Ibis Styles Malang

I absolutely enjoyed staying at this hotel! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, e.g., they helped me booking bus tickets and printing them. Aside from tgat they always had a smile on their face. The room was very comfortable and provided aircon, fridge, kettle, complimentary water/coffee/tea, safe. A hairdryer could be borrowed from the reception desk. The views from my room on the 11th floor were amazing. I especially liked the interior design. The hotel’s location was quite central with lots of restaurants, coffee shops and supermarkets nearby. I would come back in a heartbeat!

This hotel doesn't allow bicycles to be brought into room. I brought a folding bike with me. The manager and staff was being reasonable when they finaly allowed me to keep my bike with me in the room, with a condition to keep the room tidy. After seeing the room I can understand their concern. The corridor and half of the room was carpeted. Dirt and lubricant from bikes will ruined it. I hope in the futre they can revise their policy for bicycles. They provide two water dispensers on each floor in the cooridor. We can refill our room jug or our tumblers for free. Aircon was cold. Hot water shower and water pressure was good. Plenty of electrical outlet to use. We can borrow iron and ironing table if needed. There is an Indomaret minimarket across the street that is open 24h.

The hotel was very comfortable and clean. The room was a decent size and had nice views of Malang. There were a few food places within walking distance to get dinner. There was a massage place across the road which was amazing and great value for money! $11 NZD for 1 hour. We also did laundry which was $10 NZD for 1 bag which was a fair price.

The breakfast was okay. However, the bread (what they called baguette) in my opinion was not real bread. Because it was very brittle. In addition, I think they should provide the coffee machine, so that people could choose whether they want to have an espresso, cappuccino, or simply black coffee. They provided it, but people have to pay for this kind of coffee. I am sure they can improve these things. The location was quite strategic. Moreover, I like that they provide the reusable jug and the water to fill the jug in the corridor.

Ibis Malang was better than other Ibis hotels I've stayed in. Room was clean, beds were comfy, hot water in the shower, cold and hot (kettle in room) drinking water provided. They also focus on sustainability. Staff was great. WiFi worked really well. I'd consider staying here if I drop by malang again!