About ibis Saint-Omer Centre
ibis Saint Omer Centre is a three-star chain hotel at traditional premises in the historic heart of the fortified town in northern France and just 200 metres from its medieval cathedral.
Nifty, streamlined rooms with Sweet Bed by ibis bedding sleep up to three people and feature en suite bathrooms with showers, flat-screen satellite TVs, desks and hairdryers.
Conveniences include free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour reception, meeting room, lounge, safe and a lift. Pets are allowed. Parking is available on-site.
A continental self-service buffet is available and the bar serves snacks and drinks around-the-clock. Regional dishes are served for weekday lunches and dinners at the on-site restaurant. Chinese and French restaurants are located just steps away.
ibis Saint Omer Centre is about ten minutes’ drive from the A26 and La Coupole History Centre, showcasing the inner workings of a World War Two bunker. Calais is about 40 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Popular rooms at affordable prices
Travellers were upbeat about the modern, clean and comfy rooms, which had equally well-cleaned en suite bathrooms plus cosy beds and reliable free Wi-Fi. Budget-minded guests often felt they got fair value for money as room rates were usually affordable.
positive:
Appealing town centre location
This hotel's convenient location in the historic centre of Saint-Omer appealed to reviewers as they could easily walk to dining options, the cathedral and parks. It also proved popular with ferry passengers as it was within easy driving distance of Calais and other regional ports. Motorists welcomed the secure on-site parking and proximity of petrol stations. Key routes like the A26 were also a short drive away.
positive:
Friendly staff and tasty breakfast praised
Reviewers often said they experienced good customer service from friendly, obliging and professional personnel, many of whom spoke English. Visitors travelling with their pet pooches appreciated the dog-friendly policy and many diners said the plentiful and tasty continental breakfast was a reasonably-priced option in the mornings.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Parking arrangements divided opinion
Even though motorists welcomed the availability of secure on-site parking, some commented that there were limited spaces or that it was tricky to negotiate with larger vehicles when it was busy. Several guests were disappointed that the parking wasn't included in the room price.
negative:
Smells and noises were a nuisance for some
Certain rooms were exposed to street noise, which caused a nuisance for some light sleepers. There were also occasional claims of noise from adjacent rooms and corridors travelling through thin walls too easily. Elsewhere, smoky smells were detected in some parts of the premises.
negative:
Some rooms were rather small
According to several critics, some of the rooms were fairly small and lacked sufficient storage space for longer stays.