Budget, Bland, and Boring

IBIS Valparaiso is a budget-friendly, modern hotel offering a functional and comfortable experience. Located near the city's vibrant port and known for its colorful neighborhoods and bohemian atmosphere, the hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring Valparaiso. With minimalist decor and a no-frills approach, the hotel appeals to budget-conscious travelers looking for practical amenities without luxury. While it’s ideal for shorter stays and those on a tighter budget, some guests feel it lacks a bit of warmth in its ambiance.

LOCATION: One of the greatest assets of this budget hotel is its prime location. Situated right in front of the scenic port, it provides a gateway to some of Valparaiso's most famous attractions, including the UNESCO-listed historic quarter and iconic hillside neighborhoods. The hotel is also close to Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, areas brimming with street art, cafes, and galleries. Additionally, public transportation is easily accessible, making it simple to reach the bus station, nearby beaches, and even Santiago. However, the bustling nature of the port area may mean some noise, especially at night.

DINE + DRINK: The hotel offers an onsite restaurant and bar, which, though convenient, is nothing much to write about. The breakfast buffet is quite boring with the usual cliched spread of fresh fruits, pastries, and Chilean essentials. And it was SO CROWDED in the morning, there was barely any place to even sit - let alone manage to grab something to eat! The hotel restaurant provides a decent menu for lunch and dinner, but the food is relatively basic and limited, lacking local flair. Guests looking for more variety or authentic Chilean flavors are encouraged to explore nearby restaurants and cafes.

ROOM: We stayed in Room 502, so this review is based on that; SIZE: Rooms at the IBIS Valparaiso are clean, modern, and functional, following the brand's signature style with minimalistic decor and straightforward amenities.VIEW: This was undoubtedly the highlight of the stay - though the room window was small the views were larger than life and colorful! Spectacular vistas of the port and the ships floating around on the waterfront; AIR-CON: Perfectly functioning cooler that helped in setting the perfect room temperature; BED: Comfortable bed that played the expected part of putting us to sleep; BATHROOM: Decent sized bathroom with a Stand-in shower; TOILETRIES: Ok quality toiletries

FACILITIES: No Gym or Pool on site which is another big downside.

SERVICE: Friendly staff that cared for all our needs with a smile and made us feel at home and well taken care of.

HOW WIRED YOU WILL BE: Free Wi-Fi that works well all over the property, and the speed is good! Medium-sized Smart TV dishing out a wide variety of channels spanning sports, news, music, movies, and entertainment - predominantly in SPANISH only