Almost identical to other hotels of the brand, but if that's what you want then that's fine. Well situated just a few minutes walk from the centre and next to a tram stop. Staff were friendly and helpful.

It is the second time that it happened this to us in an IBIS hotel. The first time was last year during holiday. They just pre-authorized 100 EUR when we checked in (and now without even asking or notifying us), although the price per night was only 69 EUR. When we checked-out I asked them to finalize the transaction based on the pre-authorization or to cancel the pre-authorization and charge again on the same card, but for whatever reason this was not possible so we had to pay the whole sum again. I think this policy is unacceptable, because even 100 euro (that are still blocked on my card as I write this) may not sound that much, but if you would have a 15 nights holiday ( as we had ) it means that for 1000 euro that you pay for accommodation you would have another 1500 euro blocked by pre-authorization. Fortunately we were smart enough to book the rest in other hotels. And I must add also that I have an A-Club card and enough nights booked (and PAID) in the last two years that I think is not necessary to be treated as a potential thief.

Whilst driving back from Cannes we searched for a decent budget hotel to sleep a few hours. At night time we phoned the hotel, the night receptionist was very courteous and we agreed to have a day-room as we expected to arrive at 07:00AM.
Even before the agreed time we arrived in the lobby with our luggage and we greeted with 'Bonjour'. Now the female receptionist frowned, sized up my wife from toe to top and utterted something to the extend of Bonjour. Directly followed by 'I am going to charge you for an extra night' (...in french and I master the language). The female receptionist did not even bother to look at me when she made this statement, nor did she inquire as to why we were checking out well after noon. Now as we did not have a chance to drink coffee nor to have anything to eat as yet, we gave this uneducated receptionist a thunder speech. Instead of making any apology she simply stated that she could not have known we had a day room as her 'system' was unable to tell her. Of course she could have consulted the check-in form but the receptionist was far too busy to keep up her appearance, in vain.

The theatre play also featured an assistant manager and a manager who evidently had little knowledge of hospitality as they claimed they had never had a day-room use at their hotel. A note on the hotel room, it is tiny, scruffy with a malfunctioning air-conditioning. The stench of cigarette smoke comes free of charge. The mattress cover (supposedly to protect the very thin mattress) feels like a plastic layer and is anything but comfortable. The view consisted of a the entrance to the parking garage and concrete walls, absolutely colorless.
Total damage was E. 65,- for the room and E. 9,- for the parking garage. Some hotel employees simply don't understand that hotel guests pay for their salaries. Uneducated comes to mind here. Even the Formule 1 hotels are far better than this pitiful Ibis Hotel with a bad attitude.

The hotel was basic, as you would expect, but had everything you needed. The surroundings were unimpressive but quiet, and there was free parking across the road next to the marina. Easy walking distance to Place Stanislas with its beautiful buildings and lots of restaurants. Friendly staff and breakfast is great value for money.