ibis Évora

Check-in was handled efficient and friendly. Car parking on-site was free. Breakfast buffet with comprehensive choice of cold food and hot/cold drinks. Ideally situated for short walk into the walled city.

. Room was adequate in size, but its contemporary style did not lend itself to having any drawer space in which to put personal belongings. The bathroom was adequate with a good shower, although the step down out of the shower was a bit tricky. Clearly, the bathroom had not been serviced fully, since the shower gel container was virtually empty and the sink basin plug attached to the tap by a mechanical linkage was very badly designed/adjusted and hence water could not be retained in the basin. The Snack Bar offers 24 hour service. This consists of a refrigerator containing ready-meals in tin foil trays. These are just microwaved and tipped out onto a dinner plate. We both chose vegetarian lasagne which had under-cooked pasta - and cost 9 euros. A hamburger in a bun with cheese and tomato (no french fries or other accompaniments) also was just microwaved and cost 9 euros. Although classed as a budget hotel, this is no excuse to serve poorly prepared over-priced food. All in all, we would not stay at this hotel again