Ibis properties in Bandung City

Ibis Trans Studio is a 21-story building with city views from its upper floors. Pros: Quick check-in, close proximity to Trans Studio Mall and a Padang restaurant across the street. The linen was very clean, and there were no issues with hot water. Cons begin with the sheer size of the building, and Bandung essentially serves as a weekend getaway for crowds from Jakarta who come for the food and entertainment. Despite the clean linen, the room cleaning was just average: the shampoo bottle was half-empty, there were leftover hairs from previous guests, and no complimentary water was provided with the coffee and tea. Naturally, with a high occupancy rate, it's incredibly difficult to maintain every room perfectly, so cleaning is done to a minimally acceptable standard. The hotel's proximity to downtown Bandung, in my opinion, is more of an advantage—more on that below. Interesting note: It takes almost an hour to walk to Braga Street, the main thoroughfare. It’s not difficult, but you need to know how to cross the road in aggressive traffic by extending your hand. Motorcyclists will go around you, but you need more patience for cars to follow this trick. A solid 4 out of 5.

The hotel location is good if one is travelling using the train or will use the tol highway. The bed is comfy, the room with a mountain view is awesome. Breakfast is modest. But the toilet needs some extra cleaning to do away with mildew and stains. Hotel staff overall are helpful.