ibis Styles Le Mans Centre Gare

Booked rooms for a party of six as an over night stop during a long journey. Our expectations were not unrealistic and we just wanted a bed for the night. Upon arrival we were informed the hotel did not have a family room for us, as pre booked and confirmed, and that we would have to pay for an additional room. Although very polite the hotel receptionist was adamant about this but fortunately after calling Expedia this was resolved. The hotel was in a poor state, dirty and smelly. The rooms were grubby, with filthy windows and carpets that were damp due to flooding from the very small bathrooms. The breakfast was okay but there was poor selection and the dining area was reminiscent of a seventies motorway cafe. I would strongly recommend you do not stay here.

We were really pleased with this hotel. We had 2 adjoining rooms - both big, comfortable and clean. Staff were really helpful. Nice touch having croissants, coffee and water permanently in reception area (plus little computers for kids to play on). It was such good value for money. Breakfast area was not amazing, but did the job. The only issue was the noise from the station/trains but it wasn't a big problem once we'd closed the windows.

hotel room was fine with two double beds for family with 2 small children. Late evening meal order for collection to room was convenient after a long drive. After leaving, service was very helpful as they sent us on some belongings left behind.

This is your basic standard hotel. Nothing wrong w/ it, but nothing to recommend it either, save that it's very convenient to the train station. On the other hand, the train station neighborhood (as has often been the case in Europe) is a little on the sketchy side. Unusually for a French hotel, breakfast is included, but it's also just serviceable. My impression is that this hotel relies on business trade, which is to say a place where companies don't have to pay much to house their reps.

I would recommend that this hotel not be offered to Americans, no matter the price. It is literally next door to the train station with a lot of train riders passing through. The front door is always open. The single female employee of the hotel overseas the front desk and leaves desk to see to hotel room problems. A 2nd employee was available to oversee breakfast service on another floor on Monday morning. Not only is there no safe in the room, but hotel does not have a safe at the front desk to sign for either. Of course, no minibar.