That's not good! Have a great weekend!
Have said before but i look forward to your videos!
Take care!
Ahh thanks ☺️ hope you have a fab weekend too 🧡
We've parked there for the last couple of cruises but not stayed there...and never will be based on this!
It's the ibis budget but the ibis is not much more and a lot better 😀
Ewwwwww I totally agree with you, too gross for me!
😃 it was gross 😷
Why didn't you complain to reception and sneak out why? Ask for your money back
The next morning we did before checking out and have since flagged to the hotel chain and booking website… although they have not replied… 🤔