Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street

Second experience in this hotel, this time for New Year's Eve, very positive judgment confirmed. Well-kept and welcoming environment especially with Natale.Camera discreetly spacious, really comfortable bed, well-functioning Wi-Fi and friendly staff. Central location within walking distance of shops, clubs and cafes. Nice choice.

Clean basic compact rooms ok for a single nights stay. Very friendly welcoming and professional staff. Good location for city centre.

I recently stayed at the Ibis Manchester Centre on Portland Street, a hotel I haven't visited in several years. While the interior upon arrival is quite modern and appealing, I found this to be somewhat deceptive, acting as "smoke and mirrors" for the reality of the bedrooms. The rooms are due a facelift. While the space was adequate for a single overnight stay, I would be reluctant to book an extended trip here. The general condition of the corridors was drab, grey and uninviting. A concern was the small bathroom (which strongly resembled a unit you might find on a train). Disturbingly, there was a noticeable whiff of raw sewage that could be detected from within which was unpleasant and unhygienic. Breakfast arrangements are notably awkward. Due to heave rain, I had to run there and back across an open courtyard at the back of the hotel to access the Novotel next door, which hosts the breakfast service. The breakfast itself at the Novotel was adequate, providing standard fare. Cooked food was missing a few items and needed a prompt from another guest to have addressed. There was a distinct lack of customer service with a smile from the staff, making the start of the day less welcoming. Was it good value, no I dont think so.