Very nice indeed... Most of the staff seem to be from The Ukraine (I asked them out of curiosity when I heard their accents). Lady checking me in was very pleasant, friendly and lovely (sorry I didn't get her name). Room was spacious, comfy, and clean and bed very comfortable. Loved the fact there was air conditioning. I think more buildings in the UK should have air conditioning for the summer months just like we have central heating for the colder winter months. Spacious shower room and shower easy to use. And fresh clean towels provided everyday. Very pleasant Ibis Budget hotel, cheap and very cheerful which met my needs as that is exactly what I was looking for. I would certainly highly recommend.

Would have been even better had there been a cooked breakfast provided but was just a continental breakfast... I like a good old fashioned cooked full English breakfast, but that's only a personal preference and only a minor thing as far as I am concerned. It certainly didn't spoil my stay, and it certainly wouldn't stop me from staying here again or stop me recommending this place to others. It's a bit of a walk to the centre of Barking but again that's not a complaint. I'm putting on weight these days and I probably needed the exercise LOL :)

I liked the staff, the room and the cleanliness. The room was well air conditioned

In the evening, I went down to buy some bottles of water. A customer in front of me asked the receptionist if it was possible to get a jug of water to take to her room. The response from the receptionist was she could take some hot water from the coffee machine to her room but she refused to provide tap water, then continued to say, this is an ibis budget??. When I went down for breakfast the next morning, there was a water dispenser available which I saw the staff filling up with water from a jug. Why isn't the water dispenser available throughout the day and night for all customers? No customer should be made to feel like they have to buy water. This was my only dislike on my stay.

Felt cozy and the staff were so sweet and polite. I felt really accommodated. Good range of food and snacks to purchase from as we got hungry overnight. Breakfast was £17 for the both of us and there was a wide variety of options. Opted for orange juice, coffee, toast, ham & cheese with some pastries and an orange. Help yourself situation, which is ideal. Great value and lovely lovely staff.

The bathroom, although well built and well lit, really needs to have a scent diffuser. Upon entry the bathroom was a bit smelly. It would also be great to have an additional light in the walk-in part as the room is really dark despite turning the main light on and rolling up the curtain since the big light isn’t on the ceiling, but rather in the corner by the bed. But honestly still good value the lovely staff and food made up for it.

Newly crafted, the property features vibrant panels in the hallways, photo posters of tennis players, and conveniently distributed electrical outlets. Our room, offering basic amenities, was snug, immaculate, and well-kept. The hotel's restaurant presented an extensive selection of breakfast foods. Additionally, the shower's water pressure was superb. Nestled in a diverse section of East London, the location is excellently served by public transport, providing easy access to the city's other areas. P.S. It's a good thing that the beds could be separated because my father snores like a sawmill! The last thing I want is his warm breath on my neck. Yikes!

The property is great in terms of value-for-money in such an expensive city as London. It feels more like student dorms than a hotel but there's nothing to complain about in terms of cleanliness or facilities. The room was fairly small for two persons but it serves the purpose of having a good night's sleep. There's no space for a wardrobe or something like that but they could've installed a couple of shelves or clothes hangers on the wall. The bathroom, on the other hand, was spacious. In terms of location, it's far in the east of London, but Barking station is 10-minute walk away, from which you can take the district line directly to central London (ca. 30-minute ride) or an overground train to Stratford station, which is well connected with the many other locations in London including Stansted airport.

Not enough shelves/hangers to put your clothes

Staff was friendly and really helpful! Room had everything that's needed, it was clean and the bed was comfy! Perfect for budget friendly stay. 15-20 minute walk to train station, 2-3 minute walk to grocery shop.

At first the room felt kinda small, but it wasn't that bad. As I said, it had everything we needed, so that wasn't such a problem.

The receptionist was very welcomed. Using smart key card to opening door and using electricity. Rooms were clean and tidy. I did feel comfortable with the free wifi and TV facilities. Window with fresh air was fantastic. Dining area with various breakfasts items and cheaper as well. I booked two rooms and stayed with my two kids, wife and niece. 😊

A small entrance to the right front corner. It can help to the walkers to get entry easily. 😊

Taking into account that it was a budget hotel I think they exceeded our expectations. We saw hardworking and dedicated staff members helping out various needs and demands. They responded very quickly to everything. They were tiding our room everyday. Also big plus for the breakfast it had what you expect to find in a continental breakfast. Will stay there again in the near future.

The double bed had a mattress topper and was very comfortable, the bunk bed didn't and wasn't. The bunk bed bedding wasn't as clean as we would have liked, but we checked in very late so went with it. The walls are very thin so we were kept awake but a group of noisy guests. The hotel team dealt with this well. The bathroom was much bigger than we expected and the shower was great.

Stayed in Ibis Budget 4 times so experienced a variety of rooms - for 2 and 3 people. All were clean and fresh. 2 singles were the smallest but perfectly fine for a couple of days. triple room had a double and bunk bed. As I was with my son that was good for us both. Strangely was also put in the triple disabled room at one point, so can verify it has lots of space for wheelchair users moving around the room. A double bed and single, with ensuite shower with a pull-down wall seat. Staff were very helpful and tried to let me into the room as soon as they could (I arrived before check-in time). They also helped book taxis. Very friendly lot.

No hairdryer. Wasn't aware of this at booking. Got a bit stuffy in the evening and couldn't really open the windows if in a front-facing room due to traffic noise.