ibis budget Madrid Centro Lavapies

"VERY BAD HOTEL, it is clean, but the room size of a prison cell, no table, no chairs, no phone to reception, no safe, no closet, and no place to put two regular-sized suitcases. BAD neighborhood, listed among the most dangerous in Madrid. Did a reservation for 4 nights, stayed only one, and was charged 181 euros for this.... (bad word). Maybe good for young people with a backpack, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!!"

"Location awful. Rough sleepers and drunks lined the streets outside the hotel. It was very noisy- the hotel is opposite a metro station and trains ran until early hours then started again at 5/6am- we couldn’t sleep. The rooms are very small- if you have suitcases this causes an issue walking in the room. We paid extra for a balcony but it had scaffolding around part of it. Only positive is helpful staff and decent breakfast"

"Great for solo business travelers. Typical ibis budget configuration, with shower directly opening onto room and minimal privacy divider for the toilet, so keep in mind if you’re looking to travel as a couple or group. Beyond that, really no room for complaints. The cleaning was top notch, the aircon worked brilliantly in the baking heatwave, breakfast was more on par with a normal ibis spread than the budget brand (fresh juices, fresh pastries, cereals and yogurts, etc. - rather than the prepackaged stuff that I’ve gotten from other ibis budgets). Room and bedding comfortable and also the standard ibis fare. Lavapies is a great area, but the front side of the hotel opens onto the square and can be noisy, so ask for a rear-facing room if you’re sensitive to noise. I did and found it very quiet and private. Nice additional features with balcony on rear rooms of Level 1 and from rooms on Level 5. Catering from Le Room Service a convenient option, but a 24hr Carrefour is just next door. Would return again, if solo in Madrid."