I've spend 1 night with my wife in the IBIS Coimbra last December. The hotel is in a very nice location, close to the river and walking distance from the University (beware, it is a short distance but a very hilly one) and also from Coimbra main attractions. My philosophy when we stay in an IBIS is: you (normally) know exactly what to expect, which means: A decent bed and shower, a breakfast and a parking lot. This was exactly what we received in Coimbra (for less than 80USD, breakfast and parking included). The only problem was (promptly solved by front-desk) that they don't have non-smoking double rooms, only queen's ones. So, if you travel with a friend that is not your partner and doesn't want a smoking room you either need to pay for 2 rooms or sleep together on a queen size bed :o)

We stayed here for 2 nights on a trip from Porto to Lisbon by train. We walked in from Coimbra B station, it took about 30 minutes and was probably quicker than waiting for the connecting train from B to A. The Hotel fronts the promenade gardens beside the river. The rooms are IBIS standard - perhaps a tad faded. Even though on a busy road, when the windows are closed there is no traffic noise. We have found IBIS breakfasts in Portugal are not as good as in France but they are adequate. The Italian restaurant by the river, opposite the hotel to the right, was good. We ate there twice. If you have time visit the convent of Santa Clara a Nova - up on the hill opposite the town across the Mondego river. You can "do" Coimbra in a day and it doesn't need 2 nights unless you are on a leisurely schedule.

I stayed in the Ibis for a couple of days in January. The location is great being close to the city centre and riverside bars and restaurants.
This is a basic hotel, but everything in the room worked and the bathroom is OK.

The staff are friendly and efficient, although the breakfast wasn't too great (really poor coffee, which tasted instant, rather than real coffee). The hotel also has secure parking.

For a shorts stay it's an ideal place

A little off the A1, this hotel is perfectly located along the river and close to all the action in Coimbra. Parking is available, at cost, for any traveller with transport. Both the train and bus stations are no more than a 10 minute walk.

The hotel is excellent value for anyone passing through this historic and quite lovely city.

Front desk service was prompt, efficient, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was the usual Ibis fare (i am not complaining as the offering is quite sufficient and varied) as available throughout the hotel networks other locations in Portugal. The rooms are correspondingly similar with sufficient basic necessities, a comfortable bed, fine washroom and more than adequate lighting.