About ibis Paderborn City
Set on the edge of the German city’s historic old town, ibis Paderborn City is a modern budget hotel boasting free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking about ten minutes’ walk from the cathedral and main square.
Unpretentious rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, desk and a satellite television plus Sweet Bed by ibis bedding.
Conveniences include a business centre, 24-hour reception, safe, lift, meeting rooms and laundry services. Pets are allowed and cots are available on request.
In the bright breakfast room, guests can enjoy a continental buffet featuring cold cuts, pastries and cereals each morning. The bar offers snacks and drinks around-the-clock. German and Indian restaurants plus Argentine steakhouses are among the eateries within five minutes’ walk.
ibis Paderborn City is about 25 minutes’ drive from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum is about 25 minutes’ walk away, examining the history of computing.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Pleasant rooms at low-cost rates
This hotel's usually reasonable room rates prompted several budget-minded reviewers to say their stays represented decent value for money. Guests liked the cosy beds and also said the rooms were well-cleaned and more than adequately comfortable for a shorter stay.
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Convenient city centre location
Many travellers liked the location of this hotel at the edge of the old town in the historic city in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region. It was conveniently within easy walking distance of the city centre for shopping, historic architecture and seasonal markets. Furthermore, there were lots of dining options to choose from a short walk away. Non-motorists liked the way bus stops were close by for quick and easy trips throughout the city. Drivers appreciated the free parking and proximity of the ring road and other key routes for easy access to the airport and regional attractions.
positive:
Praise for good breakfast and friendly employees
Visitors often enjoyed the continental breakfast buffet, saying it boasted a fairly wide choice of tasty food and was affordable. Reviewers also spoke highly of the reception staff, describing them as professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some guests irritated by noises and smells
Certain rooms were reportedly exposed to street noise, which frustrated several light sleepers as did occasional noise from neighbouring rooms and corridors. Meanwhile, smoky smells were reported in some areas of the hotel, including certain non-smoking rooms.
negative:
Claims of flaws in certain rooms
Some bathrooms were pretty cramped and dimly lit with showers that were rather small, according to several critics. There were also claims that it was difficult to adjust the room temperature and that certain rooms were rather small, especially when fully occupied.
negative:
Free Wi-Fi grumbles
The free Wi-Fi speeds were disappointingly sluggish in some areas of the property, according to some guests.